AI Smart Small Business Mastermind
Did You Know?
Research shows that small business owners who understand AI outperform those who don’t. *
Lead with judgment. Leverage AI safely. Stay the human advantage.
Launching June 2026
Join a mastermind — either 3-month or 6-month — designed for smart “non-techie” small business owners who want to stay competitive, confident, and human‑led in the Age of AI.
AI is changing how small businesses operate, market, and communicate. But tools alone don’t build a business. Your judgment does. These masterminds give you a place to think clearly, learn safely, and make better decisions with other owners who understand the pressures you face.
You’ll learn how to use AI responsibly and confidently, in ways that support your expertise, not replace it. You don’t need to be a tech person. You just need to be curious, open, and willing to learn.
Who This Is For
- Small business owners with 1–5 employees
- Owners who want to lead, not chase, the future
- People who want to use AI wisely and safely
- Humans who know trust is their currency
- Business owners who value focus, community, and practical solutions
A basic familiarity with AI is helpful. If you’re not quite there yet, you’ll have access to a simple, low‑cost “AI Basics for Small Business Owners” catch‑up session so you can join confidently.
What You’ll Get
- Two 90‑minute meetings each month
- A curated group of small business owners (no more than 10 members)
- Napoleon Hill–style hot seats
- Practical, safe AI guidance
- A private community space for staying connected
- Curated research and tools
- A place to stay human in an automated world
What You’ll Learn
- How to stay the human strategist your clients rely on, not an AI‑automated clone
- How to use AI for the lower‑level tasks while you lead with judgment and expertise
- How to articulate your “human in the loop” value so clients trust your process
- How to market yourself confidently in an AI‑literate world
- How to save time without losing your voice or diluting your expertise
- How to interpret, refine, and correct AI outputs better than the average user
- How to build AI‑augmented workflows that keep you in control
- How to stay competitive and relevant without burning out
This is not a tech class. It’s a thinking room. A strategy room. A human room.
How the 3‑Month and 6‑Month Masterminds Differ
The 3‑Month Mastermind: Build Your Foundation
Designed for small business owners who want to get grounded, confident, and capable with AI. You’ll learn the essential skills: how to stay the human strategist, how to use AI safely, how to interpret outputs, how to build simple AI‑supported workflows, and how to make better decisions in an AI‑shifting world.
This is your foundation — strong, practical, and immediately useful.
The 6‑Month Mastermind: Deepen Your Practice
Designed for owners who want more time, more application, and more strategic depth. You’ll work with the same core skills but go further: more real‑world practice, more refinement, more systems, more positioning, more hot‑seat time, and more integration into your marketing, operations, and client experience.
This is where you build mastery, not just literacy.
A simple way to choose
Both masterminds teach you how to use AI wisely. The difference is how deeply you want to integrate it into your strategy, systems, and client experience.
Investment
Founding‑member pricing is available for both mastermind options during May.
3‑Month Mastermind
- Pay in full: $450 total (covers all 3 months at $150/month)
- Monthly payments: $180/month for 3 months
- Note: During May 2026, bundle with 3 months of AI Smart Lab for $25 ($475 PIF total, $65 savings), or $190/month.
6‑Month Mastermind
- Pay in full: $900 total (covers all 6 months at $150/month)
- Monthly payments: $180/month for 6 months
- Note: During May 2026, bundle with 6 months of AI Smart Lab for $50 ($950 PIF total, $130 savings), or $190/month
Founding‑member pricing is available only to those who complete their registration in May. If you choose the monthly payment option, your rate is locked in for the full 3‑ or 6‑month mastermind.
Standard rates begin in June.
Members may be added after May as long as the group does not exceed 10 members.
To Register
This mastermind begins with a conversation, not a checkout page. Because the group is curated, there are two simple steps:
Step 1: Schedule a conversation
Email info@startuptogrowth.com with AI Smart Mastermind in the subject line. We’ll have a short virtual chat to make sure the mastermind is the right fit for your goals, your business stage, and your level of AI readiness. You’ll also receive our “non‑techie” AI Assessment — not a test, just a quick way to see where you’re starting.
Step 2: Complete payment to secure your seat
If we both agree it’s a good fit, you’ll receive the payment link. Your seat is officially reserved once payment is received. Founding‑member pricing is available only to those who complete their registration in May. If you choose the monthly payment option, your rate is locked in for the full 3‑ or 6‑month mastermind.
Why a Solid AI Foundation Matters
AI is reshaping how small businesses operate, market, and communicate. Owners who understand how to use it wisely make faster decisions, protect their judgment, and stay ahead of competitors who are still guessing.
A strong AI foundation helps you:
- stay the human strategist your clients trust
- avoid the risks of shallow, automated use
- build systems that save time so you can keep your expertise front and center with clients
- make better decisions in a landscape that’s evolving every week
This mastermind helps you stay human, stay competitive, and stay in the lead.
* Research from McKinsey, IBM, Salesforce, and MIT Sloan shows that small business owners who understand AI outperform those who don’t.