How to Get Started in a Mastermind Today
If you would like to say goodbye to tackling blockers and barriers all on your own and instead, say hello to growth and success, then it’s time for you to seriously consider investing in a Mastermind group.
If you’ve invested the time to pinpoint your business goals, objectives, beliefs, and interests, congratulations! You’re well ahead of many people in life and in business.
What’s the next step? Now you’re ready to dive deeper and upscale your connections. If that’s the case and you’re looking to grow and scale your business, a mastermind is a wise choice.
What’s the best way to go about that? Below are the next steps to get started:
Your Mastermind Group
For some, starting a mastermind group seems like a good option. However, preparing and running your own Mastermind does require work and a considerable time commitment.
Leading a group or community can be demanding. At minimum, you’ll need to create a process for member selection, create a system and structure for enrollments, facilitate the meetings, and provide front and backend support for the members. This is why many business leaders choose instead, to join an existing group with a seasoned facilitator. With an established mastermind group, all that is taken care of for you.
The good news is, there are mastermind groups everywhere. The trick is, knowing where to find them and then choosing the one that is best for you. Here’s a few suggestions to consider before pulling the trigger.
Ask People Around You
Mastermind groups are a lot more common than you might think. The concept of peer-to-peer mentoring has been around since 1937. It’s a proven method that’s helped millions of business owners achieve their goals. So, more than likely, you know someone who has been, or is already part of one.
Talk with your colleagues, mentors, friends, or family who share your business principles, goals and values. Connect with people you know to let them know you are looking to get started in a mastermind group. Ask if they know anyone who has had great results from participating in a mastermind and ask if they would be willing to do an introduction.
In Person vs. Online Meetups
Do you want to join something local or online? One thing you can do is check with your local professional organizations. This could mean researching local trade groups, BNI chapters, schools, networking groups, chambers of commerce, or local congregations. Think of it this way — wherever there is a place people to meet regularly, there are likely mastermind groups that use that space.
Sometimes it’s great to be able to meet in person. However, only looking into local mastermind groups can leave you with a short list of options. With online meetups though, you have a bigger pool of groups to choose from. With online masterminds your options are limitless. There are masterminds for lifestyle, leadership, sales, marketing, operations, technology, customer service, ect. The possibilities are endless. That means you have a greater chance of finding the best fit for you and your business.
Don’t limit yourself. Explore the options and then narrow it to a few best choices. Remember, remote meetings can offer you the same or greater benefits than meeting face-to-face. And some of the remote meetings also meet in person periodically.
A great place to look for remote mastermind groups is through online connections like Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups or through instagram hashtags. Reach out to your current business connections and see what’s out there.
Which group has what you’re looking for? Explore the options and if everything checks out, reach out to one of the members and ask if they’ll introduce you to the person who handles enrollment.
Once you’ve found the best mastermind group for you, get started immediately. Jump into each meeting prepared. Be eager to learn and be open to sharing and receiving feedback. Without delay, take full advantage of all the connections, tools and resources masterminds have to offer. It’s a great step toward higher levels of wealth, growth and connection.
If it’s time to give your business the boost it needs to achieve goals and continue growing. And, you want to narrow your search options to zero into the best group for you, contact us today to get started.