The Power Behind Masterminds

By Miranda VonFricken

CEO, Biz Coach & LinkedIn Strategist @Miranda.VonFricken www.LinkedIn.com/in/MirandaVonFricken

“When one person struggled, we listened, when one hit a goal, we celebrated; we did everything as a team.”- Miranda

Ican’t take all the credit for my success. I owe much of it to those who supported, guided, resourced and loved on me. I will however say, getting them in one room, was my smartest move ever! My first mastermind was a small group. Four entrepreneurial-minded women who were ready for more than their current roles provided. We each had separate passions, visions, goals, and experiences, but the thing we all had, was drive and desire to achieve. We knew two minds were better than one, so four had to be a winning combo! From that moment on, we meet monthly, sharing wins, goals, and resources.

A mastermind, in its truest form, is two or more who gather to collaborate, share ideas, and support each other’s growth. It’s that simple. In my group, we each came prepared to share what our goals were and took turns sharing ideas as to how we’d each achieve that goal. We brought resources, names of connections, books to read, moves to make, and wrote everything down. Tracking each member’s progress was key. We would spend time recapping last month’s goals, action items, and wins. When one person struggled, we listened, when one hit a goal, we celebrated; we did everything as a team. This energy kept us moving forward. Knowing we would have another chance to share and brainstorm in a few weeks kept us focused and motivated.

Masterminds are a non-negotiable for me and my business. Having a group to go to with questions, concerns, or doubts is priceless. It’s also amazing to have a builtin cheer squad as well! Being able to reciprocate that support is a blessing and the most powerful strategy to success I know.

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