Business idea · Physical-Services
Sublime Experiences Retreats
Sublime Experiences Retreats is a retreat program designed to help individuals reconnect with their senses and the world around them through nature and mindfulness practices, inspired by the concepts discussed in the book 'Sublime'. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "Robert Greene almost died. Here’s what it taught him about living" (aired November 11, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Robert Greene almost died. Here’s what it taught him about living |
| Aired | November 11, 2026 |
| Category | Physical-Services |
| Real companies on the episode | Hampton, Content is Profit, Instagram, HubSpot, Facebook (referred to as social media), 50 Cent's The 50th Law |
The problem it solves
This retreat addresses the growing disconnection people feel from their environment and themselves, largely due to technology and the fast pace of modern life.
How it makes money
Participants would pay a one-time fee for an immersive weekend or week-long retreat experience, with potential upsell for merchandise and follow-up coaching.
Skills you need
Skills in event planning, knowledge of mindfulness and nature therapy, customer service, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
Headspace's recent partnership with wellness influencers allows for targeted marketing of mindfulness retreats. The first revenue move could be advertising on r/Mindfulness, reaching an audience interested in reconnecting with nature and self-awareness. A potential constraint is the upfront capital required for venue rental and staffing, which may strain cash flow in the initial months.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Hampton
A community for entrepreneurs doing at least three million in revenue, facilitating high-trust environments for sharing and growth.
- Content is Profit
A podcast hosted by Luis and Fanzi that focuses on bridging the gap between content creation and revenue generation.
- Instagram
Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos, and interact with others through comments and likes.
- HubSpot
HubSpot is a customer relationship management platform that provides tools for marketing, sales, and customer service.
- Facebook (referred to as social media)
Facebook is a social media platform that connects users globally, allowing them to share content, interact, and network.
- 50 Cent's The 50th Law
A book co-authored by Robert Greene and rapper 50 Cent that explores themes of fearlessness and confidence.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Robert Greene almost died. Here’s what it taught him about living
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.