In our experience, developing a mentor/mentee relationship is challenging at best. As a result, many of us seek a trustworthy sounding board but only a blessed few stumble upon this elusive relationship.
The Price of Free Mentorship
So why pay for a mentor? High quality, free mentors are hard to find. Not impossible to find, but difficult. These free mentors are also doing you a favor, so you tend to engage with them for very specific questions or needs.
You might reach out and ask for advice on negotiating a specific contract or request an introduction to one of their contacts, but when you need to access to mentorship more frequently, this free relationship can start to feel taxed.
The Value of Paying for Mentorship
It's a Service, Not a Gift
A relationship with a paid mentor is quite the opposite, because you are paying for their time. A paid mentor is not giving you a gift; they are providing you with a service. This means you can ask a hundred questions or engage with them as frequently as your agreement allows.
Your Mentor is More Invested
And because a paid mentor is being compensated for their time, they are invested in you in a different way. They've agreed to give you their full attention for a set period of time. Perhaps best of all, you can be completely transparent with them without worrying if you are damaging the relationship because you feel a certain way.
Invest in Yourself
If you were a golfer and struggling with your swing, you might ask a friend who to give you a few pointers, and that might be exactly what you needed to shave a few strokes off your game.
It's worth it to make that same kind of investment of time, attention and finances in your career, or any major transition you may be facing: new responsibilities, a new field, maybe even moving to a new city.
Are you ready to get started? Reach out and let's get started!