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“It takes great leadership to build great teams. Leaders who are not afraid to course correct, make the difficult decisions and establish standards of performance that are constantly being met – and improving at all times. Whether in the workplace, professional sports, or your local community, team building requires a keen understanding of people, their strengths and what gets them excited…

What are the hottest new meeting trends for 2017?  According to a new survey by Destination Marketing Association International, increasing demand for accommodations, coupled with a desire for innovative meeting spaces and technologies are creating new opportunities for retreat venues. According to Sales Consultant John Fuhr, “The trend of creating innovative meeting spaces is causing strategic…

In our previous article on how to promote your retreat center using Google My Business, we covered the evolution of Google My Business, and how to create or claim your listing. In this article, we’ll go through the ways you can use the service to inform and communicate   with prospective and existing customers to help…

Driving along the winding down county road to Still Waters Retreat I couldn’t help myself from stopping at various points to admire to spectacular views of the cliffs. I saw several ranches and a gorgeous chestnut colored horse with a long black mane….was he watching me drive by? I pulled up to a bright yellowish…

Prospective client: “Hi, I’m looking to get information about your property.” Retreat center manager: “Sorry, we’re keeping that confidential” Does that sound like a ridiculous response? If you have a listing on Retreat Central, or any online directory, and have not provided photos and other information that’s basically the message you are giving to event planners.…

Ask anyone who’s spent much time in the great outdoors, and chances are they have a favorite campfire recipe. There’s nothing quite like sharing a meal around a crackling campfire on a cold winter evening to bring people together.  Even familiar recipes just taste better when they’re prepared over open flames and eaten in the…

As a small business owner, you no doubt know that Google My Business is one of the most powerful online marketing tools available.  Recent data compiled by Net Market Share shows that Google controls nearly 76 percent of all desktop search traffic worldwide. That’s not to say that you should focus exclusively on Google.  You…

  Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in our Virtual Launch Party & Congratulations to the winners: Grand Prize #1 – Jamie Ball Grand Prize #2 – Chris Pitter Question #1 – Danielle Kasper & Mathew Unger Question #2 – Andrea Klinger & Erin Burleson Question #3 – Jessica Phillips Question #4 – Frank Colarusso…

At Our Virtual Launch Party! To celebrate the launch of our new website coming soon at RetreatCentral.com, we will be hosting an exciting Virtual Launch Party. YOU’RE INVITED! The virtual launch party will include a scavenger hunt contest with winners and prizes, and will be promoted on social media. There will be questions asked throughout…