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The Mentorship Myth: Why No One Mentor Can Save Your Business | 019
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If you’re an entrepreneur stuck trying to find the perfect mentor—someone two steps ahead who will take you under their wing, give you the playbook, and stick with you through thick and thin—this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode of the Unsexy Entrepreneurship Podcast, co-hosts Charles Harris and Dr. Seth Jenson debunk the myth of the “mega mentor” and reveal a smarter, more realistic path to growth: building a portfolio of micro-mentors. This isn’t about chasing gurus—it’s about curating your own board of advisors who can help you with real-time, tactical decisions in the trenches of business.
We cover:
- 👎 Why the idea of a “forever mentor” is outdated—and potentially harmful
- 🔍 How to identify and approach the right people with the right questions
- 🛠️ Why a mentor is more like a contractor than a guru
- 🤝 How to build relationships with mini-mentors without feeling awkward
- 💬 Why mastermind groups, DMs, and 15-min Zoom calls are more powerful than you think
- 🧠 How to use social capital to get answers when you don’t even know the right question
- 🚫 Why even Mark Cuban can’t answer all your questions (and why that’s okay)
- 👣 Why your journey to expertise can’t be skipped—and how every “failed” convo is part of the process
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale, this conversation will help you reframe how you think about mentorship, connection, and building your business support system.
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