Guest: Cory Sivell, Co-Founder, RetreatsAndVenues
Location: North Shore, Vancouver, BC
In episode 7 of Real-Steps, the conversation shifts from traditional office leasing to the rise of corporate retreats as a strategic workplace tool. Featuring the co founder of RetreatsAndVenues, a marketplace that helps companies find and book off site venues, the episode explores how remote and hybrid work models have accelerated demand for intentional, in person connection. As companies rethink culture, onboarding, and collaboration, retreats are becoming structured business investments rather than discretionary perks, with some remote first organizations hosting multiple gatherings per year. The discussion unpacks what leaders now require from hospitality spaces, including flexible collaboration areas, strong AV and Wi Fi infrastructure, wellness amenities, and environments that inspire creativity rather than replicate a boardroom. The takeaway is clear: the future of work is not only about office design, it is about how hospitality assets evolve to support connection, strategy, and performance.