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Mentor Wanted, Are You Available?
Is it okay to cold call someone out of the blue because you're interested in what they do and have questions for them? We believe that if you are able to, you should be willing to help people and maybe even mentor them if they're asking, especially since being a CEO can be lonely.
We give you the dos and don'ts of searching for a mentor. While it's unlikely that any mentor is going to be talking with you and checking in with you every single day (as that is more like a best friend than a mentor), you can expect maybe a bi-weekly or monthly chat, but you have to be persistent. You are going to hear no a lot, so don't give up!
We really hope that this episode is helpful for you, especially if you're looking for a mentor yourself! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you never miss a new episode when it drops!
Time Stamps
[0:42] – Karamel and Michele express gratitude for their editing team.
[4:42] – Is it okay to cold call someone if you're interested in what they are doing?
[6:50] – Michele argues that you have an LLC for liability.
[8:25] – Michele emphasizes that she is still learning every day.
[8:59] – Discover what book Michele has been reading.
[10:22] – Karamel reminds us that we are going to hear no a lot.
[11:47] – Karamel argues that being a CEO can be lonely.
[14:37] – Michele reveals what a specific mock interview did for her.
[17:34] – Karamel points out that people call you because they perceive you as an expert.
[19:04] – Karamel gives an example of the value of time.
[21:08] – Mentors can sometimes become mentees.
[23:50] – Michele and Karamel agree that a mentor doesn't have to share your race or gender.
[26:25] – Karamel reiterates the importance of persistence.
[28:42] – Michele realizes that she needs to be more conscious of calling people back.
Resources
CEO Chronicles – Website
Email CEO Chronicles: [email protected]
Email Michele: [email protected]
Email Karamel: [email protected]
CEO Chronicles - “What am I??? Self Employed, Entrepreneur or Business Owner”
Ralph Stokes – One of the First: Lessons I Learned While Overcoming the Challenges of Integration
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By Michele Coley & Karamel McCoyIs it okay to cold call someone out of the blue because you're interested in what they do and have questions for them? We believe that if you are able to, you should be willing to help people and maybe even mentor them if they're asking, especially since being a CEO can be lonely.
We give you the dos and don'ts of searching for a mentor. While it's unlikely that any mentor is going to be talking with you and checking in with you every single day (as that is more like a best friend than a mentor), you can expect maybe a bi-weekly or monthly chat, but you have to be persistent. You are going to hear no a lot, so don't give up!
We really hope that this episode is helpful for you, especially if you're looking for a mentor yourself! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below! Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you never miss a new episode when it drops!
Time Stamps
[0:42] – Karamel and Michele express gratitude for their editing team.
[4:42] – Is it okay to cold call someone if you're interested in what they are doing?
[6:50] – Michele argues that you have an LLC for liability.
[8:25] – Michele emphasizes that she is still learning every day.
[8:59] – Discover what book Michele has been reading.
[10:22] – Karamel reminds us that we are going to hear no a lot.
[11:47] – Karamel argues that being a CEO can be lonely.
[14:37] – Michele reveals what a specific mock interview did for her.
[17:34] – Karamel points out that people call you because they perceive you as an expert.
[19:04] – Karamel gives an example of the value of time.
[21:08] – Mentors can sometimes become mentees.
[23:50] – Michele and Karamel agree that a mentor doesn't have to share your race or gender.
[26:25] – Karamel reiterates the importance of persistence.
[28:42] – Michele realizes that she needs to be more conscious of calling people back.
Resources
CEO Chronicles – Website
Email CEO Chronicles: [email protected]
Email Michele: [email protected]
Email Karamel: [email protected]
CEO Chronicles - “What am I??? Self Employed, Entrepreneur or Business Owner”
Ralph Stokes – One of the First: Lessons I Learned While Overcoming the Challenges of Integration