ISI Mastermind

FAQ's

• What is a mastermind group?

  It's a group of purpose-driven, goal-focused, action-oriented, entrepreneurial-minded, faith-forward men that dive deep, give honest feedback, and hold each other accountable. It’s your personal board of trusted, unbiased advisors that help you pull back the veil and make meaningful progress. It’s immediate access to proven mentors. It’s your ‘2AM friends’. An ISI Mastermind group gets you out of isolation and gives you the accountability you need to up-level your life. Guaranteed!

• Who joins the ISI Mastermind groups?

  Business-men, owners, entrepreneurs, or executives that are starting up, catching up, or scaling up their businesses. Most are faith forward, married, have families and are tired of feeling stuck, isolated, without meaningful, actionable accountability in their lives. They desire genuine, authentic relationships and learning that they don’t know what they don’t know.

• What areas of life will ISI be of benefit to me?

  The mission of ISI is to help ordinary men become extraordinary and find success and significance personally, professionally, relationally, spiritually, and financially.

• How much does it cost?

  $650 per month. If you are thinking of seriously improving your life and business through an ISI mastermind, the sooner you apply the better. Once you apply, your monthly membership investment is locked in. Apply Now!

• Can I try the Mastermind?

  The ISI Mastermind is a 'special forces' brotherhood where guys build trust and go deep. It would be unhealthy for the group to allow onlookers into their environment. You can however, try out the ISI Community to connect with members, get acquainted with the ISI Man, and see the value for yourself.

• Is there a long term commitment?

  When you decide to join Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, be prepared to commit to at least 6 months. We've learned, since beginning in 2014, that 6 months is about when members 'hit their stride' and 'get it' in their individual groups and the larger ISI network. Developing trust and growing meaningful '2 am' relationships takes time. In that 6 months you will have attended 26 weekly calls with your ISI brothers and attended at least one live event in with the entire ISI brotherhood. You will have had the opportunity to design your CAYWB Vision and at least two Success & Significance Scorecards, sit in on expert interviews, deep dive on NextChapter book studies, attended focus group discussions, and have been held accountable to your goals.

• What can I expect during weekly meetings?

  The scheduled one-hour weekly virtual/video calls follow a proven format to celebrate wins, tackle challenges, and encourage each other. A rotating Man in the Middle, or ‘carving station’ as some groups call it, provides an opportunity to go deep on an individual member’s goal, issue, or another topic of choice.

• What’s expected of me as a member?

  Every ISI mastermind member is expected to have a generous spirit, be growth-minded, have entrepreneurial pursuits, commit to attending weekly calls, be transparent and vulnerable with your brotherhood, and show yourself accountable.

• Who will lead my group?

  Each group has a life and business seasoned facilitator whose role is to ensure each man is receiving the value promised, giving of themselves, and participating in calls and events.

• How many men are in a mastermind group?

  Your individual group will have up to 10 men that you meet with weekly. Through the directory, online events, and live events you also have access to all the members in other groups to grow your network and opportunities.

• Which group will I join?

  Choosing your group will depend on groups that have open slots, new groups that are launching, and your own schedule/availability. Each group has a diverse individual member skillset adding unique perspectives from business owners to business professionals to bootstrapped business start-ups. After a successful interview you will be presented with the current group availability for you to select from.

• How long will it take to get started?

  Once you apply, you’ll choose a 40 minute interview time that works for you. Assuming the interview meets both yours and our expectations ... you select an available group, setup your payment, get access to Getting Started, be introduced to your group facilitator/members and begin your weekly meetups the first week of the month. Your Getting Started mentor and your new brotherhood will guide you through the ‘ins and outs’ of how ISI works and overviews of the tools and resources available to you. Get ready for radical change!

• Who started ISI Masterminds?

  In 2012 Aaron Walker began coaching business leaders and soon recognized a need for getting more business owners and entrepreneurs out of isolation where they could have frank, transparent conversations about growing their businesses, serving their families and leading in their community. In 2014 the first mastermind group launched and has continued to grow each year helping ordinary men become extraordinary. Get a glimpse into the journey, successes, and failures of Aaron 'Big A' Walker in his book View from the Top.

• What if I have more questions?

  If you are ‘on the fence’ about whether or not ISI Mastermind is right for you, the best way to get your additional questions answered is to click an Apply Now button to setup a no obligation interview.