When Do I Need A Business Mentor?

Entrepreneurs often ask When do I need a business mentor? Some of us may question if we are in the right place for a mentor or be so laser focused that we may not be thinking of the benefit a mentor brings. It’s a path of innovative thinking. The risk is missing an opportunity to reach optimum potential as well as finding out just when you think you know everything that your Achilles’ heel is something so obvious.

Successful people realize that having a good mentor is critical at every stage of development, and there are many good reasons. Here are some things to consider:

• Look at the track record of other innovative entrepreneurs, like Mark Zuckerberg. Most of us had no idea that Mark was mentored in the beginning of his journey by Steve Jobs. And this kind of mentor relationship is not unusual. There are other famous entrepreneurs who have been mentored by other notable, successful people.

 

• Expand your experience foundation. Working with a seasoned mentor is a good choice for an innovative entrepreneur. The entrepreneur is not looking for answers, but for access to their experiences and wisdom. Seasoned mentors have been solving problems for a long time and have done their share of innovating.

 

• Ask the question, When do I need a business mentor? If you are in a business slump or you’ve decided that what got you here won’t get you where you want to go, it’s time for a mentor. Choose to work with someone that can ask questions others don’t, and bring valuable insights based on experience. Chances are you will accelerate your business progress and potentially become a better leader, person, and entrepreneur at the same time.

 

• ONE good idea, insight, or eureka! moment can be all it takes to catapult your vision to the next level.  Catalysts for business growth and success are often ideas that change a business owner’s frame of reference forever. The experience and perspective of a mentor gives you insights beyond your own line of sight

 

I have had mentors throughout my entrepreneurial career. My frame of reference changed as a result of the people I worked with, my mentors. I found incredible ways to make a difference through education, financial literacy, games, affiliations, and by giving back. The journey has impacted millions and exposed me to relationships I may never have developed otherwise. And one of my greatest honors has been to mentor others as they grow their businesses.

If you currently don’t have a mentor in your life, whom do you know that you can reach out to?