Janice Omadeke

How To Find A Mentor

 

Episode Notes (by minute):

-2:30: How Janice got the idea for her company, The Mentor Method, while she was working for a large management consulting firm

-4:00: How Janice time-blocked her days to make sure she made progress in building her side-hustle turned company, The Mentor Method. How Janice waited for 9 months of savings before going all-in all her company

-5:30: The benefits of joining an accelerator when you are in the beginning stages starting and building a company

-8:00: Why a mentee is responsible for doing 99% of the work when having a mentor

-10:00: The importance of building a relationship with someone before asking them to be your mentor

-15:00: How peer mentors can be extremely valuable and helpful

-18:00: Why it is important to have a clear end date with mentors

-21:00: How one email can change a lot for you — for good or for bad :)

-25:00: The importance of focusing on your mental health through practicing gratitude and even seeking outside help, if you can

-27:00: Why it’s totally OK if your side hustle stays small. Not everything needs to be big!

(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)

Published Date: 5/5/22