Starting a men's group can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be challenging. A men's group can provide a supportive and safe environment for men to share their experiences, emotions, and challenges. By creating a strong community, members can offer encouragement, advice, and a listening ear to one another. This guide will help you navigate the process of starting a successful men's group.

Finding Your Purpose

Starting a men's group requires a clear purpose. The group's purpose should be well-defined and understood by all members. This will help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the group's goals are aligned. Some everyday purposes for men's groups include:

Providing a space for men to connect and build meaningful relationships.
Promoting personal growth and development.
Encouraging men to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health.
Providing a safe and supportive space to discuss sensitive or difficult topics.
Helping men navigate life's challenges and triumphs.

Building a Strong Community

One of the key elements to starting a successful men's group is building a solid community. This requires effort and attention to create a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment. Some tips for building a solid community include:

Creating a clear and concise mission statement. The Kingsmen’s mission is to “Bring people together, leverage the collective minds and help all members succeed faster”
Encouraging open and honest communication.
Fostering an environment of respect and inclusiveness.
Building trust through shared experiences and activities.
Encouraging members to take an active role in the group's activities and decision-making.

Defining Group Rules and Expectations

It's important to establish clear rules and expectations for the group from the outset. This will help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the group operates in a respectful and professional manner. The Kingsmen group rules and expectations include:

Maintaining confidentiality and respecting each other's privacy.
Tell the truth while encouraging open and honest communication.
Fostering an environment of respect and inclusiveness.
Abiding by a code of conduct that aligns with the group's mission and values of putting family first, giving for gains and striving for continual growth.

Finding Members

Once you have a clear purpose, have built a strong community, and have established clear rules and expectations, you can start the process of finding members. Some tips for finding members include:

Use social media and online communities to reach out to potential members.
Hosting informational events and open houses to attract new members.
Reaching out to friends, family, and acquaintances who may be interested in joining the group. In my experience, your next member is closer than you think. Sift through your existing contacts and reach out to a few good men that you think would be a good fit for your tribe.
Utilizing local organizations and community groups to spread the word about the group.

If you’re still unsure about how to start a conversation and invite people into your group, let me take the guesswork out for you.

Here is a message you can use or paraphrase that will help you find the right kind of men to join your group:

Hey [Insert Name Here],
So, I wanted to reach out to you because I consider you to be someone who seems to enjoy a good conversation. I’m not sure if you’re open or into in this kind of thing, but I’ve been getting a bunch of guys together as a mastermind/men’s group. We’ve been meeting weekly online, with a few in person events throughout the year.
The purpose of the group is to have a confidential place to talk about whatever we’re facing in life and to help each other achieve more growth, success, and happiness.
Is this something you think you’d like to be part of?
[Your Name]

Organizing and Facilitating Meetings

Organizing and facilitating meetings is a crucial part of starting a successful men's group. The meetings should be structured and well-organized, with a clear agenda and plan in place. Some tips for organizing and facilitating meetings include:

Creating a clear and concise agenda for each meeting.
Encouraging open and honest communication.
Allowing time for members to share their thoughts and experiences.
Fostering an environment of respect and inclusiveness.
Encouraging active participation and engagement from all members.

FAQs

Q: How do I find members for my men's group?

A: The best place to start is with your personal network. Reach out to friends, family, and coworkers who you think might be interested in joining a men's group. You can also use social media, local community groups, and online forums to spread the word about your group.

Q: How often should we meet for our men's group?

A: The frequency of meetings is up to you and the members of your group. Consider factors such as scheduling and availability when deciding on a meeting schedule. Some groups meet weekly, while others meet monthly or quarterly. The Kingsmen meet 3 times a month on Saturday mornings between 8 - 10 AM. Scheduling a time that fits everyone’s schedule can be difficult at times, but it always works out in the end. You can use free scheduling apps like doodle.com or whenavailable.com to expedite this process.

Q: What kind of topics are discussed during the meetings?

We believe that the quality of your answers is determined by the quality of your questions.

Here are some recent topics that have come up:

1. How to identify your core values and clearly define what actions you need to take now so that you can boost your levels of happiness, fulfillment, and peace?

2. Investor/ Business Partnership Dilemma - to accept funding in exchange for company equity and control or to stay the course of slow growth?

3. How to strengthen and streamline CRM systems so that less business slips through the gaps between your fingers?

4. How to strengthen existing business partnership by build strong agreements that will mitigate future arguments, unnecessary stress and anxiety?

5. How to commit to things you know you should be doing but don’t?

6. How to deal with procrastination?

7. How do you avoid ‘yoyo’ habits with regards to health and fitness?

8. What do you do to make initial interactions more comfortable?

9. How to create strong boundaries that will lead to the ideal relationship with my partner?

You can read my article on ‘What do guys talk about in a men’s group call?” here.

The truth is that there are TONS of good men out there who are going through similar things and want to talk about it with you. That’s why Kingsmen, was created to help men like you:

overcome challenges faster
be a better boyfriends / fiancé / husband / dad
get stuff off their chest
feel happier
access healthy male role models make supportive friendships

build synergies to help reduce learning curves

receive honest feedback

Evaluate and Refine Your Men's Group

Finally, it's important to regularly evaluate and refine your men's group to ensure that it continues to meet the needs and goals of its members. This might involve surveying members to gather feedback, making changes to the format or schedule, or even changing the focus or mission of the group.

By following these steps, you can start a successful and sustainable men's group that provides a valuable experience for all its members.

Good luck brother!

Much Love,

Alex

P.S. If you think you’re ready to experience the power of a men’s group, I invite you to Join Kingsmen, the Private Men’s Network. It’s a life-changing brotherhood that makes your success their mission. You get weekly live group calls with me and other leaders—and you join our free Private Facebook Group to access personalized guidance and consulting, so you don’t get lost and you stay out of confusion. Usually, the difficult part is the aspect of overcoming fear and building trust. This isn't an issue here! Kingsmen is for anybody interested in what it means to be a leader and take control of their own destiny.

If you want to work 1-on-1, Private Coaching might be better for you. This is where you bring your desires, I bring my jetpack. Together, we’ll build that ship made of ‘impossible goals’, get them so high off the ground, and have you look back with wonders of why you were thinking so small when we started. It can be challenging, powerful, and transformational. If you’re interested in reserving a future spot, go here.

Starting a Men's Group: A Guide to Success