Lieux de Retraites - Sell Project

Startup description Lieux de Retraites is a curated marketplace connecting retreat venues, organizers, and service providers (chefs, massage therapists, facilitators, etc.) across France. The platform helps organizers find suitable venues, venues receive qualified requests and improve their SEO visibility, and service providers integrate into retreat experiences. The core value lies in structuring a fragmented market into a simple, searchable, and specialized ecosystem for wellness retreats. The project started as a manually curated SEO directory and evolved into a subscription-based SaaS with dashboards and automation. Key highlights MRR: €527.85 ARR: €6,334.20 Monetization launched: September 2026 (recent) Additional revenue (manual / wire transfers): + €225 (to be added to ARR) Early-stage but growing, with strong organic foundations. Team Solo founder. Responsibilities: Product & development SEO & content Sales & onboarding (venues) Customer support Monetization & strategy Lean structure → fast execution, high margins. Tech Stack Frontend / Website Webflow (public site + CMS) Backend Next.js (app & dashboards) Database & auth Supabase Payments Stripe Automation Make (Integromat) Webhooks (data sync & emails) Internal tools Notion (ops) Stack optimized for speed, low cost, and scalability. Marketing and growth Mainly SEO-driven growth (primary channel). Programmatic SEO (locations, retreat types) Blog content targeting long-tail queries High-intent organic traffic Additional channels: Monthly newsletter (to venues) Instagram growth loop: 1 post per venue Collaboration posts with venues → exposure to their audience 1 post per venue Collaboration posts with venues → exposure to their audience Manual outreach to venues Word-of-mouth in the wellness ecosystem Result: low CAC, consistent inbound demand. Revenue and profit Business model: Subscription tiers: Boosté: €15/month À la une: €29/month Boosté: €15/month À la une: €29/month Financials: MRR: €528 ARR: €6.3k Margins: 90% Unit economics: CAC: near zero (SEO) LTV: high (recurring subscriptions) Strong capital efficiency Return on investment Very low acquisition costs Recurring revenue model High margins Typical payback: < 12 months with basic optimization Upside levers: Increase conversion rate (free → paid) Expand SEO pages Monetize organizers & providers Scale featured placements Startup assets Included: Webflow website (SEO + traffic) Web app (accounts, dashboards, requests) Database (140+ venues + pipeline) SEO positioning (indexed pages, rankings) Email system (automations + newsletter) Stripe setup (subscriptions) Brand (niche authority in France) Early community (WhatsApp group) Risks SEO dependency → diversify channels Monetization sensitivity → keep strong free value Solo founder dependency → document processes Non-tech audience → keep UX simple Marketplace balance → maintain supply/demand equilibrium Summary Lieux de Retraites is a lean, high-margin SaaS marketplace in a growing niche (wellness + retreats). Key strengths: Strong SEO foundation Low CAC, high LTV Clear product-market fit Simple, scalable business model Multiple growth levers still untapped Positioned for someone to scale an already validated and profitable base.