The Story Behind the Mastermind

Built by a founder who learned the hard way that business should fund your life in the great outdoors, not consume it.

Carter Brown

Carter Brown

Founder, Worthy Pursuits Mastermind

I'm a serial entrepreneur, growth advisor, and builder. After years of building companies, advising thousands of founders, and partnering with firms like Big Brand Ventures alongside Kevin Harrington — I realized the best growth I ever experienced came from the people around me, not the strategies alone.

The entrepreneurs who pushed me, the mentors who saw what I couldn't, the friendships forged on the water and in the mountains — those relationships changed my trajectory more than any course or conference ever did.

That's why I built Worthy Pursuits Mastermind. To bring together likeminded entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses and share incredible experiences together. Activity-based retreats, real community, and the kind of accountability that only happens when you're doing life alongside people who get it. Business should fund an amazing life — and this is where we build both.

The People Behind the Mastermind

Hand-selected entrepreneurs who embody what Worthy Pursuits is all about — builders who are serious about business, the outdoors, and living a life worth talking about.

Spence Trick

Spence Trick

Co-Founder, Worthy Pursuits Mastermind

Entrepreneur, community builder, and ministry leader. Founded Wake Surf Tampa. Co-leads retreat logistics, mentorship programs, and the faith-based heart of the community.

Wake Surfing · Fishing · Faith-Based Community

@spencetrick
Reid Ervin

Reid Ervin

Private Equity · AI Consulting · Real Estate

Colorado outdoorsman. Private equity background, now AI consulting for wellness retreats. Combining wellness, entrepreneurship, and real estate.

Big Game Hunting · Endurance Sports

@buildwithreid
Alex Spacek

Alex Spacek

UGC Consulting · Ski Apparel Brand

Early GoGuide and BBV partner. UGC consulting and launching a women's ski apparel brand. Colorado native.

Skiing · Surfing · Fishing

@alnicolesp
Phil Thornton

Phil Thornton

Co-Founder, Paydex & PilotShip · AI

Co-founder of Paydex and PilotShip. AI builder. World-traveling fly fisherman. 100-mile ultra-marathons and half Ironmans.

Fly Fishing · Ultra Running · Endurance

@phillipt123
Seth Martin

Seth Martin

Co-Founder, Paydex & PilotShip

Lifelong outdoorsman. Co-founder of Paydex and PilotShip. Multiple 100-mile ultras and a half Ironman.

Elk Hunting · Fly Fishing · Wake Surfing · Ultra Running

@seth.martiin

Where Ambition Meets Adventure

Bringing together likeminded entrepreneurs who share a passion for building great businesses and living extraordinary lives in the great outdoors. The best relationships are forged around campfires, on the water, and in the mountains — not in conference rooms.

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