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The Retreat Leaders Podcast

Shannon Jamail
Retreat Leadership
Retreats
Entrepreneurship
Marketing For Retreats
Psychology Of Retreats
Boundaries
Equine Assisted Therapy
Mindset
Strategy and Marketing
Retreat Business Models
Integration Tools For Retreats
Self-Discovery
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Authenticity
Emotional Safety
Marketing
Customer Experience
Adaptability In Business
Transformational Experiences

Welcome to The Retreat Leaders Podcast, a top 2% global podcast for retreat leaders, venue owners, and entrepreneurs building powerful retreat businesses. Hosted by Shannon Jamail of Retreat Ranch, this show shares real conversations, expert strategy, and behind-the-scenes insights from leaders in the retreat industry. From marketing and pricing to guest experience, operations, and avoiding expens... more

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Latest Episodes

Most retreat leaders focus on the itinerary.

But what makes guests come back year after year isn't the schedule - it's the culture.

In this episode, Shannon is joined by leadership expert and culture strategist Nathan Jamail (whom she is biased t... more

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Confidence isn't just mindset crap.

It affects your pricing, your messaging, your sales conversations and your boundaries. And ultimately - whether your retreat fills or flops.

In this episode, Shannon is joined by leadership expert, sales strate... more

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Running a retreat business requires more than just creating transformational experiences.

Behind every successful retreat is a system that manages payments, bookings, logistics, guest communication, and operations.

In this special episode of The ... more

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In today's entrepreneurial world, there is no shortage of conferences, summits, masterminds, and learning forums. But here's the real question:

How do you know which ones are actually worth your time, energy, and money?

In this episode, Shannon s... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Jamail
Husband of Shannon Jamail and guest on the episode
Retreat Leaders Podcast guest
Episode: EP 261 The Truth About Confidence: Why Some Retreat Leaders Struggle to Fill Their Events with Nathan Jamail
Dan Berger
Founder of Assemble Boise and author of 'The Quest, The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging.'
Assemble Hospitality
Episode: EP 257 Belonging Is the New Luxury: Why Retreats Matter More Than Ever with Dan Berger
Bessie Refalo
Yoga and Pilates teacher, creator of the Bessie Refalo Method
Episode: EP 256 Building Pilates Retreats in Europe: Creativity, Logistics, and Expansion with Bessie Refalo
Dawni Baxter
Multi-passionate entrepreneur leading a boutique marketing agency focused on ethical marketing practices.
UK-based boutique marketing agency
Episode: EP 252 Ethical Marketing, Outsourcing, and Building Trust in Business with Dawni Baxter
Kim DeMoss
Retreat leader and instructor, with experience in hosting and supporting retreats.
Episode: EP 250 Both Sides of the Retreat: Hosting, Supporting, and Finding Balance with Kim DeMoss
Justin Gottlieb
Sexual freedom coach and Tantric practitioner
Tantra Love Coach
Episode: EP 247 Redefining Tantra and Running a Profitable Retreat Business with Justin Gottlieb
Remy Gibbs
Life coach and certified in positive psychology, focusing on women in midlife.
Renovated Realities
Episode: EP 246 A Guest Experience and Real Talk on Women's Wellness & Retreat Leadership with Remi Gibbs
Lucy Dutton
Ex-dancer and wellness strategist specializing in energy management and values alignment
Episode: EP 245 Lead the Retreat, Don't Burn Out: Energy + Values for Sustainable Leadership with Lucy Dutton
Anna VanAgtmaal
Founder of Wandering Roots, with extensive experience in hosting retreats.
Wandering Roots
Episode: EP 243 Profitable Without Pressure: Why You Don't Need to Do It All to Run a Successful Retreat with Anna VanAgtmael

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Informative and Entertaining

    I love this podcast! As a new retreat host myself, I am getting so much good information on what to do and what NOT to do. I love hearing not only Shannon’s experience but also from her guests who come from a variety of fields. The marketing and sales themes have been particularly helpful. After listening to a few, I bought Shannon’s book and have researched some of her guests and may even end up hiring one! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lulu moondust
    United States15 days ago
  • Great place to dive in to the world of retreats!

    I appreciate the diversity in guests on this show, have researched the guests’ offers after listening and even spent 3 months working with one of the guests, Lorina Owen!

    All this to say, it’s a valuable resource for those looking to learn and/or grow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ELindsayE
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Resource for Retreat Leaders

    As a wellness coach and retreat leader I really appreciate the valuable information that this podcast provides. It’s always nice to hear what others are doing in the retreat space and to gain new perspectives and ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kara Zeb
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    Shannon is awesome!! it is so amazing that we have this space to tell our story of the amazing work that we do to and provide a beacon of light to our clients!! Thanks so much Shannon for providing this space!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lavish Dest Retreats
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing!

    This is an amazing resource for leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbin Marx
    United States10 months ago

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Some feedback notes occasional audio quality issues but overall high value and inspiration for retreat business growth.
Listeners praise the show for diverse, actionable guest insights and practical strategies for hosting retreats.
Audiences appreciate the focus on real-world implementation, ethical marketing, and community-building within retreat ecosystems.
The host and guests are described as honest, knowledgeable, and empowering for both new and experienced retreat leaders.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 255 Building a Soul-Led Retreat Business While Working Full-Time with Amy Jaggers
Q: Talk to me about investing in yourself and why you think that's important for your growth, especially in your sole business.
Amy believes investing in herself is crucial for credibility and offering a trusted service in retreat leadership.
EP 255 Building a Soul-Led Retreat Business While Working Full-Time with Amy Jaggers
Q: Is your long-term goal to do your sole work exclusively?
Amy aims to reduce her full-time job hours to part-time and eventually run her retreat business as a profitable enterprise.
EP 256 Building Pilates Retreats in Europe: Creativity, Logistics, and Expansion with Bessie Refalo
Q: What brought you to this space?
Bessie discusses her background as a yoga and Pilates teacher and her desire to create nurturing spaces for her clients, inspired by a personal retreat experience.
EP 252 Ethical Marketing, Outsourcing, and Building Trust in Business with Dawni Baxter
Q: What do you think about the misconception that marketing companies are just going to make me spend a whole lot of money?
It's a good point of view to have due diligence. Marketing has an underbelly that can be tricky to navigate, so trusting your gut and asking hard questions can help find a good connection with marketers.
EP 245 Lead the Retreat, Don't Burn Out: Energy + Values for Sustainable Leadership with Lucy Dutton
Q: How can retreat leaders reach out to you for one-on-one support?
They can contact me to discuss where they are now, their goals, and whether I'm the right person to help them achieve their vision.

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A practical, entrepreneur-focused show for retreat leaders, venue owners, and wellness organizers. Across episodes, the conversations center on building, scaling, and sustaining transformative retreats—from marketing and pricing strategies to logistics, guest experience, and community building. Guests range from sales educators and hospitality experts to wellness practitioners and ethical marketers, all sharing real-world lessons, frameworks, and cautionary tales to help listeners run profitable, values-driven retreat businesses. A standout throughline is balancing profitability with meaningful impact, often highlighting collaboration, authenticity, and sustainability within the retreat ecosystem.

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1. Nathan Jamail
2. Dan Berger
3. Bessie Refalo
4. Dawni Baxter
5. Kim DeMoss
6. Justin Gottlieb
7. Remy Gibbs
8. Lucy Dutton

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