TMBA 318: Mentors - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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On today's show Dan and Ian explore the (arguably) most creative, powerful - but also potentially toxic - relationship in entrepreneurship: that between a mentor and a mentee.

We're doing so by speaking with Tim Conley, a Dynamite Circle member who has quite a bit of experience in these types of relationships. We talk to him about how to find a mentor, what makes a good one and how these relationships evolve over time.

Listen to this week's show and learn:

• Why anyone who would make a good mentor will say no when you approach them. (3:40)

• Tim's definition of what a mentor is. (4:34)

• The different types of characters that pop up when fostering these kinds of relationships. (9:24)

• Tips to keep in mind when searching for a mentor. (22:53)

• Why successful people usually have more responsibility and not less. (27:00)

Mentioned in the episode:

The Dynamite Circle
Taylor Pearson
The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson
TimConley.co

Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:

TMBA159: A is for Apprentice
TMBA270: A Roundtable Discussion on Apprentices, Mentoring and Team Building
TMBA294: A Guide to Finding, Winning and Creating Location Independent Apprenticeships

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