EP 229 How to Level Up as a Retreat Leader (and Build Profitable Retreats Like a Boss)

In this solo episode, host Shannon Jamail gets fired up and shares exactly what it means to level up as a retreat leader—and why it goes way beyond fancy goodie bags or extra plush pillows in your yurt.

Fresh off a transformative retreat teaching experience in France and actively learning from high-level masterminds like Genius Network, Shannon lays out how growth happens through mentorship, aligned community, and being in the right rooms.

She also gets real about the flood of new "retreat coaches" in the industry—and why it’s more important than ever to vet your mentors and follow leaders with lived experience, not just big promises.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and start treating your retreats like a real business (with profit, purpose, and power)—this episode is your loving wake-up call.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• What “leveling up” really means in the retreat world
• Why who you surround yourself with determines your growth
• How Shannon’s trip to France & Genius Network shifted her leadership
• A no-fluff truth bomb about BS in the retreat coaching industry
• How the Retreat Leader Membership can give you the support you’ve been missing
• Why treating retreats like a business (not a hobby) is non-negotiable for success

 

 

Favorite Quote:

"You don’t get to the next level by doing the same things and hanging with the same crowd." — Shannon Jamail

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