How to find a mentor
Travis takes Los to the airport while they discuss the best way to find and engage mentors. Review the podcast so far (00:00:01) It feels good to make, to publish Brocasting is fun Put in work up front to find your rhythm and voice Finding a Mentor is like dating (07:17:16) Best Practices in contacting a mentor (16:24:12) Choose the platform you contact them on carefully Keep a good tone, be thankful Try to offer value right away what can you supplement their operation with? who could you introduce them to? Some don'ts Ask for a job Ask for help right away Correct their mistakes Gush Value based relationships (33:44:11) You need to provide unique consistent value over time Offer value right away Don’t stop! Be ready, they will naturally offer value in return Show a lot of gratitude about any help you get. Make a big deal about it. A few action steps (56:23:05) Make a list of potential mentors Note where best to make contact Contact them all Give first Be consistent, be ready
