Is A Mastermind Group Right For You And Your Business?

Mastermind Groups have become extremely popular lately, and there are tons of articles you can find through a Google search that will point you in the direction of why it may be right for you. The one thing that is not being discussed is if you really need a Mastermind Group, and how you could benefit should you decide to join one. The truth is that a Mastermind Group is really only a group of like minded individuals, with a leader who orchestrates the interactions of the group. So, the group is only as good as the other members and how much the group leader interacts and encourages engagement. How do you know if you should join a Mastermind Group, or if it is right for your employees? The first question you should ask is, “what do I expect to get out of the experience?”

Is your only desire to go into the group and make connections with the members to sell them on your services? If that is your main goal, chances are you will not be very successful, and your membership will be short lived. Most group leaders will not allow this, as it will have a negative impact on the group. It’s important to have a strong leader taking the group through their journey, to insure that you are not joining a group with a tons of pushy sales people, make sure you ask the orchestrator up front what the expectations are in regards to selling services within the group.

Communication is key, and the group’s leader should be easily reached and receptive within a reasonable amount of time. Most Mastermind Groups have educational material that is pre made and available, however if you do not have any access to communicate with the person who is presenting the material to you, your success could be limited. Often times the leader will provide contact info, and even a scheduled live feed event that is exclusive to your group, for question and answers.

Being a business owner, or manager is tough, and often times it means the most to just have a community of others who have experienced what you may be struggling with. Sometimes just the non biased advice of someone who expects the same thing back from you when it is needed, could be the most valuable asset to your success. Having a group such as this could be a definite stress relief, and the time that you would not spend stressing and overthinking would be priceless. Probably the most important reason to join a Mastermind Group, aside from the connections and networking opportunities, is the community support. 

So to bring it all together, is a Mastermind Group something you should seek out? If you are looking for a community of others who need your help and are ready and willing to help you, the answer is yes. That yes only applies if the leader of the group is a strong communicator who is accessible, and the group is not full of selfish pushy sales people. That being said, let us know what you think, and feel free to ask any questions you need answers to in regard to whether a Mastermind Group is something you should pursue.