In this episode of RetreatBoss The Podcast, host Catherine Kontos is joined by Cory Sterling, a lawyer, small business owner, and author of The Yoga Law Book. Cory shares his expertise on the legal aspects of running a retreat, offering practical advice on protecting your business and managing the risks involved. They discuss the importance of proper legal agreements, negotiating contracts with international vendors, and the crucial need for insurance. Tune in to learn how to safeguard your retreat business and ensure smooth operations, no matter where your retreat occurs.

Key Takeaways:

• The Biggest Legal Mistakes in the Retreat Industry: Not having industry-specific agreements in place, even when working with friends or family.

• Legal Agreements You Need: A liability waiver, retreat participant agreement, and media release are essential to protect your business.

• Handling International Vendors: Tips on negotiating terms when working with venues and vendors abroad.

• The Importance of Insurance: Why insurance is as vital as having solid legal contracts to cover potential risks.

• Screening Retreat Participants: How vetting participants can prevent disruptions and legal issues during retreats.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Cory Sterling and his work at Conscious Counsel.

• Download your Retreat Leader Legal Checklist.

• Find out how RetreatBoss can help you launch successful and profitable retreats at RetreatBoss.com

Connect with Cory:

https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/consciouscounsel

https://www.facebook.com/consciouscounsel

https://www.youtube.com/@consciouscounsel

Get your FREE Retreat Leader Legal Bundle: https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/retreatbundle

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https://www.youtube.com/@retreatboss
https://twitter.com/KontosCatherine

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the RetreatBoss™ Podcast. Today, we are excited to welcome Licia Rester, a distinguished expert in instructional design and transformative content creation. In this episode, Licia not only shares her invaluable insights into designing impactful hybrid events that integrate in-person and virtual experiences, but also provides practical strategies that you can implement right away. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or content creator, Licia's inclusive and engaging event design strategies are a must-listen.

We'll explore how to map out a compelling transformation arc for your events and instructional programs, ensuring your content meets the specific needs of various client types, from solopreneurs to corporate giants. Licia will also share her journey of writing and organizing content efficiently, revealing how she wrote two-thirds of a book in just 16 hours!

Moreover, Licia discusses the benefits of working with existing content and developing new material, providing listeners with a roadmap to navigate the overwhelming world of content creation. She's here to inspire and offer practical tools and training for those passionate about driving profound personal and professional transformation.

So, whether you want to enhance your virtual event skills or streamline your content creation process, this episode is packed with advice to elevate your approach. Stay tuned as we explore these topics and more on the RetreatBoss Podcast.

Learn more about Licia Lester:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/licia-rester-3ba7a81/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resterlicia/

Website: https://www.vemastery.com/

Free workshop link: Free Fast-Track a Breakthrough Book Blueprint + Training Bundle: https://6-figurebooklaunch.com/getbundle

Learn more from Catherine:

https://www.retreatboss.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@retreatboss

https://twitter.com/KontosCatherine

A thriving community is an essential part of your business – especially in the retreat and wellness industry. A community can create a supportive network of individuals who share a genuine interest in your offerings, ultimately driving sustainable growth and success for your business.

In this episode of the RetreatBoss Podcast, I am joined by my guest, Maruxa Murphy. Together we discussed building and leading online communities, turning your audiences into loyal communities and the importance of understanding one’s target audience to effectively market retreats and connect emotionally.

Maruxa Murphy is an award-winning community experience designer, strategist, entrepreneur, author and catalyst for change who has been transforming communities in person and online since 2000. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Reader’s Digest, Fox News, The Huffington Post, and many more. Tune in for an insightful conversation and learn tips and tricks on building your own thriving community!

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Welcome back to RetreatBoss The Podcast where we dive into the art of living boldly and explore the dynamics of personal growth, career advancement, and the power of taking a well-deserved pause. I'm your host, Catherine Kontos, and in today's episode, we're speaking with the ever-inspiring Luba Sakharuk. Luba is becoming a marvel in the realm of retreats and masterminds, with an infectious passion for women's empowerment and increasing credibility. We'll unravel her journey from organizing corporate offsites in the tech industry to launching her own transformative retreats. Luba will share the triumphs and challenges of her retreats from the mansions in South Florida to her vision for future retreats in exotic locations like Costa Rica. We'll uncover the strategies that helped Luba achieve the astounding success of a recent sold-out retreat with 18 attendees and the clever marketing moves that turned initial losses into future profitable ventures. Luba reminisces about the barriers she faced and the creative solutions she found. But it's not just about the numbers. At the heart of it all, Luba's story is about building a community of supportive, like-minded women and fostering relationships that extend beyond the retreat. So, buckle up, and let's get ready to be inspired, learn the financial logistics of organizing successful retreats, and discover the potential tax benefits that come with them. This is RetreatBoss The Podcast, and if you're looking to fuel your entrepreneurial drive or simply seeking a dose of inspiration, join us for an episode you won't want to miss with Luba Sakharuk. Don't forget to check out more of her work and upcoming retreats at www.ralm3.com. Now, let's get started. Learn more from Luba Sakharuk: www.ralm3.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/luba-sakharuk-ralm3/ Learn more from Catherine: https://www.retreatboss.com/

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Laura Montesanti, a visionary founder and wellness enthusiast, embarked on a transformative wellness journey while living in London, which led her to become a yoga teacher and establish a consultancy company organising wellness retreats. Laura's unique insights on transformative wellness journeys stem from her belief in the need for the wellness and travel industries to collaborate for more impactful experiences.

She identified a disconnection within these industries and sought to bridge this gap through her retreat show, Synergy, emphasising experiential learning and incorporating local heritage and healing practices. Laura's perspective is centred around collaboration, connection, and creating meaningful experiences for participants.

Join Catherine Kontos and Laura Montesanti on this episode of the Retreat Boss The Podcast to delve deeper into these insights and the transformative power of wellness retreats.

Learn more from Laura Montesanti:

Website

Linkedin

Instagram - @synergyretreatshow

Facebook - Synergy - The Retreat Show

Learn more from Catherine Kontos:

https://www.retreatboss.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@retreatboss

https://twitter.com/KontosCatherine

There is no denying the role of tourism in a country. However, it can only run as deep if it remains within national parks and destinations and bypasses communities. All for a more immersive experience, this episode’s guest is changing the way local communities are impacted by tourism. Skyler Mason from SKYIN is a provider of life-changing experiences for immersive and luxury travelers while supporting local communities and villages with enhancing sustainability. In this episode, he joins Catherine Kontos to share the story of what inspired him to start his company and gives us a glimpse of what a day looks like under their care. If you want to up-level your transformation with retreats, look no further than the one person who has perfected it. Skyler creates transformational experiences that impact the guests and the communities in Kenya. Tune in to this conversation to learn more!

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Memoirs have already been a thing for centuries, but what does it really take to write your own story? How can you take charge of being the narrator of your story without letting the trauma, emotions, and impacts fog up your perspective of what really happened? In today's episode, Catherine Kontos is joined by special guest Chloe Rachel Gallaway, a transformational retreat leader and bestselling author who has spent 12 years of her childhood living in the wilderness. Together, they take an open and honest conversation about Chloe's journey, how she survived her difficult journey, and how she became inspired to write her story from within. Join us in listening to Chloe's extraordinary story and learn how you, too, can be in charge of yours!

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There are many strategies for motivating people to act toward the desired outcome. Today, we will look at a different perspective in allowing your team to engage themselves in utilizing their potential. In this episode, Galina Lipina, a Certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant and an NCS HeartMath Certified Consultant, shares her format in teaching corporations to use neuroscience to lead their teams. Galina is professionally trained and certified by #DrJoeDispenza to deliver his work to professionals and companies. In the course of her work, she found that fixing the inside allows change in things for growth. Galina also explains that the longer an individual stays in a state of stress and burnout, the longer it takes to recover. But how can you recover from that chronic stress? Tune in RetreatBoss Podcast to find restoration and balance in your heart and brain coherence.