Mastermind Mixer: For Austin’s Service-Based Small Business Owners

This is a different kind of business event — one that might just change the game for you.

What to Expect

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a zero-pressure, community-driven event built around meaningful conversation and shared growth.

You’ll meet like-minded business owners, trade insights, and walk away with actionable value. The people you meet here could end up being your future mastermind group — the ones who help you break through what’s been holding you back.

We’re also using this Mixer to gauge interest for our 10-week Winter Mastermind Series launching in January 2026. The group that shows up will help shape it, from topics to structure and format. Details will be shared via email after the event.

Who It’s For

You’ll fit right in if:

• You’ve been in business 2+ years and generate $500K–$1.5M annually (If you’re close to that range and bring solid experience, come anyway!)
• Your business is your full-time income, not a side hustle
• You’re profitable but ready to reach that next level of growth
• You’ve outgrown your old network or feel stuck repeating the same challenges
• You want structure, accountability, and real collaboration to help reach your goals
• You’re willing to show up weekly for 10 weeks and do the work that moves the needle

You’ve built something great. Now it’s time to refine it with real people who get it.

Evening Flow

Welcome & Drinks – Settle in, grab a drink, place your dinner order and mingle casually.

Mini Workshop & Dinner – Enjoy dinner while diving into a fast-paced mastermind-style session with a practical worksheet. We’ll run a “Sweet & Sour Power Hour,” where everyone shares one Sweet (what’s working) and one Sour (what’s challenging). You’ll walk away with fresh ideas, perspective, and clarity — plus a full belly and a few new friends.

Guided Networking – A dedicated table will be set up for everyone’s business cards and marketing materials, so bring plenty to share... cards, stickers, pens, info, or anything that represents your brand. This isn’t your average mingle-and-hope-for-the-best setup. The table will also feature creative conversation prompts to help you connect meaningfully and skip the awkward small talk.

Mixer Wrap-Up – Happy hour and open networking for an extra 30–60 minutes to connect, exchange contacts, and follow up on ideas.

You’ll leave with actionable takeaways, new perspectives, and connections that last.

Event Details

Cover 3 – Anderson Mill

Tuesday, November 4th from 5:30pm-8pm

Sponsored by Jobber (dinner + drinks on us!)

2.5 hours of intentional networking, workshop, and fun!

Hosted by

Melissa Johanson – Owner of Focal Point Features, Austin’s top-rated water feature company. Melissa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow, connect, and gain fresh perspectives to take their businesses to the next level.

Andrea Byron – Leadership and operations specialist with a focus on helping business owners thrive through structure, strategy, and collaboration.

Together, Melissa and Andrea are co-founders of Gilded Echo Mastermind, a startup mastermind for Austin business owners. They’re creating a space for meaningful connection, collaboration, and actionable growth — because success doesn’t happen in isolation, and the right people in the same room can change everything.

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If you’ve been craving genuine connection, accountability, and that next-level spark to get unstuck, this is where it starts.

There’s always one decision that changes everything — like the one you made to start your business. Make the next one count.

Join us, grab a drink, and see what happens when the right people get in the same room.

*We have space for just 25 dedicated business owners, so please only reserve a seat if you’re committed to being there. Our sponsors and hosts are investing in this experience, and we want every seat filled with someone ready to engage. If something unexpected comes up, just let the host know right away.