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What should I write in my request?

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A good GrowthMentor session request says what you're working on, what you've tried, and what you want from the call. If you book Our pick from Home, the request is already written for you. Read it, change anything you like, and send.

What do I want from the call?

Write down the question you want answered. If it's still fuzzy, say it out loud first. A request with a clear question tells the mentor straight away whether they're the right person.

How much background should I give?

More than you think. Your business, your stage, what you've tried and what's in the way are all useful. Add a link to your site or your mockups if you have one.

Your request goes only to the mentor you chose, so it's fine to open up. Anything the mentor reads here is something you don't have to explain on the call.

Session Request
MentorKate Schedule Session November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST
Session Description Objective *Get more trial users to pay for our scheduling tool Provide more context about your challenge *I run a scheduling tool for dental clinics. We are 14 months in, 2 founders, $4k MRR. About 60 clinics start a trial each month and only 3 or 4 pay. In March I rewrote the onboarding emails and nothing moved. I think clinics never set up their calendar in the first week, but I am not sure. I want to leave the call knowing which part of onboarding to fix first.364 / 1500 characters Request Strength EXCELLENT The more context you give here, the better your mentor can prepare.
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How much can I fit into one call?

One problem, or two that are closely related. A mentor can't fix your messaging, pricing and website in 30 minutes. They can tell you what to do next on one of them.

Calls are unlimited, so the second problem gets its own call.

What if I can't put it into words?

Write what you have. Then click Help in the sidebar and send us a message. We answer by email within one business day and help you put it into words.

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