The Black Friday Systems Guide Every Coach & Mastermind Leader Needs
(Before You Waste Another Year Piecing Things Together)
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your systems… let me be the friend who tells you the truth:
Black Friday is the BEST time of the entire year to do it.
Not “a good time.”
Not “maybe I should look.”
I mean the time I personally wait for, every year, to upgrade my tools and all of my client systems.
Because the software companies you actually need in your business — the ones that make your life easier — offer 20%… 30%… sometimes 50% OFF right now.
And if you’re a coach, course creator, or mastermind leader who wants to grow your membership, elevate your client experience, or stop duct-taping 10 tools together?
This blog is your sign.
This is the year you actually take your operations seriously.
Why This Matters for Coaches & Mastermind Leaders
Let’s be honest:
You didn’t start your group, mastermind, or membership to spend your life in the weeds doing admin.
You started it because you love holding space.
You love coaching.
You love community.
You love transformation.
Yet your systems are making everything harder.
Most coaches I work with are feeling at least one of these:
Your group lives on Facebook, but you dream of a real community home base
Your onboarding is messy (don’t worry… you’re not alone)
You’re paying for too many tools you barely use
You’re trying to make software work for membership that was never designed for membership
You’re embarrassed because your client experience doesn’t match the quality of your coaching
You’re losing time every single week to manual follow-up, reminders, onboarding, and admin
You want deeper connection + better retention, but your tech is holding you back
If even ONE of these hits… then Black Friday is your green light.
Hot Take #1: If You’ve Been Thinking About Upgrading Your Systems… Do It NOW
This is literally the only time of year I tell entrepreneurs:
Just buy the damn software.
Because here’s the truth:
You can save hundreds — sometimes thousands — by grabbing these deals.
You get to try new systems at a discount.
You get to stop duct-taping.
You get to set up a membership or community correctly from day one.
And unlike buying another $47 template, a system upgrade actually makes you money back.
Hot Take #2: Monthly > Annual (Unless You Know You Love It)
I will die on this hill.
Pay monthly when possible.
Make sure it’s a fit.
Make sure you love it.
Make sure your clients love it.
The last thing you need is getting three months into a year-long plan and realizing you hate it.
Hot Take #3: You Need to Own Your Community (Not Rent It)
Yes, Facebook Groups can be amazing.
But here’s the reality no one wants to admit:
You can get locked out of your account
Your group can get shut down
The algorithm can bury your posts
You don’t own your data
You don’t control the experience
And I’ve seen it happen — to myself and multiple clients.
You cannot build a profitable membership on land you don’t own.
This Black Friday is your chance to change that.
Hot Take #4: Stop Trying to Save $10 by Piecing Your Systems Together
I see it all the time:
Coaches duct-taping together Canva + Google Docs + email + Zoom links in the notes app + spreadsheets + Facebook Groups… and then wondering why their membership isn’t scaling.
And listen — I LOVE a resourceful entrepreneur.
But there is a difference between being scrappy… and sabotaging your growth.
If you invested that time into marketing, community growth, and lead generation, instead of trying to build a DIY software stack?
You’d be 10x further.
And that’s not an exaggeration.
The Platforms I Recommend (and the Black Friday Deals You Should NOT Miss)
1. HoneyBook — Client Experience + CRM
Best for: onboarding, payments, proposals, automation, scheduling
HoneyBook is rolling out new features DAILY — including AI co-pilots and deeper automation tools.
It’s more powerful than ever, and Black Friday is the time to upgrade if you want:
Smooth onboarding
Automated workflows
Beautiful proposals
Payments that don’t break
A client experience that feels 5-star
Grab the deal → hand the setup to me → reclaim your time.
2. Circle — Membership + Community Home Base
Best for: memberships, paid communities, group programs, content libraries
Circle is an all-in-one, but I’ll be honest:
It’s perfect for some entrepreneurs — and not the best fit for others.
But its Black Friday deal is always generous and worth grabbing if you want:
A clean, branded membership home
Gorgeous courses/content libraries
Spaces for coaching, community, threads, events
A platform you OWN
Circle is one of my favorite places to build memberships because retention skyrockets when members have a true home base.
3. Loom — Screen Recording for SOPs + Training
Loom is one of the most underrated operations tools on the market. It lets you record your screen and talk through anything you’re doing — perfect for:
Creating SOPs
Training your VA or team
Recording quick tutorials
Mini screen-share workshops
Onboarding videos
Client explanations
Behind-the-scenes breakdowns
If you don’t have Loom yet, this is the easiest win for any operations-minded coach or membership owner. You will save HOURS every month.
4. ConvertKit — Email Marketing for Creators, Coaches & Membership Leaders
If you don’t have an email list yet… you’re sleeping.
This should be the FIRST thing you build in your business.
ConvertKit is one of my favorite tools because you can:
Build and grow your email subscriber list
Deliver freebies instantly
Create simple landing pages
Launch mini-sales pages
Sell digital products and workshops
Automate your nurture sequences
Segment your audience
Convert “followers” into paying clients
Your email list is where people actually purchase — not Instagram.
And ConvertKit makes it simple, clean, and creator-friendly.
If there’s one software every coach should grab this Black Friday, it’s ConvertKit.
5. Trello + Granola — Your Backend Team
These two are less “community” and more operations, but you NEED them.
Trello = organized workflows, client projects, launches, and content planning
Granola = AI-powered meeting notes + task pulling
The combo saves hours of admin every single week.
*No black Friday deals yet but the FREE version are both of these are strong winners!
6. Mighty Networks, Skool, Membership.io — Depending on Your Model
I’ll get real:
Not every platform works for every community.
But these are the ones to look at if you want:
Community-first spaces
Low-tech client experience
Simple UI
Affordable pricing
Growth-focused dashboards
Skool is great for beginners.
Mighty Networks is great for creators.
Membership.io is amazing for niche communities.
The Hard Truth (and My Biggest Hot Take):
You can buy the deal…
You can purchase the software…
You can feel excited for about 48 hours…
But the percentage of people who never finish the setup is WAY too high.
Not because they’re lazy.
Not because they aren’t smart.
Not because they can’t figure it out.
But because YOU — the coach, the leader, the visionary — did not start your community to become a tech implementer.
That’s what my team does.
Every day.
All day.
And if you spent the HOURS you’d waste on setup instead on:
marketing your membership
getting new leads
hosting killer experiences
nurturing your members
doing the work only YOU can do
…your community would grow twice as fast.
So Here’s What to Do Next
1. Grab the Black Friday deal(s).
Don’t overthink it.
Pick the platform that fits your vision.
Claim the discount.
2. Book a Systems Upgrade Call With Me.
This is where I map out:
The exact software stack you need
How to turn your mastermind/group into a true membership
How to streamline your onboarding
What automations you’re missing
How to create a 5-star client experience
And how to use these tools profitably
Then my team handles the entire buildout so you don’t lose weeks in the weeds.
YES - I am even offering a Black Friday deal - you won’t want to miss it!
3. Spend December marketing, nurturing, and connecting.
Let me handle the backend so you can actually grow the front end.
Ready for a smoother, more profitable membership?
Book your Systems Upgrade Call here
And if you’re reading this thinking,
“OMG, this is exactly what I need…”
It is.
This is your moment.
Let’s make your 2026 membership the most profitable and streamlined version you’ve ever had.
— Jazmin
Your Systems Strategist, Community Architect, & Professional Operations Bestie
Disclosure:
This blog contains affiliate links. If you purchase or sign up for a product or service through these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Not all links in this blog are affiliate links. All opinions and recommendations are my own, based on tools I actively use or have evaluated for clients.
