Brand Strong Retreat
Create a meaningful and exciting 2026 business plan while you refresh and recharge to start the year strong…Brand Strong.
December 31 is approaching, and in between current projects and handling emergent issues, you may already be indulging in thoughts of a powerful, productive start to the year ahead, both in business and life.
We have a desire to stay in integrity with how we run and grow our businesses, aligning that with the lives we want to lead, and to continue contributing to the world in our own unique and meaningful ways. 2026 feels open with opportunity.
As you know, if you start the new year on auto-pilot, you’ll jump in without a thoughtful action plan, let alone a clear vision of how you want to feel and where you want to be on December 31, 2026. You want more than that. You want a meaningful year, guided by intention, with productivity rooted in clarity.
You love Outcomes Thinking and the Brand Strong Model, and you’re excited to strengthen your skills in ways that are right for you, your team, and your business.
Wherever you are now, you’re ready to continue your self-loving reflection and growth—this time with more enjoyment, focus, and space to truly envision the incredible year you want to create.
You love to be coached. To be fully seen, and guided with support, more and more directly toward your dreams.
That’s why I’m thrilled to invite you to the Brand Strong Retreat 2026 in Palm Springs, California. Join me and fellow Brand Strong alumni—creative business owners just like you—to recharge, get inspired, and plan your year.
We’ll move through a thoughtful schedule of guided reflection, powerful planning exercises, and coaching throughout, giving you the accountability, structure, and space you need to map out your year and the details of Q1. And you’ll be surrounded by your peers: Driven, sharing insights, energy, and encouragement every step of the way.
This is where you’ll design an intentional, meaningful, and inspiring 2026—for yourself and for your business.
The Location.
The desert is a blend of beauty and expansiveness. With typically mild and sunny weather in January, Palm Springs is a perfect place for open thinking and strategic planning.
Our group will be staying in a new place, a home with space to spread out indoors and outside. There is an inviting pool for refreshing swims and numerous cozy areas to unwind and savor the sun or shade, or just relax in your room between our deep and productive work.
What’s in store.
–A day-long in-person prep day in December to do the first steps and be ready for the work you will do at Retreat. This will get your juices flowing and have you roll into January raring for our time together.
–Time, space, and guidance to focus, plan, recharge, and get ready for your best year yet. You don’t need more tools, just time to work and plan with support and new insights to use the powerful tools you have, including intentional planning, time management, and mind body management.
–Work and rejuvenate alongside a group of creative-minded, supportive Brand Strong graduates. Specific clarity, habits, or Brand Strong Model mastery not needed, only intention to go to your next level. Share and hear different perspectives from other business owners who understand the unique position of a business owner.
–2025 Reflection. With guided structure, you will reflect, celebrate wins, and learn from what didn’t work, to take into next year’s planning.
–Brand Strong Model Refining. You and every other business is using the Brand Strong Model in different ways and finding your own benefits. You’ll review and refine your Model, and hear insights, ideas, and support as you get your Model where you want it for the coming year.
–Practice drafting and deciding on goals, time blocking, sprint planning, and big decisions you are currently making for your business.
–2026 Goal Setting and your 12-Month Plan. Set your business essentials goals to help you reach your 1-2 year time-bound goals. With helpful direction, map out next year, with particular focus on the details of Q1, to hit the ground running with focus.
–Coaching. Participate in guided exercises and get coached within the group environment to deepen what you already know.
–Time between our work sessions to refresh inside and outside, in our beautiful, spacious retreat space.
–Balance work and relaxation, enjoy the fresh air, walk into the desert, or lounge by a pool!
This retreat will give you what you need to come back to work feeling inspired and motivated for 2026. You will be set up for massive action and follow-through no matter where, exactly, you complete your process.
Cost of the Retreat
Cost:
$4500
Included in fees:
- All-day prep session in San Francisco to kickoff the Retreat.
- The Brand Strong Retreat program experience in Palm Springs amongst an amazing group of business owners
- All program materials
- A single occupancy room with en suite bathroom in our beautiful lodging.
- Three fresh, tasty, and nourishing meals per day plus snacks
- Ground transportation to and from Palm Springs International Airport (if you arrive within the Jan 10 group arrival period and / or depart Jan 15 at the close of the program)
Note: Air transportation not included. Ground transportation included for those who arrive by 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, and / or for those departing for the airport immediately after the retreat on January 15, 2026.
Schedule Overview for Travel Planning
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – The program officially begins at the house at 4:00 PM. Plan to arrive at Palm Springs International Airport by 3:00 PM.
- Ground transportation from the airport to the house will be available at 3:30 PM. It’s approximately a 30-minute drive from the airport to our retreat house.
We’ll begin the retreat experience on January 10 with a welcome dinner and a relaxed evening to connect and get settled for our time together. We will begin our work together on Sunday morning, January 11.
The work will conclude at 12:30 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Thursday, January 15 – We will depart from the house by 1:00 PM. Purchase a flight departing any time after 3:30 PM on Thursday, January 15.
- Ground transportation from the retreat house to the airport will be available immediately after the program ends.
Prerequisites
Participants have completed the Brand Strong course experience anytime over the last ten years and have previously participated in the Brand Strong Mastermind or are currently participating in Transformation Year.
In order to have a productive group experience, it’s important that each participant brings positive intentions to be productive during work time, is on time and present throughout the experience, is supportive of others, and is ready to receive coaching and support from Nina.
There’s no expectation to be currently using the Brand Strong course materials in any particular way, but commitment to learn and intention to implement the Brand Strong Model and approach in your own way makes this retreat a great match for you and this group.