You want to join a mastermind group, but don’t know where to start looking for one? Mastermind groups are everywhere; you just need to know where to find them.

What are you looking for?

Before joining a mastermind group, be sure you know what you’re looking for in a group. For instance:

• Do you want to meet in person? Or is meeting by video conference more convenient?
• Do you need to meet in the evening, or is a daytime meeting better?
• What topic areas do you want the group to focus on?
• Who do you consider your peers? If you’re a CEO, you’ll want to search for a group specifically for CEOs. There are groups around many topics, from groups for new parents to groups for small business owners getting ready to sell their businesses.
• Do you want to be held accountable for getting actions done and reporting back to the group, or do you want something more casual?
• Do you want a group that focuses on pure brainstorming, problem-solving and decision-making, or should there be an education component as well?

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Seven ways to find a mastermind group – tips to get you started

1. Start a mastermind group of your own. It’s easier than you think, and you can hand-select the people you want to brainstorm with. This way you get to choose the dates, times, locations and topic areas that work best for you. You’re bound to find friends and colleagues who are searching for a mastermind group, too.
2. See if there are any local mastermind groups by checking Meetup.com or Eventbrite. You can search within a radius of your zip code to find local mastermind groups on many topics. Then contact the group organizer and find out if the group is still meeting, and if they’re taking new members. (Some of the listings on these sites are old/defunct, so check with the group organizer.)
3. Go to Google and simply search “mastermind group” plus your location, or “mastermind group near me.” Google will find those local to you. If you are looking for a specific topic, add that to the search, such as “executive CEO mastermind group.”
4. Use my Find a Mastermind Group page, which lists people who have existing mastermind groups and are looking for new members. Read the descriptions to see which group is right for you, then email the facilitator to set up time to talk on the phone about their group.
5. Talk with colleagues and friends and let them know what you’re looking for. Ask your connections via email and your social media sites if they know of any existing groups looking for new members (any new groups that are forming). Ask coworkers. They might be in a mastermind group right now and would know if the group is a good match for you. Or through their network of friends and colleagues, they can spread the word about what you’re looking for.
6. Check with your favorite mentors and teachers. They often have mastermind groups, and they don’t always advertise them. If they don’t have groups themselves, they may know of others who do.
7. Check with  your local professional organizations, including trade groups, Chambers of Commerce, religious groups, community groups, networking groups, and schools. Anywhere that groups of people regularly meet together are the most likely to have mastermind groups.

Here is my free ebook, Find Your Perfect Mastermind Group, which will give you more details. It’s a buyer’s guide for mastermind group members!

Look around and you’ll be surprised how many groups there are. Then interview the facilitator and some of the other members of the group to determine if the group is a good match for you. Ask if you can attend one meeting to get a feel for the group and how it’s run.

You’ll love being part of a mastermind group!

Want to learn how to start a mastermind group? Click here to get my free video tutorial on how to create a mastermind group of your own.