{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retreats & Offsites Unpacked","title":"How to Create a Men’s Group","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/049816c0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1684,"description":"What does it actually take to start a men’s group that lasts?\nIn this episode, Dan Berger sits down with Tony Delmercado and Kris Derentz — co-chairs of Fellows & Fire Pits — to unpack how a small backyard gathering evolved into a thriving men’s community.\nThis conversation isn’t about theory. It’s about structure, participation, leadership, exclusivity, accountability, and the unglamorous early push required to get something like this off the ground.\nThey cover everything from heart warmers and group chats to membership criteria, vibe checks, and why men especially need intentional space as they get older.\nIf you’ve ever thought about starting a men’s group — or strengthening one you’re already part of — this episode gives you the real blueprint.\nEpisode ThemesWhy men need structured connectionLower barrier to entry, higher barrier to retentionThe power of conscious exclusivityDesigning agendas that drive depthHeart warmers vs surface-level icebreakersParticipation as the core success metricLeadership without hierarchyReferral, vibe checks, and protecting cultureWhy momentum matters early onChapters\n00:00 – Introduction\n01:20 – What Fellows & Fire Pits is\n02:07 – What makes a good member\n04:04 – Heart warmers and vulnerability\n06:06 – Anatomy of a great meeting\n07:55 – When members get asked to leave\n09:27 – Events and cadence\n11:01 – Ideal group size\n12:54 – Conscious exclusivity\n14:18 – Why men need spaces like this\n18:22 – Advice for starting your own group\n21:16 – Leadership structure\n24:06 – Belonging and accountability\n27:13 – Final thoughts\nAbout the Guests\nTony Delmercado is Founder & CEO of Hawk Media and co-chair of Fellows & Fire Pits, a men’s group focused on authenticity, connection, and growth.\nKris Derentz is Founder & CEO of EquippedMD and co-chair of Fellows & Fire Pits, where he helps steward membership, culture, and participation.\nWebsite: firepitmensgroup.com\n\nAbout the Assemble Podcast\nWelcome to the Assemble Podcast. I’m Dan Berger, founder...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bOBTiJs7vh0BXESSAuKMgrIiALFaXvXWvSKoFPBd1Co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZDE1/NmMxYmI2MTM4YzRk/ZWI5ZmE3ZTc4MmYx/OGUwMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}