The Retreat: A Community of Visionaries
At The Retreat, we’ve crafted an extraordinary experience tailored for the wedding and event industry’s most ambitious and accomplished professionals—those who don’t just thrive but continually redefine excellence. This isn’t a standard conference or fleeting networking opportunity; it’s a dynamic gathering where the sharpest, most innovative minds converge to break boundaries, exchange transformative insights, and elevate the craft to new heights. You’re not here to chase trends—you’re here to ignite them. Surrounded by peers who match your relentless drive and bold vision, you’ll find a space to step back, recharge, and tap into a wellspring of inspiration that only a carefully curated community of trailblazers can provide.
A Community Built on Connection
The heartbeat of The Retreat is its unparalleled community—a collective of forward-thinkers who recognize that the greatest leaps forward come from collaboration, not rivalry. These are the planners, designers, and creators who live for the thrill of pushing limits, who see every challenge as a chance to grow. Here, you’ll forge bonds with individuals as dedicated as you are to personal and professional evolution. Picture late-night conversations that spark breakthroughs, candid exchanges that shift your perspective, and partnerships that endure long after the event ends. This is a place where your ideas are not just heard but amplified, where the synergy of shared passion fuels something truly extraordinary.
Collaboration That Transforms
Collaboration isn’t just encouraged at The Retreat—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Through immersive workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on experiences, you’ll stand shoulder-to-shoulder with industry luminaries to tackle real challenges, dream up bold innovations, and craft solutions that resonate. This isn’t about fleeting victories or surface-level gains; it’s about deep, lasting transformation—for you, your business, and the industry as a whole. The relationships you build here will evolve into a formidable network of support, a constellation of allies ready to champion your next big move and inspire you to reach further than you ever thought possible.
A Movement With Impact
When you step away from The Retreat, you’re not just leaving with a notebook full of ideas or a handful of business cards—you’re stepping into a movement. This is a collective of elite professionals united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and lifting one another up. Together, you’ll set the bar higher, crafting new standards that ripple across the wedding and event world and inspire others to rise to the occasion. Your involvement here marks you as a catalyst for change, a leader whose influence will shape the future of the industry.
“The intimacy with only having a handful of other entertainers in this space allows you to get personal with each person, understand where they're coming from, how they do business, and how you can maybe take snippets of their experiences and grow your business as well.”
— Brent Schmidt
Meet the Curators
When Broc Barton and DJ Brian B set out to create The Retreat, they weren’t interested in hosting another conference. They saw a gap in the wedding and event industry—an overwhelming amount of surface-level events, but nowhere for high-level professionals to connect, grow, and challenge themselves in a setting that fosters true transformation.
With decades of experience at the highest level of the industry, Broc and Brian have built empires—not by following trends, but by shaping them. Together, they’ve designed The Retreat as a one-of-a-kind space where business mastery meets personal evolution, and where collaboration trumps competition.
They believe success isn’t just about business—it’s about the people you surround yourself with, the risks you take, and the conversations that push you beyond your limits. And that’s exactly what The Retreat delivers.
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Broc Barton, the award-winning DJ and visionary CEO of Elevate Entertainment, has dedicated over 15 years to crafting extraordinary event experiences. With a heart wide open, he has revolutionized the industry through creativity and leadership. As founder of The Elevate Collective, his nine brands deliver impactful entertainment worldwide. His Lifestyle Leadership program drives his companies’ success, teaching individuals the transformative power of self-leadership, guiding them to embrace their authentic selves, and equipping them with tools for empowerment. Through this program, Broc inspires people to take ownership of their lives, align with their true values, and uplift others with confidence and purpose. Now, he empowers leaders across industries to unlock their potential and lead with passion. With a simple yet profound goal—to make a difference, one experience at a time—Broc continues to elevate not just events, but the lives of those he touches.
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One of the premier destination private event DJs, Brian B travels around the world DJing some of the most luxurious events. When he isn’t on a plane or behind the decks somewhere, he can be found giving back to the industry by speaking at various industry events, writing for various blogs and publications, leading his own crowd-sourced coaching group, or recording episodes of his 2 podcasts - Beyond The DJ Booth with Joe Bunn and his solo-cast,, The Travel DJ Blend. After living in the Big Apple for the 11 years, Brian moved in April 2022 to Raleigh, NC with his wife, Tara, their daughter, Annie, and teacup morkie, Tucker.
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Austin 2023
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