'It's a no-brainer'—Light's CFO on how outsourcing retreat planning saved 125+ hours and delivered a 9.8/10 team satisfaction rate at a luxury mountain resort.
As CFO of Light, Tom Barone juggles finance, legal, HR, and more. When the idea of a corporate retreat came up, he initially planned to handle it himself. But after 4 hours ofresearching venues—only to hit roadblocks with high rates and limited availability—he realized he needed help.
Skeptical about outsourcing due to cost concerns, Tom needed a partner who could simplify planning, and reduce costs without compromising quality. Flok stood out with its industry expertise, strategic mindset, seamless logistics, and ability to secure top-tier venues withinbudget.
Flok secured a preferred rate at The Lodge at Blue Sky, one of Tom’s top venue choices, setting the retreat up for success from the start, saving over $20,000. In order to achieve their goals ofTeam Cohesion, Internal Alignment and Work-Life Balance, Flok helped Light.co design memorable programming and activities to help foster these objectives.
From competitive axe throwing and clay shooting to relaxing spa treatments, outdoor artsessions, and horseback riding, the team bonded through a perfect mix of adventure, creativity, and relaxation.
A standout moment was the final evening's dinner at The Tavern, an original 1880s cabin set in an open field. The long table under the expansive sky provided a picturesque setting forreflection and camaraderie.
The real cost of a retreat isn’t just the budget - it means diverting valuable hours from high-impact work to spend on logistics, venue negotiations and troubleshooting.
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“Pricing has been more than reasonable. And I’ll never have any of my staff do any of this. It’s a time sink, and Flok completely took it off my hands. From getting in contact with places to negotiating deals, to arranging the menus, to accommodating different dietary requirements and allergies, I didn’t have to choose anything. They did it all. And flights too!”
“It’s a no-brainer for me,” says Tom, who anticipates retreats happening at least two times per year moving forward. “Flok is a go-to for corporate retreat planning as far as I’m concerned.”
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