As 2024 comes to a close, it’s officially time to start planning your 2025–2026 retreat calendar. And let me tell you—the upcoming retreat season is shaping up to be one of the most profitable, transformational, and in-demand years we've ever seen.

In my last post, I shared five powerful trends for 2025 that make this the best time to step into your role as a retreat leader. But today, I want to take you behind the scenes of the exact strategy I used to sell out 15 retreat spots in just 2 days—without using social media or a giant email list.

Let’s talk strategy. Because success isn’t just about mindset (although that’s part of it)… it’s about proven, repeatable steps that get people to say YES.

Here’s how I did it—and how you can too.

Step 1: I Listened to My Audience

Before I ever booked a venue, I polled my audience. I asked what they wanted. I listened to their feedback. The response was clear—people wanted this retreat. So I moved forward, not from guesswork, but from demand.

Step 2: I Created a Retreat THEY Wanted

This isn’t about crafting your “dream” offer in a vacuum. I built the retreat around what my audience specifically asked for. They told me what themes they craved, what kind of experience they were seeking, and I delivered.

Step 3: I Launched a Waiting List

I took all that warm interest and funneled it into a waitlist. This wasn’t just a placeholder—it was a targeted list of engaged leads who were excited and ready to buy.

Step 4: I Built Anticipation

While finalizing logistics behind the scenes, I kept the momentum going. I let people know the offer was coming soon. I shared sneak peeks and built hype—turning interest into urgency.

Step 5: I Opened Pre-Sale With Incentives

When it was time to open the doors, I launched only to the waitlist with early-bird incentives. Within two hours, 8 spots were gone. In two days, 15 spots filled.

Step 6: I Doubled Down After Pre-Sale

I didn’t stop after the initial rush. I personally followed up with leads who’d expressed interest and re-shared the offer. That filled the final spots—and then some.

✨ The Results

• 15 spots sold in 48 hours

• No paid ads

• No big email list

• No social media required

And I’ve repeated this strategy again and again—including a February pre-sale where I enrolled 19 retreat students before I even launched to the public.

💡 Want to Learn This Strategy for Yourself?

If you’re dreaming of leading powerful, profitable retreats—but feel stuck on the “how”—I’d love to show you the full process inside my next Free 5-Day Challenge.

This is the exact challenge where I walk you step-by-step through the proven system I use (and now teach) to sell out transformational retreats with heart and strategy.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Build demand for your retreat before you ever announce it
✅ Use audience listening to create irresistible offers
✅ Fill your retreats with ease—even if your audience is small
✅ Turn your vision into a real, income-generating business

🗓️ The next round kicks off soon. Don’t miss it!

👉 Join the Free 5-Day Retreat Leader Challenge Here