One of the last truly wild frontiers on Earth. Spots are extremely limited — only 12 seats, each applicant vetted.
A glimpse from the field
Who this is for
Spots are limited on purpose. The circle stays small so the connections stay deep.
01—Criterion
6 figures +
6 figures net is the floor. Most entrepreneurs are 7–8 figures. Some 9+.
02—Criterion
No douchebag policy
Good vibes only. Someone who passes the beer test — someone you'd genuinely want to share a fire and a drink with. Spots are extremely limited and each applicant is vetted extensively.
03—Criterion
Adventurous & fit
Comfortable with a multi-day backcountry backpacking expedition through remote Alaska wilderness. No ego in the ethos — attitude and willingness matter most.
04—Criterion
A giver, not a taker
Someone who gives value and also receives it. We look for guys who bring something valuable to the table and value family, faith, and community.
Structured yet flexible
Programmed around the environment — output in the morning, recovery at dusk. Every activity earns its reason.
A two-night backpacking expedition into remote Alaska wilderness — hiking through old-growth forest and alpine meadows, camping under the stars, and leaning into the physical and mental challenge.
The Chilkat River offers world-class fishing. Reel in trophy salmon from rivers that have flowed wild for thousands of years.
Deep mastermind breakout sessions with high-performing entrepreneurs who typically get paid thousands per hour for consulting — clarity and downloads in the heart of the wild.
Paddle the Chilkat Inlet spotting otters, seals, and the occasional whale, and watch bears from a safe distance in a region with the world's highest density of bald eagles.
Ride the rapids of the Chilkat River through some of the most untamed terrain on Earth.
Trek through towering glacier-capped peaks and untouched old-growth forest, with staggering biodiversity in every direction.
Connect with the Tlingit people and the ancient presence of a land where nature hasn't been tamed — and never will be.
Start each day with a guided centering practice and close it around the evening fire for reflection and bonding — the profound silence of the frontier doing its work.
Learn to forage for wild edibles alongside expert guides in one of the last truly wild frontiers on Earth.
Wilderness is calling
Only 12 seats — act fast.
Every applicant is personally vetted.
12 seats into one of Earth’s last wild frontiers.
The rhythm
Programmed around the environment. Ambition in the morning. Stillness at dusk. Every day earns its own weight.
A group video call 30 days out: meet the men heading into the Alaska frontier with you, get every logistical detail dialed in, and set your intentions for the trip. You're added to the cohort's private WhatsApp group, so the connection starts long before you land in Juneau.
Fly into Juneau at your convenience — accommodations covered for the night. Group check-in at 3 PM followed by a casual welcome dinner as the cohort meets and the noise of the outside world starts to drop away.
Breakfast, then board the Alaska State Ferry for a four-hour scenic passage up the Lynn Canal. Arrive in Haines around midday, transfer to the Chilkat Inlet Retreat Center, and settle in with lunch and a grounding session as you acclimate to the wilderness.
Morning centering practice, then the first deep mastermind hotseats. Weather-dependent adventures — hiking the Chilkat Mountains, kayaking the inlet, wildlife watching, or trophy salmon fishing. Three chef-prepared meals and an evening fire gathering for reflection and bonding.
Another day of hotseats and adventure — river rafting, wild foraging, a cultural experience with the Tlingit people, or more time on the water. The breakthroughs keep landing and the brotherhood only deepens around the evening fire.
A morning grounding session, then set off on a two-night backpacking expedition into remote Alaska wilderness. Hike through forest and alpine terrain to camp, meals provided, and gather around the fire under the stars.
A second full day deep in the backcountry — hiking through old-growth forest and alpine meadows, leaning into the physical and mental challenge, then camping under the stars with group reflection. Fully unplugged, fully present.
Break camp and take a scenic flight back to Juneau. Fly home that evening or extend a day or two to explore Juneau. You leave a different entrepreneur than the one who flew in — and the brotherhood continues in the Happy Hustle Club private chat, for life.
A follow-up call 30 days later to make sure you actually accomplish the number-one personal action you committed to in the wilderness — backed by real $1,000 accountability. If you don't hit the goal you set for yourself, you forfeit the $1,000 to the pot, which gets split among the men who did do what they said they would.
On camp the entire week
Marine veterans, National Geographic hosts, USA Today bestsellers, and the founder himself. Each present every day of the trip.
01 / 03Founder of The Happy Hustle, Top .5% Globally Ranked Podcast Host, USA Today Bestselling Author, Eco-Outdoorsman, and Experienced Woodsman who will be hosting the event itinerary, leading the charge from activity to activity while simultaneously cracking cheesy one-liners.
Founder of Passage Expeditions and lead guide — a revered expedition leader and transformational coach with 10+ years of Alaska experience. He guides individuals to their internal edges while navigating wild landscapes, with a focus on self-discovery, vulnerability, authenticity, and connection to the natural world.
03 / 03Director of Masterminds for The Happy Hustle and a former Firefighter Paramedic of two decades. Trevor helps run the mastermind experiences while bringing the same calm-under-pressure leadership, grit, and service-driven mindset he honed over 20 years of emergency response.
The research
David Strayer, a cognitive psychologist at the University of Utah, coined the term The 3-Day Effect — measurable reductions in prefrontal cortex activity after 72 hours unplugged in nature. We give you seven days in one of the last wild frontiers on Earth.
Source — Strayer, University of Utah
boost in creative problem-solving
after several days immersed in nature, fully unplugged from devices.
Strayer & Atchley, 2012 · PLOS ONE
The circle speaks
09 operators. Every cohort. Same conclusion.
GKI've had some 10X takeaways from this event that are going to really help propel my business to the next level.
Grant Kendzior
Founder of Eco Breakthroughs, Head of Strategic Partnerships at 4ocean
There's a lot of masterminds where they're all business. This is a little bit of everything — business, personal, spiritual. So it's a lot more than the normal.
Bryan Dulaney
Founder of Perfect Funnel System
The things that I learn and the things that I can implement in my business are gonna carry through the next 10, 15 years.
Ryan Blaser
CEO & Co-founder of Test My Home
One thing that really resonates with me is how intentional they are about their loving relationships — so much of that is a big driver for business.
Hazen Audel
Host of National Geographic's Primal Survivor, Biologist, Artist, Craftsman
Great people, great food, great learning, education. It fucking sums it up all in one.
Ryan Thompson
Founder of 10th Whiskey
The biggest takeaway for me is the true brotherhood and family that you get coming out of these events.
Nicolas Hernandez
US Navy Senior Chief, Entrepreneur
I would recommend this to any entrepreneur ready to level up — take his business to the next level, but also level up his friendships and his expectations in life.
Jonathan Hunsaker
Founder of Morning Man & Organixx
I had some questions involving my business and growth. I got some great feedback, communal feedback, as well as the camaraderie.
Chef Austin Brown
Backcountry Culinary Expert, Professional Chef, 7-Figure Entrepreneur, Eagle Scout
The biggest takeaway for me is the true brotherhood and family that you get coming out of these events.
Wilson Raska
Founder of A Thousand Arms
Ready to join?
Spots are extremely limited. Hop on a 15-min call — we'll tell you straight up if it's the right fit, and you'll walk away with clarity either way.
Logistics
Included — 08
Not included — 04
Practical answers
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Every applicant is personally vetted. 12 seats is the cap — we keep the circle small on purpose.
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