Team Building Retreat Success: Moxy Management’s Company Summer Camp
Team Building Retreat Success: Moxy Management’s Company Summer Camp
BoomPop Team · 10/23/2024
After three and a half years of being a fully remote workforce, Moxy Management decided it was time to take things offline and bring the entire company together to meet in person for a luxury glamping retreat. So, they packed up their laptops, put on their best summer camp outfits, and headed for the Texas Hill Country for a team-building event that’s still the talk of the team weeks later, thanks to BoomPop’s retreat planning expertise!
We caught up with two Moxy team members Kirra Egan, Chief of Staff, and Brittany Matarazzo, Operations Manager, to hear all about their experiences working with BoomPop and how they managed to turn their first-ever company retreat into a major success. Here’s what they had to say!
Luxury Glamping Retreat Planning Made Easy: Finding the Perfect Partner
Moxy Management, an LA-based full-service talent agency, wanted their team-building retreat to capture the tight-knit “family” culture they’d been working so hard to build as a fully-remote workforce — so finding the right event partner who could help them seamlessly execute a high-end glamping retreat was crucial.
“We interviewed a couple of different companies and just immediately fell in love with BoomPop,” Brittany said. “From that first phone call, we were so excited. The team at BoomPop really understood our vision and were ready to help us execute it.”
Planning a company retreat is no small task, especially when you’re planning to host your entire company at an offsite location and provide a luxury vibe in the wilderness. To elevate their event execution and ensure things went seamlessly, they wanted a partner who could help manage the logistics and behind-the-scenes elements, so their team could focus on the creative aspects that would help their company culture really shine.
As Kirra explained, “We were used to doing events by ourselves. So we came up with our itinerary and ideas.” From there, BoomPop jumped in to help make their ideas happen. From venue sourcing to vendor management, from solutions to logistical support, the BoomPop event planning team made sure Moxy’s glamping retreat went smoothly behind the scenes so that every aspect of the event brought to life the team culture they were trying to cultivate.
Crafting the Perfect Glamping Retreat: Fun, Connection, and Relaxation
The Moxy team decided that their focus for the event would be all about team building, so their agenda wasn’t your typical offsite meeting focused on strategy, working sessions, and nice dinners. Instead, their glamping retreat was all fun, play, and team-building time.
“We focused on having fun and getting to know each other. It was all about strengthening our family culture and making sure everyone felt connected,” said Kirra.
The retreat included activities like water volleyball, pickleball, and the highly-competitive Moxy Olympics.
They wrapped up their glamping experience with a heartfelt farewell dinner by the river, where the team shared stories and reflected on their time together. “Everyone opened up emotionally,” Brittany said. “We told stories, expressed gratitude, and really felt thankful for each other.”
Their big bet on focusing on team-building is already paying off: the Moxy team is still abuzz with stories of their time glamping together, and those experiences are truly irreplaceable in fostering the culture and connection that help remote-only teams thrive.
Company Retreats: A New Annual Tradition
Thanks to the success of their glamping adventure, Moxy Management decided this company retreat won’t be just a one-off event. The time they spent building connections was the start of something much bigger. They learned first-hand just how valuable meeting in-person is for building connections and cultivating culture, so they’re already looking forward to making a company glamping retreat an annual tradition!
Investing in team retreats also sends a powerful message to your entire team. Going beyond meetings on Zoom and taking time out of busy schedules to focus on building relationships shows each member of the Moxy team just how important they are. “It showed our team that we truly value them, and it wouldn’t have been possible without BoomPop,” said Kirra.
The BoomPop Team & App Make Collaboration & Planning Easy
Collaboration between the Moxy team’s organizers and BoomPop’s event planner was a breeze thanks to the BoomPop platform, where the Moxy team could easily manage the tasks they needed to complete, provide feedback on event venues and elements, and manage team RSVPs to the event.
“We loved the BoomPop platform, like the shortlisting and favoriting features,” Brittany said. “I could “heart” something, and [our planner] Callen would react right away, reaching out to venues and providing feedback. It made things so easy.”
And their BoomPop event planner became an honorary member of their team, keeping the process running smoothly even when the time-sensitive pressures of event planning got stressful.“BoomPop supported us both emotionally and physically,” Kirra said. “They reassured us when things felt overwhelming and made the whole process smooth.”
Saving Time & Money: Investing in Event Planning Expertise
Working with an event planning solution like BoomPop isn’t just about convenience—it’s ultimately about saving valuable time and resources. While you will pay for event planning expertise, both Kirra and Brittany were quick to point out how partnering with BoomPop paid off in spades.
“Honestly – yes, we had to pay BoomPop –but in the end, we actually saved so much time and money—it was invaluable, Kirra said. “The hours we would have spent Googling venues, vetting vendors, and negotiating contracts were all taken care of, and BoomPop ensured we stayed on budget.”
In fact, BoomPop’s expertise in managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and sticking to financial plans turned out to be a major win for Moxy. “I'm heavy on the finance side of our business, so I am very pleased with how everything turned out on that front," Kirra said. “Thanks to BoomPop, we ended up coming in under budget, which was amazing.”
Bringing Teams Together with BoomPop
At BoomPop, we specialize in creating unforgettable company retreats and offsites that foster collaboration, build connections, and leave lasting memories. Whether it’s your first offsite or your 10th, we’ve got the expertise to help you pull off an event that is custom to your team.
Ready to bring your team together for a luxury glamping retreat? Contact us today for a free consultation.
