How to Find a Mentor That Will Change Your Life (3 Steps)

Wondering how to find a mentor? If so, you probably already know that spamming someone's direct messages or sending fruit baskets to their home isn’t the best way to get mentorship. Smart entrepreneurs, investors, and BiggerPockets viewers know that finding a mentor isn’t done by chance, but by design.

Last week we talked to Tomás Cardenas from Team Kekoa, where he mentioned his mentor, boss, friend, and investing partner Kekoa Lwin. Today, you’ll learn exactly how Tomás used a three-step approach to earn Kekoa’s trust and make his way onto his team. These steps aren’t groundbreaking, and they’re simple enough for anyone to use in any industry, not just real estate!

Kekoa even stops by to give his own personal advice on how to approach a mentor and how mentors can truly give back to a mentee. If you’re looking for a mentor, comment below what type of mentor you’re looking for and what value you can add. You may just find your dream mentor in the comments!

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00:00 Intro
01:17 Bringing Value to Those With Little Time
04:08 Tip 1: Show Attention
06:00 Tip 2: Do Your Research
10:37 Having "Pleasant Persistence"
16:07 Tip 3: Come with a Solution
20:15 A Mentor's Perspective
23:00 Qualities a Mentor Looks For
25:04 Advice for Those Looking to Get a Mentor
27:32 Find Your Mentor!

[andykessler]

Tip that has changed my life.

Always try to bring up in conversations with new people you meet about your profession or goals. I met my now mentor and told him I was in corporate fitness and personal training. Later that month he approached me about training him (bringing him value) and we have been very close ever since. He has single handedly been the reason why REI is my passion. If I wasn't open about my profession and what I could bring to the table who knows what would have happened! You never know that next person that may have a lasting impact in the direction of your life.

[TMTTucker]

These tips ARE great for young people, like Terrence said. How would these tips look for someone later in life, but still just as new to the REI world? Is there a podcast on "Finding a mentor in your 40's"? With that said, I am looking to invest in small multifamily units and transition to larger properties. I enjoy analyzing deals, have experience in administrative support roles, use a systematic and organized approach while being completely flexible and teachable, especially when it comes to achieving my goals. I am a helpful and resourceful person who does what it takes to get the job done!

[MelbourneFLLiving]

Like others have said, GREAT tips for young people looking for a mentor, but my husband and I are looking for a mentor to help us get started in REI and possibly even partner with on deals. We are in our early 50s and have found it more difficult to network for a variety of reasons, but in all honestly, it seems younger people have a much easier time with this. Anyone have advice for this stage of our lives getting started? Thanks!

[betzjewelry]

Looking for a mentor to show us the ropes of starting a real estate business!

[KingsSamuel]

My sister, Cousin and I just bought our first deal in Newark Nj. It's a multi family 3 units for 465k. We want to bought another property but we have no more Money. There are so many ways to fiance a property but I am scared to do it. The other two are happy with the one property but I want a few more. How do I get them on board with helping me research getting more fiance.
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[fanmkreyol]

I need a mentor to start investing as well.

[Itstrenow]

Great video. I am a newly college grad working full time in corporate sales located in Houston, TX with 2+ years of professional online marketing experience. I am looking for a real estate mentor that's in need of a social media assistant. I'd love to connect!

[tyleradams]

Where is the finding a mentor in your 40’s podcast??

[EddieLiftsFX]

Just make sure you don’t PAY for a bullsh*t mentor 🤷🏻‍♂️