Join us as we sit down with successful people who have been exactly where you are. They’ll share not just their victories but the obstacles they’ve overcome on their paths to success. It all starts with the question, “How’d they do that?”
Most “communities” are just Zoom calls wearing a fancy name tag. In this episode, Mike Kim breaks down what real community looks like: a place where people can share wins without feeling weird, be honest without getting judged, and grow without being treated like a number. We talk about why people join for the leader… but stay for the relationships, and how trust is the actual product.
You’ll also hear how Mike separates masterminds vs. memberships, why he sets clear rules (and keeps them), how he structures calls so they don’t turn into weekly “nothing happened” updates, and the simple test to know if you’re even wired to lead a community. If you want a group that creates momentum, meaning, and retention, not just “content” this is your blueprint.
Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Highlights 00:04:19 – Cold Open Banter + “We Met in the Bathroom” Story 00:05:20 – Why Community Matters (and why Mike’s been doing it for a decade) 00:06:08 – What “Community” Actually Means (no bragging, real trust) 00:10:16 – Mastermind vs Membership: Roundtable vs Classroom 00:14:15 – Raising Standards: “Write a Book by 2026” (or you’re out) 00:24:13 – How Mike Structures Groups: cadence, attendance, expectations 00:30:54 – Should You Start a Community? The Fast Test 00:38:08 – Mike’s IP Assessment Offer + Discount Code 00:41:25 – Final Hope: The Shift from Attention to Wisdom (and trust wins)
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Guest: Mike Kim Website: mikekim.com/newsletter YouTube: youtube.com/@RealMikeKim Instagram: @mikekim LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikekimtv Facebook: facebook.com/mikekimtv Twitter X: twitter.com/mikekimtv
Skot Waldron
Building a coaching or consulting business is tough. You may often feel isolated and overwhelmed, from marketing and sales to running calls and scaling your business so you can retire one day. Welcome to ‘How’d They Do That?’, the podcast that tackles these tough questions head-on.
I’m Skot Waldron, your fellow coach and guide through the adventurous world of coaching and consulting entrepreneurship. Join us as we sit down with successful people who have been exactly where you are. They’ll share not just their victories but the obstacles they’ve overcome on their paths to success. From mastering the sales conversation to building influential networks, upleveling your speaking, and creating a movement of loyal clients, we dive into the strategies that turn potential into prosperity.
It all starts with the question, “How’d they do that?”