5 Signs You Need a Mentor

There’s a misconception that successful businesses are built alone…and that if you want to be a success, you have to build alone too.

Nope.

Behind every single successful business is a network supporting the owner, and more often than not, that includes a mentor.

A mentor is a great resource for any industry professional. They can help you find your path and make decisions, be a sounding board, and help guide you in difficult decisions.

But how do you know if you need a mentor? Let’s dig into the five big signs.

Your business is failing and you don’t know why

Have you ever heard the phrase “Can’t see the forest for the trees?” This is likely you in this situation.

You probably feel like you’re doing everything right, but something’s still broken, and you can’t figure out what. Or maybe what you’ve always done isn’t working anymore and you don’t know what to do to next.

Chances are you’re too close to the problem and can’t see your way out. That’s where a mentor comes in. They can see your business in a new light, examine your processes in a new way, and offer suggestions you haven’t considered yet.

You feel like you don’t have anybody to talk to

Running a business is hard. Unless somebody else has been there, they can’t understand what you’re going through. And let’s be real…your partner or best friend might try their best to be sympathetic, but it’s just not the same, right?

A mentor has been there and gets it. They get what it’s like when a client disputes a charge or you get a bad Yelp review. And, the best part? They can help you brainstorm a solution.

You’re battling burnout

If you know, you know… Sometimes when you’re in the four-part cycle that leads to burnout, you need help breaking free. If you’re trying to break the cycle but it’s not working, consider reaching out to a mentor for support and a new perspective.

You want to advance in your career, but you don’t know how

If you’ve achieved everything you’d ever hoped to, but, honestly, you want more. But here’s the rub: you don’t know what that “next” is, and trying to decide which next step to take is making your brain spin.

That’s where a mentor comes in.

Mentors can see your business from a different perspective, making them a great resource for your what’s next. And, chances are, they’ve gone through a similar transition and give you clear advice.

You don’t have the proper support

Great businesses aren’t built in a vacuum, but many beauty professionals put finding proper business support at the bottom of their list. But having the proper support to run, grow, and expand your business is crucial.

Consider reaching out for a mentor if:

• You don’t have in-salon support from your leader and peers where you can boost each other up

• You don’t have emotional support from your partner, friends, or family

• You don’t have a business coach, mastermind, or network to bounce your business ideas off of.

If any of these signs are showing up in your life, we recommend looking for a mentor. They are a great support resource to help your business grow and flourish.

We’re launching our very own Thrivers Society group coaching program in early 2023! Keep an eye out for more details!