What is the Authority Guild?
The Authority Guild is a 12-month membership for founders and experts who already have a track record and want to become a recognised authority in their field. It's a room of 90 members who meet live twice a month and each publish one piece of their own thinking every month, in front of peers who give honest feedback.
By the end of the year, members have 12 published pieces of their thinking, a body of work built with their peers, and experience presenting on stage. The Guild is chaired by Marisha Lakhiani, and the first chapter started on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Is this the Mastermind Vishen talked about at the Summit? Yes. The Authority Guild was previously called the Expert to Authority Mastermind. Some pages still use "mastermind" in their web address, and those links work as normal.
How is it different from Expert to Authority Mastery?
| Expert to Authority Mastery | Authority Guild | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Taught program with a curriculum | Peer membership, no fixed curriculum |
| Length | 4 months | 12 months |
| Live sessions | 2 classes a week | 2 calls a month |
| Certificate | Yes, certificate of completion | No |
| Best for | Building your expertise and offer | Growing the reach and reputation of an established business |
You can do both, and Expert to Authority Mastery students get $3,000 off the Guild.
How the Guild works
Two live calls a month on Zoom
| Call | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Class | 2nd Wednesday of the month | A Mindvalley presenter teaches a marketing topic |
| Showcase | 4th Wednesday of the month | 3–4 members present for about 10 minutes each, followed by about 30 minutes of open questions and peer feedback (about 90 minutes in total) |
Both calls start at 7am Los Angeles | 10am New York | 3pm London. Times are set to Los Angeles time, so the London time moves by an hour for one week when the UK and US clocks change. This affects the Showcases on 28 October 2026 (2pm London) and 24 March 2027.
Showcase presenters are chosen by the community team from what members have posted that month, so you don't need to sign up for a slot.
Your monthly share Each member gets a fixed date between the 1st and the 28th of the month. On that date every month, you post a written or recorded update on your business in the Guild community on Finerminds.
Is there a curriculum? No. The Guild is a peer group, not a course, so the content follows what the members need.
Can I watch the calls later? Yes. Calls are recorded and added to BlinkLearn. We still recommend joining live, especially for the Showcase, where much of the value comes from the room's live feedback.
Where do I access the Guild?
- BlinkLearn: call recordings and resources
- Finerminds: the Guild community, where monthly shares are posted
You get access to both as soon as your membership is confirmed. The Finerminds invitation arrives in a separate email.
Who it's for and how to join
The Guild is for founders with at least two years in business and $100,000 or more in revenue, or coaches, consultants, creators, authors and speakers with an equivalent track record.
Entry is by application, and Mindvalley selects members at its discretion. Each seat is for one person, so business partners and spouses each need their own seat.
How to join
- Pay the $500 application deposit on the Authority Guild page.
- Your application form arrives by email after payment.
- Your application is reviewed.
- If your application moves forward, you're invited to an admissions call with our concierge team.
- Once accepted, you receive a payment link for the balance.
- After payment, you get four onboarding emails and immediate access to BlinkLearn and Finerminds.
Why is there a deposit? The deposit is credited in full against your Guild fee, so you never pay it twice. If your application isn't successful, it's refunded in full. It isn't refunded if the application form is never completed.
I don't have $100,000 in revenue yet. Can I still apply? Revenue is one route in, not the only one. Speakers, authors and consultants with an equivalent public record can also qualify. If you're unsure, apply and the review will answer it.
What if my application isn't accepted? Your $500 deposit is refunded in full. We'll point you to the Mastery programs that can help close the gap, and you're welcome to apply again later.
What if all 90 seats are taken? You'll be placed on a waiting list and offered the next seat that opens, or a place in the next chapter when it starts.
Pricing and payment
The Authority Guild is $10,000 for 12 months. What you pay depends on whether you paid the $500 deposit and whether you're an Expert to Authority Mastery student.
| Pay in full | Quarterly plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, deposit paid | $9,500 | $2,250, then 3 × $2,750 |
| Standard, no deposit | $10,000 | 4 × $2,750 |
| Expert to Authority Mastery student, deposit paid | $6,500 | 4 × $1,875 |
| Expert to Authority Mastery student, no deposit | $7,000 | 4 × $2,000 |
- The quarterly plan includes a $1,000 financing charge compared with paying in full.
- There's no monthly payment plan.
- The $3,000 Mastery discount is confirmed against your Expert to Authority Mastery purchase before your payment link is sent.
- Payments can't be split across two cards; please use one card or payment method.
- UK VAT-registered businesses: select the option to purchase as a business at checkout and enter your UK VAT number exactly as registered, with the billing country set to UK, before you pay.
First Quarter Guarantee
The Guild comes with a First Quarter Guarantee based on taking part. All dates count from your own join date.
To qualify, within your first 90 days you need to:
- Attend at least 3 of your first 6 live calls (being present for at least half of each call).
- Post on at least 2 of your first 3 assigned share dates.
- Let us know that something isn't working before day 60. You can raise it on your day-45 concierge call or by emailing premium.support@mindvalley.com.
If you meet all three and decide the Guild hasn't delivered for you, you can claim a refund between day 91 and day 120.
What's refunded? Everything you've paid, including the $500 deposit. On the quarterly plan, all payments made so far are refunded and the remaining payments are cancelled. Refunds are issued within 30 days, to your original payment method where possible.
The guarantee can be used once per member, during your first 12 months only.
Renewal
The membership is a 12-month term that renews at $10,000. That price stays the same for as long as your membership is continuous. Your concierge will talk with you about renewal on a call in month 11. Renewals are non-refundable, and the First Quarter Guarantee doesn't apply to them.
Frequently asked questions
I paid the deposit but never got the application form. Check the inbox (and spam folder) of the email you used at checkout. If it isn't there, contact support and we'll resend the form link.
I can't log in to Finerminds. The Finerminds invitation is sent as its own email after you join. Search your inbox and spam for it and accept the invite to get access.
What if I can't make the live calls? All calls are recorded and added to BlinkLearn. Live attendance still counts toward the First Quarter Guarantee. If the 7am Los Angeles time is very difficult for your time zone, mention it on your admissions call.
What does the Guild include? Two live calls a month, a monthly share date, the Guild community on Finerminds, call recordings and resources on BlinkLearn, and support from your concierge.
What doesn't the Guild include? There are no bonuses, no certificate or accreditation, no coursework and no one-to-one coaching.
What am I committing to as a member? An introductory share within 30 days of joining, a share on your assigned date every month (at least 9 of 12 over the year), and attending at least 12 of the 24 calls over the year. Members also agree to keep what others share in the room confidential and not to sell to each other.
Who do I contact?
- Questions about the room, calls or your share: your Chair or concierge in Finerminds.
- Billing, access or the guarantee: premium.support@mindvalley.com.
Where can I apply? On the Authority Guild page. Only 90 seats are available per chapter.