{"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?In 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.This 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.They cover everything from heart warmers and group chats to membership criteria, vibe checks, and why men especially need intentional space as they get older.If 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.Episode 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 onChapters00:00 – Introduction01:20 – What Fellows & Fire Pits is02:07 – What makes a good member04:04 – Heart warmers and vulnerability06:06 – Anatomy of a great meeting07:55 – When members get asked to leave09:27 – Events and cadence11:01 – Ideal group size12:54 – Conscious exclusivity14:18 – Why men need spaces like this18:22 – Advice for starting your own group21:16 – Leadership structure24:06 – Belonging and accountability27:13 – Final thoughtsAbout the GuestsTony Delmercado is Founder & CEO of Hawk Media and co-chair of Fellows & Fire Pits, a men’s group focused on authenticity, connection, and growth.Kris Derentz is Founder & CEO of EquippedMD and co-chair of Fellows & Fire Pits, where he helps steward membership, culture, and participation.Website: firepitmensgroup.comAbout the Assemble PodcastWelcome to the Assemble Podcast. I’m Dan Berger, founder of Assemble Hospitality...","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}