The hardest job is the first one you do with Marco as a company if you haven't done this before. Their diligence and willingness to go above and beyond stood out to me.
SolutionPebblePost entrusted Marco with finding the perfect venue. Marco presented eight options—all of which included substantial discounts due to their partnerships and venue relationships. These were narrowed down to three, and finally one venue was chosen.John praised the selection process: "Marco was fully in charge of all that. That's part of the wonder of what they do. The venue was fantastic, and the hotel was beautiful."The retreat schedule was designed to balance work and leisure:• Optional morning workouts• Late breakfast and 10 AM kickoff• Three-hour sessions followed by lunch• Open office space environment for business activities• Dinners and happy hours for socializingMarco's comprehensive support included:• Clear Budgeting: Marco provided a comprehensive report outlining the financials and logistics. The CFO was impressed, saying "Wow, I know what I'm getting for my money."• Facilitation and Icebreakers: Court Roberts, the facilitator from Marco, participated in pre-retreat calls to create effective icebreakers and ensure seamless experience design.• Engaging Sessions: Sessions that were interactive and interesting. John shared: "People were most engaged with the sessions that we did, which I was a little surprised at."Activities designed for cross-functional collaboration included dinners, scavenger hunts, and a Shark Tank-style event.
