How to Find the Perfect Mentor

The road to success is often not traveled alone. In fact, some 80% of CEOs say that they received mentorship in one form or another. How can you find the best mentor to give you entrepreneurial advice?

It only takes a few simple steps to finding your perfect mentor. First and foremost, you must define your goals and identify who you admire. Once you’ve completed this task, you can ask questions and evaluate whether or not a potential adviser fits your style. When you find a suitable candidate, strengthen your relationship with them and make the ask.

Whether your mentor guides you in finding small business funding or maintaining healthy client relationships, they play an essential role in the success of your startup. It was recently discovered that businesses who worked with mentors increased their revenue by as much as 83%.

There is no need to be nervous to ask someone to be your mentor. Mentorships usually evolve from professional friendships, so it’s likely that you already have a good rapport with the person you intend to ask. Furthermore, it’s common to have multiple mentors over the course of your career.

The visual below, provided by Fundera, explains the eight steps to acquiring a mentor. It also includes quotes from famous mentees, including Oprah Winfrey. Consider finding a mentor before you get too far into your business endeavor.