Self-sabotage is really sneaky. It disguises itself as logical thinking and reasonable caution but when it comes to building a sold-out mastermind, it's often the biggest thing standing between you and the growth you say you want.

I've had this conversation with clients more times than I can count and it’s definitely been something I’ve battled with myself. Brilliant coaches with solid strategies who somehow can't seem to get the sign-ups they want. The culprit? A deeply held belief that more members equals more responsibility, which equals more burden.

Today I want to strip away those layers and show you how to rewire this pattern. Because I've watched clients go from hosting small groups of 5 or 10 to managing thriving communities of 30, 50, or even 100. And they're not drowning. They're thriving.

Here are some practical steps to rewire the pattern:

1. Name the Story: First, bring the hidden narrative to your awareness by acknowledging it. For example, maybe you're telling yourself that more clients mean more burden. Own it and then call it out.
2. Find the Evidence Against It: Seek examples of others who have thrived with larger groups. Use them as your evidence that success with ease is possible.
3. Redefine Holding Space: Understand that more clients doesn’t necessarily mean more hours. Scaling smartly doesn't require doubling your time for double the clients.
4. Build Supportive Systems: As you grow, allow your expenses to support this, perhaps with additional coaches or structured systems, ultimately increasing profitability.

If you're at a crossroads and feeling reluctant to expand because of fears about time and energy, remember this: you don't need to shrink your desires for the sake of feeling safe. We're entering prime season for masterminds right now and it's the perfect time to build the expansive business model you actually want.



Start by acknowledging and rewiring those lingering stories and watch how quickly a sold-out mastermind can manifest when you're not unconsciously blocking it.

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