📣 High-Level Mastermind

Seeking Creative Badasses… 📣 

What is this?

A yearlong bootcamp to get your creative career in the best shape of your life.

This yearlong mastermind program is not just about information (but you’ll learn a TON of new stuff).

This mastermind is about implementation.

Most importantly…

This mastermind is about
Total. Career. Transformation.

For all of 2025 we'll work together to redefine:

> WHAT we do for a living

(so instead of waiting for opportunities from others we can create them for ourselves)

> HOW we work

(so our careers allow us to thrive...instead of burning us out)

> WHY we do what we do

(so there's a purpose to our work)

All to ultimately redefine WHO we are as creatives, storytellers, and human beings in a world filled with productivity-obsessed "human doers."

“This is an incredible hive mind of creatives bringing out the best in each other. This has improved my confidence and helped me realize I can climb my Everest because of the skills I have used to climb other mountains.”

 - Katie Rose Cornblath, TV Editor

 

I get it… it wasn’t supposed to be this hard.

Over the last several years, we’ve watched the entertainment industry transform before our very eyes. It’s only going to get crazier as artificial intelligence improves exponentially and user-generated content takes over the traditional studio system.

Having a singular, specialized skillset is no longer safe.

There is no such thing as a “secure” career path anymore.

Since the pandemic, the most common challenge I’ve helped hundreds of highly skilled creatives overcome is managing career transitions.

But I have not helped them “start over.”

Instead I have helped creatives learn how to leverage their lifetime of specialized skills, abilities, unique knowledge, and industry experience to become valuable in a variety of different areas beyond a singular job title.

You are no longer the title on your résumé (and you never were).

 As “The Great Correction” continues to transform the way we live and work, I strongly believe we will witness the rise of the generalists. Those willing to embrace a more holistic approach to career design will have the highest likelihood of not only surviving but thriving in our uncertain future.

  ❌ Specialization is dead. ❌

I strongly believe it’s the highly skilled “Jack of All Trades” with a clear brand (and a strong professional network) who will stand out amongst all the noise.

Never Waste a Crisis

I’m well aware of how difficult it is just to survive right now.

If you’re hoping the goal of this mastermind is to find a shortcut to the next paycheck job, this isn’t the group for you (although getting higher quality, more consistent gigs could be a natural side effect of this program).

We’re not playing checkers…we’re playing three-dimensional chess.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and you instead want to seize the immense opportunities borne from this crisis and finally pursue that “Scary” goal that’s eluded you for years, this might be a good fit.

One of the fundamental strategies we teach in this mastermind is how to break difficult goals into your “One Thing” such that small, simple actions can lead to life-changing results.

 If you stack dominos such that the next is 50% larger than the previous, by domino #31 you can knock over Mt. Everest.

This mastermind is about overcoming the odds, designing your unique path to success, and FINALLY conquering your Mt. Everest.

How It Works

Our next cohort kicks off Friday, January 31st

Weekly Calls (via Zoom) are Fridays from 8:30am-10:30am* PT

Over the course of the next year (36 total Zoom calls with a 6-week break in July-August), my fellow coach Debby Germino and I will personally guide you from basecamp all the way to the top of your Mt. Everest.

In addition to your weekly calls you’ll also have access through December 31st to ALL of our self-guided educational resources, our global creative community, and weekly Office Hours calls to schedule 1-on-1 Hot Seats.

This is not just another online class where you’ll follow a standard, cookie-cutter curriculum, passively listen while you fold your laundry,  and then (maybe) implement what you’ve learned on your own time.

We’re all here to carry the load together.

 This program was designed with busy, working professionals like you in mind. We completely understand you’re probably juggling multiple projects, a family, and doing your best to just stay sane. That’s why when the going gets tough, I and everyone else will be here to help you carry that load.

We’ll help you clarify your career path and set clear, actionable goals for the year ahead.

Then we’ll help you better manage your time, energy, and attention so you can get sh*t done…without burning out in the process.

But no one can do it alone.

So we’ll help you build a robust network of peers, experts, and mentors such that when opportunities arise, you have advocates in your corner ready to connect you to the right people looking for creative minds just like you.

And most importantly we’ll help you develop your personal brand so it’s very clear what you do, how you do it, and most importantly why you do what you do so you can attract like-minded creatives who would be lucky to collaborate with you on their next project.

And if your biggest obstacle is you?

Yup…we can help with that too. 😉

 

“You will experience a community you want to be a part of that both inspires and supports your dreams with a coach that backs up his word who helps you get to where you want to be. You’ll be ready to take on your SCARY goal and have a good idea of what’s stopping you and why.”

• Tristan Felberg, Aspiring Film Editor

Here’s What We’ll Cover*

*Dates below are subject to change

Phase 1: Sharpening the Axe

(Jan 31st - Apr 25th)

The first 12 weeks are about “sharpening your axe” and planning for 2025.

Rather than setting vague “New Year’s Resolutions” that you’ll most likely fail at within 3 weeks (it’s science…look it up), you’ll instead create a detailed battleplan for the year ahead so you can proceed forwards with clear goals and a system that ensures you take the right actions consistently.

Phase 2: Networking & Branding

(May 2nd - July 18th)

For the next 12 weeks we’ll dive deep into both networking & personal branding strategies. You’ll learn how to surround yourself with peers, “experts,” and mentors to build your dream network. Then we’ll make sure your branding materials (résumé, website, social profiles) are ready for primetime so you can connect with your ideal gatekeepers.

Phase 3: Getting. Sh*t. Done.

(Sep 5th - Nov 21st)

For the final 12 weeks of the program you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action and begin building the foundation for your dream career…while making sure you don’t sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process.

But Wait…There’s More!!!

3 Day In-Person Retreat*
Mid-March, 2025
in Los Angeles, CA

In addition to 9 months of group mastermind calls, there will also be an immersive 3-day retreat in mid-March (in Sherman Oaks, CA) intended to help you hone your mindset, build deeper relationships with your fellow masterminders, connect with our larger creative community, and most importantly learn how to conquer your fears.

This will be a once-in-a-lifetime event with guest speakers, activities, and exercises to help you take your career (and life) to a completely different level.

*Your tuition covers all activities but does not cover any travel or lodging expenses.

“I was thinking I was crazy spending lots of money with the creative world in the shitter. But if you’re struggling to find a path forward in a way that encompasses both your creative life and life-life, this retreat is a no-brainer. Knowing there are like-minded creatives who don’t think I’m crazy for choosing this life is invaluable. I came out of this realizing I have people to support me through this.”

 - Lara Britton, future studio owner

“Similar retreats will download you with loads of information about how to succeed in one's career, but this is the first I've known to take a person's entire life into account. You leave with not only the belief that you're able to achieve your wildest dreams, but that you'll also grow as a person.”

- Jason Roberts, Writer, Director

“If life is stressing you out due to the changes you know you need to make, this is the most relaxing way to confront that. If you are challenged both mentally and physically, you will still feel better and energized afterward.”

- Steven Krimmel, Indie Filmmaker

Here’s Everything Included With Enrollment

(You’ll Have Access Through December 31st, 2025)

✅ x36 Weekly Zoom Mastermind Calls

✅ Recordings, transcriptions, and AI summaries of all calls so you can keep up with the group if you miss a session or two

✅ 2-Day Live Event in Los Angeles (mid-March)*

✅ Access to all of the self-guided workshops, masterclasses, and course materials in the Optimizer program

✅ Unlimited access to schedule Office Hours Hot Seats
(with priority given to self-guided students first)

✅ A special mastermind-only Slack workspace with DM access to Zack & your other coaches

This is as close as you’ll ever get to having me as your “Miyagi Mentor.”

 Just be ready to sand some floors and paint some houses. 😉

Ready to Climb Your Mt. Everest? 

👉 Click here to schedule a 45-min Zoom chat with me

Still have questions before scheduling our call?

→ Email me at zack.arnold (at) optimizeyourself (dot) me

NOTE → Enrollment is capped at 10 students

When we launched this program back in September we filled our 10 spots (and then some) in less than 3 weeks.

 I’m confident this cohort will sell out even faster.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you schedule our Zoom chat, the sooner you can reserve your spot.

Come join a ragtag group of creative badasses ready to defy the status quo and build careers on our own terms.

LET’S. DO. THIS.