The 5 Powers of Mastermind Groups for Designers and Entrepreneurs

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The best way to catapult your business to success is to join a mastermind groups. Masterminds offer community, accelerated learning, motivation, and accountability. Few people realize they can also become a fantastic pipeline for new business. In this video I discuss the 5 powers of mastermind groups and how they can transform your career and your business.
This video is targeted to my audience of entrepreneurs and creative professionals but is also useful and actionable for anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, design, marketing and communications.
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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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@relaxingsoundsandmeditatio559 3 жыл бұрын

Tis is so good, thanks for the great video !!!

@BrianM8685 6 жыл бұрын

I wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge/experience here on your channel. I’ve been a designer for a few years now, and I find myself with an almost incessant compulsion to learn as much as I can, trying to improve. I want to be a successful freelancer some day. (Don’t we all? haha). Currently I’m working in ad production and it isn’t necessarily creatively rewarding, but it has given me a great opportunity to develop my technical skills, learn to balance my workflow, and things like that. Your channel is a nice way to unwind at home, and to continue learning. Thanks!

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

BrianM8685, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!

@bradholmes1832 4 жыл бұрын

Grewat practical, and workable information. Many Thanks! Brad Holmes tai Chi Gold coast and B Rad Designs.

@PhilipVanDusen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

@nrichmylife 3 жыл бұрын

Being a designer myself, joining a mastermind community is the best decision I have ever made. So totally agree with all the valid points & benefits you shared! thank you

@DavidMacGregor1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip, I have been enjoying your clips and always find something useful in them - worth sharing with colleagues.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

David, Thanks so much I realllllly appreciate your sharing my work with your network - Still trying to grow my audience and your help is super appreciated!

@BobbyReed 6 жыл бұрын

Such terrific info as always, Philip. In the past, two of my mastermind partners hired my agency to do their logos, so it worked out nicely in those instances. So appreciate your videos. Makes Mondays extra special. Best, Bobby

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby! Good to see you back! Your Summer Scenes video is a crack-up - well done!

@BobbyReed 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Here comes SPRING.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Thank freakin' Gd. I'm freezing here...

@JoeGator23 6 жыл бұрын

The power of like-minded association works, everybody wins- including clients. Combining resources and experience continues to push the future of advertising forward- masterminds concentrate that power. Designers tend to under-rate marketing and focus on aesthetics rather than bang-for-the-buck, which is what most advertisers are paying for. Marketers tend to butcher the message if left to their own vices, so I guess this is where we come in? I agree, one mastermind group is not enough for a complete picture of anything. Obviously KZfaq helps us stay up to date. Thanks for the video, Philip.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Hey JoeGator23, Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your sharing your POV as always. Totally agree.

@imCXS-zh2yt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I just have to ask where do I get that desktop wallpaper?

@YoungPod 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome video.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Susan, Thanks so much!~ Can you do me a favor and share my video with a friend or two? I'm trying to build my subscribers! More to come!

@alaindubois7552 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip for what you do it is truly inspirational !

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Alain, I'm tryin' to add value my friend. So happy you approve!

@jenmallarapu9906 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this the other day, and don't know much about mastermind groups; didn't even know they had a name beyond 'agency'. Thank you for sharing, and adding fuel to my long-term goals.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Jen, Start one of your own! They are the best thing that I've ever done for my career and to jumpstart my learning curve!

@jenmallarapu9906 6 жыл бұрын

I already have a web designer friend lined up whenever I'm ready :D

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Ask them of they have a friend who could benefit from a mastermind. Then think of one more person you know - then just start! Start with 4 - do a weekly Skype, Zoom or Google Hangout and shoot the sh*t! Share ideas, struggles, best practices. It's totally - and I mean totally addicting. Oh! Also, try not to be the smartest person in the room - try to get people involved who will make you 'up your game'.

@jenmallarapu9906 6 жыл бұрын

What I'd love even more than that, is a video of all three...four...of my mentors together 🤓🧠💥

@SnowyOwlPrepper 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will give this a go.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Go for it Snowy Owl! You won't be sorry - masterminds are totally worth the effort.

@userflows 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Phillip. Love this. Any suggestions for mastermind groups focused on Design Entrepreneurship?

@PhilipVanDusen 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes, I run one you can learn more here: philipvandusen.com/bdmguild

@TheOnewahid 4 жыл бұрын

Hey sir I really liked your wallpaper could you tell me where did you get this? Hopefully

@PhilipVanDusen 4 жыл бұрын

Hilal- I probably downloaded it from a wallpaper image dump on Imgur. I get a lot of inspiration there...

@nhben 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for everything!

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Sanji - you are very welcome!

@namoagenturfurbrandingwebd760 5 жыл бұрын

I was looking to join a masterminds group in Bern/Switzerland but can't seem to find any after checking Google/LinkedIn. Does anyone know where to find a more or less comprehensive list of masterminds groups? Or: Do you have any recommendations for guides on how to start ones own group?

@PhilipVanDusen 5 жыл бұрын

Roman, That is a great idea for a video. But just start by doing a weekly Zoom with 3 or 4 other designers you know. I don't know of any comprehensive list of masterminds - as they are usually fairly private affairs - unless they are part of a paid community, like Chris Ducker's Youpreneur.

@beckysakyi7069 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos, I am an entrepreneur and looking for a mastermind group to join, any help or suggestions?

@PhilipVanDusen 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky - start here...philipvandusen.com/bdmguild

@beckysakyi7069 2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilipVanDusen Thank you

@romeokilo9928 3 жыл бұрын

Please suggest me some Best mastermind groups for marketers

@walkern.picker3893 6 жыл бұрын

So is this face to face or online or either?

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Generally - my masterminds are done on Zoom.us video conferencing. One I'm in meets in person in NYC - but because of the usual scheduling logistics it happens less frequently which I find less beneficial and kind of a bummer. Video conferencing works great though. One of my masterminds is international with a couple folks from the UK and one from Belgium.

@Ramosmz 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip! What is your best advice for people who have skills, good portfolio but don't sell very well?

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Bruno, That is a very big question for a very small comments section. The short answer is: it depends. Are you talking about selling through your work to clients - ie. getting them to accept your designs? Or are you talking about getting more clients ie. business development? Or are you taking about your skills just not being in demand ie. no one contacting you?

@Ramosmz 6 жыл бұрын

Philip VanDusen im talking about people contact me. Some times i post my jobs on linkedin, i made some Promo, i contact some personals from companys... In the end of the day very few people buy. Everbody says "u do a beautiful job" but dont buy.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

Bruno, It sounds like you are doing a lot the right way. It takes time to build trust and credibility. Have you tried creating content? Are you developing a mailing list? Do you do any direct email promotion or in-bound marketing? You have to focus on GIVING something valuable away that people want - promoting your self isn't enough - people get tired of sales pitches - but they never tire of getting things for free. (content)

@mozslam 6 жыл бұрын

I see. It makes perfect sense, I am currently preparing some material to post on linkedin, 1 article per week. I'll see if I explore the emails more, in this area I'm very weak. Thank you for your time and your questions that make me think. Thank you Philip.

@PhilipVanDusen 6 жыл бұрын

You're going to go about it in the right way! Thanks moz.