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The Magic of a Mentor

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Rivers of Income LLC

"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."

I was thinking about the importance of a having a mentor in anything that I've ever done during the course of my life.  Anytime that I've taken a step into some area where I was unfamiliar whether it was learning a new sport, learning some new aspect of real estate or completing my first ebook, a mentor was always the difference.  I did a tally the other day on how much I've spent on my real estate education during the past 5 years and it came to just over $87,000. 

Much of that education involved bootcamps and seminars at different locations throughout the country but the main area in which I saw the biggest jumps came when I had a direct mentorship with someone.  Although the classes are great and the people I've met are even greater, the real progression came when I had access to the real world individuals who were out there living it.  In the case of my real estate career, I was able to push out and become a full time investor only once I had the opportunity to spend about seven months straight with my original mentor.

That is just one of the reasons that I now mentor students in the area of real estate myself.  I know from experience that all the education in the world can't replace what really happens on the day to day.  One unique aspect of my mentorship program is that my students have unlimited access to me during the first 30 days of working with me.  I know that usually that first month or so can be very critical in shaping one's beliefs about the industry they are stepping into.  Having me there during this time period is essential and that's why I sacrifice my time to make sure that there is a lot of contact and easy access.

I have always believed that if you have an interest in a particular area of your business or personal life, it can be done regardless of your previous background.  I've mentored students with absolutely zero background in real estate or sales and then again, I've taken individuals into my coaching program who had already closed a few deals and were looking to refine themselves.  Either way, you get plugged into a system that works.  To learn more about how I can help you accomplish your goals, go to www.maybachrealestate.com and drop us a line in the contact us section.

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David Rudi
IJustNeedaHouseNetwor - Liberty Township, OH
Fanatastic! Its a shame more people don't have your view or help to others out there trying to succeed!
Dec 20, 2007 04:59 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

I need an Active Rain Mentor, too!  I am a slow learner on blogging - still can't figure out how to add tags!

Thanks for caring!  -Virginia Hepp

Dec 20, 2007 05:18 PM
David Rudi
IJustNeedaHouseNetwor - Liberty Township, OH
You know me but I don't know about sponsors either so if you find out let me know. Did like the blog though!
Dec 20, 2007 06:32 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029
David, You are right about when the student is ready . . .  I have a mentor who is helping me build my business. I do have local mentoring sessions for people new in AR. Thanks for the post and for caring. Merry Christmas!  8-)
Dec 20, 2007 07:58 PM
Rick Tourgee
Robert Paul Properties, Inc. - Provincetown, MA
Provincetown and Cape Cod

I am out here in Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod.  When I hire Agents for my office, I do mentor them very closely as any Manager should.  I am able to do this as I have a smaller office in a small town.

You are 100% correct!  Mentors can make a huge difference in the growth of new and experienced Brokers/Agents!

Dec 20, 2007 09:53 PM
Rick Duffy
Keller Williams Integrity R.E. - Saint Paul, MN

 

 

In todays Real Estate enviorment having a mentor/coach should be a high priority. There are numerous fields of coaching, technology,sales training,human relations. There is no doubt in my experiece that coaching in all areas of life is the best gift you can give yourself. As far as the cost, it cost you many times more not to have a coach than to have a coach.

Happy Holidays to all and have a Prosperous 2008

Uncle Duff

Dec 21, 2007 02:07 AM