Happy Hour Podcast With Dee And Shannon

In this episode, we delve into the essential marketing strategies that retreat leaders can use to ensure their retreats are fully booked. Drawing insights from the article "Marketing Mastery: Strategies to Fill Up Those Retreat Slots," we explore a variety of tactics from social media campaigns to partnerships, ensuring a sold-out retreat.   Key Points Discussed:   Understanding Your Audience Developing a Strong Brand and Message Leveraging Social Media Effective Email Marketing SEO and Content Marketing Creating Partnerships and Collaborations Utilizing Testimonials and Reviews Hosting Webinars or Online Workshops Tips for organizing and promoting webinars or workshops. Early Bird Offers and Discounts Traditional Marketing Techniques Tracking and Analyzing Your Efforts   Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats The Retreat Ranch Join our private Facebook Group   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we explore the crucial aspect of financial management in retreat planning. Our discussion is based on key insights from the article "Budgeting Basics: Making the Most of Your Retreat Finances," providing a practical guide for retreat organizers to create effective budgets, uncover hidden costs, and enhance the value offered to participants.   Key Points Discussed   Understanding Costs: We break down the essential costs involved in retreat planning, categorizing them into fixed and variable expenses. This includes an in-depth look at common expenses like venue rental, food and beverage, and staff salaries.   Uncovering Hidden Costs: The episode sheds light on often overlooked or unexpected expenses in retreat planning, such as transportation, equipment rentals, and contingency funds. We discuss strategies to anticipate and manage these costs effectively.   Revenue Streams: We dive into the various sources of income for a retreat, primarily focusing on participa

Welcome to today's episode where we're diving deep into making retreat hosting a profitable business venture. We will be discussing key strategies and mindset shifts necessary for transforming retreat hosting from a hobby into a successful, profit-generating business.   Cultivating a Business Mindset Understanding Your Market Strategic Financial Planning Effective Marketing and Sales Delivering Exceptional Experiences Mindset of Resilience and Adaptability   Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats The Retreat Ranch Join our private Facebook Group   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let’s create a vibrant retreat community together!     Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify Connect with Shannon Jamail: Visit The Retreat Leaders Podcast Visit Retreat Ranch  Facebook Mind & Body Complete

Welcome to today's episode where we dive deep into the legalities of hosting retreats with expert Cory Sterling, a business lawyer who specializes in helping retreat leaders stay legal (and makes it fun!).    In this show, Cory outlines the primary legal considerations every retreat leader should address before planning their retreat, including business structure, local regulations, and specific laws affecting retreat activities.  Cory provides strategies to mitigate these risks, emphasizing the importance of risk assessment and management.  Cory also stresses the importance of clarity and comprehensiveness in agreements to prevent future disputes.  In this show, we also discuss various types of insurance policies that retreat leaders might need, including general liability, professional liability, and travel insurance.   One surprising thing we discussed is the significance of protecting program content, branding, and other intellectual properties and Cory shares best practices for securing intellectual prop

  Welcome to the Retreat Leaders Podcast, Episode: "Crafting a Unique Retreat Theme." Host Shannon delves into the importance of creating a unique and niche theme for your retreat, sharing insights from over a decade of experience in hosting retreats.   Key Points Discussed: The Evolving Retreat Market: A look at the growing popularity of retreats and the increasing number of retreat hosts. Importance of a Unique Theme:  Discussion on why having a niche theme is crucial to stand out and resonate with your audience. Success Metrics: Shannon shares her success of repeat attendees, highlighting the importance of crafting engaging and unique retreat themes.   Defining Your Niche: Understanding Your Passion:  How to identify your interests and expertise to define your niche.  Identifying Your Ideal Guest:** Tips on pinpointing who you want to serve and cater your retreats to.   Developing Your Theme: Creating a Niched Theme: Advice on developing a theme that answers what the guest will learn, the takeaways, a

Welcome to Episode 155 of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Introducing Mindful Warrior - A Special Retreat for Our Military.  On today's show, host Shannon explores a unique retreat designed for active military, veterans, and military families with her good friends Jason and Kim DeMoss.  About the Guests: Jason DeMoss: Brings 20 years of active military experience and personal insight into managing PTSD. He has utilized yoga as a powerful tool for healing and holds a certification in yoga.  Kim DeMoss: An experienced trauma-informed yoga instructor with over 11 years of experience, specializing in working with those affected by trauma. Discussion Highlights: The DeMoss couple shares their journey in creating a retreat focused on mindfulness practices to assist individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, and PTSD. - Insight into how yoga and mindfulness can be particularly effective for those in the military and their families. - Jason's personal story of using yoga to manage PTSD symptoms, both at home and during d

In this episode of the Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon joins Jess as as a guest on her episode of "Jess on the Mountain," where host Jess Goulding explores the concept of surrender and its connection to Manipura, the third chakra. Jess and Shannon discuss how Shannon's commitment to creating a transformative and intentional space aligns with the principles of Manipura, and they delve into the unique experience of practicing yoga with horses.Topics covered on this Podcast: ● 01:00- Introduction to surrender and its connection to Manipura ● 04:00- Shannon, and her diverse roles in personal growth ● 06:00- Shannon's creation of Retreat Ranch and her intention to infuse love and acceptance into every aspect. ● 11:00- Horse Yoga as a partnership, the role of surrender and connection ● 15:00- Horses sense energetic changes in humans, requiring presence ● 20:00- Shannon introduces her book "Surrender" ● 22:00- The transformative power of surrender and its continuous practice is highlighted. ● 23:00- The importance

Hey all!  Shannon here for a quick minute to give you an update to the show.  Things have changed a lot around here, and I sure do appreciate y'all sticking around.   I write my life in pencil and pride myself for making changes as I am intuitively guided to.  And I am honoring that in the re-branding and direction of the show. I hope you will join on the journey!   xo Shannon 

In this episode of the Happy Hour Podcast, Shannon interviews Payton Kennedy, the Director of Retreats for the She Recovers Foundation. She Recovers is an organization that supports women in recovery from various challenges, including substance abuse, process disorders, grief, and trauma. Payton talks about the start and growth of She Recovers and stresses how important it is to connect, support, and give women power on their recovery paths. The group has life-changing retreats, free online meetings, and certification programs for therapists, coaches, and yoga teachers. The retreats give women a life-changing place to start over with their recovery and make deep connections with other women. Being able to be yourself is powerful, and retreats are magical places to make deep connections with other people. The podcast episode reflects the mission of She Recovers to create a community that helps women heal and grow. Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast: ●  00:44 - Our Guest For Today ●  02:59 - The Birth O

Welcome to this episode of the Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, I was interviewed by Nick Purslow from Glampitect, about my retreat ranch in Marble Falls, Texas, which offers a unique blend of glamping and transformative retreats. There are up to 30 glamping units on my ranch, ranging from old trailers to yurts. Rates change with the seasons because the property caters to group bookings and has many amenities, such as dipping pools, a wood-burning sauna, and horse activities. Women's wellness, yoga, wine experiences, and more are all part of retreats. Although the ranch is a great place to relax and enjoy nature, hosting weddings and other special events can be hard. And I myself have learned a lot from these experiences. Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast:  00:26 - Introduction  00:52 - Learn More About Me!  00:30 - Exploring Our Dynamic Pricing   04:35 - The Impact of Group Bookings  07:06 - A Tale of Selectivity and Success  08:40 - From Corporate to Wellness 12:35 - Rejuvenation

Welcome to this episode of the Happy Hour podcast with Shannon! In this episode, she interviews Kara Zebrowski, a retreat leader and founder of Reshape Midlife. Kara shares her journey from a career in travel planning to becoming a wellness and midlife support expert. She discusses the unique challenges women face during midlife, such as empty nesting, menopause, and caregiving for aging parents. Kara highlights her offerings, including retreats in various locations, online courses, and support circles to empower women during this transformative stage of life. Listeners can also enjoy exclusive discounts on Cara's retreats by mentioning the podcast!Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast: ●  00:26 - Introduction ●  01:35 - Who Is Kara Zebrowski? ●  02:39 - From Meeting Planner to Fitness Guru ●  04:43 - Fully Reinventing My Career ●  06:45 - Check Out My Book! ● 08:43 - Empowering Midlife Women ● 12:00 - Finding Purpose in Life's Unexpected Twists ● 13:44 - The Transformative Offerings ● 18:29 - Upcoming Re

Welcome to this episode of the Happy Hour podcast with Shannon! In this episode, she shares exciting news about her recently published book, "The Retreat Leaders Playbook." The book, available on Amazon, offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of retreat hosting, drawing from Shannon's over a decade of experience in the field. It covers essential topics such as designing, marketing, and executing transformative and profitable retreats. She also emphasizes that anyone with a message to share and a servant's heart can successfully host retreats, so encourages listeners not to let fear hold them back from contributing to the world! Make sure to listen to the entire episode and check out my book!Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast: ●  00:28 - My Book! ●  01:33 - Starting Retreats ●  03:36 - The Retreat Leaders Playbook ●  04:49 - The Only Gift We Got From Covid ●  06:43 -  Embrace the Retreat Host Journey Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify Connect with Shannon Jamail: ● Visit Happ

Welcome to this episode of the Happy Hour podcast with Shannon and her friend Kristine. Kristine recently started a company related to equine-assisted learning, which combines a passion for horses and helping people. Shannon & Kristine talk about the power of horses connecting with people on a deeper level, and they also provide a non-judgmental and authentic experience which creates a big impact on individuals. Kristine explains how horses can reflect and mirror a person's authentic self, creating a transformative and emotional reaction. In this episode, Shannon also shares her own experience with horses, initially being afraid of them but later discovering their calming and therapeutic effects. They discuss the concept of attunement, where horses see, hear, feel, and understand individuals on a deep level, allowing for genuine connections. The episode highlights the freedom and acceptance people feel when interacting with horses and how it can be a transformative experience for lasting change. Listen

Shannon shares her thoughts on simplifying everything in order to do or have more. She argues that in our fast-paced world, we often feel overwhelmed and stressed out by the endless to-do lists and constant distractions. However, by intentionally simplifying our routines, belongings, and priorities, we can create more space and time for the things that truly matter to us. Overall, this podcast offers a compelling argument for why simplifying is worth the effort and provides actionable strategies for how to do so. It is a must-listen for anyone looking to reduce stress, increase happiness, and live a more fulfilling life. Learn more about the yoga teacher training at https://mindbodycomplete.com/online-yoga-teacher-training/ Topics Covered on this Happy Hour Podcast: ●        00:30 - What This Podcast Episode Is All About ●        01:23 - Reasons Why Life Gets Complicated ●        01:45 - Learn About Yoga Teacher Training! ●        03:54 - Focusing On What Is Important ●        04:34 - Letting Go Of Pe

Shannon interviews Jessica and Julie about Sound Therapy benefits. Jessica Cross is a certified sound practitioner and creator of Sound for Stress, a heart-centered business that helps stressed souls come home to themselves through the power of sound, yoga, and meditation. Julie owns and helped start Soul Strong Yoga. Soul Strong is one of the few locally owned fitness centers that stayed in business during the pandemic. This is because they have a lot of clients and can make virtual content quickly. We learn how sound therapy works on a deep level, influencing our brainwaves, nervous system, and energy centers, and how it can be used to address a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual issues, including stress, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and more. What is the Vagus Nerve and how is that important? Overall, this episode offers a compelling exploration of sound therapy and its potential to heal, inspire, and transform. Learn more about my guests here: https://soundforstress.com/about/ Top

Listen to this episode as Shannon interviews Remi and Bonnie about the tough and rewarding parts of being a coach Bonnie is a certified life and wellness coach and self-proclaimed Grandma mentor with a passion for working with grandmas who are raising their grandchildren. Through 1:1 and group coaching, she helps them navigate the stressful and often scary path they unexpectedly find themselves on. She also works with Gen X women, helping them find their voice through radical acceptance and self-love. In addition to being a coach and mentor, Bonnie is podcaster, co-hosting on Conversations On Life Work And Love, a massage therapist, a self-help book junkie, and lover of all things funny. She lives in Seattle with her husband and her 4 year old son, Easton (recently adopted!). Remi Gibbs is an entrepreneur, 1:1 life, career, and self-care coach through her business Renovated Realities, co-host for the podcast Conversations on Life, Work, and Love, a writer, and workshop facilitator. She’s currently working o

Listen to this episode as Shannon interviews Casie Hall who is an amazing person with a lovely spirit when it comes to living, yoga, and teaching! She'll fill us in on her life's journey and how she came to be the person she is now. Also, in this episode, we'll learn why it's so crucial to be ourselves, or in other words, to be natural and authentic, while teaching. Casie will also share her upcoming Mother/Daughter retreat and how beneficial and beautiful the experience can be for the participants.  What are some other things that we can look forward to as part of Casie's plans? Learn more as you listen to this episode. Learn more about Casie here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/casie-hall-26049596/ Book a Session With Her Here: https://www.nectarflowyoga.com/ Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast:  00:27 - Meet Casie!  04:51 - Yoga With Us!  06:37 - Casie’s Yoga Sessions  08:53 - Showing Who You Are!  10:36 - The Importance Of Being Natural  12:37 - Book A Yoga Session With Casie!  14:03

Episode 142: Living The Nomad Life and Achieving Goals In 4 Hour Work Weeks with Colton Chorpenning Shannon interviews author and digital nomad Colton about his nomad lifestyle and how he is achieving his goals. He shares tips from his recently published book and we learn how it is possible to live your dream life while doing your dream job. Colton is a firm believer that being one's best self at all times is essential to success in whatever endeavor one undertakes. In this episode, he will also explain what "Big Rock Content" is and share why it is the best way to set your priorities in life while simultaneously incorporating more into it. Listen to this episode to learn more! Learn more about Colton here: https://kitcaster.com/colton-chorpenning/ Purchase his book here: https://www.thefisnext.com/ Topics covered on this Happy Hour Podcast: ●         00:44 - Who is Colton? ●         02:59 - Saving Money While Traveling The World ●         04:37 - Yoga With Us ●         06:15 - The Science Of Living