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

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