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Director Masterminds
Generate Ideas, Insights & Inspiration To Grow Your Business
Generate Ideas, Insights & Inspiration To Strengthen Your Business
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Key Information:
- For Business Owners, CEO's, Directors or Executives
- Up to 12 non-competing businesses per group
- One Senior Representative Per Organisation
- Grouped by Business Size, Location & Sector
- Group Size Categories: 'Start-up', '<250k', '<£500k', '<£1M', '£1-10M', '£11-30M', & '£31M+' turnover or by employee count.
- Held Monthly - Just over half a day
- Strictly confidential space with signed NDA's
- In-person or online groups are available.
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Navigate the complexities and often loneliness of running an established business with our exclusive Director Masterminds. Our groups are designed to generate ideas, address challenges, and facilitate the sharing of valuable experiences and insights, including both successes and failures from similar-sized businesses. Engage in group problem-solving and access proven frameworks and resources, allowing you to evaluate their relevance and either act on them immediately or integrate them into your toolkit for future use as needed.
We all face business challenges and frequent uncertainties—such as potential recessions, shifting customer and employee expectations, and rapid technological advancements—our Masterminds provide the space, time, and powerful business leaders to reflect on and work on your business, helping you stay ahead.
The question is, can you afford to miss out and risk falling behind...? - First visit is complimentary or 50% funded via a membership trial.
- Experience the value for yourself.
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No Business Is Perfect!
It’s precisely in tackling these difficult-to-discuss challenges that the most significant opportunities for growth are unlocked.
THE PROBLEMS WE SOLVE AT DIRECTOR MASTERMINDS
What Challenges Do You Recognise?
Don’t Face Challenges Alone –
Tackle Them Together!
Uncertainty within the Market Climate
It’s completely natural to feel uneasy about the market landscape, especially when customer behaviours and expectations are fast changing and external situations can be so volatile. Rest assured, you’re not alone in this uncertainty, and it’s tough to navigate through it without a strong support network.
Stuck at £xxx A Year and Struggling to Breakthrough
It’s utterly frustrating to be stuck at a particular revenue number, year after year. It can be hard to pinpoint what’s holding you back, especially when you’re stuck within the business.
Concerns Over Productivity and Profitability
When your business is not as productive or profitable as you’d like, it can be disheartening and costly. The stress is understandable when the solutions aren’t immediately evident.
Staff Recruitment, Motivation & Retention Issues
Keeping your employees motivated and loyal is a daunting task, especially when you’re already stretched thin and employee behaviours and expectations are constantly changing. The emotional toll of high turnover, along with the knock-on challenges and significant costs, is a struggle many business leaders commonly face.
Customer Acquisition & Retention Challenges
The juggling act of not just attracting but also retaining customers can be draining and complex. Whether it’s the cost of acquisition or dwindling loyalty, these challenges are ones that nearly every business leader can relate to.
The Business Is Growing too Fast to Control
Rapid growth can often feel like a double-edged sword, creating both excitement and immense pressure. It’s difficult to keep the growth sustainable when you’re already juggling so many responsibilities. Having to figure everything out without knowing the future impact of your decisions.
Work-Life Imbalance
You started or rose to the top of your organisation with the dream of having a better life and usually more time for yourself and your family. It’s ironic and disheartening when the opposite happens, and it’s a common issue many business leaders face.
Stuck in Day-to-Day Operations
When you’re knee-deep in daily tasks, it’s almost impossible to find the time to work “on” your business. You’re not the only one missing the forest for the trees.
Operational Challenges
Operational hurdles, whether they’re supply chain issues, inefficient systems, or resource allocation, are taxing concerns that can greatly affect your bottom line. It’s a headache that’s often hard to manage alone.
Adaptability and Change Management
Adapting to market changes or internal shifts is often easier said than done especially when its often cited that 70% of change management initiatives fail. The stress associated with adaptability and managing change is all too common among seasoned business owners.
Limited Resources for Business Growth
Lack of time, money, or manpower is a common hurdle that frustrates many business owners. It’s tough to scale when you’re already running on fumes.
Business Scalability Difficulties
Scaling a business isn’t just about growing; it’s about growing smoothly and smartly. It can be challenging to maintain quality and performance as your business expands.
Issues with Product Development
Developing or improving a product that meets market needs while standing out is no small feat. It’s extremely challenging to navigate this intricate process without losing focus or resources.
Branding and Reputation Concerns
Your brand is more than a logo; it’s the soul of your business. Struggling to maintain or elevate your brand reputation can be a constant worry that’s hard to shake off.
Too Busy to Focus on Anything New
The irony of business success often is that it leaves little time for new opportunities. It’s hard to focus on the new when you’re swamped with the now.
Wondering How Other Business Are Performing
It’s completely normal to wonder how other businesses are faring, especially in a fluctuating market. It’s challenging to make informed decisions when you’re in a vacuum of information.
A Need for Fresh Ideas and Innovation
When you’re so absorbed in daily operations, it’s tough to think outside the box. The need to rejuvenate your business with fresh ideas is a common desire but difficult to fulfil without fresh perspectives.
Difficulty Stepping Back or Planning Succession
Wanting to focus more on what you enjoy can be challenging when entrusting others with your business’s long-term success. The relentless pull of daily operations often continually delays progress, making starting to step back seem like a distant reality. This struggle between maintaining control and delegating can feel like a constant battle between desire and duty.
Leadership Loneliness
The loneliness at the top is a very real issue. It’s difficult to tackle your unique challenges without a circle of peers who truly understand what you’re going through.
No Outlet for Frustrations
When you’re the top boss, it’s challenging to find a safe space to express your frustrations and concerns. The weight of leadership can be lighter with the right support system.
Wanting More High-Value Connections
The lack of a reliable support network can leave you feeling isolated and unsupported. It’s difficult to find valuable connections who can provide support, potentially open doors and cut through red tape.
If you’ve found yourself nodding along to any of these, then you’re in the right place.
21 Common Problems We Tackle With Director Masterminds:
Plus many more not mentioned…
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THE BENEFITS
Why Should You Consider A Director Mastermind?
Your Monthly Reset To Reflect, Refine & Recharge Your Business Strategy
Allocate Time to Work "On" Rather Than "In" Your Business
Allow time to step away from daily operations to gain the clarity you need to evaluate what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs attention, enabling you to return with fresh ideas and renewed focus.
Monthly Reflection for Continuous Improvement
Use the monthly reset to critically assess your business, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes. This reflective process makes you more likely to anticipate challenges you might otherwise miss.
Generate New Ideas
Gain fresh perspectives, receive prompt feedback, and get inspired by group discussions, focus topics, workbooks, frameworks, handouts, and more that might spark innovative ideas and solutions you might not have thought about.
Collaboratively Tackle Challenges
Group problem-solve with peers who are likely facing or have faced similar challenges and overcome them. This uniting of brainpower, knowledge and experiences generates solutions you may not have previously considered.
Gain Market Insights
Find out how other businesses in your group are performing in the current market. Compare your successes and challenges to theirs, spot emerging trends, and collaborate on proactive strategies to either prepare for anticipated challenges or take advantage of opportunities.
Get Access To Resources
Receive a range of materials, tools and people to help you improve your business and potentially open doors. High-quality handout materials have been curated by industry experts and are regularly updated to ensure that you have access to the latest information and best practices.
Surround Yourself with Like-Minded Professionals
Be amongst peers who understand your specific challenges and can offer practical solutions. We strategically match you with up to 12 non-competing business owners, directors, and executives of similar-sized companies (from start-up to over £31M+ annual turnover) in your region and relevant sectors. Our intimate group size allows deeper conversations, supportively holds you accountable and provides valuable insights to strengthen your business and drive growth.
Strictly Confidential Environment
To ensure a strictly confidential environment, every member and guest must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This creates a secure space where you can freely discuss challenges, share insights, and explore sensitive topics with complete peace of mind.
Be Held Accountable
Take advantage of regular check-ins and updates within your group, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and progression that can keep you focused and motivated.
Receive Group Support and Encouragement
Become part of a supportive and non-judgmental community of like-minded peers who truly understand your business challenges. With us, you’re never alone, whether you’re riding high or facing lows. We help you celebrate the highs and problem-solve the lows.
Learn From Others' Experiences
Hear firsthand about other members successes and failures, providing you with invaluable lessons that can help you avoid costly mistakes and enhance your growth strategy.
Feel Inspired to Strengthen Your Business
Harness the power of your group to strengthen, sustain or grow your business. Access valuable resources and receive support and accountability to take your business and leadership to the next level.
12 Benefits For Director Masterminds:
Plus hundreds more not mentioned…
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HOW DIRECTOR MASTERMINDS WORKS
Exclusive & Confidential Mastermind Groups
Don’t Let Your Competitors Get Ahead –
Become a Member Before Them
How Our Director Masterminds Work:
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Strategic Group Matching
We understand the importance of assembling the right people in the room and maintaining high quality. That’s why we take an exclusive, personalised approach to understand your business. We then strategically match you with a group of non-competing and similar-sized businesses, ranging from ‘start-ups’ to those with annual turnovers of £31m+ in your location and relevant sectors.
Exclusive Trial Membership
To ensure the quality of our groups and to provide an opportunity for you to experience the power of our agenda first-hand, we offer a trial membership. This allows you and the group to assess the right fit without any pressure, as we only accept new members who align with our values & principles and clearly recognise the benefits of membership.
Access To Confidential Monthly Masterminds
After a successful trial membership, you will have your own assigned monthly group. Additionally, you can enjoy access to other monthly masterminds within your tier and lower tiers when suitable and space is available.
One Senior Representative Per Organisation
To achieve an intimate group for deeper conversations and trust, we limit up to 12 people per group with one key senior leader representative per organisation. This creates diversity, equal representation and a safe-space to discuss potentially sensitive topics with the right level of people.
We encourage regular attendance but recognise there may be occasions when you are unable to attend or when another senior leader might benefit more from a particular topic. In such cases, another appropriate representative may attend in your place.
In-person or online
While our Director Masterminds predominantly meet in person, we also offer online groups for those who prefer or have location restrictions.
THE AGENDA FOR DIRECTOR MASTERMINDS
Our Monthly Agenda For Director Masterminds
Professionally-Facilitated
Business Mastermind Groups
What Should You Expect On The Day:
A professionally-facilitated meeting that follows a well-defined agenda. This structure along with our proprietary materials is designed to maximise value, ensure optimal engagement, and provide a balanced mix of reflection, learning, problem-solving, strategy and planning.
Welcome Coffee & Pastries On Arrival
Arrive and fuel yourself with a craft coffee or tea and delicious pastries.
Past-month Reflection:
This is dedicated time for introspection, where you reflect on the milestones, hurdles, and lessons from the past month. This looking back acts as a catalyst to rejoice in triumphs, learn from obstacles, Identify what's working (and what's not working), evaluate progress, and gain clarity on future priorities.
Updates, Insights & Support:
Share updates about your business, gain insights on how others are performing in the current market, and offer or receive support where needed. This exchange strengthens the group dynamic and facilitates continuous learning.
Monthly Focus Topic (Group Problem Solving):
We focus on a specific theme or known problem through one of the following options:
- Group problem-solving on the pre-chosen monthly topic.
- A pre-chosen and relevant up-skill workbook containing proven frameworks.
- A professional speaker who specialises in the relevant topic.
Or - Mastermind Spotlight (focusing on one member's business challenge or opportunity)
All options are carried out in a way that fosters group discussions and collective problem-solving, addressing relevant topics and challenges.
Action Planning & Accountability:
Transform discussion into action. Set clear goals for the next month, with the group serving as your accountability partners. This encourages responsibility and drives progress.
Round-Up:
We wrap up with a review of key takeaways, insights, and next steps. This solidifies learning and sets the stage for ongoing development.
Buffet Lunch:
We finish with a delicious buffet lunch – allowing further opportunity to share casual conversations, and strengthen your connections within the group.
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WHO'S SUITABLE FOR DIRECTOR MASTERMINDS
Who Should You Expect To Be Grouped With?
Get Strategically Matched
With Similar-sized Businesses
Six Qualities of Director Mastermind Members:
Get strategically matched with like-minded professionals of the same business size & calibre as you…
A Business Owner, Director, or Executive
Director Masterminds are designed for Business Owners, Directors, and Executives who are decision-makers in their companies. They want to collaborate with leaders of similar-sized companies who are facing or have faced similar growth challenges.
Represents an Established Business
You will be matched with other non-competing businesses of similar size, turnover, and/or industry. This allows for meaningful discussions and shared experiences. Categories such as ‘Start-up,’ ‘<£250k,’ ‘<£500k,’ ‘<£1M,’ ‘£1-10M,’ ‘£11-30M,’ and ‘£31M+’ turnover are available to ensure you connect with leaders facing similar challenges and who can provide relevant insights.
Be Driven by Growth and Development
Members are dedicated to both personal growth and the continuous development of their business. They value consistent improvement and understand its significance in a successful business journey.
Be Willing to Share Your Experiences
Each member is a vital asset to our mastermind group. We encourage you not only to learn but also to contribute. Sharing your unique expertise, wisdom, and experiences enriches our collective knowledge and assists others on their business journey.
Be Open to Both Giving and Receiving Feedback and Advice
The ability to both offer and accept advice and feedback is key in our mastermind groups. Members are ready to share their insights and equally value the wisdom of others. This shared advice and feedback is the engine for learning, gaining experience, mutual growth and continuous improvement.
Aligned Values & Principles
Our members not only align with but actively embody our core values. They appreciate the importance of these principles in both individual and business success, thereby creating a high-performing environment within our mastermind groups.
Our Values and Principles Overview:
- Strictly Confidential
- Respectful & Supportive
- Open & Honest
- Growing Awareness
- Methodical
- Growth & Progression
- Fun
To read more about our core values and principles, visit the ‘About Us‘ page.
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THE INVESTMENT FOR DIRECTOR MASTERMINDS
What's The Monthly Investment?
The question is:
‘Can You Afford Not To… ?’
4 Reasons To Invest In Strengthening Your Business:
We might not be the cheapest, but there’s a reason for that…
The First One is Complimentary or 50% Funded
We understand that finding the right fit is crucial when joining a Mastermind Group. That’s why we offer your first one as complimentary or significantly discounted via a trial membership. This provides you the chance to discover the value firsthand, without any pressure. It also allows us to assess your compatibility with the group, ensuring we only extend memberships to those who fit well within a group and align with our values and principles.
We Expect You To Gain Beyond 10x Your Investment
We expect our Mastermind Groups to give you with a return well over 10 times your investment. The shared knowledge, experiences from other members, provided frameworks, materials, and actionable takeaways have the potential to lead to substantial growth and returns. This could manifest as a groundbreaking strategy that elevates your revenue, financial savings from avoiding costly mistakes highlighted by others, or an innovative idea that could revolutionise your business. Beyond these tangible benefits, intangible returns such as enhanced confidence, improved wellbeing, leadership growth, access to valuable tools, tricks, tips, & insights, and an expanded network of high-value peers who can help open doors and cut red tape are all potential benefits of membership. These compound together to enrich your awareness, decision-making and contribute to your growth journey in the coming years.
*Please note that these outcomes are intended scenarios, but actual results can vary depending on the context, individual circumstances and the application of the insights and strategies discussed.
Membership Ranges From Only £495-£5,000+ Per Month
Monthly membership costs for our Mastermind Groups depend on several factors, such as group category and location*. We cater to businesses from under £100k to over £30m turnover. This structure ensures that you’re paired with peers in the same category as you who can offer valuable insights and experiences.
Therefore, membership fees are priced accordingly and can range from just £495 to £5,000+ (+ vat) per month. This reflects the calibre of the group category, industry sector, and location. The nature of the discussions, depth of experience, and atmosphere can vary widely between categories.
To find out more view our ‘Membership Tiers & Prices‘ page or ‘Find a Mastermind Near You’.
Remember - It's Also Tax Deductible!
Your membership fees are a legitimate business expense and can be deducted from your taxable income, reducing your overall tax bill. In this way, joining our groups isn’t just an investment in your business and professional growth—it can align with your financial management strategy, too. Making it a smart business decision that could pay for itself.
*Please note: You should seek guidance from your financial department or tax consultant to fully understand if and how this could impact your unique tax situation.
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Prices & Options
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GETTING STARTED
How Can You Get Started?
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3 Quick Steps To Exclusive Membership:
Secure Your Membership Now—Each group is non-competing. Once a competitor’s in, it’s too late…
1. Find A Mastermind Near You
Enter your basic details for our team to contact you for a bespoke 10-15 minute chat to better understand your business for strategic group matching. Our team will advise you of the available groups in your location, category and sectors. Ensuring no competing businesses are within the same group.
→ find a mastermind near you2. Action A Trial Membership
Upon a successful group matching, you'll be offered an exclusive trial membership. This allows us to test group fit and for you to determine the value for yourself without any pressure.
3. Decide For Yourself
After experiencing one of our mastermind groups, you will be able to establish the value for yourself to confirm your membership. We only accept members who clearly see the benefits of membership, so we can maintain high-quality and value-driven groups.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Director's Mastermind Group?
A ‘Director Mastermind’ is a platform for up to 12 non-competing Business Owners, Directors, and/or Executives, strategically matched by business size, sectors, and location. It offers a strictly confidential environment with one senior representative from each organisation, meeting for 4-6 hours a month, guided by our proprietary agenda.
Our groups aspire to be more than just a response to the frustrations and often loneliness of senior leadership in rapidly changing business landscapes. They are designed as milestones, platforms for growth, collaboration, idea generation, insights, resource sharing, problem-solving, training, reflection, continuous improvement, leadership development, business growth strategy and implementation.
Our Mastermind Groups are professionally facilitated and provide powerful resources such as handouts, workbooks, proven frameworks, and more to raise awareness and provide a toolkit for strengthening your organisation. We expect you to gain over 10x your investment*.
How often do groups meet?
Each group meets monthly.
Do we have to attend every month?
While we encourage regular attendance, we recognise that there may be occasions when you are unable to attend or when another senior leader might benefit more from a particular topic. In such cases, another suitable senior company representative may attend in your place, provided we are informed in advance.
Can I attend other mastermind groups?
Yes, when you become a member, you can visit other groups within your tier or lower as a guest, provided there is available space, no competing businesses, and it is suitable for the group’s members. Just remember, it must be planned in advance with the facilitator’s permission.
Where do groups meet?
Each group convenes at its own established base location each month.
What should I do if I'm unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend a mastermind group meeting, please inform your facilitator as far in advance as possible.
How are groups matched?
We match groups based on company size, location, and relevant sectors, ensuring no competing businesses are present. By arranging a conversation to get to know your business, we align you with the most suitable group that is likely facing or has faced challenges similar to yours, ensuring high quality and relevance.
To explore group matching visit ‘Find a mastermind near you.’
How do I become a member?
To become a member, first, ‘find a mastermind group near you‘. You will be matched with a relevant group and can commence a trial membership upon a successful pairing.
See ‘Membership Tiers & Prices‘ for more information on the membership options.