Summer Retreats That Build Culture, Capacity, and Vision

05/08/2025 5 min Episodio 62
Summer Retreats That Build Culture, Capacity, and Vision

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In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray Sclafani shares how financial advisory leaders can turn a summer retreat into a powerful driver of culture, clarity, and momentum. Rather than focusing on perks or relaxation, Ray outlines how to plan a strategic retreat that strengthens alignment, deepens team ownership, and accelerates growth. From setting a clear theme to facilitating collaborative exercises, this episode offers a practical blueprint for designing a retreat with real return on investment. Whether you're aiming to rally your team for the next 90 days or build the next generation of firm leaders, this episode gives you the tools to lead with purpose—and finish the year strong.Key TakeawaysA retreat should be a purposeful pause from daily operations.Setting a clear theme is crucial for a successful retreat.High-impact components include state of the firm and vision alignment exercises.Team communication breakouts can address friction points.A well-run retreat boosts morale and builds momentum.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTo join one of the largest digital communities of financial advisors, visit exchange.clientwise.com.