Why 90% of Retreat Leaders Never Host a Second Retreat

Welcome back to How to Run Profitable Retreats with your host, Leni Cavazos—global retreat strategist and systems expert. This is Episode 2 in our 6-part series, and it's one of the most personal, powerful, and purpose-driven conversations yet. 🎙️✨ In this episode, Leni opens up about her unexpected journey—from producing world-class events at Ritz-Carlton, snow-covered galas in the Dubai desert, and launching Marriott Bonvoy… to walking out of her very first retreat experience in tears. And yet, the transformation came full circle. 💥 You'll learn: Why most retreats aren't profitable—and why transformation alone isn't enough The "aha" moment that made Leni pivot from luxury events to transformational retreats What she discovered after interviewing 100+ retreat leaders (and why 90% of them never hosted a second retreat) Why you need more than passion—you need a strategy The truth about $10K+ losses and the myths that normalize retreat failure What your pricing, planning, and mindset really say about your business This episode is a raw, real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stop winging it and start building a repeatable, scalable, profitable retreat business. 🚨 Join Me LIVE in Vegas If you're ready to skip the guesswork and finally get a system that works for you, join me at my live event: 👉 Sold Out & Profitable Retreats – Las Vegas📍 1-Day Intensive💼 Walk away with a real retreat business plan, not a vision board 🎟️ Reserve your seat here — Spots are limited! 🌟 This is the second episode in a 6-part series that will completely shift how you approach retreats—so make sure you subscribe and leave a review if this speaks to you. Let's raise the bar, raise the rates, and raise the impact of retreats. 🔥   Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: Book a free consult. → https://theretreatplanner.com/go Profit E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/profitebook Join the Sold Out & Profitable Intensive → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge Attend the Live Workshop → https://theretreatplanner.com/live Follow Us On Instagram → https://instagram.com/theretreatplanner