Sometimes the real value of coaching and mentoring cannot be put in dollars and cents
. Certainly there are different levels of coaching programs available for you to purchase today.
However before you join any type of mentoring program may want to consider what you are getting in return. Here are a few thoughts on that.
1. Knowledge. This is the primary thing you are looking for from a coach. You want someone who can teach you to do what they have already done.
There are many very mentors on the Internet today. Most of them teach from a position of experience. This is better than somebody who is just teaching based on theory. Often if you can learn just a small amount of what they already know it can make a huge difference in your own personal success.
2. Motivation. Because of the ups and downs of running an Internet business sometimes people do need motivation. A success coach can be right there to pick you up when you are feeling a little bit down.
They can also be there to motivate you to a higher level of success as you are building your Internet business. This is something you usually cannot get from your peers or co-workers.
3. Accountability. As an home business owner you do not have a boss telling you when to go to work. Even people who are entrepreneurial by nature sometimes need to be held accountable for what they are doing in their business.
Regular meetings with your mentor will help keep you on track and hold you accountable for the effort you are putting in. This can come in handy on days when you do not feel like working, but you know that you must because your coach will be checking in on you.
4. Income. It is difficult to build a successful Internet business today because of all the competition. People who use mentoring and coaching are more likely to develop a big income from it.
The amount of money you make should be a goal that is set by you and reaffirmed by your mentor. However it is not unreasonable to think you can earn more as you develop the skills you learned from your Internet marketing coach.
One thing you can count on is you will want to stay in touch with your coach. This is similar to sports athletes who maintain relationships with their own coaches long after they stop competing.
This is a special bond if you've found the right type of coach who can help mentor you to the success level you are working towards.