Do you realize those highly successful internet marketers they all have a great mentor to teach them personally?
Jay Abraham taught Rich Schefren business optimization strategies. Gary Halbert taught Michael Fortin copywriting skills. Dan Kennedy taught Yanik Silver direct marketing and direct response marketing.
If you are thinking about getting your mentor too, read this carefully.
There are many highly successful internet marketers would like to teach other people how to succeed in internet marketing.
5 things to watch when you choose your mentor.
#1 – They have done it before
It is fundamental they have already achieved what you want to achieve. Preferably they have done it many times already. For example, if you want to create $5,000 monthly income online, your mentor must have DONE it in his/her life. Look for solid proof and testimonials in his/her product.
#2 – They want to give back
Most successful internet marketers does not put up their time to be one-on-one mentor or coach. Look for someone who has the passion to share his wisdom and be joyful to teach the mentee. It is a wonderful growing relationship for both the mentor and mentee.
#3 – They teach what they do
Obviously, integrity is a very important part of a healthy relationship. Their actions in their business must be in line with what they teach. If they said hate doing spamming in the niche, but in fact you find out they do. That would means you are very likely not getting what they promise to give you in the mentorship too. Your need to cross check the testimonials on their web site and salespage.
#4 – They are available for you
It is important to find out what mentoring programs are available for you. One way is to do a Google search on the term internet marketing mentor / coach. You will find out a list of successful internet marketers who has mentoring program. Second way is to ask for the referral from your business partners who has any good experience in mentorship.
#5 – They inspire you
Different internet marketer has their own unique persona. Subscribe to their newsletter, or blog. Read their free report. Even spend a little money to buy their entry level product to see how they present his / her teaching. You will discover there are certain marketers you resonate with but not the others.
You can create a quantum leap in your internet marketing business by hiring a good mentor. The gain in time saving and business growth will out beat dramtically the investment you put in.
Even the highly successful CEO of Google Eric Schmidt said “Everyone needs a coach”.
In this 41 second video, he explains why you should get a business coach too.


April 28, 2010
Blueprint, Mindset, Video