#222: How to Create Your "Total Immersion Weekend Retreat" to Clean Up Your Messy Business

I just got back from a total immersion weekend retreat in Palm Springs with my Integrator Chloe and in today’s episode I share all the details of what went down! Unlike a typical team retreat we weren’t brainstorming ideas, we were actually cleaning up the messy stuff in our business.

Yep, I’ve got messes to clean up just like anyone else. I must say, I do believe my team and I are a gold standard when it comes to setting up systems and processes, but I think no matter how well the backend of your online business looks every single one of us has room to do a little cleaning, don’t you think?

FIVE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE YOUR TOTAL IMMERSION WEEKEND RETREAT

Answering the following five key questions will help you to set a focus and make sure you’re on the same page (if you will be with someone from your team):

1. What’s your #1 pain point in your business right now?
2. What feels messy, broken, or painfully slow?
3. What needs to be fixed before you can grow?
4. Where are you losing money? Do you have any current leaks in your funnels, or in any system that you’re using to make money right now?
5. What have you been putting off for way too long? What are the important things you’ve been wanting to get to but you know there are just not enough hours in the day?

MY TOP TOTAL IMMERSION WEEKEND TIPS

• Choose a destination you enjoy and that inspires you. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, but if you’re at a place in your business where you can splurge a little, go for it!
• Just know that your days are going to be long. We worked hard, but it was so worth it!
• Change up your environment so you don’t go stir crazy. We found fun little places around the hotel property to work throughout the weekend: the beautiful lobby, our hotel room, and we even knocked out a couple of hours of work from the bar while sipping on a refreshing margarita!
• Take time to eat, drink lots of water, get some fresh air, take walks, and get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
• Let your family know that this time away will be focused on work and that you will not be available much throughout the weekend. It’s very important to limit distractions in order to make the most of your time away, and by stating this up front you will make sure no one at home is feeling neglected!
• Keep a Google Doc noting the big decisions that you’ve made over the weekend and any team communication you want to relay when you return.
• Get all those action items moved into your project management tool. Chloe always says, “If it’s not in Asana, it’s not happening!”
• Don’t forget to have a little fun, too! You’re going to be working really hard, so I suggest you treat yourself to a massage or some sort of simple pleasure at the end of your weekend.
• Upon your return, have a meeting with your team or individual team members to fill them in on some of the decisions you made or changes that may be coming down the pipeline.
• Repeat your total immersion retreat weekend on a quarterly basis!

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