If you have been wondering whether another DHA workshop is coming soon, the short answer is this: we had not planned one right away. But that does not mean you are stuck waiting around for help.
If you are already in the Mastermind, you should have access to the past three-day DHA workshop recordings. We ran several of those workshops, and they are still a strong place to start. On top of that, if enough members want a refreshed version, we can cover it during one of the weekly Mastermind webinars.
That is really the bigger point here. We do not have to wait for a big formal workshop to get answers. If there is a topic you want us to teach, especially something like DHA, site structure, cold email, or streamlining your stack, post it in the questions form and we can cover it directly.
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What the existing DHA workshop already covers
There is sometimes confusion about what the three-day DHA workshop was meant to teach.
That workshop was built as an intro to phase one. In plain English, that means it focused on the cold email side of the process. It was about getting outreach set up and working, not the full directory model from the larger program.
The workshop training covered things like:
- How to pick an industry
- How to set up the cold email system
- How to build email sequences
- How to start outreach in a more organized way
That matters because if you are looking for the complete directory process, the three-day workshop was not meant to be all of that. It was aimed at the front-end lead generation piece.
So if you are a newer member and asking, “Do I need a brand new DHA workshop?” the answer might actually be, “First go through the recordings, then tell us what part needs an update.”
The faster path: ask for a refresh inside the Mastermind
One of the best parts of the Mastermind is that it is not just a pile of old training. It is an active place where members can ask for what they need.
Every Thursday, we do a webinar that runs about an hour and a half. That gives us room to answer questions in much more detail than we usually can in shorter public Q&A sessions. If there is a topic you want revisited, that is the place to request it.
So if you want a DHA refresh, do this:
- Log into the Mastermind
- Go to the questions form
- Post your request clearly
- Mention the part you want updated or simplified
That last part is important. “Can you teach DHA again?” is okay. But “Can you show how to run phase one today with fewer tools?” is much better. Specific requests lead to better training.
If you are not in the Mastermind yet and want the weekly training and direct feedback, you can learn more here: join the Mastermind.
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Why a DHA update may be worth doing now
The reason a DHA refresh makes sense is simple. Tools change. Workflows improve. What took several apps before can now often be done with fewer moving parts.
That is where a lot of people get stuck. They assume they need a giant tech stack from day one. Then they spend more time setting up tools than doing outreach.
We want to avoid that.
If we can streamline the process and remove apps you do not need, that makes the whole system easier to build, easier to manage, and less expensive to run.
For many agencies and consultants, simpler is better. Less setup. Less confusion. Fewer places for things to break.
You may not need HighLevel for phase one
This was one of the biggest points worth highlighting.
If you are not using HighLevel as your CRM, you may not want to add it just because you think the DHA process requires it. In many cases, it does not.
Why? Because Instantly, which many people already use for cold email, now has a built-in CRM.
That means you may be able to handle your cold email outreach and basic pipeline management in the same app.
For someone just getting phase one off the ground, that can be a big win.
What this simplification can look like
- Use Instantly to send cold emails
- Track replies and conversations there
- Manage prospects in the built-in CRM
- Skip adding HighLevel unless you truly need it
This does not mean HighLevel is bad. It just means not everyone needs it at the start. If your goal is to launch outreach fast and keep things lean, one tool may do the job.
That is exactly the kind of topic that fits well inside a DHA workshop refresh. Not changing the whole strategy, but updating the stack so it matches what works now.
Do not add complexity unless it helps you
This is the real lesson behind the question.
When people ask about workshops, they are often asking for more training. But many times, what they really need is less complexity.
More tools do not always mean better results.
Before adding another app, another automation, or another system, ask:
- Does this make outreach easier?
- Does this save time every week?
- Does this remove manual work?
- Or am I just making the setup harder?
That simple check can save you a lot of frustration.
The old DHA workshop gave a solid base for phase one. A modern refresh would likely focus on keeping that base while trimming away unnecessary setup.
Custom training requests are already happening
This was not just a one-off answer about DHA. It also showed how the Mastermind works in practice.
For example, another new member had already asked for guidance on site structure for a specific project. That request was accepted, and training was planned around it.
That tells you a lot about the format. It is not a fixed library where you only get what was made months ago. Members can shape upcoming training by asking for what they need right now.
So if your issue is:
- How to structure a site
- How to run DHA phase one
- How to build a cold email sequence
- How to reduce the number of apps in your process
Post the request. There is a good chance it can be covered in an upcoming session.
Who should ask for a DHA refresh?
A refresh would make the most sense if any of these sound like you:
- You are new and want a cleaner starting point
- You saw the old workshop and want an updated tool stack
- You are using too many apps and want to simplify
- You want to focus on cold email outreach before building anything bigger
If that is you, then asking for a DHA update is a smart move. Not because the old material is bad, but because the best training is often the training that matches your current setup.
How to get help right now
If you want support today, here are the main paths:
- If you are in the Mastermind, check the existing DHA workshop recordings first
- Submit a detailed request in the questions form for a DHA refresh
- Attend the weekly webinar where deeper answers are given
- If you are not yet a member, consider joining if you want direct support and updated training
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The bottom line
There is no firm plan for a brand new DHA workshop on the calendar right now. But there is already solid training available, and there is a clear path to getting an updated version covered.
The biggest takeaway is not just whether another workshop is coming. It is that phase one can likely be simplified more than many people think.
If Instantly can handle both cold email and CRM tasks for your process, you may be able to skip HighLevel for now. That means fewer tools, lower costs, and a cleaner setup.
So before you go hunting for more software, start with the recordings, review the phase one process, and ask for a focused refresh where needed. That will usually get you moving faster than rebuilding everything from scratch.
FAQ
Is another DHA workshop scheduled soon?
Not at the moment. But members can request a DHA refresh inside the Mastermind, and it may be covered in an upcoming webinar.
Do Mastermind members already have DHA training available?
Yes. Members should have access to previous three-day DHA workshop recordings.
What did the three-day DHA workshop teach?
It focused on phase one, mainly cold email outreach. That included choosing an industry, setting up the cold email system, and building email sequences.
Was the workshop the full directory program?
No. The three-day DHA workshop was not the full directory training. It was centered on the cold email part of the process.
Do we need HighLevel to run the DHA cold email process?
Not always. If you are using Instantly, its built-in CRM may let you manage outreach without adding HighLevel.
How do we request a DHA workshop refresh?
Post the request in the Mastermind questions form. Be specific about what you want updated, such as tool simplification or a current phase one workflow.