A great mentor is likely someone who has been on a similar entrepreneurial journey and is willing to share experience, and unlike virtually anyone else, can empathize with the struggles of running a business like yours. Perhaps the most value a mentor brings to the table comes in the form of accountability. A good mentor is someone who won't let you give up, change direction out of frustration or renege on commitments. Credit: PIXABAY.COM A great mentor is likely someone who has been on a similar entrepreneurial journey and is willing to share experience, and unlike virtually anyone else, can empathize with the struggles of running a business like yours. Perhaps the most value a mentor brings to the table comes in the form of accountability. A good mentor is someone who won't let you give up, change direction out of frustration or renege on commitments. Credit: PIXABAY.COM

Talent, a good work ethic, sales and business skills are not the only ingredients needed to build a thriving insurance agency. Successful business owners also need to learn how to be accountable and find someone to hold their hand. By this I mean find someone who encourages, mentors, teaches and trains them as well as commiserates with them in their losses and shares in their triumphs.

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