The invitation-only mastermind for business owners scaling to $100K+ monthly recurring revenue
Connect Mastermind is where business owners and membership leaders come together to break through the 7-figure barrier.
Whether you're scaling existing recurring revenue or adding MRR to your 6-figure business for the first time, you'll tap into the collective wisdom of peers who are solving the exact challenges you're facing, guided by membership expert Stu McLaren.
THE SUCCESS PARADOX
You've built something most entrepreneurs only dream about...
A thriving 6-figure business. But behind the success, you're hitting walls that no course, free training, or solo strategy session can break through.
You've Hit A Growth Ceiling
Launches happen. Sales come in. But that leap to $100K months? It's not materializing. You've tried tweaking offers, running promotions, optimizing funnels, but your revenue has plateaued and you know there's a next level you're not reaching.
Retention Is Slipping
New customers are great, but if they're not sticking around, you're constantly refilling a leaky bucket. You know recurring revenue is the answer, but building true retention and maximizing lifetime value feels like a mystery.
Your Team Can’t Keep Up (Or Doesn’t Exist Yet)
Who do you hire first? How do you delegate without losing quality? What does a real team and structure actually look like at this stage? You're drowning in operational questions with no clear answers.
You’re Leading In Isolation
This is the hidden cost no one talks about. You're making every strategic decision alone. No one in your circle truly understands recurring revenue models, retention challenges, or what it takes to scale to 7 figures. Loneliness at the top is real and it's slowing you down.
What if you weren’t scaling alone?
Imagine having a trusted circle of business owners who are navigating the exact same growth challenges... Retention optimization, team scaling, breaking through revenue plateaus... and who are just as committed to reaching $1M+ as you are.
That’s Connect Mastermind
Built Exclusively for Recurring Revenue at Scale
Everything in Connect Mastermind is laser-focused on helping you grow and sustain $100K+ in monthly recurring revenue. Whether you're scaling an existing membership or adding MRR to your business model for the first time, you'll get proven strategies and real conversations with people who are doing it right now… not theory from people who haven't.
Curated for Quality, Not Quantity
Every member is vetted through our application process. Not just for results, but for values. This is a safe, collaborative, high-trust environment where everyone is invested in helping each other win. No egos. No competition. Just serious entrepreneurs who understand that collective intelligence beats solo effort every time.
Peer-Driven Mastermind Model
This is not coaching. This is not a course. This is a true mastermind built on the principle that the best answers come from the collective wisdom of the room. You'll gain insights from peers who've already solved what you're struggling with, and you'll contribute your expertise to help others break through their challenges. One shift in perspective from the right person at the right time can transform your entire business trajectory.
Expert Facilitation from Stu McLaren
Stu McLaren (author, Membership.io co-founder, and the leading expert who's helped thousands build 6-, 7-, and 8-figure recurring revenue businesses) is your host. He guides conversations, sparks new insights, and ensures sessions are structured for maximum value. While Stu’s expertise shapes the journey, the real magic happens when he empowers the collective knowledge of the group.
They were stuck too, until Connect changed EVERYTHING
These are business owners who were spinning their wheels, hitting the same walls, and wondering if they'd ever break through. Then they stepped into a room full of the right people, the right strategies, and the right support.
Upcoming In-Person
Mastermind Intensives
Twice a year, we gather in person for 2-day immersive experiences designed to create the clarity and breakthroughs you can't get on Zoom.
These are your CEO moments. Where you step out of the day-to-day and into deep strategy, focused problem-solving, and transformative peer collaboration.
What you can expect:
- Expert-led training on advanced scaling strategies for 7-figure recurring revenue
- Member-led case studies and launch debriefs from those who've broken through
- Hot seat sessions with personalized feedback and group problem-solving
- Strategic networking with peers who become long-term trusted advisors
Spring Mastermind Intensive
🗓️ May 7–8, 2026
📍 Colorado Springs, Denver, USA
FALL Mastermind Intensive
🗓️ September 17–18, 2026
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
What's included in Connect?
Two 2-Day In-Person Mastermind Intensives per Year
Immersive gatherings designed to create clarity, strategy, and momentum you can't achieve virtually. Expert training with Stu and guest experts, peer collaboration, hot seats, and relationship-building with your trusted circle.
$12,000 Value
12 Monthly Virtual Mastermind Sessions with Stu & Team
Live virtual, interactive deep-dives on advanced scaling challenges. Strategic discussions on growth, retention, and the roadblocks standing between you and $100K+ MRR.
$5,964 Value
Dedicated Success Concierge
A dedicated team member who acts as your connector and curator. They help you tap into the right vault sessions, introduce you to members who've solved similar challenges, and ensure you're leveraging all the resources available.
$3,600 Value
The Mastermind Vault
Complete searchable library of every past mastermind session, powered by Membership.io. Instant access to proven strategies, solutions to common challenges, and insights from years of collective member wisdom.
$2,997 Value
Exclusive Mastermind Community
Members-only space for ongoing collaboration, resource sharing, and support. No fluff. No noise. Just focused, high-level discussions with peers who are actively scaling to 7 figures.
$2,400 Value
Active Voxer Group
Daily access to your peer group for real-time problem solving, accountability, and support. When you hit a challenge, you're never more than a voice message away from someone who's solved it.
$1,800 Value
Connect Pods
Small, focused accountability groups that keep you moving on your biggest goals. Regular check-ins with peers who know your business and will hold you to your commitments.
$2,400 Value
Plus, Full Access to The Membership Experience™ and TME+
Get the complete library of training, tools, and support to build, grow, and optimize your membership, including all workshops, strategy calls, and coaching.
$4,861
30% Discount on Membership.io Grow & Scale Plans
Significant savings on the platform built specifically for membership businesses, if you choose to use it for your recurring revenue model.
$1,200+
Total Package Value
$37,222
Your Investment
$15,000 per year (Save $22,222)
This isn’t for everyone. That’s the point.
Connect Mastermind isn't about information overload or surface-level networking. It's about focused momentum, sophisticated strategy, and being in a room full of people who deeply understand recurring revenue and the path to $1M+.
If you’re here, you’re probably asking the right question: “Is this actually for me?”
✅ Perfect For You If You’re...
- Already generating consistent recurring revenue OR ready to add MRR to your existing 6-figure business.
- Actively scaling from 6-figures to 7-figures ($100K+ MRR target).
- Looking for advanced strategies, not beginner “getting started” tips.
- Excited to collaborate, share openly, and problem-solve with other high-level business owners.
- Ready to give as much as you receive and contribute to others’ success.
- Prepared to invest at a premium level in high-caliber strategy and community.
❌ Probably Not a Fit If You’re…
- Still in the idea stage, planning phase or pre-launch.
- Searching for step-by-step beginner tactics or foundational “how to start” guidance.
- Expecting private 1:1 coaching instead of a peer-driven mastermind experience.
- Looking for done-for-you solutions or someone to hold your hand through implementation.
- Uncomfortable with collaboration, being held accountable by peers, and giving as much as you receive.
- Not ready to make a serious financial and time commitment to your growth.
Your Path to $100K+ MRR Starts with One Decision
We're accepting applications from established business owners ready to scale to $1M+ recurring revenue. Spaces are limited (only 15 more available) to maintain the intimate, high-trust environment that makes this mastermind so effective.
Every application goes through a personal review process. This isn't about gatekeeping. It's about ensuring Connect Mastermind is the right fit for where you are, where you're going, and what you need to get there. We're looking for mutual commitment: your success matters to us, and the group's success should matter to you.
Here's what happens when you apply:
This process protects the culture we've built and ensures that everyone in the room is playing at the same level, with the same commitment to growth and collaboration.
Meet Your HOST:
Stu MClaren
Creator of The Membership Experience™ & TME + Author of Predictable Profits Co-Founder of Membership.io
Since 2008, I’ve helped entrepreneurs, creators and experts just like you create thriving membership programs around their knowledge and know-how.
From multi-million-dollar businesses to small but mighty communities in teeny tiny niches, these strategies have helped thousands generate recurring revenue while delivering incredible value to their members.
This isn’t just about creating a membership– it’s about building a business model that gives you the freedom and space for the people and causes you care about most. Income is good, but impact is even better.
I can’t wait to serve you on your membership journey!
Got questions?
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