How To Run Profitable Retreats

The Layers of a Retreat with Liesel Albrecht

July 9, 2026·19 min
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What makes a retreat truly transformational? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Liesel Albrecht, founder of The Retreat Specialist and creator of the Nine-Layered Retreat Design Framework. With more than 34 years of experience leading retreats, Liesel shares what it takes to create meaningful experiences while building a retreat business that is both impactful and sustainable. We discuss why so many retreat leaders struggle to treat their retreats like a real business, the importance of designing with intention, and how your own story and expertise become the foundation for unforgettable retreats. In this episode, you'll learn: ▪️ Why retreats should be built like a business, not just an event ▪️ The key elements of transformational retreat design ▪️ How to create a retreat business that supports your lifestyle ▪️ Why community is essential to filling your retreats ▪️ An introduction to Liesel's Nine-Layered Retreat Design Framework Connect with today's guest: 🖤 The Retreat Specialist https://theretreatspecialists.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with another retreat leader who is ready to build a more profitable retreat business. 🎧🖤     Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need: Book a free consult → https://theretreatplanner.com/call  Download the Profit E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/profitebook Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book → https://theretreatplanner.com/loyaltyebook Join the Sold Out & Profitable Masterclass → https://theretreatplanner.com/challenge Follow on Instagram → https://instagram.com/theretreatplanner

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