Re-Fuel Your Business

Mentored Retreat

If your business seems to be taking a back seat to life or just needs dedicated time, this retreat is for you. Imagine a weekend where you could get away from the demands of everyday life and take time to have fun, re-group, network, and work on your business.

Thursday, May 18 - Saturday, May 20, 2023

Shelby, North Carolina

(Virtual Tickets Are Available)

See Full schedule below

Why Attend?

Unlike other business conferences or events where you spend your days going to talks, feeling like you are drinking out of an information water hose, and getting home feeling like you have a million new things to follow up on, this event was designed to be different.

This event is meant as a way for any business owner at any level to get away from everyday life demands and dedicate a few days to working on important things that are hard to set aside time for.

We pack in the stuff that helps you regain your business excitement, focus, drive, and confidence! Plus, it's just plain fun to geek out with other like-minded business owners.

A behind-the-scenes look at our past events.

Event Details

Where:

Shelby, North Carolina

When:

Thursday, May 18 - Saturday, May 20, 2023

Arrival & Departure:

Thursday is optional for people who want an extra day to get away and work. Expect co-working, an optional vineyard field trip, coaching, and networking.

Thursday evening will kick off the "official" retreat with a meet and greet at Double E Brewing.

We will wrap up on Saturday at around 5:00 PM. Most attendees from out of town stay the night and travel on Sunday, but it's up to each attendee to decide when to head out.

Airport:

Charlotte Douglass International Airport

Retreat Meeting Space:

The retreat meetings and workshops will be at Kim's office space in the heart of uptown Shelby which is within walking distance of many restaurants and small-town businesses. We will have hotel van pickup for attendees without transportation.

Hotel:

Fairfield Inn & Suites

1715 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152

$134 per night with our reservation block.

Click Here To View or Book Hotel Room

Note: Room Block expires April 17th.

The Weekend Schedule

This event will have a strong mix of education, application, and free work time. This event will focus on walking attendees through hands-on workshops dedicated to re-fueling your business.

Thursday, May 18th

Thursday, Noon - 5:00 pm

Kim will start one-on-one coaching sessions with one-on-one ticket holders who arrive on this day.

Wednesday is a casual retreat day to kick off your business refuel weekend. Attendees who arrive on Wednesday morning will get to settle in, do some networking at a local vineyard, before the Thursday night meet and greet.

Thursday, 6:30 PM - 7:30 pm

Meet and greet with drinks & snacks- Double E Brewing Company Shelby

Friday

Friday, 8:30 am-9:30 am

Listen, Learn & Apply Session 1 - Refuel Your Mindset

This session will identify key mindsets that may keep you from moving forward. You'll have time to work through strategic questions geared to help you get out of your mindset rut so you can get on with growing your business.

Friday, 9:30 am-11:00 am

Brain & Snack Break & Coaching Meetings

Friday, 11:00 am-12:15 am

Listen, Learn & Apply Session 2 - Refueling Your Time & Processes

Many business owners struggle with balance and time management. In this, attendees will work on identifying the holes in their schedules while nailing down the missing business processes that will help them stay grounded, focused, and moving forward efficiently.

Friday, 12:15 am-1:15 pm

Lunch Break

Friday, 1:15 pm-5:00 pm

  • Free Work Time
  • Rest Time
  • Networking Activities
  • Coaching Meetings

Saturday

Saturday, 8:30am-9:30am

Listen, Learn & Apply Session 3- Refuel Your Business Plan Part 1

If you've been struggling to get your business back on track after unexpected speedbumps or haven't had time to make a solid plan for the year, this is your time. We will make realistic goals, set up your checklist for achieving goals, and get you ready to thrive for the remainder of the year.

Saturday, 9:30am-Noon

  • Coaching Meetings
  • Networking Activities
  • Free Work Time

Saturday, Noon-1:30 PM

Listen, Learn, & Apply Session 4- Refuel Your Business Plan Part 2

In the second half of this session, we'll revisit the items that attendees worked on in Part 1, to make sure they have made realistic goals and are confident about the plan to move ahead. This session should give attendees time to wrap up anything they didn't finish in other hands-on sessions and get feedback from Kim.

Saturday, 5:00 PM

Optional Fun Group Networking Outing

Retreat Tickets

Please note that tickets to this retreat are non-refundable but are transferable to another ticket holder. There is also the option to attend the event virtually (in-person attendance is highly recommended for the full experience).

Virtual Ticket

This ticket is for attendees who want to have a 100% virtual experience of the retreat!

This ticket includes:

  • Access to the workshops live via Zoom.
  • Access to the Retreat Portal with workshop recordings.
  • Access to virtual co-working groups (dependent upon the number of virtual tickets sold).
  • Live Q & A after each workshop to ask questions from Zoom.
  • Retreat Workbook PDF
  • Event goody bag sent in the mail.

$149

Early Bird Price

Buy Ticket

In-Person Ticket

In-person tickets provide the most hands-on experience of the retreat.

This ticket includes:

  • 4- In-Person, Hands-on Workshops
  • Access to the Retreat Portal with workshop recordings.
  • 1 hour group mastermind coaching session with Kim (6 attendees or less per group)
  • Hands-on help during workshops from Kim.
  • Retreat Workbook PDF
  • Event goody bag
  • Coffee, Soda, & Snack Bar

$297

Early Bird Price

One-on-One

In-Person Ticket

In-person, one-on-one tickets provide an extra layer of individual help during your retreat experience.


This ticket includes:

  • 4- In-Person, Hands-on Workshops
  • Access to the Retreat Portal with workshop recordings.
  • 30-minute private one-on-one coaching session with Kim.
  • Hands-on help during workshops from Kim.
  • Retreat Workbook PDF
  • Event goody bag
  • Coffee, Soda, & Snack Bar

$397

Early Bird Price

Meet Your Mentor

We don't have "speakers". We have industry leaders ready to mentor you for a whole weekend from workshops, small groups, one-on-ones, and even evening meals.

Kim Anderson

Event Founder & Professional Business Coach

Kim Anderson is a traditionally published author, blogger, podcaster, and business coach. 

Kim works with entrepreneurs every day to find the path to profiting from their passions.

Kim will be your guide through a weekend of business break-throughs.

FAQs

Is my ticket refundable?

Tickets are non-refundable but they are transferable. If you can't attend, you may sell your ticket to another person.

Will there be a virtual option?

Due to rising prices on gas and flights, there will be a virtual attendance option. Each ticket will have the option to be in person or virtual so if you plan to come in person and something changes, you can still participate in the event from home OR from a hotel in your local area.

If you attend virtually, I highly encourage you to consider getting away to a local Airbnb or hotel to have the experience of "getting away" from life's demands even if travel is out of the question.

When do I have to decide if I will attend virtually or in person?

Your ticket that you purchase has the option to be in person or virtual. I will need to know at least 7 days out from the event if you plan to be virtual. The hotel will cut off the group block rate around 30 days before the event but you are able to cancel your room usually within 24 hours of check-in.

What is the attendee portal?

The Mentored Retreat Attendee Portal is an online go-to spot for attendees to log in and access any workbooks, printables, & schedules during the event. It's also where replays of presentations and printable worksheets from the presentation will be stored for access during and after the event. After you purchase your ticket you will gain access to the portal through an email from Kim.

Will food be provided?

Each day, a large assortment of snacks and drinks will be provided in the meeting space. The hotel provides FREE breakfast to hotel guests. Lunch and dinner will be optional group activities. There are many budget-friendly food options within walking distance of the retreat space.

Is there airport transportation?

Shelby, NC, is about 35 minutes away from the airport. You'll need an UBER, LYFT, or ask another attendee who's driving to pick you up.

Do we eat as a group?

If the group size is manageable for local restaurants, then yes. If the group is large, we may all go to the same place but break down into smaller groups for seating.

Where do we work and attend workshops?

Attendees will be working with Kim at her downtown Shelby office space.

What past attendee's are saying:

"This was my first time at one of Kim's retreats and it was a great experience! Having implementation time to work on our projects was so helpful. The best part of the retreat was the small group meetings with the co-mentors. It was great to get personal objective feedback on my work, as well as advice for making improvements. Definitely time & money well spent!"

- Tonia Kendrick, Solopreneur Diaries

Kim’s retreats are easily my favorite blogging events! I love the networking part of conferences but I never seem to get a lot done and work time at home is a struggle since I’m a busy mom but when I go Kim’s retreats it’s totally different!!

Not only am I able to learn, network with a group of people that “get it”, but I’m also able to get a lot of work done!

I have time to focus on the task I’m working on at the time and if I have a question or need to brainstorm I have a room full of amazing people, including Kim, to help me!

- Kara Fidd, Simplifying DIY Design

"This retreat was the most amazing time I've had in a long time! It was the perfect combination of fun, learning and hard work  Can't wait for the next one!"

- Joann Griffin, Thrive in Chaos