Creating Profitable Retreats with Heart Centered Leaders

Sherry Rosenthal's Retreat Leadership JourneyAlana Cahoon introduced Dr. Sheri Rosenthal, known for her company Wanderlust Entrepreneur, who has guided thousands of coaches and healers to run profitable and transformative retreats. Sherry shared her journey from being a podiatrist to running retreats, including her experience with Don Miguel Ruiz and her transition to teaching others how to design and manage successful retreats. She emphasized the importance of her work in helping retreat leaders change lives and earn a fair income.Retreats for Personal and Professional GrowthSheri discussed the transformative nature of retreats, emphasizing their experiential and location-specific aspects. She shared her personal experience at a retreat in Teotihuacan, Mexico, led by Don Miguel Ruiz, which involved various activities to facilitate personal growth. Sheri highlighted the potential for retreats to cover a wide range of subjects, not limited to spiritual or wellness-focused topics. She also mentioned the possibility of incorporating experiential learning into corporate settings, such as wine and dinner parties. Alana expressed interest in the concept of retreats and their potential for personal and professional growth.Valuing Time and Energy in BusinessSheri discussed the importance of valuing one's time and energy in running a business, particularly for heart-based entrepreneurs. She emphasized that a retreat should be seen as a business venture rather than a hobby, and that it requires a significant investment of time and energy. Sheri also highlighted the need for a reasonable exchange of energy to ensure the sustainability of the business. She shared her experience of starting her travel company, Journeys of the Spirit, in 2003, which offers retreat management and bespoke travel services. Alana expressed her interest in Sheri's personal journey and how her two businesses support each other.Rock Your Profitable Sold Out RetreatAlana and Sheri discussed the upcoming "Rock Your Profitable Sold Out Retreat" event, which will take place from May 6th to 8th. Sheri explained that the event is designed to be accessible to all, with attendees able to pay whatever they want between a dollar and $297. The event offers over 20 hours of content and is suitable for both newbies and experienced individuals in the field. Alana expressed interest in attending the event and has already marked the dates on her calendar.Entrepreneurship at Any AgeSheri discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, emphasizing that starting a business is possible at any age, having launched her current venture at 57. She highlights the all-encompassing nature of entrepreneurship, noting that it becomes a part of one's life and legacy. Sheri also mentions the importance of learning to separate personal life from business, a skill she developed during her time in medicine.Setting Boundaries as an EntrepreneurIn the meeting, Sheri emphasized the importance of setting strong boundaries between personal and business life as an entrepreneur. She shared her personal experiences of dealing with life's challenges while maintaining her business, and highlighted the significance of not taking personal issues personally. Sheri also discussed her books on the 4 agreements and Toltec wisdom, and shared her journey of starting her business later in life. Alana appreciated Sheri's insights and encouraged the listeners to download Sheri's Retreat Checklist and Jumpstart guide.https://www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com/Gift: The Retreat Checklist & Jumpstart Guidehttps://www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com/lm-retreat-checklist-and-guide/ Visit Alana's website https://www.alanacahoon.com/ where peace and abundance comes in all different forms!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.