There is no sure fire way to become a successful entrepreneur, but if you are not being taken seriously by those around you, you will have zero chance of making this dream a reality. Here are a number of key points to consider as you prepare to take your first steps into the dog eat [...]
Category Archives: mentor
Video: The 5-Minute Rule for Finding a Business Mentor
Mentors have been a key part of building my brand and my business. I just wouldn’t be where I am without them. Before I dive into how to find a mentor, I want to clarify what mentorship means to me. I think some people believe that a mentor is someone who meets with you regularly [...]
Mentorship is Vital to Driving Innovation
If you had the choice between exploring a cave alone with no flashlight and exploring a cave with an experienced guide who carried a torch, which would you choose? Alone in the dark, you might still be able to use sound and touch to make it through the cave, but you would be doing a [...]
Install Your Own Bullshit Detector with the Help Of a Mentor
Most people have this vision of a mentor being this friendly sage who dispenses wisdom in hushed tones just when you need it. And that can and does happen. But I get asked a lot how to foster mentor relationships, and I offer perhaps a slightly different perspective on the value of a mentor. About [...]
You’re Never Too Young to Be a Mentor
Networking and volunteering time to help other entrepreneurs can result in meaningful experiences that inspire and encourage. Many young entrepreneurs feel they must wait until they’ve exited a company or are older to give back – but the truth is that it’s never too early to start, and there’s never too small an impact to [...]
Start-up Strategy: Advice for Entrepreneurs Under 30
From the simplest consumer product to the most complicated technology solution, the same mistakes often repeat themselves when starting new companies. These mistakes make up the majority of the thorns in every entrepreneur’s side. Find a Mentor To cut down on the inherent problems associated with starting anything new, a set of guidelines can help [...]
Tips for Finding and Benefiting From a Mentor
Particularly if you’re just starting out in the business world there is a lot of value in having a mentor. We’re not talking about your boss, or even your supervisor, whose job it is to tell you what to do. We’re talking with someone in your field who can bring an outside perspective to your career [...]
Did You Know People With Mentors Make More Money? Interview with Bert Gervais
Mentors are more than a nice thing to have; they are essential if you want to accelerate your career. Mentors make the difference between people who simply advance up the corporate ladder one rung at a time and those who skip rungs. Studies show that: – Professionals who have used a mentor earn between $5,610-$22,450 [...]
