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
