Hi Jabber

Mastermind groups, if they follow the "formal" model were defined by Napolean Hill in "Think and Grow Rich". The essence is they are like minded people coming together on a regular basis to achieve their individual goals with accountability. So, for example, I might say "I'm going to get my bio written by x date", the group checks to see if I need any help, resources, etc. and then holds me accountable (in a kind way!) to that goal. If, for some reason, I don't make that goal, they check in to see what happened, how they can help, etc.

That is a highlight...so it is more about accountability and support than brainstorming. Make any sense?

Mama, I can't imagine keeping up with four groups. You're amazing. You must have been accomplishing everything under the sun.

I've toyed with this, but haven't found a group yet. My problem is meeting local women (because I wnat to do it locally - face to face)who have internet businesses. That would be my focus.

I've been coached in the past and love the accountability.

Mastermind groups..interesting!! Sounds like something we could do right here..maybe just our version of it..just something along those lines..hmmm

humlan, yes, many do it virtually, but I have the need to see people face to face for my work every now and then. That's why I go to local networking groups.

I've been told that I will find more people online to be in a mastermind group about virtual businesses. Makes sense. But I'm still holding out for local Web business owners.

I spoke with the Baltimore Business Journal aobut trying to put soemthing together for us, but didn't get very far. Maybe I should place an ad in their journal seeking Web entrepreneurs. We'll see.

Hi Humlan

Yup, it is something we could do...and the important part, in my opinion, is to find a group with shared goals and approaches so the group gels well, and relatively quickly to get the most benefit.

All my groups were virtual...we met on the telephone and communicated via email. I agree with Dotsie that working in person has some massive benefits!

Being in 4 at the same time taught me a lot...don't know that I was as productive as I could have been. I got caught up in what everyone was doing, coaching them, being their encourager (a role I love and feel very comfortable with) and often neglected my side of the house. Not a wise choice AND I would do things differently now. And, just to make it "funner", I was in two mentoring groups--one with a tactical focus and one with a spiritual/alignment focus. I had it in my stubborn Irish brain that I was going to "kick it up a notch" and do everything...NOW! Grin. Unfortunately, I took on too much and kicked my long suffering adrenals into almost a near collapse, then beat up on myself for not getting enough done. I've regrouped and reorganized and refocused now and am approaching things differently. Good thing and gives me a great way to help coaching clients with the same challenges....

Chatting over the net is time consuming. Since my time
seems so limited, I doubt if it would work for me.
I understand the value of such a group, or in your case,
groups. And I'm glad it was beneficial to you. I can see how other folks keep members moving forward and toward
their intended target. Sounds good. Prayers and blessings,

Humlan, anything yet? I wonder if the postal service is doing the backstroke across the pond. Geesh!