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Retreats & Offsites Unpacked

Retreats & Offsites Unpacked

著者： Assemble Hospitality Group
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 Retreats & Offsites Unpacked by Assemble Hospitality is about what happens when people step away together and find a deeper sense of belonging. We share stories and best practices from retreats and offsites to explore how intentional gatherings create change.© 2025 Assemble Hospitality Group マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • How to Market Men’s Retreats

    How to Market Men’s Retreats
    2026/01/28

    Brent McCann went from Marine Corps infantry + 15 years in HR to building True North men’s retreats — and he did it without a big audience, big budget, or flashy ads.

    In this episode, Brent breaks down what actually moved the needle: simple offers, outcome-based messaging, DM follow-up, and a post-retreat integration path that keeps the work going (and stabilizes revenue).

    Episode Themes

    • How Brent’s military + HR background shaped his retreat style (push + comfort)
    • Marketing men without “bro marketing” or spiritual cosplay
    • His simple ad formula: image + outcomes (not itinerary)
    • Why he skips talking-head ads (and what he does instead)
    • DM conversion lessons (and the follow-up mistake that cost him $10K)
    • Post-retreat integration: 1:1 calls + a 10–12 week community + “mastery summit”

    Chapters

    00:00 – Welcome + who Brent is
    01:18 – HR to men’s retreats: the real origin story
    03:47 – Marine Corps “what not to do” and how that shaped his leadership
    06:02 – Balancing comfort + challenge for first-time retreat guys
    07:27 – The marketing challenge: reaching men who’ve never done this
    10:13 – Men in crisis + Brent’s lens (neuroscience, nervous system, self-worth)
    12:32 – Pricing: $3,500–$5,000 all-inclusive
    13:06 – Growth: from ~100 followers to hundreds + “800 DMs in two months”
    14:42 – The campaign format: Canva + outcomes (keep it simple)
    15:48 – Integration + community model (and why the real work starts at home)
    19:02 – Advice for new facilitators: clarity, reverse engineering, and practice
    21:42 – Win + loss: the zipline breakthrough vs. losing $10K on retreat #2
    24:30 – Mechanics: what he literally does to launch a first campaign
    27:19 – Why he avoids talking-head ads
    28:29 – Closing + Don commits to attending

    About the Guest – Brent McCann
    Brent McCann is a mindset coach and men’s retreat facilitator who helps high-achieving men build clarity, confidence, and meaningful direction. A former Marine Corps infantryman and longtime HR leader, Brent blends neuroscience, meditation, breathwork, and emotional mastery to create experiences that move men from “successful but stuck” into grounded self-leadership. He leads True North Men’s Retreats and a post-retreat integration community designed to help men break old patterns and live with intention.
    Website: www.fulfillmentfinders.com/unstress

    Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn


    About the Assemble Podcast
    Welcome to the Assemble Podcast. I’m Dan Berger, founder of Assemble Hospitality Group.

    We build purpose-designed spaces for small team offsites and retreats, because the biggest things happen in the smallest rooms.

    This show explores retreats in all forms—corporate, lifestyle, wellness, and endurance training—and the culture shifts that happen when people step away from the everyday. You’ll hear lessons from operators, facilitators, and leaders who design experiences that move the needle.

    Our goal: give you the playbook for building clarity, trust, and belonging on your team—or in your community.

    Learn more: assemblehospitality.com

    Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube


    Credits: Hosted by Dan Berger, Founder & CEO of Assemble Hospitality. Recorded at Assemble’s Boise Retreat House. Produced by KazCM, part of the QuietLoud Studios podcast network. Distributed on SportsEpreneur.
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    29 分
  • How to Use Focus Techniques to Create Better Retreats

    How to Use Focus Techniques to Create Better Retreats
    2026/01/21

    Dr. Simon Rakoff has spent 25+ years helping executives, teams, athletes, and performers get better under pressure — and he and Dan go way back.

    In this episode, they unpack Simon’s core framework (focus, relaxation, connection), why “bring the calm” is a real skill, and how tiny habits (like how you brush your teeth) can re-train a mind that’s always sprinting ahead.

    They also get into the messy reality of team coaching: confidentiality, board dynamics, why a facilitator shouldn’t “perform,” and why sometimes the best move is letting tension breathe long enough for the team to build the habit of working through it.

    If you lead retreats or facilitate leadership teams, this one is a practical playbook — and a reality check.

    Episode Themes

    • Bring the calm: why calm is contagious (and how leaders transmit it)
    • Relaxation as a skill: not “just relax,” but training the mind through the body
    • Micro-habits: practicing presence in normal life (teeth, walking, writing, driving)
    • Individuals + teams: why coaching only the CEO caps results
    • Trust + confidentiality: how to surface issues without blowing up relationships
    • Facilitation philosophy: it’s not a performance — it’s the group’s time
    • Conflict + habits: teams can change their defaults faster than they think
    • The long game: building a career by stacking life experiences into a point of view

    Chapters

    00:00 — Welcome + Simon’s background
    02:10 — First responder mindset: “bring the calm”
    03:45 — Why Simon starts with relaxation (and why “just relax” is useless)
    07:10 — Micro-practices: teeth, walking, writing, driving
    10:30 — Why coach the whole team (not just the principal)
    13:20 — Confidentiality + transparency inside team dynamics
    16:05 — Facilitation under tension: truth over comfort
    19:10 — Why Simon doesn’t always jump in (and why that helps teams)
    22:00 — Education path: conflict resolution → industrial psychology → Aikido
    25:10 — Advice for facilitators: stack your story + design for what the group really wants
    29:40 — Wrap: the group’s time, not the facilitator’s

    About the Guest – Dr. Simon Rakoff

    Dr. Simon Rakoff is a performance psychologist with more than 25 years experience helping executives, teams, athletes and performers grow, develop and excel. Simon’s proprietary and proven approach cultivates three specific abilities that are fundamental to success: 1)Focus 2)Relaxation and 3)Connection. Simon is an experienced facilitator, having worked with leadership teams across a wide range of industries. He is a former career firefighter, paramedic and technical rescue specialist. His time working in public safety taught him how to work closely with a team effectively, even in high stress situations, and became the basis for Simon’s approach to helping teams and individuals achieve peak performance.

    Social Media: LinkedIn

    About the Assemble Podcast

    Welcome to the Assemble Podcast. I’m Dan Berger, founder of Assemble Hospitality Group.

    We build purpose-designed spaces for small team offsites and retreats, because the biggest things happen in the smallest rooms.

    This show explores retreats in all forms—corporate, lifestyle, wellness, and endurance training—and the culture shifts that happen when people step away from the everyday. You’ll hear lessons from operators, facilitators, and leaders who design experiences that move the needle.

    Our goal: give you the playbook for building clarity, trust, and belonging on your team—or in your community.

    Learn more: assemblehospitality.com

    Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

    Credits: Hosted by Dan Berger, Founder & CEO of Assemble Hospitality. Recorded at Assemble’s Boise Retreat House. Produced by KazCM, part of the QuietLoud Studios podcast network. Distributed on SportsEpreneur.
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    31 分
  • Leading Spiritual Retreats From the Heart

    Leading Spiritual Retreats From the Heart
    2026/01/14
    Meg Sylvester leads retreats that don’t rely on hype, hierarchy, or spiritual performance. Instead, she creates what she calls the “retreat bubble”—a contained, intentional space where people feel safe enough to slow down, create, and reconnect with themselves without judgment.In this episode, Meg breaks down the two very different types of retreats she runs, how she balances structure with intuition, and why true facilitation isn’t about having answers—it’s about creating the conditions for others to find their own. She also shares how health challenges, creativity, and lived experience shaped her work, and why environment, pacing, and psychological safety matter more than buzzwords.Episode ThemesThe “retreat bubble” and why containment creates safetyTwo retreat models: inner work vs. curated group travelStructure vs. intuition — why both matterCircular leadership and facilitation without hierarchyCreativity as a tool for healing, clarity, and confidenceJudgment-free spaces and avoiding “spiritual gaslighting”Why slow mornings, free time, and pacing matterHosting retreats that feel grounded, not performativeChapters00:00 — Welcome + what this show is about00:40 — Meg’s background and retreat philosophy01:55 — Two types of retreats: inner work vs. group travel04:25 — Defining the “retreat bubble”06:10 — Structure, intuition, and earning participant trust07:55 — Tools Meg uses: writing, yoga, breathwork, creativity09:35 — Why slow mornings and free time matter11:40 — Judgment-free facilitation and psychological safety14:45 — Masculine / feminine energy and inclusivity16:10 — Men in retreat spaces and authenticity in marketing18:45 — Health, creativity, and lived experience as teachers23:00 — Group travel retreats and third-party planners25:00 — Where to find Meg and closing thoughtsAbout the Guest – Meg SylvesterMeg Sylvester is a published author, speaker, and retreat facilitator known for her playful, soulful storytelling and grounded facilitation style. She leads two retreat experiences: an “inner work” retreat bubble focused on creativity, mental health, and self-trust — and a curated group travel format designed for mindful travelers who want connection and adventure without the heavy, all-day processing.Meg’s work blends gateless creative writing, breathwork, Kundalini-inspired practices, sound healing, music-led embodiment, and creative play — with a clear agenda and structure, plus intuitive flow inside the container. She’s built a large audience through honest sharing around health and personal growth, including the food–mood connection, Lyme disease, grief, and hormonal health in midlife.Website: www.megsylvester.comBook: The Body Positivity Journal: Inspirational Prompts and Practices to Boost Self-Love and AcceptanceSocial Media: Instagram | YouTubeAbout the Assemble PodcastWelcome to the Assemble Podcast. I’m Dan Berger, founder of Assemble Hospitality Group.We build purpose-designed spaces for small team offsites and retreats, because the biggest things happen in the smallest rooms.This show explores retreats in all forms—corporate, lifestyle, wellness, and endurance training—and the culture shifts that happen when people step away from the everyday. You’ll hear lessons from operators, facilitators, and leaders who design experiences that move the needle.Our goal: give you the playbook for building clarity, trust, and belonging on your team—or in your community.Learn more: assemblehospitality.comSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeCredits: Hosted by Dan Berger, Founder & CEO of Assemble Hospitality. Recorded at Assemble’s Boise Retreat House. Produced by KazCM, part of the QuietLoud Studios podcast network. Distributed on SportsEpreneur.
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    26 分
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