In episode #783, Eric and Neil discuss putting on a Mastermind group or conference. Tune in to hear how Eric put on a Mastermind weekend.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Throw Your Own Mastermind
• [00:45] Eric through his own Mastermind.
• [00:55] He has been part of an Entrepreneurs’ group for a while.
• [01:00] Recently, they were in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and it inspired him to do a four-day Mastermind group.
• [01:36] It is important to surround yourself with the “right” people on a regular basis.
• [01:54] Eric mandated that there be no technology during the Mastermind, so there would be no distractions.
• [02:15] The 9 people that attended were friends and/or acquaintances.
• [02:35] When doing a Mastermind, make sure it includes people you don’t talk to on a regular basis, so you get fresh perspectives.
• [03:05] Eric has already implemented some great ideas he got from the Mastermind.
• [03:45] Eric didn’t make money, but total cost was $3000 for the weekend.
• [04:05] He decided that everyone would pay at cost.
• [04:25] His main purpose was not to make money, but to learn.
• [04:45] The things learned will last longer than the money that could have potentially been made.
• [05:15] Eric is looking forward to doing it again.
• [05:25] In order to get people to attend, Eric sent an email to a select group of people (he created the parameters based on the desired outcome of the Mastermind).
• [05:55] He sent a simple email invitation.
• [06:10] The response rate was less than 100%, because all but one invitee attended.
• [06:51] Keeping it small (max 15 people) is for the best.
• [07:20] That’s all for today!
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