Internet Coaches: Are they Worth It?
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Internet entrepreneurs can find a lot of business tips on the Internet…
sometimes too much. The advice is often conflicting, or too general to be of any real use.
Anyone who’s ever really tried to run a company knows that decisions have to be made on a case-to-case basis.
What works for one person won’t necessarily work for another. You have different industries, different markets, different competitors, different resources.
Sometimes you read the articles on the web and think,
“Yeah, right, will that really work for me?”
It’s not a light decision to make, considering that your entire business (and this month’s rent!) is riding on your shoulders. You may have invested your life savings, and let’s not forget your employees—and the paychecks they depend on you to provide.
Get a Business Mentor!
Don’t gamble your business on a vague tip. You need a real mentor, someone who has the experience, the skills, and the attention to look at your particular business needs and dispense the appropriate advice.
This business mentor can answer your questions, point you towards the right path, and generally help you become more successful as an Internet entrepreneur.
I’ve personally been working with my Marketing Coach, Terry Dean to help build successful businesses online including my most recent project, sonomacountytravels.com. We met at a seminar in Las Vegas and it’s now a year and a half I’ve been in his coaching program. I call him a “godsend.”
What are the Qualities of a Good Mentor?
Almost anyone can put up a website and call himself a business mentor. I can say I’ve worked with the worst (causing many headaches, lost time and money drained) AND the best. There are certain qualities to look for in a good coach before you choose the one that is right for YOU.
1. Look for Knowledge. Do they know what they’re doing? How do they answer questions? What examples do they give? Has your mentor “been there, done that”? Make sure your coach has (more…)




