Why I Closed a 400K Mastermind (and Everything it Taught Me)

Why I Closed a 400K Mastermind (and Everything it Taught Me)

From Show Up Real by Cat Del Carmen

February 21, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 308

About this episode

Cat Del Carmen discusses her decision to close a successful mastermind program and the lessons learned from that experience.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I decided to shut down my mastermind, Show Up & Lead — a program that generated over $400K and delivered real results for my clients. It was successful.It was profitable.And I chose to end it anyway. Here’s what I break down: Why something can “work” on paper and still feel off. The difference between momentum and alignment. How burnout can show up quietly. The questions I asked myself before making the decision. What integrity in business actually looks like. I talk about failure fatigue, mental capacity, and outgrowing a version of your own leadership. This wasn’t about drama.It wasn’t about revenue.It was about being honest with myself. If you’re holding onto something because it’s successful — but you know it’s not fully aligned — this episode will help you think through that decision clearly and responsibly. ___Make sure to get on my email list to get reminders of new episodes here: https://cat-del-carmen.mykajabi.com/la-pistola-email-series1:1 Private Coaching: If you want to grow & scale your business in 2026, work with me. Book a sales call here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation

People in this episode

Host: Cat Del Carmen

Topics covered

  • mastermind
  • business integrity
  • burnout
  • alignment
  • leadership
  • decision making

Keywords

  • mastermind
  • business
  • burnout
  • alignment
  • leadership
  • decision making
  • integrity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Show Up & Lead

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