Internet Marketing Mentor – How Are They Supposed To Behave?
When you are first beginning in internet marketing there is a very steep learning curve and it is sometimes easy to get overwhelmed. Another reason beginners struggle is the need to stay motivated. As your business grows having a good internet marketing mentor can be a very resource.
Some mentors are certainly better than others, and there is a lot written on the internet about how to find a good one, or what makes a good one, but there is surprisingly little on how to be one. I hope this helps.
In the following article I am not talking about gurus with a wealth of experience and knowledge, in fact most people who are in a mentoring role do not have a great deal of experience and are not earning six figure incomes. I will be talking more about those who have the mentor role thrust upon them by the type of business they are in, or even just because they are available online.
Good Internet Marketing Mentor Traits
Good mentors have several attributes in common.
They can understand the mentees situation (makes them sound like lollies). A good mentor should have been where you are at some stage. It is important that they can understand your technical as well as motivational challenges.
They have experience in the same area It is desirable that your mentor can answer most of your queries about internet marketing.While it is important that they have more knowledge about internet marketing than you they do not have to be a guru. When you are in your first month you are unlikely to be asking questions about getting your business listed on the stock exchange.
They are easy to approach If a mentor makes you feel as if you are bothering them by asking for help they are probably not a good mentor.
They motivate people An internet marketing mentor who provides motivation, particularly when you are starting to doubt yourself, can be very valuable.
They can give feedback Knowing how to give good feedback, whether positive or negative, is something of great value. You do not want a mentor who attacks you personally about something you had no knowledge of.
They Are Honest A mentor who does not tell the truth, whether it is about your own performance or their own knowledge is doing you a dis-service, on the other hand it is important you have a mentor who is not always being negative.
They Are Respectful Just because a mentor may have more experience in internet marketing does not mean they have more experience in other things. It is also important that your mentor is not patronizing or pushy.
They are humble No internet marketing mentor knows everything about everything, they should be able to admit when they do not know the answer and also be happy to receive knowledge from you as well as give it. If a mentor does not know the answer they should either find it or point you in the direction of the answer.
They can maintain perspective When you are starting out it is easy to become weighed down with the small stuff. A good mentor can maintain focus on your business goal.
They are easy to access Whether it be email, Facebook, Skype or whatever, you should be able to get access to your mentor without too much difficulty.
Despite those being some of the features of a good internet marketing mentor it is a two-way relationship and the mentee has responsibilities too. Your mentor has their own business too and is not able to hold your hand all the time. You should not run to your mentor when you can get your answer more simply and quickly by searching on Google.
Give your mentor a break if they are not perfect, remember if your mentor has had the position thrust upon them, for instance you are the first member of their MLM downline, then they are still need to develop their mentoring skills.
Finally, remember that your mentors failure or success does not determine your own, that’s up to you.
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Author: Paul Anstis
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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