Recently, I came across a query from Help A Reporter out that asked folks to comment on their experience of participating in a Mastermind Group (Peer Advisory Group). I sent this request out to a few of my members to ask them to respond to the query. To my surprise 8 of the 12 people granted my request to comment, and two were featured in the article. I feel very blessed and grateful to those who responded, Thank you.
Below is a snapshot of the responses and a link to the article that was published.
“We have a phenomenal group that meets up once a month. I have been able to gain some amazing knowledge from my group. Having other business owners from completely unrelated businesses, dealing with similar issues and hearing how they have overcome issues has been invaluable. Seeing an issue from different viewpoints can be eye opening and as long as you are open to listening can help in many ways. I network a lot outside of my group with other business owners. Having coffee or lunch is certainly a great way to get to know people and even help hash out ideas or current issues. Being in a group with multiple business owners who have no vested interest in your business is just a different level of power and opportunity.” Avi Smith-Rapaport President We Care Computers
I can’t speak for everyone in our group, but I’ve benefited from the group’s experience in multiple ways – one of the highlights was when I was presenting about a client report that I wanted to produce and forward to my clients. I was stuck on a section having to do with visually explaining to my clients how their data backups were running. I was very tied up in trying to get an exact answer to my question, while the group was almost unanimous in simply saying, keep it simple. Now, rather than trying to figure out complicated math formulas to come up with a number that no one cares about has been replaced by a green checkmark or a red x. Very simple – would have taken me months to figure this out without them.” Chris Meacham President Now It Works
“My Badger’s MasterMind Group has helped Jegas, LLC succeed by being our Pillar of Logical Scrutiny! We Risk together, Learn Together, and We Succeed Together…. that’s how our group operates.” Jason P. Sage President Jegas, LLC
“ I have been a member of our Roundtable for approximately three (3) years.
During that time, our revenues have tripled during a difficult economy. While our growth is certainly not entirely due to our Mastermind Group, it has certainly provided us the guidance, reassurance, and expertise to facilitate such growth.” Parker Elmore President Primoris Benefit Advisors, Inc.
“The E Circle is a “business” group that assists me in building my business and to focus on its future potential according to my needs and desires. It’s making me take me and my business more seriously, in a well needed way.” Tracy MacKinstry, MacKinstry Financial & Investments Educators Retirement Consulting.
The Entrepreneur Circle roundtable meetings have been a tremendous asset to my business. Simply knowing I have a group of professionals that I can turn to for their business experiences, support and guidance is extremely valuable. The monthly meetings help keep me focused and on track to achieve my goals. Whether you are involved in a new venture or have been in business for many years, I believe The E Circle will help you improve. Steve Bugg President Insurance Marketing Group
If it weren’t for my E Circle Roundtable I wouldn’t have focused on developing the cross-training and procedures my company needed to provide continuity in the event of sudden staff changes, unexpected death or failing health of the principle, or a disaster. My company is better prepared to handle the unexpected now as a result of E-Circle’s Business Analysis. Lorna Bolduc Principal, Accrete Group, LLC
“My Roundtable has provided an environment that allows me to continually think outside the box and then pursue those thoughts and goals with mutual support and accountability. We drastically improved our marketing programs and substantially grew our firm in our first year as E-Circle members. I strongly encourage any business person to make this commitment a priority item in their business plan.” Bill McCloskey Stateline Senior Services
