“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
~ Proverbs 15:22
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
~ Jim Rohn
“Shared problems are only half as big.”
~ Proverbial saying
“Find the helpers.”
~ Fred Rogers
Pulled from widely-varying sources, all of the above make a good argument for finding or starting a Mastermind group—a collection of advisers to help you make decisions and run your small business. Such a core counsel, either formal or informal, does wonders for keeping at bay the isolation that can come with entrepreneurship.
There are many other benefits to a Mastermind group. Here are a few, along with tips on searching for and joining a group that’s just right for you:
- Why Your Most Important Business Move Might Be Joining A Mastermind Group
- 27 Life-Changing Benefits of Joining a Mastermind Group
- 3 Reasons Why Every Business Leader Should Join a Mastermind Group
Small Business Milwaukee (a resource center) hosts two weekly mastermind groups called Think Tanks. Read and register here for Mondays. Register here for Thursdays.