Rich sits down with Greg Derwart, Chris Coleman, and Robyn Burke to unpack what a true mastermind is—and what it isn’t. Using Napoleon Hill, Ben Franklin’s Junto, and real community examples, they show how purpose, harmony, and structure turn brainstorming into outcomes for businesses, nonprofits, and families. It’s a grounded conversation about building something that matters, online and off.

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Guests Bios:  

·         Greg Derwart — Community banker and strategist who facilitates strategic planning and cross‑department workgroups at Harford Bank, with a focus on relationship‑driven, community impact.

·         Chris Coleman — Longtime entrepreneur and owner in landscape/stormwater services. He emphasizes solving real problems, serving the community, and building a business around family values and integrity.

·         Robyn Burke — Community‑minded voice, Girl Scout grandmother, and local advocate who brings a practical lens to collaboration, service projects, and everyday “mini‑masterminds.” 

Main Topics: 

·         What a mastermind really is: “one goal,” shared purpose, subject‑matter expertise, and harmony.

·         Napoleon Hill principles (Think and Grow Rich; The Law of Success) and the idea of “the third mind.”

·         Ben Franklin’s Junto as an early civic mastermind for public good (libraries, city improvements).

·         Networking vs. mastermind: apples vs. oranges—awareness and relationships vs. focused problem‑solving.

·         Structure that works: small, cross‑functional groups, safe space, no hidden agendas, and clear outcomes.

·         Nonprofits & grants: capacity gaps, sustainability, and the need for shared brains to solve funding hurdles.

·         Social media & youth: tools vs. behavior, teaching digital resilience, and keeping perspective.

·         Reviews & reputation: online pile‑ons, competitor reviews, and why character and service outlast n

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