You have chosen a business to join. Great! Now you need to
find the right mentor. There are many different
personalities out there. You want to find someone who you
can get along with and feel comfortable working with.
There are many pitfalls people fall into when choosing
their mentor. There are three specific areas requiring
especial attention.
1) The first, and probably the most important mistake
people make is not contacting their potential mentor. Many
people join a business without even sending an e-mail or
picking up the phone and speaking to the person they will
be working with.
Don't make that mistake. This is your business and you want
to be sure that your mentor will be accessible when you
need him. If you call him and he doesn't answer his phone
or return your call in a prompt fashion - usually within
24-48 hours - how will you be able to rely on him for help
when you need it?
The same advice applies to e-mail communication. If you
don't get a personal e-mail response within 24 to 48 hours
when you send an e-mail asking for more information, then
that is usually a sign of an uncaring mentor.
Remember that he is supposed to be there for you. This will
be your business and you want to make sure the mentor you
will be working with will help you when you need it most.
Having a connection or bond with that person will help in
your quest for success. It is much easier to work with
someone you get along with and like!
2) The second mistake to avoid when choosing your mentor is
not asking enough questions. You should ask as many
questions as you can about the business and find out what
specific help he can offer you.
Enquire about resources he has access to, such as other
team members in his group, or leaders in the business, who
can help you too. The more help available, the better.
Ask your mentor about his background. What has he done in
the past? Will his previous experience benefit you in your
new business? The answers to these questions can be very
revealing.
3) The last mistake to avoid when choosing a mentor is
rushing your decision. You don't want to jump in with both
feet the first time you see a business opportunity. Take
some time to consider if this is what you really want to do.
Building your business will take considerable time and
effort There are no magic bullets or secrets that will make
you rich. Don't feel bad about grilling your would be
mentor. Remember, this is not personal. It's business. You
have to look out for number one. That's YOU!
Choosing a mentor who suits you is the crucial first step
to success. Get that right and you will reap considerable
dividends. Get it wrong and you will be in deep trouble.
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Successful Internet marketer Henri Deering offers
additional advice on how to be successful in Internet
Marketing at http://www.income-generation-plan.co.uk/ .
He also provides personal support and mentoring. Henri's
Internet business can be seen at
http://www.income-generation-plan.org .
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