Have you ever thought of doing something other than the boring job you are doing. A 10 – 5 job sitting inside the same cubicle on the same chair for last 10 years. Most of the times our life get stuck in jobs and we depend on a monthly paycheck. Sometimes we want to leave everything and look for an alternate income which can reduce our financial stress.
In this article I have discussed about a wonderful business concept which can change our boring lives into a beautiful and colorful journey with a descent income. I am not asking to leave your job. But you can start building this dream and as soon as you start making enough money and develop a confidence you can make decision whether you want to continue with your job or not.
I personally invested 2 years of my life in-search of a business which can help not only me but also my clients as well and I came to know that this business exists in the world and many people are actually doing this successfully.
Before we go into the details of this business, I would like to say that for any business you want to be successful, you need to be passionate about the product or service you are trying to sell. If you start your business thinking that “Somebody has earned certain amount of money”, then you are attempting for the wrong reason.
If you believe in your product or service, then only it will be easy for you to convince other people to invest their time and money. And always remember money is the by-product of your hard work and dedication. let the money come to you automatically rather you run after it.
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The idea of this business came to me when I was at a very low point in my life. I was working with one of the most prestigious companies in the world with a very attractive salary package. But I used to be under extreme work pressure. It was really stressful and at some point of time I realized I was suffering from severe anxiety.
I was looking for a way out to start something of my own where I can earn significant income from home. I spend time on internet researching ” how to start your own business“. I posted couple of articles online in social media here and there, asking people around and then suddenly I met a guy online, who was a self made entrepreneur and was successfully doing this business. We had a series of video calls for 6 months and I developed this business concept, which I am going to share with you.
First of all, this business concept is on Health & Wellness. Its a destination retreat near hill area or sea side. This is a 3-5 days retreat where you can get a way from your daily stressful life and get close to the nature. The purpose of this workshop is to know your true self better.
Just to give a name we have named it “The Shanti experience“. In India Shanti means “Peace“. This program helps the attendees to find peace in their lives.
The Shanti Experience : A Destination Retreat
Why Shanti Experience ?
Modernity has many curses inbuilt. The more we get modern; the more we invite psychosomatic problems. This problem has a huge impact on our everyday life. When we maintain a positive well-being and attitude, we are able to flourish in all aspects of life. However, we know that feelings of stress and anxiety are a part of life. Some levels of stress can actually be good for us. But, when stress and anxiety persist for an extended period of time, negative feelings and thoughts can become a burden, influence our quality of life and productivity and even impose health risks.
The word “SHANTI” is an INDIAN word. It means “peace” or “serenity“.
This Retreat is an unforgettable adventure where participants will find numerous ways to create a happier life, a positive well-being and strengthen their relationships with their colleagues. It adopts a holistic approach where mind, soul and body are trained to greatness. This experience is a reward for people performing at their best and need to refuel their energy and explore hidden treasures of themselves in another environment.
Retreat Location ( e.g. Greece )
The amazing island of Greece will be our stop next year 2020. The island of Greece is a paradise with an extended summer period, long blue water beaches, natural treasures, amazing Greek history and the healthiest diet in the world. We are going to stay at a beach side 5-star hotel, where we will experience the pleasures of indulgence in the most enchanting of settings overlooking the shimmering Aegean sea. We will relax and unwind in a quiet and elegant environment.
Exercises & Outcomes ( Program Outline )
List of Exercise
- Micro Lab
- Loosening up
- Mindfulness Cards
- The Game of Maximizing Value
- Eighteen Asanas
- Enneagram Questionnaire
- Your Temperament Questionnaire
- Understand your Ayurveda body Type (doshas)
- The game of Scripting
- Segment Intending
- Yoga
- Meditation & Many More ….
Learning Outcomes
- Create a Positive Mindset
- Adopt a healthier lifestyle
- Build strong and positive relationships with others
- Get closer to ourselves and discover hidden strengths
- Manage stress and anxiety symptoms
- Solve problems effectively
- Improve our communication skills
- Live in the moment
- Develop Compassion and Forgiveness
- Develop a ” green ” lifestyle through deep ecology awareness.
- Relax and unwind
Program Facilitators
Dorinda Farver the founder of a very successful Yoga Centre in Netherlands is a native of USA, born and raised in Pennsylvania. With a passion for life and humour she has found both a challenge and wonderful peace from Yoga.
Dorinda has lived in NL since 1992 and discovered her love for Yoga in the late 90’s. Specializing in Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga Flow and Ashtanga.
Her first teacher training with Tonnie Goes was followed by many others with David Swenson (Ashtanga) Shiva Rea, Neva Ingalls and Robert Boustany, as well as many other workshops David Williams, Manju Jois and Brian Kest to name a few.
Dorinda completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Kundalini Teacher Training with Grumukh, and a 500 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training with Robert Boustany and Neva Ingalls.
She is active in bringing the American Yogi’s and their enthusiasm to the Netherlands, organizing workshops importing yoga products and has already translated David Swenson’s “Ashtanga Yoga the practice Manual” into Dutch.
Learning from every experience, growing the most from the things that challenge us and taking with you what touches your heart.
Dr. Sumit Roy (Ph.D)
An educator and a coach for Executives, Leaders and Trainers. Also an enthusiast for Quality Management and leadership studies. He is a hard core, experienced professional in the field of Human Resource Training, Marketing, Sales, Strategy for over fifteen years in the Industry.
Expertise on and Interests in Delivering :
- Leadership and Organizational Development
- Entrepreneurship Development and Blue Ocean Strategy
- Psychometric Interventions
- Creativity and Innovation
- Sales and Negotiation Training
- Compiled a book on Leadership
- Developed a signature program on “Intentional Living” A perspective from Quantum Physics and Ancient Teachings.
- In Consulting and Training on one on one and in Groups on Marketing/ Sales and Behavioral Interventions.
- Enthusiast for Indian Philosophy and Sociology as an academic Pursuit
Arrangements
We need to take care of the attendees. We need to arrange their accommodation and food ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ) for 3-5 days. Also for excursion and other sight seeing we need to arrange a local transport.
From arrival at the destination airport to that last day of the departure, we need to be with them for every single problem they face . We need to have arrangements for medical facilities / emergency system for any health related problems.
Pricing
We need to decide the pricing of the Retreat very carefully. Our basic investments are
- Paying Fees To our Facilitators
- Paying to the Hotel for Accommodation & Food
- Marketing Cost ( Cost for Digital Marketing e.g. placing ads on social media etc. to get leads )
- ( e.g. Printing T-shirt, Bags, Notebook, Pens etc. for branding )
After all these cost whatever the remaining will be our revenue / profit. So we have to do the pricing keeping these basic costs.
Duration for Marketing
Let me tell you one thing very seriously, in this of programs, the Marketing is 80% and rest of the work ( Getting accommodation in hotel, getting the facilitators, Trainers, Creating content for the training workshop etc) is just 20%.
Marketing is a challenge to sell this kind of programs and to get clients onboard, because this is a high ticket closure. So we need to start preparing for this workshop a way ahead ( I would say at least 6 months we should have in your hand for marketing, targeting two retreats a year initially ).
We need to create a Sales Funnel describing the program, which would help us to generate leads. Once we have enough leads, we need to start calling them one by one and try to convert them for this program.
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Testimonials
Arranging testimonials are very important for this type workshops. It important for clients to know what are the previous feedbacks. So we must be prepared to arrange feedback from our previous clients who have attended similar programs. It helps to convince people about the importance of the program and it becomes easier to sell.
“You get it”, is one of the first things she said to me when i first walked into her yoga studio five years ago. “What do i get?” was my response. Dorinda helped me enormously on my path and saw my greater potential from the beginning. She guided me, gave me the tools, saw me struggle and kept supporting, allowing me to open up and step into my own power. She saw from the beginning what i could not see yet and gave me a safe space to grow in, to become the best me I can be. I am eternally grateful for that…. “
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References
- Check this Link of Wanderlustentrepreneur. Possibly the best guide on the Internet to create a successful retreat.
- Check this LINK HERE as well for more information. I found this interesting.
- Here is the Original Web-page i created