Unlock Your Potential with Mastermind Groups

Anyone can join a mastermind group, but typically members are professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, or individuals committed to personal and professional growth and development.  Some groups are subject matter-oriented so that all members are working on the same kind of issues

Our groups are described on our website, and have a waiting list if they are not currently open.  See this link:[add link here] .  Contact us by email about your interests at info@cartercollaborativesolutions.com.  You can also search online for existing mastermind groups or create your own with like-minded individuals in your network.  I recommend starting here: https://www.thesuccessalliance.com/find-a-mastermind-group/

Depending on the facilitator’s approach, masterminds may be small and intimate or really large.  Our mastermind groups would be described as “true masterminds” and are typically 5-8 members, but have a maximum of 12.

Yes, the mastermind is all about your individual needs.  Each member has regular, focused Hotseat time to present their challenge or opportunity and receive feedback from the group.  A preparatory process for the Hotseat is offered to clarify the question/issue to help the Hotseat to be effective and helpful.  Each member participates in the Circle Of Wisdom to encourage other members through their Hotseats.  Because of this give and take, the Hotseat is the most important and magical feature of an effective mastermind group. Because participation in the Circle of Wisdom is a responsibility of each member, a commitment to timeliness and attendance is required.

Mastermind groups typically meet weekly or bi-weekly, though some meet only monthly or quarterly, depending on the group’s preferences and availability.  Our groups typically meet the 2nd and 4th (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) weeks of the month with a special session in those months with a 5th (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).

Members of a mastermind group are expected to attend meetings regularly, actively participate in discussions, and provide support to other members.  Members must sign a confidentiality agreement.  Each member begins with a year-long commitment to the group.  

To ensure your HotSeat is productive, there is preparation time – we recommend you spend an hour or so thinking about what issue you want to bring to the mastermind, and prepare your backstory so that the group can hone in on the issue you want to address.  The facilitator or another group member will help you with the preparation. Finally, members typically calendar a follow-up to make sure they implement the commitments made during the meeting.    

The cost of joining a mastermind group varies depending on the group’s structure and level of support. Carter Collaborative Solutions’ Mastermind groups are professionally facilitated and do charge a membership fee and require a  financial investment.  All groups offer a monthly rate and a discounted rate for single payers.

Joining a mastermind group provides numerous benefits, including access to a supportive community, increased accountability, new perspectives and ideas, and access to a network of like-minded individuals.  The group becomes a trusted brain trust, dedicated to your success.

To get the most out of your mastermind group experience, it’s important to actively participate in meetings, and to engage in the Facebook or other social media group.  To get the most out of the group, you need to be transparent and honest. You will benefit the most when you are open to feedback and to new ideas. Those who are willing to take action on the insights and strategies discussed in the group see the most progress. At the outset, we will help you establish clear goals and expectations for your participation in the group.

Most of our groups include other features such as a goal-setting session, one-on-one quarterly coaching, sprints (short 2-4 weeks focussed goal attainment sessions), or co-working sessions.  For our highest end Mastermind, an annual in-person retreat is planned as a feature in 2025, while other groups may have a virtual retreat.