#97. The 5 W’s of a Mentor

I can't believe we have been doing this for almost 3 years and we have never dedicated an episode to mentors. Shame on me. This is such an important topic. A good mentor can be the difference between spending several years gaining experience to solve a problem or achieve a goal or spending a couple of hours of discussion with someone who has been there and done that. A good mentor(s) can have an enormous positive impact on your business. Your business needs one or maybe 2 or more.

What To Expect From Episode 97

In this episode we are going to dive deep into the 5 W's of finding a good mentor. Here is an outline of what we will cover:

• WHO makes a good mentor
• What do you look for in a mentor
• When should you look for a one
• Where do you find a mentor
• Why do you need a good mentor

Impact Tip

Don’t lose your childhood confidence. If you have ever watched a toddler, you have seen them do things you know they are probably going to fail at, but they have the confidence to do them anyway. That is how they learn. Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t be afraid to ask a mentor to help you. You may have to ask 10 people before you find the one who is the right fit for you. The price you pay to go through the 9 failures will be worth it to find the 1 who fits.

 

Episode links:

Motor Carrier HQ

Small Business Administration

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses