The Top 7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make With Mentors
A business mentor is someone with a lot more experience who is willing to teach you what they know. But there are common persistent mistakes that entrepreneurs make when consulting a mentor. Let’s examine each one, and find out ways you can avoid falling into the same trap. Mistake 1: Choosing an unenthusiastic mentor Not everyone will be knowledgeable about your industry or even understand your business – especially if it’s something completely new. Think twice about engaging with a mentor who doesn’t seem interested in your vision. Instead, choose someone who displays clear enthusiasm in what you are trying to achieve. You don’t necessarily want someone to gush about your business, and you do need a mentor who will point out issues. But there’s a difference between a mentor who delivers tough love – versus someone who squelches your dreams. Mistake 2: Setting expectations too low Everyone who goes into business for themselves has an idol. Maybe it is Steve Jobs, Bill Gat...