If you are in business for yourself, you need a masterful business coach- someone to help you set and reach lofty goals, someone to hold you accountable, someone who will see what you don't see for yourself, and someone who you respect enough to truly want to be where they are in their lives.
In a sea of potential experts, to find the mentor that is right for YOU, ask yourself these 3 essential questions: 1) Who is REALLY where I want to be? To answer this question, you need to uncover your true values first.
Figure out how many hours you want to work, what income you want, AND what type of balance you need to be happy.
Do you really want to follow someone who makes a ton of money but works all the time to do it? Do you want to work with someone who focuses on family and lifestyle or someone who focuses solely on work? Odds are your mentor will teach you how to strive for a business model similar to theirs.
So, be sure that you want your mentor's business model and lifestyle before you invest.
2) Who can teach me the business skills I need to POWERFULLY move forward? Check out whether your potential mentor's high-end business programs teach up-to-date BUSINESS and MARKETING skills.
Does s/he teach you how to redesign your business for maximum growth? You need the right business design AND the right marketing to truly accelerate your business.
Don't settle for a program that doesn't offer both.
3) How much personal coaching do I REALLY receive? Look for at least twice a month PERSONAL coaching with your mentor.
My high-end programs offer monthly one-on-one AND group coaching with ME, not with another coach I pay to work with you.
Look at the fine print and assess whether your investment allows enough personal coaching directly with your mentor.
Nothing will pull you forward more than a masterful business mentor and it's worth your time and attention to choose carefully.
And once you choose, I recommend aligning your heart, soul, and energy, towards the blend of income, balance and lifestyle you truly want.