How to Find a Mentor
Mentors need to be readily accessible and prepared to offer help as the need arises. I found an article that tackles how to find a mentor. Here are a few key points.
Some of the most common advice for new entrepreneurs is to “find a mentor.” A mentor is a teacher, a trusted advisor that a budding entrepreneur can turn to with questions and get valuable advice, tailored directly to their industry and specific business situation. But, how do you actually go about finding a mentor?
#1 Look to your own network first
Focus on expanding your network, and making connections with others in a variety of industries whom you can learn from.
#2 Use meetup groups to grow your network
Reaching out to those within your existing network is a great start, but when you are on the hunt for a mentor, you may need to expand your network.
#3 Go to any upcoming events in your field
Maybe a prominent local business owner in your field is giving a speech? Attend events like these and use them to make contacts.
#4 Use your alumni network, internship connections, or professors
You likely have access to plenty of potential mentors already; your professors and any organizations you have completed internships with will make great starting points.
#5 Join a professional association
Look for someone who is not a competitor in your market, and who has achieved the level of success you are aiming for.
#6 Take a long shot with your dream mentor
Is there someone in your field that you look up to immensely, who you’d just love to have as your mentor, but you’re worried that they wouldn’t be interested? That’s exactly the person you should be targeting.
#7 Join an incubator or accelerator
Startup incubators and accelerators can help new business growth, and with that comes valuable mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs.
#7 Take advantage of online resources
There are plenty of online resources to help you find a mentor like LinkedIn, Micromentor, SCORE mentors, etc.
If you’d like to know more, head on over to the full article here for more ideas and perspective. Afterwards, why not drop me an email to share your thoughts at robert@vicleaders.com.au; or call me on 0467 749 378.
Thanks,
Robert