Hector Hughes: How His Tech-Free Cabins Test (and Sometimes End) Relationships

Hector Hughes: How His Tech-Free Cabins Test (and Sometimes End) Relationships

From High Stakes Growth by Jetset

March 31, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 36

About this episode

Hector Hughes discusses his journey in founding Unplugged, a company offering tech-free cabin stays that impact relationships and personal growth.

Hector Hughes is the co-founder and CEO of Unplugged, a company offering tech-free cabin stays that help people disconnect from their phones and reset in nature. Expect to hear about: – Origin Moment: How a 10-day silent retreat in the Himalayas in 2019 pushed Hector to quit his job and start Unplugged just weeks later. – The Hard Part: Why it took 5 years to truly figure out the unit economics and revenue model, and his lessons from asset-heavy scaling. – Who It’s Really For: Why 80% of guests are couples, and how three days offline can reshape (or end) relationships. – Betting on Brand: How betting on brand marketing in 2025 created "brand heat" and cut CAC by 30-40% in a matter of months. – Founder Evolution: Hector’s shift from fear-driven hustle to a more sustainable, long-term approach to leadership and life. Find Hector on: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-hughes-10082195/

People in this episode

Guest: Hector Hughes

Topics covered

  • tech-free experiences
  • relationship dynamics
  • entrepreneurship
  • brand marketing
  • leadership evolution

Keywords

  • tech-free cabins
  • relationship reset
  • silent retreat
  • unit economics
  • brand marketing
  • leadership
  • couples retreat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unplugged

Places: Himalayas, 2025

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