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image via shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most people know the benefits of having a mentor, but finding the right one is a whole different story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mentor is someone you should be able to trust with your questions and can provide you with the guidance needed \u2014 the wrong person would be ineffective, and possibly even dangerous to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to vet possible mentors, just as you would a new employee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to let someone into the inside of your business, you must know that they have the right intentions and that they have the expertise and knowledge that you seek.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I met my mentor through a business peer. Almost instantly, I knew he was the right fit for me. I could see that he was smarter and more experienced than me, so I asked if I could call him if I had any questions. To this day, we still speak regularly when I\u2019m feeling uncertain about anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s email marketing to company vehicles to lease renewals, he\u2019s always prepared with an answer simply because he\u2019s already been there before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few considerations for qualifying a mentor before diving into a relationship:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re smarter than\nyou.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an easy one \u2014 a person can\u2019t be your mentor unless they are more knowledgeable than you. Otherwise, you won\u2019t get anything from the relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for someone who has been through the ropes and has a next-level understanding of the business world. It\u2019s nice if they have industry-specific knowledge, but it\u2019s not really necessary if you\u2019re looking for general business advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re a good\nlistener.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should feel comfortable spilling insecurities to your mentor without fearing that they\u2019ll laugh or judge you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They should be able to genuinely listen to you without interrupting with unsolicited advice; this relationship is about bettering your business, so it shouldn\u2019t shift to an unwarranted list of their accolades and opinions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should not feel scared to ask \u2018dumb\u2019 questions \u2014 that\u2019s a red flag that you should find somebody else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re comfortable\nsharing their failures.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Failures often turn into lessons. A good mentor cannot be too prideful to share their mistakes with you. Instead, they should be excited to share their failures in an effort to help you avoid them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if they\u2019re the very best at what they do, I guarantee they still made mistakes along the way. If all they want to do is relay their successes to you, it may be time to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re ready and\navailable to help.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mentorship should be a committed relationship between two individuals. As a mentee, it\u2019s easy to make the time to nurture the relationship \u2014 after all, you get a lot of value out of their advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good mentor, on the other hand, must be dedicated enough that they willingly make themselves available on a regular basis simply because they want to be helpful. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Avoid people who stress about finding time in their schedule or make you feel like a burden; they likely won\u2019t be a good long-term fit. With that said, it\u2019s just as much your<\/em> responsibility to stay in touch with them. They aren\u2019t a teacher, so you have to commit and mutually engage with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you search for the right mentor, prepare to be uncomfortable and make yourself vulnerable. Ask those hard questions and don\u2019t commit to anyone until you know they have your best interest at heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a mentor can be an invaluable experience that can help you push boundaries, break self-imposed limits, and become a better business owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to learn all the secrets to choosing the best mentorship or mastermind groups to move your business forward? Get our Ultimate Guide to Mentorships and Mastermind Groups<\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Plus, 5 more posts you might like:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Choose Between a Mentor or a Mastermind Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

5 Signs You Might Need a One on One Mentor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4 Ways to Determine if a Mastermind Group is Right for You and Your Business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Business \u201cLifelines\u201d: Finding the Help You Need<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

I tried a business coach, a monthly mastermind, and a mentor: here\u2019s what I learned<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most people know the benefits of having a mentor, but finding the right one is a whole different story. A mentor is someone you should be able to trust with your questions and can provide you with the guidance needed \u2014 the wrong person would be ineffective, and possibly even dangerous to your business. That\u2019s why […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":512,"featured_media":75186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-best-practices"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1.jpeg",1300,867,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1-300x200.jpeg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1-768x512.jpeg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1-1024x683.jpeg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1.jpeg",1300,867,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.honeybook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1246077505-1300x867-1.jpeg",1300,867,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"

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