Before you just jump into a mastermind group, you should interview them as much as they interview you during their application process. It is recommended that you meet with the leader and a few group members (perhaps one old and one new) before committing. In those meetings, I would ask some of the following questions where you find them appropriate.

Questions To Ask Your Mastermind Leader About Themselves

• Why did you start the group?
• What is your greatest hope or intention for each member and the group as a whole?
• How long as the group been running?
• What is your mastermind group leadership style?
• How do you draw the line between facilitation and coaching?
• How do you view your role as the group leader?
• Who is your ideal mastermind group member?
• Will the group help me ____________________(<==your biggest challenge or desire)?
• How do you support members beyond facilitation at meetings?

Questions To Ask Your Mastermind Leader About The Group

• What is the purpose, vision, and mission of this group?
• Can you walk me through a typical meeting so that I can visualize it?
• How would you describe the current membership?
• How do members connect between groups?
• Who else in the group? Names? Industries? Experiences?
• How long to members commit or turnover?
• How big is the group now? What is your sweet spot number?
• How do you create an environment of accountability and not just ideas?
• Can you introduce me to a new and old member I can speak to for 10-15 minutes?
• What is the criteria or process for dismissing members who aren’t engaged?

Questions To Ask Group Members

• How would you recommend a member approach their first meeting?
• How strong are your relationships with other members?
• What has been the greatest benefit of the mastermind group to you?
• What would you change about the group if you could?
• Has the investment been worth it to you?
• How do you prepare to be in a hot seat?
• How do you prepare to contribute to a hot seat?
• How long have you been in the mastermind group?
• Is the group too big or too small for you right now?