“Is a mastermind right for my business?” Today’s episode is inspired by the fact that this is a question I get asked a lot by my clients. They’re often unsure as to whether this model will work for them if they’re not fully booked yet, don’t have a big list or aren’t participating in a mastermind themselves.
In my opinion, you don’t need to wait for any of these factors before you start. You may have heard me say before that when I started my mastermind, I had never seen or experienced one that I wanted to be in personally. So I went ahead and created the experience that I had been searching for, for other people.
In this episode, I’m taking you through 5 specific ways to know whether a mastermind is right for your business. It doesn't need to be that you tick all of them off, but if you resonate with any of these 5, you're going to recognise whether a mastermind is for you or not.
1. You Work One-on-One with Clients and Have a Proven Methodology
If you are currently working one-on-one with clients and have a proven methodology or process, a mastermind could be a great addition to your business. Instead of repeating the same information on individual calls, you can teach it once to the entire group, allowing them to learn from each other's experiences.
2. You Have Enough Community to Convert into a Mastermind
Despite what you might think, you don't need a large email list or to be fully booked with one-on-one clients to start a mastermind. I personally had less than 1,000 people on my email list when I ran my first mastermind, with 20 sign-ups. The key is to focus on building relationships and mastering the art of sales, rather than solely relying on the size of your list.
3. You Believe in the Power of Groups
Holding space for a group can be intimidating, especially if you haven't done it before. However, you don't need to be a Jedi-level expert in group facilitation from the start. As you run your mastermind, you will learn and grow in your ability to hold space for the group. What matters most is having the confidence to kick off the process and a genuine belief in the power of groups to support and uplift each other.
4. A Mastermind Fits Your Model
If you currently run a membership or low-ticket offers, or if you exclusively offer premium one-on-one services, incorporating a mastermind into your business model can be a really great, strategic move. For those working one-on-one, a mastermind can be a prerequisite for clients before they enter into individual coaching.
5. You Want to Make Recurring Revenue while Spending Less of Your Time
Many entrepreneurs rely on one-on-one services for their monthly recurring revenue, which can lead to burnout and limited scalability. A mastermind offers a way to generate monthly recurring revenue without solely depending on your time. By leveraging the power of groups, you can serve multiple clients s
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