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Have you been struggling in your network marketing business and feeling all alone?That initial business meeting, you remember, the one where all the big shots from the company came and did a big presentation, all dressed in flashy Armani suits. They made it sound so easy and appealing you thought, wow, these guys really have their act together. How can I fail with a business mentor like this?
At the end of the presentation, the big shots tell you to get with the person that invited you and join.Like most of us, who base decisions on emotion, you sign on the dotted line under your buddy Billy, (who only has a weeks worth of experience more than you) and has never owned a business in his life. You're all excited about your new business opportunity and are certain you'll be a millionaire in just a few months. You go out there clobbering all your friends and family over the head with your newfound business.
Business mentoring services are usually provided free of charge as a means of giving back to the community at large.Benefits of Having a Business Mentor.Having a business mentor can significantly transform the way you conduct business. Building such relationships will help you:Learn from your mentor's past mistakes. Your mentor has achieved his high ranking business status due to mistakes made in the past. He may have made decisions without having a clear idea of what direction he should take.
Kevin has gotten his training from a business mentor and leader, but he leaves out several key points when training Shelly, who in turn, leaves out a few points when training Billy. Who in turn, you guessed it, leaves out vital information when training you.Are you starting to see the problem with this scenario? Sound familiar at all?So, it starts out with Kevin who gets 100% of his info from his business mentor, but only passes on 50% to Shelly, who passes on only 25% to Billy, and by the time it gets to you, you've gotten about 10 to 12% of the information needed to correctly run your business. The big wigs that made the initial presentation aren't available to help, their usually too busy out promoting the business.
Provide you with emotional support. You're no longer in a job setting where you take orders from a boss. Therefore, you'd have no one to turn to for advice on what's your next task. Now that you're a business owner, the ball is in your court. Although you're alone, your entrepreneurial journey does not have to be desolate. Your mentor can fill the gap by providing you with emotional support. If you require a second opinion on a matter, he can provide you with the clarity required to move forward.
Allow you to save money on coaching or consulting services. If you've just started your enterprise, you may be strapped for cash. While hiring a consultant or coach would be an asset, you may have to settle for a mentor. This will not only serve as a platform for establishing your business, but also as a way to keep your vision alive. A coach or consultant can cost you anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars depending on that individual's level of expertise.
A business mentor is there to provide guidance, set you up with a duplicatable system and provide useful resources. They are not they there to answer every thought that pops into your head. Be respectful of their time. Asking your business mentor about time zones, (don't laugh, my mentor had that happen once) or some other ridiculous question that can easily be answered by doing a Google search, will only make them think twice about returning your calls or emails.My final thought. A good business mentor can take you and your business to the next level. Be aggressive and take charge with your business. Don't expect others to do the work for you. Guidance is one thing, but you will need to dig in and research for yourself. Follow your business mentor's advice to the T. He or she didn't get to where they are today by not following their own advice.
At the end of the presentation, the big shots tell you to get with the person that invited you and join.Like most of us, who base decisions on emotion, you sign on the dotted line under your buddy Billy, (who only has a weeks worth of experience more than you) and has never owned a business in his life. You're all excited about your new business opportunity and are certain you'll be a millionaire in just a few months. You go out there clobbering all your friends and family over the head with your newfound business.
Business mentoring services are usually provided free of charge as a means of giving back to the community at large.Benefits of Having a Business Mentor.Having a business mentor can significantly transform the way you conduct business. Building such relationships will help you:Learn from your mentor's past mistakes. Your mentor has achieved his high ranking business status due to mistakes made in the past. He may have made decisions without having a clear idea of what direction he should take.
Kevin has gotten his training from a business mentor and leader, but he leaves out several key points when training Shelly, who in turn, leaves out a few points when training Billy. Who in turn, you guessed it, leaves out vital information when training you.Are you starting to see the problem with this scenario? Sound familiar at all?So, it starts out with Kevin who gets 100% of his info from his business mentor, but only passes on 50% to Shelly, who passes on only 25% to Billy, and by the time it gets to you, you've gotten about 10 to 12% of the information needed to correctly run your business. The big wigs that made the initial presentation aren't available to help, their usually too busy out promoting the business.
Provide you with emotional support. You're no longer in a job setting where you take orders from a boss. Therefore, you'd have no one to turn to for advice on what's your next task. Now that you're a business owner, the ball is in your court. Although you're alone, your entrepreneurial journey does not have to be desolate. Your mentor can fill the gap by providing you with emotional support. If you require a second opinion on a matter, he can provide you with the clarity required to move forward.
Allow you to save money on coaching or consulting services. If you've just started your enterprise, you may be strapped for cash. While hiring a consultant or coach would be an asset, you may have to settle for a mentor. This will not only serve as a platform for establishing your business, but also as a way to keep your vision alive. A coach or consultant can cost you anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars depending on that individual's level of expertise.
A business mentor is there to provide guidance, set you up with a duplicatable system and provide useful resources. They are not they there to answer every thought that pops into your head. Be respectful of their time. Asking your business mentor about time zones, (don't laugh, my mentor had that happen once) or some other ridiculous question that can easily be answered by doing a Google search, will only make them think twice about returning your calls or emails.My final thought. A good business mentor can take you and your business to the next level. Be aggressive and take charge with your business. Don't expect others to do the work for you. Guidance is one thing, but you will need to dig in and research for yourself. Follow your business mentor's advice to the T. He or she didn't get to where they are today by not following their own advice.
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