![]() Guys, unless you were somehow raised by aliens and are just making your way down to planet earth where there’s this magical oracle called the internet, you know that in order to get specific help, you need to ask specific questions. So here are my five tips to help you get started on the right path to finding a mentor. ![]() There are plenty of ways to find a mentor for free, but there are some ground rules and that’s what I’m here to talk about today. Mentorship requires an energy and value exchange and I’m not just talking monetary value. The best mentors and coaches are not gonna hold your hand and tell you what to do, and do it for free. They’ve learned that in order to be successful, they need to protect their time and energy, and give it to those who are willing to offer something in return. The experts who you wanna get access to have put years, thousands of hours and countless dollars into growing their careers. Because there is something you need to understand. Who out there is actually telling you that this is okay? It is not, by asking a complete stranger to be your mentor without first offering any sort of acknowledgement, value or introduction, you’re essentially saying, “Hi, your time is invaluable and you should just give it to me for free.” Um, how about a hard no.Īfter number 923, I simply stopped responding to these types of messages and instead decided to put out this post. I’ve gotten this question countless times from complete strangers, people who have never taken the time to even have a conversation with me, let alone say “hi” or comment on my work. So while you may feel like you’re special and unique when asking this question, you’re literally one of hundreds and I know I’m not the only one who gets these messages all the time. Now I get this question all the time from my followers and subscribers. You should never ask, “will you be my mentor?” ![]() So if you’re ready for some straight and maybe a little bit sassy talk then let’s get started.Īlright now before I get into my five tips on how to find a mentor, I need to share something with you and that is the number one thing you should absolutely 100% never ask when you’re looking for a mentor. Now, do I have your permission to be like 10,000 million percent real with you guys? You know that I’m a no BS kind of gal. So if you’re not already part of the global Copy Posse, go ahead and hit subscribe over on my YouTube Channel and remember to ring that little bell to be notified when my next video goes live. Yes, free mentorship that offers education, experience and expert advice. You guys, I spend hours every single week producing a free tutorial just for you. My blog is 100% dedicated to copywriters and business owners who are out there looking to start and scale your businesses with crazy good copy. Now, the good news is you’re already on the right track, you’re here you’re reading my post. So if you’re now looking for a mentor to get started on your copywriting journey, I have some tips that I’m gonna share with you in today’s article. Frank Kern whose events I attended and courses I fiercely studied and Marie Forleo, whose work I have followed for over a decade, including attending her very first event in New York City and joining her programs. I myself learned marketing and copywriting from a handful of incredible mentors like Vishen Lakhiani, the founder of MindValley where I worked for three and a half years. Or a mentor could be someone from a completely different industry who inspires you about leadership and accountability. They could be past teachers, employers or friends that you look up to. Your mentor could be someone who you learn from online whose work becomes your guiding voice and inspiration. And there is no doubt that one of the best ways to do this is through finding a mentor. To fast track your way to high paid copywriter status, you need the three E’s, Education, Experience and Expert advice. And this week I am making an insanely important PSA for those of you who are looking to become a copywriter. Alright, now before I get into my five tips on how to find a mentor, I need to share something with you and that is the number one thing you should absolutely 100% never ask when you’re looking for a mentor…
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