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Written by
Brant Grzeskowiak
Marketing & Communications
Re-Treat, Re-Train, Re-Focused.
Since 1991, Alford Media has paused every two years to do something many companies never attempt: bring nearly our entire staff, roadies, and trusted freelancers together under one roof for days of reflection, collaboration, and connection. What began as a small gathering has grown into a 3.5-day event with over 70 attendees, all committed to making The Burgundy Difference from the inside out.
This tradition isn’t just for us it directly benefits our clients. The time we spend at Expedition Alford helps us serve better, communicate smarter, and align faster, resulting in the polished, proactive service our partners have come to expect. Beyond the Show Site AV teams are often scattered working from show site to show site, city to city, job to job. At Expedition Alford, we intentionally slow down. Here, technicians who normally work on-site connect with department leads, office support, roadies, and fellow freelancers. These cross-functional conversations uncover blind spots, spark fresh ideas, and offer the kind of perspective that doesn’t surface during the day-to-day grind.
Everyone from seasoned roadies to newer freelancers has a voice. That shared dialogue fosters trust, empathy, and understanding. For clients, this translates to something you can’t train overnight: the Burgundy Difference is built on strong internal relationships. Culture that Becomes Burgundy Our retreats are where the Burgundy culture is clarified, and commitment is reignited. It’s not just meetings and logistics, it’s conversations by the campfire, strategic discussions in breakout rooms, and honest feedback exchanged without ego. We take time to ask: What’s working? What’s not? What can we do better?
And we listen to every department, every discipline, every individual. That kind of intentional feedback loop keeps us agile and responsive, not just internally, but in how we show up for clients in high-pressure environments.
When we are asked how we’ve maintained such consistency and excellence across four decades. The answer is always our “People” and their alignment. Expedition Alford allows us to reset, recalibrate, and recommit to delivering results that exceed expectations. They are a key reason we continue to maintain a client NPS of 100.
This year’s retreat leaves us with sharper insights, stronger relationships, and a renewed dedication to quality. It’s time well spent not only for our team, but for every client who trusts us to deliver show after show.
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