Legal Essentials for Running a Successful Retreat with Cory Sterling

In this episode of RetreatBoss The Podcast, host Catherine Kontos is joined by Cory Sterling, a lawyer, small business owner, and author of The Yoga Law Book. Cory shares his expertise on the legal aspects of running a retreat, offering practical advice on protecting your business and managing the risks involved. They discuss the importance of proper legal agreements, negotiating contracts with international vendors, and the crucial need for insurance. Tune in to learn how to safeguard your retreat business and ensure smooth operations, no matter where your retreat occurs.

Key Takeaways:

• The Biggest Legal Mistakes in the Retreat Industry: Not having industry-specific agreements in place, even when working with friends or family.

• Legal Agreements You Need: A liability waiver, retreat participant agreement, and media release are essential to protect your business.

• Handling International Vendors: Tips on negotiating terms when working with venues and vendors abroad.

• The Importance of Insurance: Why insurance is as vital as having solid legal contracts to cover potential risks.

• Screening Retreat Participants: How vetting participants can prevent disruptions and legal issues during retreats.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Cory Sterling and his work at Conscious Counsel.

• Download your Retreat Leader Legal Checklist.

• Find out how RetreatBoss can help you launch successful and profitable retreats at RetreatBoss.com

Connect with Cory:

https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/ 

https://www.instagram.com/consciouscounsel 

https://www.facebook.com/consciouscounsel 

https://www.youtube.com/@consciouscounsel 

Get your FREE Retreat Leader Legal Bundle: https://www.consciouscounsel.ca/retreatbundle 

Connect with Catherine:

https://www.retreatboss.com/  

https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachmtl/   

https://www.youtube.com/@retreatboss  
https://twitter.com/KontosCatherine