How to Attract and Keep Clients for 3 Years Not 3 Months
🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Tired of losing clients after 3 months? Discover how to turn short-term clients into 3-year partnerships using masterminds—even without a full product ladder. Jay Firebrough reveals why 75% of "masterminds" fail. Simon Severino interviews Jay Firebrough, the Mastermind Guy, to solve every consultant's nightmare: landing great clients who leave after solving their problem. Learn how to create high-ticket mastermind programs that generate recurring revenue for years, not just months. What You'll Learn: Why 75% of programs labeled "masterminds" are just glorified group coaching (and how to avoid this trap) The Napoleon Hill mastermind principle: 8-14 people creating an "invisible intangible force" How to start a mastermind WITHOUT building a full ascension ladder first The minimum conditions needed: small audience (50-200 people) + one downsell offer Pop-up mastermind strategy: Let prospects "taste" your program without destroying group safety Industry vs. peer vs. transformation-based masterminds (which is right for you?) Why 6-12 month commitments with renewals create sustainable business models How to structure your first cohort (even if you only have 4 people ready) Real Business Impact: Transform 3-month client churn into 3-year partnerships Create high-ticket recurring revenue ($10K-$50K+ per member annually) Build programs where clients WANT to stay year after year Works for coaches, consultants, personal development, life coaching, and healing industries Key Insight: Masterminds aren't just for entrepreneurs—they work even BETTER for transformation-based businesses where change takes time. Perfect for coaches, consultants, and thought leaders ready to stop the client churn cycle and build sustainable, high-value programs. Chapter Markers: 01:15 Guest Introduction - Jay Firebrough, the mastermind guy, solving client retention 02:30 Client Churn Problem - Short-term packages end, clients say thanks and leave 03:45 Mastermind Solution - 6-12 month initial commitment, but doesn't end at renewal 05:00 Key Principle - Build value over time, renewals become automatic for years 06:15 What is a Mastermind? - 75% of "masterminds" are just glorified group coaching 07:30 One-to-Guru Problem - Only relationship with leader, not with other members 14:15 8-14 Person Sweet Spot - Below 8 limits force, above 14 requires 3-6 hour meetings 15:30 Everyone Has Voice - Every meeting, every person should feel they participated 16:45 Hybrid Programs - 20+ people possible but need intentional relationship building 18:00 Two Big Client Questions - What kind of mastermind? Am I ready? 19:30 Ascension Ladder Myth - Don't need lead magnet → low ticket → course first 21:00 Start Earlier Than Expected - Can create high-ticket mastermind without full ladder 29:00 No Cookie Cutter - Use your superpowers: coaching, facilitation, or content 30:30 Puzzle Pieces Approach - Custom container for maximum transformation 32:00 Longevity Design - Container for ongoing recurring revenue, not just 6 months 33:30 Industry Question - Which industries work best for masterminds? 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
