Inside the DC: Upcoming Entrepreneur Meet-Ups + 5 Ways to Talk Tariffs

Welcome to Inside the DC—your weekly peek behind the curtain of Dynamite Circle! Here’s what’s been happening this week.

🇲🇽 T-Minus 13 Days to DC Mexico

Memories from DC Mexico 2024

DC Mexico isn’t just about beach vibes, tacos, or mainstage speakers (though, yes, we’ve got all of that).

It’s about what happens when 130+ ambitious, generous founders gather in one room for:

🔍 High-impact connections – The missing link to accelerate momentum in your business is in this room.

🤝 Real feedback from real founders – You’ll get input from entrepreneurs who’ve scaled, failed, and rebuilt.

🧠 Tactical strategy sessions – Bring your current challenge (think: AI, tariffs, growth blocks) and leave with fresh solutions.

🌮 Hallway (or beachside) conversations – Some of the best breakthroughs happen between sessions.

The speaker lineup was specifically curated to provide actionable tactics that are relevant to today’s business atmosphere, with receipts and step-by-step processes. Topics include:

Scaling from $400K to $4M using OKRs and transparent team systems

Boosting Meta ads from $5K to $50K/month—without going viral

3x revenue through a creative giveaway strategy

Hiring a CEO (and stepping back from the day-to-day)

Selling high-ticket coaching offers—no webinars or sales calls required

Combining AI + Meta ads to boost performance without losing the human touch

Building teams people want to work on (and stay on)

If you’re ready to get out of your solo-founder echo chamber and into a room full of people who get it—join the community and grab your ticket.

After DC Mexico, our next major all-community event is DCBKK in October. We also have local meet-ups and Chapter Events in between!

🌟 How to ROI Your Dynamite Circle Membership in 30 Days

An entrepreneur from Vienna joined the DC a month ago. Her business generates 6 figures in ARR and revolves around creating graphic visuals and illustrations for info products and content creators.

Her goal joining the DC was to have real conversations with other serious founders and build solid connections in a global community.

Here’s what she’s done in her first month:

Formed a mastermind group

Hosted a local meetup

Joined a community Welcome Call

Connected 1:1 with seven DCers—and counting

“So far my success rate of meeting amazing people is 100%. Everyone I talked to is really nice and does interesting stuff I can relate to… I found it really hard to meet other founders offline—especially in Vienna—so I’m very grateful for the community you built here.”

Your first 30 days in Dynamite Circle can give you a 100% ROI on your membership. It’s all up to you and how you choose to make the most of the community!

Use the private forum to pose a challenge and get advice, or give feedback on someone else’s challenge

Start and host your own virtual mastermind with other vetted business owners (we provide resources to help you get started)

Host a local meet-up (“Junto”) with your chapter city members

Join industry-based WhatsApp groups to discuss topical issues and current events with other members

Register for Connect Calls, the quickest and easiest way to meet new members and find things in common with each other

🇪🇸 DC BLACK Barcelona: 7-Figure Business Connections and Summer Magic

This July 29–31, we’re heading back to one of our all-time favorite cities for DC BLACK Barcelona. With 26 of 35 spots already claimed, this summer’s gathering is set to be intimate, focused, and unforgettable.

Here’s what’s new for 2025:

Everything in One Place: We’ve booked out Hotel 1898 as our event hub—centrally located, full of amenities, and €100 less per night than last year’s venue.

Business by Day: Expect high-value masterminds and facilitated discussions designed to help you move the needle in your business.

Connection by Night: Group bonding activities (at past events we’ve had caricature artists, electric shuffleboard, and competitive cooking classes) that create real relationships.

Elevated Food: We’re continuing the focus on better meals with higher quality and more protein—because high-level conversations need fuel and our members are serious about their macros.

DC BLACK Barcelona isn’t just another event. It’s a proven opportunity to connect deeply with other 7+ figure founders, solve real business challenges, and create the kind of memories and relationships that last far beyond the trip.

🇯🇵 DC Adventure Update: Zen, Blade, and Business (Now 2026)

Earlier this year, we announced a 6-day immersive experience in Shizuoka, Japan slated for June. Members were interested and committed to attending, but wanted more time to plan.

So, the trip has been rescheduled for 2026, with all the culture, connection, and personal breakthroughs still intact.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

Daily sunrise meditation at Ryozenji Temple

Hands-on Japanese crafts at a heritage art center

Live Kendo demo with deep cultural insights

Sushi train lunch (a crowd favorite)

Buffet with Mt. Fuji views

Wear a kimono and learn its cultural meaning

Private founder-focused business session

Industry visit to a top-tier tuna processing facility

Whether you bring your family or fly solo, this retreat blends tradition, innovation, and founder-level connection in one unforgettable week!

📦 5 Places to Talk Tariffs

During a recent high-level call inside DC BLACK, members dove into the business impact of shifting tariffs—especially for those shipping from China.

Topics included:

DDP and the First Sale Rule

Pricing strategies to weather cost increases

A live shipping cost breakdown from a supply chain expert

Outside of DC BLACK sessions, conversations have also been happening in the wider community through:

The EComm WhatsApp group open to all members

The private community forum with over a decade of questions and insights

Local meet-ups called “Juntos”

And will no doubt come up at DC Mexico

Dynamite Circle is a place for real (and sometimes vulnerable) conversations about business challenges, support through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and “gate-opening” of information, tools, and resources to help you overcome hurdles and create opportunities.

Whether you’re deep in the trenches of scaling your business or just craving meaningful conversations with people who get the founder journey, Dynamite Circle is here to support you.

From global events like DC Mexico to intimate local meet-ups and virtual masterminds, there’s always something happening inside the DC.

If you liked this peek behind the curtain, stick around. And if you want to pull the curtain all the way back, join Dynamite Circle here.

Until next time!