Mentorship

Jun 23, 2008 at 1:55 PM
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Having looked into different alternatives in online marketing,. I'm struck by how many people out there are offering Mentoring and Inner Circles. I find it interesting, because one of the key ways to accelerate profits is to offer services like these. I'm not personally involved in any ongoing relations like these, but I know that quite a few people are. Whether or not you have a mentor or are a part of an exclusive membership, I want to know what people are looking for when they want to have a mentor. What are the most important characteristics? How connected/successful do they have to be? Is it more important that they're creative with new ideas, or good at teaching the basics (again, this is all personal; individuals always vary). Are there too many potential mentors out there? Do you think people have ever become mentors who shouldn't have? Could someone like that still be successful? I don't have a lot of answers on this, I was wondering what people's opinions were.

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Since there are billions of people on the planet and most of them have issues of some sort or another, I feel there is quite a market available as a coach and/or mentor. As always, the consumer needs to use their noodle -- look for coaches and mentors that are qualified (life experience is very important); certified by a nationally and/or internationally recognized association and a member thereof; specializes in the niche you need help in; as well as successful in their personal life ... there is no point getting advice from a theorist who is a failure personally.

If you are an expert in your field, I think you are well qualified to offer an 'inner circle' or 'consultation' on your site.

Sue Crutcher, Life Empowerment Coach and Mentor

There's definitely room for mentors in the world, I just don't know if there would ever be able to be a real "market" for mentors. Teachers, trainers, instructors, sure, but mentorship to me entails given someone beyond what they can give back. Mentorship, in my eyes, is more done for the benefit of the mentee, and as such, really can't be offered to everyone. I think when it comes to the market for this sort of thing, the inner circle makes more sense, because it's a more clear cut payment for time. Again, these are just my takes on the issue. I'm trying to think in terms beyond just the online world. An expert in a field can certainly offer consultation and training services; but they may never have the time or interest to adequately put into being a mentor.

Hi Aaron,

I both Offer this and Purchase this.

My quick answer is I am looking for and offering an example to follow, where we are well-aligned, not identical. I am a model for my clients both in looks, approach, and behaviors, while remaining human (imperfect) which means they can be, too.

Clear steps, clear strategies - both for me to provide my clients and what I look for in my mentors/coaches.

All the best,

April Braswell
Romance Coaching Online Dating, Internet Dating Coach

I don't really know anything about the mentoring thing. I only know of Kevin and anyone who has or had him as a mentor is damn lucky, he is utterly awesome. I always just sit and listen in amazement especially when he does "business storms." For me, a mentor would have to be successful in the field that I am interested in, because I would think how could he help me with this if he can't even help himself. I wouldn't go see a very successful brain surgeon to have bunions removed.

Lisa McLellan

Childcare Professional

Someone that has more knowledge and experience than me.

Dr Peter Helton
Newport Beach Dermatologist

A mentor to me is anyone I can learn from. An inner circle is a mastermind group with people of similar aims and intent. Both are necessary if you want to achieve your goals.

Steve Chambers

Mentorship

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