{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Niching Down Filled This Retreat with Matthew Brandt","description":"What happens when passion meets structure, and the right niche changes everything?  In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Matthew Brandt, founder of Tactical Retreats, retired law enforcement officer, Navy veteran, and retreat leader creating life-changing experiences for veterans and first responders.  Matthew shares his real, behind-the-scenes journey of launching retreats with heart, and learning (sometimes the hard way) how clarity, positioning, and niching down create momentum.  You\u2019ll hear how: \u25aa\ufe0f His first retreat barely filled, then a single shift led to 75 women on a waitlist in one week \u25aa\ufe0f Niching within a niche unlocked demand, confidence, and sustainability \u25aa\ufe0f Trauma-informed retreat design is not optional, it\u2019s essential \u25aa\ufe0f Listening to your audience can radically transform your business \u25aa\ufe0f A small, boutique retreat model can scale into international retreats and property ownership Matthew also shares deeply human stories from the retreat space, from women arriving terrified and ready to leave\u2026 to sitting around the fire hours later saying, \u201cI don\u2019t want to go home.\u201d  We talk about leadership, safety, trust, resilience, and why passion alone is not enough, systems are what allow your mission to grow.  This episode is a must-listen for retreat leaders who: \u25aa\ufe0f Feel called to do meaningful work \u25aa\ufe0f Want proof that strategy and heart can coexist \u25aa\ufe0f Are ready to refine their niche and scale responsibly \u25aa\ufe0f Believe retreats should heal, not create more trauma \ud83d\udc40 How to Connect With Today\u2019s Guest \u25aa\ufe0f Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tacticalretreatunplugged\/ \u25aa\ufe0f Website: http:\/\/www.tacticalretreat.org \u2b1b\ufe0f Book: Footsteps of the Soul: A Veteran\u2019s Quest for Healing and Purpose Along the Camino de Santiago &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/footsteps-of-the-soul-matthew-g-brandt\/1147720207 &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa7 If you loved this episode, share it &amp;amp; leave a rating, it helps more retreat leaders find this work. \ud83d\udda4 &amp;nbsp; Plan a Profitable Retreat Start here to get the tools, support, and strategy you need:  Book a free consult&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theretreatplanner.com\/go  Download the Profit E-book&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theretreatplanner.com\/profitebook  Download the Loyalty Marketing E-book&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theretreatplanner.com\/loyaltyebook  Join the Sold Out &amp;amp; Profitable Intensive&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theretreatplanner.com\/challenge  Attend the Live Workshop&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theretreatplanner.com\/live  Follow on Instagram&amp;nbsp;\u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/instagram.com\/theretreatplanner &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How To Run Profitable Retreats","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theretreatplanner.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40024740\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198329470"}