315. What Really Happens at a Mastermind Retreat and Why It Matters for Business Growth

315. What Really Happens at a Mastermind Retreat and Why It Matters for Business Growth

From Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten by Wendy Batten, Creative Retail Mentor

June 29, 2026 · 33 min · Season 6 · Episode 315

About this episode

Wendy Batten shares insights from her Level Up Mastermind retreat, discussing the importance of in-person relationships and strategies for business growth.

With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ A profitable, smooth holiday season is not a lucky accident. It's what happens when someone who actually prepared gets to execute. And the best time to prepare? July. Join me and other retailers in Camp Q4 this summer to set yourself up for a kick-butt Q4! Camp begins with a fireside chat (opening coaching) on July 13th. Grab your sit-upon (fellow Girl Scouts unite!) and join me! Episode Overview I recently hosted my Level Up Mastermind members for a retreat in my town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. I received so many questions about what actually happens during a retreat like this so I've decided to pull back the curtain and share what we do, why we do it, and what I've learned from gathering ambitious retailers together in person. I talk about how important in-person relationships are, some reflections on how things went, a little business strategy, and leadership development: everything that happens at my low-key high impact retreat. I also share some of my own observations about building a business that aligns with your values rather than following someone else's formula. If you've ever wondered how…

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