Wednesday, July 30, 2008

How to Effectively Use Business Mentoring

If you are running a small business and you get frustrated when things seem to be going wrong you're not alone. Every successful businessperson experiences some level of frustration. The distinction between successful business owners and those that continually struggle is the way they handle their frustration.

One way to handle the frustration is with the guidance of a business mentor. A business mentor is a person who is there to listen to your thoughts and ideas, and then give you insight from personal and business experience.

However, do not think that having a business mentor means a sounding board to air your frustration. It is much more than this. A business mentor will give you advice; as the relationship progresses, you will learn to trust each other; and you will develop a sort of partnership and friendship.

You should not underestimate business mentoring. It can help you in many ways. One of the most important is knowing that you can turn to your mentor for advice during difficult situations and you can be sure to get an honest opinion. If you have any ideas, you can brainstorm with your mentor. He or she will listen to you and give you advice based on their past business experiences.

When you are faced with a critical business decision, your business mentor can be a lifesaver. Usually your mentor will look at issues from a different angel than you. This enables them to guide you so that you make the right decision. The fact that you talk to your mentor will ease the stress and strain that comes with running a business. In addition, your mentor may introduce you to many of his or her contacts, which will go a long way in further strengthening and developing your business.

You can tap into the vast reservoir of experience and knowledge that you business mentor has, and then use it intelligently in your business. There are so many benefits to having a business mentor that once you have one, you will be wondering how you managed so long without a mentor.

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Joe Capista - EzineArticles Expert Author

Sunday, July 27, 2008

The Best Reason for Learning How To Become A Millionaire

Why should you strive to learn how to become a millionaire?

Why should you develop the millionaire mindset?

For money? For attention?

Well here's a powerful reason that's worth your
time to consider....

You see, in a recent interview with multi-millionaire
Jim Rohn (Anthony Robbins' original mentor) he
mentioned what he feels is the best reason for
learning how to become a millionaire.

Here's what Jim Rohn said in the interview...

"Set a goal to become a millionaire for what it makes
of you to achieve it."

Then Jim Rohn went on to talk about his own mentor.
A man with a true millionaire mindset.

Jim continued...

"My own mentor, Mr. Schoaff, had an interesting way
of teaching it. When I was 25 years old he said to me,
'I suggest, Jim, that you set a goal to become a
millionaire.' I was all intrigued by that. You know,
it's got a nice ring to it - millionaire.

Then Mr. Shoaff said, 'Here's why.'

"I thought to myself, 'gosh, he doesn't need to teach
me why. Wouldn't it be great to have a million dollars?'

Then Shoaff said, "No. Then you'll never acquire it.
Instead, set a goal to become millionaire for what it
makes of you to achieve it."

"Do it for the skills you have to learn and the person
you have to become. Do it for what you'll end up
knowing about the marketplace. What you'll learn about
the management of time and working with people. Do it
for the ability of discovering how to keep your ego in
check. For what you have to learn about being benevolent.
Being kind as well as being strong. What you have to
learn about society and business and government and
taxes and becoming an accomplished person to reach the
status of millionaire."

"All that you have learned and all that you've become
to reach the status of millionaire is what's valuable.
Not the million dollars."

Jim Rohn mentioned a bunch of amazing things during this
interview. But, this lesson really stands out as advice
we should all follow.

In fact, Jim Rohn wasn't the only millionaire who agrees
with the power of this lesson. Chicken Soup for the Soul
co-author, Jack Canfield gave the same lesson in an
interview with him.

Jack said, "It doesn't make a lot of difference to become
a millionaire. I've done that many times over and I can
tell you that it's nice to have a house and a car that
doesn't fall apart and all that."

"But, what's more important is who did I have to become
in order to become a millionaire?"

"I had to learn how to overcome my fears. I had to learn
how to talk in front of groups. I had to learn how to
plan a speech. I had to learn how to ask people I was
initially afraid of to loan me money, etc."

"All of that was scary. But, when I did it and survived
it, I was no longer afraid to do it in the future. Now
you can take away my house, my money, my car and
everything, and it wouldn't matter. I know how to create
more of those things because of who I've become NOT what
I possess."

The powerful lessons taught by the millionaires in these
interviews is priceless.

Jason Oman is the author of #1 best-selling Conversations with Millionaires. As well as being the President of Money Systems Technologies, a marketing firm that focuses on book marketing, author publicity and writing resources. Jason is an author's strategist specializing in helping clients achieve their goals of becoming a best selling author. For more information and free book writing secrets, sign up for Jason's newsletter at http://www.bestsellingauthorsecrets.com Get information on Jason's next best seller at http://www.conversationswithfemalemillionaires.com

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Finding A Millionaire Mentor To Help You Achieve Financial Independence

In order to reach ratified air and become a millionaire, I highly recommend you find yourself a millionaire mentor. Don not beat around the bush trying to find ways to become wealthy, instead find a millionaire mentor.

Where do you find a millionaire mentor? Great question and I will address your important question.

One of the best ways to find a millionaire mentor is to take the direct approach. Identify someone in your sphere of influence and or local community, call them and ask to take them to lunch or to have a cup of coffee.

Perhaps you will contact a entrepreneur, doctor, lawyer, investment analyst, banker, or a CEO of a company. The bottom line is, there are a lot of millionaires and you simply have to take the initiative to schedule a meeting to network with and request they mentor you. It is understood it takes a team to become a millionaire. Ensure the first team member is a millionaire. Why?

Where are you trying to get to? Millionaire status is the correct answer.

There is no better way to become a millionaire than being mentored by one, because they have been where you are trying to go. What do you request of the millionaire mentor? After the millionaire accepts your request for mentorship, simply learn everything you can about being a millionaire. Take into consideration your values should align with your mentor and if they do not, I highly recommend you find a millionaire with similar values.

One of the first things you will learn about millionaires is they think differently. In other words, they thoroughly enjoy being rich and do not allow triviality to get in the way of what they are trying to achieve.

Limitations, setbacks and the quicksand of life are mere momentary obstacles waiting to be overcome by persistence and perseverance. The key consideration to keep in mind is how millionaires think.

Millionaires who lose all of their money know how to become millionaires again and again because they know how to do it. Millionaires have the knowledge, wisdom, and skills to get knocked down financially and get back up to reclaim what it meant for them.

Make no mistake about it, your quickest path to wealth is finding a millionaire with similar values as yours and learning everything you can learn from them. You will get to the next level of your financial independence by finding a millionaire mentor.

Paul Lawrence Van is Founder and CEO of the Wealth Building Academy. His company delivers world class training, workshops, boot camps and consulting to individuals and organizations. Wealth Building Academy staff host grant training, pre-foreclosure workshops, public speaking and authorship seminars for people who want to make a lot of money. Paul is host of The Wealthy Speaker Radio Show.

To learn more call (800) 476-8976
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Paul Vann - EzineArticles Expert Author

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Internet Millionaire - Do It With a Mentor

A mentor plays a great role in the success of internet marketing. A mentor is an expert with thorough knowledge, reputation and skills of internet marketing, and gives continuous support, information and feedback. To become an internet millionaire, a person requires the help of a mentor who can give the proper assistance.

An internet marketing mentor with good reputation in marketing field can help beginners in many ways. A mentor prevents the wastage of time and money, and brings out good reputation of the marketer. A beginner can avoid mistakes with the help of vast experienced mentor.

Mentors are already aware of the experts in the field, who can give suggestions to build up the business. They will give information on good web programmer, auto responder firm and the best payment processor. All these correspondents bring out great money on the way.

Selecting a Mentor:

A person has to make thorough study on the mentor before making the selection process. There are many frauds as well as real mentors around. A marketing mentor works as a personal guide. Consult a large number of mentors and ensure their knowledge on the topic, before selecting. Find the best among them and start the work.

Ensure about the time that a mentor can spend a day to make things faster. The availability of a mentor is an important factor in the success of online marketing. Mentors follow up constantly to avoid mistakes in marketing. Select a mentor, who can serve a marketer at any point of time.

Every business has some hidden secrets or principles. The so called mentors are generally uninterested to discuss with you or public. Some times, these secrets can help you to succeed. However, the main goal is to find an ideal person, who can explain these hidden secrets.

To be honest, it is not so easy to find a right mentor. If any individual succeeds in finding a mentor, then stick with him and follow his actions. It is beneficial to participate in seminars to find information about the mentors.

Mentor Behavioral:

The behavior of the mentor towards the client also determines the success of the marketing process. Select a mentor, who fairly treats the clients. Some mentors provide free software, printable documents and support, until the course period ends.

Tally the course fee with several mentors and ensure about additional available courses. Thorough knowledge can help a person select the perfect mentor, who can bring out internet millionaires.

Gordon Garza is a professional Internet Marketer and Mentor. Working with entrepreneurs around the world. Visit Big TicketTo Wealth or GordonTheMentor to learn more.

Gordon Garza - EzineArticles Expert Author