What does it take to build a mastermind that people never want to leave? In this live coaching call, Tom Krol sits down with Mike Hambright, founder of Investor Fuel, one of America’s top real estate masterminds, to unpack the exact process of building and scaling a group that generates millions per year.

From segmenting groups based on deal volume to fostering a culture of giving and connection, Mike walks through the real-world evolution of his seven-year mastermind, which has evolved into more of a family than a business.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Build a mastermind that people stay in for years
• Structure meetings and deliver real, lasting value
• Create segmentation to serve different experience levels
• Turn your network into a loyal, engaged community

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• (04:04) Failure, grit, and “honey badger” persistence built his success
• (04:40) Mike's early journey in the real estate
• (06:13) How Investor Fuel started
• (07:55) How Mike segmented his mastermind for different deal levels
• (09:38) The COVID pivot: how weekly online meetings built stronger bonds
• (10:46) Turning masterminds into lifestyle experiences
• (11:36) Why Investor Fuel feels like family, not business
• (13:45) Building a community where members come to see each other
• (17:04) What separates successful founders: vision, conviction, and imperfect action
• (18:36) How Mike attracts new members through podcasts and word of mouth
• (19:52) Why targeting the right audience matters more than ads
• (22:08) Pairing coaching students with mastermind partners for real deal flow
• (25:12) The one thing every successful mastermind needs: commitment and authenticity
• (27:26) The “fake ID” story

Who This Episode Is For:

• Coaches and consultants who are ready to start or scale their own mastermind
• Business owners who are looking to turn community into recurring revenue
• Leaders who want to serve others while building long-term relationships

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own mastermind or coaching group, this episode is your playbook for doing it right, from vision to structure to the relationships that hold it all together.

Connect with Mike Hambright:

• Website: https://investorfuel.com/investor-fuel-real-estate-show/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investorfuel
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mikehambright

Resources:

Apply now for Coaching Inc.’s private mastermind at coachinginc.com