163. The Power of a Trusted Circle | The Honey Badgers

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Seventeen years ago, four strangers decided to build something almost no one commits to: a mastermind group that outlasts the businesses, marriages, and identities its members walk in with. In Part 2, Dwayne sits back down with three of the four, Curt Cronin, Michael Grandjean, and Sam Hazledine (missing Keiron McCammon)to unpack what actually kept the group alive that long, and what it cost them to get there. In this episode: Why Curt distinguishes a mentor ("shape me in their likeness"), a coach ("hold a container and ask me questions"), and a consultant ("give me the answer") as three completely different relationships and why conflating them causes friction Sam's case for why "in business, generally speaking, the coaches are not the ones who are successful at business" and what that selection bias means for anyone hiring one Curt's math on the actual hours he has left with his teenage daughter based on their current visiting cadence, and how that number changed how he shows up for her Why Sam believes selection, who's in the room, matters more than structure, using the analogy that "date night doesn't work if you're married to the wrong person" The origin story: how Curt, Michael, and Sam actually formed the group after meeting through Tony Robbins' Platinum Partners program, and why Tony himself turned down an invite to join Michael's take on the single biggest shift that took the group from well-meaning to effective: bringing in real structure and prep Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Mentorship Mindset 00:35 Podcast Intro 01:38 Creating Your Reality 04:21 Beyond Tactics to Mindset 07:14 Accountability and Growth 10:03 Aligned Vision Matters 15:21 Belief and Creation 21:27 Finding Great Mentors 25:12 Mentor vs Coach 28:52 Coaching Limits in Business 30:51 Curiosity Over Assumptions 34:12 Resetting Miscommunication 36:29 Courageous Conversations at Work 38:51 Building Trust With Windshield Time 39:58 Starting a Mastermind Group 41:22 Structure Prep and Standards 43:36 Finding the Right People 47:00 Origin Story and Commitment 51:50 Speaking to the Fifth Person 52:54 Parting Shots and Farewell 59:50 Podcast Outro and Disclaimer LINKS TO PREVIOUS EPISODES: https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/2-from-navy-seal-to-entrepreneur-the-transformative-journey-with-curt-cronin/ https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/24-part-1-curiosity-change-embracing-growth-and-discovery-with-curt-cronin/ https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/25-part-2-unlocking-potential-from-beyond-the-comfort-zone-with-curt-cronin/ https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/5-beyond-achievement-unlocking-fulfillment-with-dr-sam-hazledine/ https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/121-collapse-courage-and-comeback-with-michael-grandjean/ https://www.dwaynekerrigan.com/122-forgiving-yourself-and-rebuilding-after-failure-with-michael-grandjean/ Follow The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast for more conversations like this one, and catch Part 1 of this mastermind episode if you haven't yet. Connect with Dwayne Kerrigan Facebook Instagram Linked In Website Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.