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Should Your Shop Have a Team Retreat? [E207]
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueled Let’s be real. Your team probably needs a break more than they need another meeting. Brian and Kim Walker talk about their fifth annual team retreat, why they intentionally do almost no work during it, and how getting away together has helped their remote team reconnect, rest, laugh, and build real culture. Whether you take your shop team to the beach, the mountains, a conference Airbnb, or just your backyard for a barbecue, this episode will get you thinking about what it looks like to truly retreat. Listen to the full episode and start thinking about how you can give your team space to reset, reconnect, and come back stronger. Show Notes with Timestamps Introduction to Team Retreats (00:00:09) The hosts introduce the topic of company team retreats and share that they just returned from their fifth annual one. The "First Annual" Debate (00:01:04) A humorous debate on the correct terminology for a first-time event, with "inaugural" being the preferred term over "first annual." The Origin and Location of the Retreat (00:02:20) The retreat idea came from a coach. The team has gone to a beach house in Grayton Beach, Florida for five years. What is a Retreat? (00:03:17) Kim defines their retreat as a non-working getaway focused on relaxation and in-person connection, not meetings or work tasks. Retreat Activities and Team Bonding (00:06:22) The team enjoys eating, playing games, riding bikes, and getting massages. The focus is on relaxing and having fun together. The True Meaning of "Retreat" (00:07:35) Brian shares the dictionary definitions of "retreat," emphasizing withdrawal, refuge, and getting away from the daily grind of work. The Importance of Unscheduled Downtime (00:08:57) Rainy weather forced the team to slow down…