“If you want to go fast – go alone. But if you want to go far – go with others.”
This proverb particularly aptly captures the reality of companies operating in the renewable energy industry – both those that are just developing and those that want to reach a higher level.
In a world full of changing regulations, dynamic technologies and growing customer expectations, making decisions alone can be fast – but rarely leads to lasting results.
Company development, innovations, new directions of activity don’t come from one mind. They need different perspectives, empathetic communication and a safe environment where you can think strategically – with foresight, not just task-oriented.
This cannot be achieved alone, but there are tools that allow entrepreneurs to create an environment that has a huge impact on development, while minimizing the risk of errors.
One such tool is mastermind. Mastermind is not just a method of working toward a goal – it’s a space where technical knowledge combines with business experience, and leaders from different industries and departments can mutually support each other in development. Even if you’re a solopreneur or run a small team – you don’t have to act alone.
In this article, I’ll show you what mastermind is, how it works and for whom it really makes a difference. I’ll share experience from working with entrepreneurs who – just like you – operate in an environment full of variables, challenges and decisions.
🔧 What is mastermind?
Mastermind consists of regular, moderated meetings of entrepreneurs who work toward achieving their own goals within a common, thematic umbrella.
Each participant comes with an individual goal they want to achieve within the next three months. This goal is consistent with the company’s strategy for one, two or more years – thanks to this, group work translates into real business development.
Mastermind meetings are not training or coaching. It’s a practical formula based on experience exchange, solving specific problems and mutual support. The key element of effectiveness is professional moderation – the facilitator ensures structure, safety and process efficiency, so each participant can focus on achieving their goal.
“One of the mastermind group participants, whose main goal was acquiring new clients, created and implemented a strategic plan with group support within a month, which resulted in improved brand image on Google and acquiring 51 new regular clients by the end of the Mastermind Program (3 months).” (Justyna Błażyńska, Podwlosgrooming)
📆 What does a mastermind meeting look like?
• The group usually consists of 4–6 entrepreneurs from different industries, or from one industry (but different departments, positions) – reducing competition risk
• Meetings take place online or in-person, every two weeks, lasting 2–2.5 hours.
• Each participant shares progress, challenges and questions regarding their goal.
• The middle part of meetings, the longest – is devoted to the challenge round, where participants share their current challenge and listen to feedback from other participants on the topic they raised.
• Each meeting ends with concrete decisions and commitment to actions for the next meeting.
• The moderator ensures everyone has space to speak, and the group focuses on solutions and implementing developed strategies.
“A mastermind meeting is not a chat. After each meeting, I had a concrete plan – and a deadline that motivated me.” (Monika Meziani, solopreneur)
🎯 Example umbrella topics for the renewable energy industry
• Customer service improvement – how to shorten response time, increase customer satisfaction and build competitive advantage.
• Implementing new technologies – how to effectively introduce innovations, minimize risk and optimize investment costs.
• Sales process optimization – how to acquire new customers, increase conversion and build long-term business relationships.
Each participant chooses their own goal within the selected topic – e.g., implementing a new CRM tool, improving the complaint process or entering a new market.
💡 What does participation in mastermind give an entrepreneur?
• Accelerated goal achievement – regular meeting rhythm, group support and commitments to others motivate consistent action.
• Access to others’ experience – you can use practical solutions and lessons learned by other entrepreneurs – this saves time and money.
• New perspective – the group provides a fresh perspective on your challenges – often the most valuable ideas come from the outside.
• Professional moderation – the moderator maintains structure, dynamics and process efficiency – thanks to this, meetings are productive and you can focus on your goal.
🧭 Why is professional moderation crucial?
Moderation is not just about keeping time. It’s primarily about ensuring psychological safety, voice balance and process effectiveness. The moderator helps the group stay on topic, extract potential from each participant and turn inspiration into concrete actions. Thanks to this, mastermind doesn’t turn into casual conversation, but becomes a tool for real change and development.
❌ For whom mastermind is NOT suitable?
- Mastermind won’t work for people who are not ready for action and are not determined to achieve their goals.
- It won’t work for people who expect ready-made recipes and stubbornly defend their positions.
- For people who are facing an intensive period in their company, changes and won’t be able to dedicate time to bi-weekly meetings.
✅ For whom is this a bullseye?
• For owners of small and medium enterprises who want to achieve their goals faster and more effectively.
• For people managing teams who seek strategic support and experience exchange.
• For those who know that development in renewable energy is a marathon, not a sprint – and want to act wisely, not just quickly.
Mastermind is a tool for those who are ready for honesty, feedback and consistent implementation of agreements.
📌 Summary
In mastermind – just like in modern renewable energy business – true power lies in synergy: in combining different experiences, perspectives and competencies. Professional moderation allows this diversity to be transformed into concrete results, accelerating the achievement of your business goals.
If you want to act faster, more confidently and effectively, you don’t have to do it alone. Check out how work looks in an environment where moderation and a common goal build real competitive advantage.
Certified mastermind group moderator and soft skills trainer. She conducts original masterminds for solopreneurs and designs mastermind spaces on the Circle platform for Community Creators. On a daily basis, she also supports entrepreneurs from Bulgaria.
