subject: How To Find An Online Business Mentor [print this page] Finding an online business mentor suitable for your needs can be a daunting task. Mentoring is much different than coaching or training, and should be carefully thought through before engaging in a relationship that ultimately determines your financial future. If we're looking to fall in love, it's only natural to evaluate and analyze certain characteristics in our potential lovers including looks, confidence and mental stability, as well as asking ourselves questions like "does he or she have a good job?" or "is he or she on my social and/or education level?" But when it comes to the online business world, searching for specific characteristics doesn't usually "come naturally" to the average person.
Follow these 3 simple rules and you are sure to find an online business Mentor that could potentially take your business, and your life, to a whole new level:
1. Define Your Perfect Mentor
Before attempting to find an online business mentor, set aside a block of time where you can sit down and make a list of your business and financial goals. Once your list is complete, evaluate that list thoroughly, formulate a game plan for reaching those goals and think about what kind of help or specialized knowledge you're going to need to get from point A to point B. As you begin to think about the pieces of the puzzle you're missing, imagine what type of person could potentially bring those pieces of the puzzle to the table. What "characteristics" would he or she have? Write these characteristics down on paper and commit them to memory. These are the characteristics your online business mentor should possess. Some examples of typical questions you might be asking yourself are "I am going to need a loan... does my mentor have connections for that?" or "I need to successfully market my business online... does my mentor know how to run a long-term, successful online business?" Essentially, your mentor should have access to the resources you are going to need. Your mentor should be confident. And your mentor should possess a lengthy track record of success and real world experience.
2. Take a Test Drive
Most experienced online business mentors will offer entry-level programs, group or trial programs or possibly even a book or online training series. Before committing large sums of money, it's best to conduct a bit of research and try a few entry-level programs your potential mentor offers that are either free or inexpensive. This will give you a basic, foundational understanding of your mentor's practices, principles, personality type and system of beliefs.
You could save valuable time and money, and avoid frustration and headaches by implementing this one simple rule. Why commit thousands, or tens of thousands of dollars to a mentoring program only to find out later that your personality type does not work well with your mentor's, or your mentor's system of beliefs are not congruent with yours, or worse!
3. Marry Your Mentor
Marriage is a sacred commitment that bonds people together. If your chosen mentor sees himself or herself on a different level than you, then you're relationship will most likely fail. Three out of four marriages in the United States end in divorce, and in the business world the numbers are even worse. One of the biggest reasons for failing marriages whether in business or otherwise is that one party somehow believes they are superior to the other party. The best mentoring relationship is one where your mentor interacts with you on YOUR level... whatever level that might be.
So ask yourself "does my mentor really listen to my needs and plans for the future?" and "does my mentor really understand me, and does he believe in my dreams?" and "does my mentor have a genuine interest in my success?"
Follow these 3 simple rules and you are sure to find an online business Mentor that could potentially take your business, and your life, to a whole new level.
by: Erik Welker
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