Let’s talk about the importance of mentorship. I know my listeners have heard me talk about this repeatedly with my guests, but sometimes you have to drive the point home! So, if you're currently struggling to see results, then this Maven Mini is for you!

In my interview with Jeffrey Grossman, he said he has spent over $100,000 on mentorship. What?! In fact, he paid $15,000 on his first mentor. He took the business risk because he knew he needed to do something different. He knew he was spinning his wheels and getting nowhere. And you know what? It was worth every penny.

When I first started my business, I didn’t immediately think I needed a mentor, but this thinking was wrong. Thinking back, I would have probably saved myself around $30,000 in my first year if I had only gotten a mentor! I was able to hire my first coach through Score.org, which I talk about in my book. It was so huge having someone who could see ten steps ahead, and save me from true disasters.

So, if you’re first starting out and don’t have the $$$, you can always reach out to an organization like Score.org to help you get your feet off the ground. They are there to help support small business owners, and teach them to be successful.

How do you go about finding a mentor yourself aside from websites like that? You can always ask for referrals within your network. If you still can’t find anyone, do a little bit of research online, and find people who are in a similar niche as you, and reach out to them.

A good mentor needs to be a good fit for you. This means you have to have good energy with your coaches. It’s a very intimate relationship, as the two of you overcome challenges and obstacles, so make sure you guys vibe very well together! This is why you should interview different types of coaches to get a better feel for who they are and how you connect with them.