Sometimes the Only Way Forward is to Retreat

Would you like time to totally immerse yourself in your business goals and growth plans? All while prioritizing your own personal dreams And wellness, with like minded industry business owners?

Do you want 2025 to be “Your Best Year Ever?”

Would you like time to totally immerse yourself in your business goals + growth plans? All while prioritizing your own personal dreams + wellness with like-minded industry business owners.

Then join Liz McKeon’s next 3-day Business Owners Retreat in The Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny, Ireland, January 20th–22nd, 2025.

About The Business Owners Retreat

It’s proven that we learn best in a relaxed and stress-free environment.

The 3-Day Business Owner Retreat offers salon owners a unique blend of learning, networking, and relaxation. With opportunities for focused classroom sessions, meaningful connections, and much-needed time away from their business, attendees can reflect, plan, and prepare for the year ahead. This retreat also provides an exclusive opportunity for brands to host tailor-made events for their premium stockists.

This immersive and hands-on coaching experience transforms how business owners think and operate, leaving a lasting impact. By combining business growth strategies with well-being, the retreat allows participants to focus deeply on their business while connecting with like-minded professionals.

Salon/Clinic/Spa Owners

Take 3 days to reset your work mindset.
Have the time and space to focus on yourself and your business. No distractions from work or home.
Come out with a clear plan that gets you from A to B and the steps required to achieve it.
Gain complete clarity over what you need to do to grow your business.
Meet other like-minded people who are determined to become successful and make connections in your industry.

For Brands + Chains

Exclusive to Brands and Chain Owners, this event can be tailored to you.

Host in a country of your choosing.

Flexible to large groups of attendees (staff, Managers, assistants, etc.)

This Wella event achieved a feedback score of
5/5 from all participants. Following the retreat, on average, the orders from participants have increased by 130%, with an increase of 200% from one of the accounts who attended.

Programme Overview

Two nights’ accommodation in a single room at the award-winning Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny.
Welcome buffet on the morning of arrival.
Two breakfast buffets
Lunch was provided each of the three days.
Snacks available each day.
Drinks reception before dinner.
Two evening meals with drinks.
Two morning wellness activities.
One afternoon group activity.
Ten classroom workshops.
Retreat materials.

Testimonials

Key Facts

Exclusive to Business Owners: This retreat is crafted specifically for business owners, ensuring a focused and impactful experience.

Optimal Group Size: For the best results, we recommend groups of 10 to 25 participants. However, we can customise a program to fit your needs, even for larger groups.

Ten Classroom Sessions: The classroom workshops will explore what business owners want to accomplish and map out plans to achieve personal and business goals.

Action-Oriented: Each participant will leave with a comprehensive action plan. Your support is crucial for helping your customers to implement these plans and achieve their business goals.

FunActivities: Although the programme is classroom based and business focused, it includes a number of fun activities, for example wake-up yoga, cycling or pottery making, dependant on the location.

About Liz McKeon

Liz, Salon Business Expert, CEO of the International Salon Business School, author of the best-selling book “30 Days to Beauty Business Success,” recipient of an All Star Lifetime Achievement Award for Empowering Female Entrepreneurs. She is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary industry leader with a passion for empowering individuals and organisations to thrive.

With a diverse background, Liz has garnered a reputation for her strategic insights and transformative approach, specialising in providing cutting-edge solutions and innovative strategies to drive growth and success. Through her dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence, Liz continues to inspire and empower professionals worldwide.

Liz has been specialising in industry retreats internationally since 2016, with great success.

What is the Business Owners Retreat?

The 3-Day Business Owner Retreat combines learning, networking, and relaxation, offering salon owners a stress-free environment to reflect, plan, and grow. This immersive experience helps transform business strategies while fostering connections with like-minded professionals.

Who is it for?

The Business Owners Retreat is for everyone. From Salon/Clinic/Spa owners to Brands/Chains and Distributors. It's for business owners who seek to develop their business and the time to focus on a plan.

What is included in the retreat package?

Two nights’ accommodation in a single room at The Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny. A welcome buffet on the morning of your arrival. Two breakfast buffets, lunch for the three days and snacks available each day. Drinks at reception before dinner.Two evening meals. Two mind & wellness activities during the morning. One afternoon group activity.Ten classroom workshops. Retreat materials.

What is the purpose of the retreat?

This retreat is designed to give business owners the time and space to focus on themselves and their business without distractions. Each participant will leave with a clear, actionable plan to achieve their goals and reset their work mindset for success.

How long is the retreat?

The retreat typically lasts for 3 days, depending on the event’s schedule. This gives ample time for both learning and networking in a relaxed, immersive setting.

Will there be time for networking ?

Yes! The retreat includes structured networking sessions as well as informal opportunities to connect with fellow attendees. Sharing experiences with other like-minded business owners is a key aspect of the retreat’s value.