Once you sign up you can filter mentors by their job title, the tools they use, or their areas of expertise to find the perfect match for you OR post a help request with your issue and they apply to help.

We have an in-app scheduling system that you’ll use to request the session and once they approve it, you meet via Zoom, Skype or Hangouts.

Simples.

Booking a call in under a minute

Yup!

We do have a “three in the queue” policy which encourages mindful booking.   But once you complete one call, you can book another one if you so wish.

Please note that for mentors that charge for their time, there is no limit on how many you can book at once.

Mentors giving their sessions for free

GrowthMentor is a GIVE FIRST platform.

This policy literally enforces that.

This allows members to get access to high level advice at no extra cost.

If an extremely experienced mentor comes on to the platform with a super impressive resume, they will do their first few calls for free – so even bootstrapped startups can get on a call with them.

With all of that being said, we do believe that mentors should be able to choose if they want to be reimbursed for the time after they get their feet wet and get some experience under the belt.

Simple answer

Because they are nice people.

Extended answer

• They genuinely enjoy helping.
• They want to share their experiences and help others learn from them. Sharing their experiences, wins and failures can truly change the trajectory of someone else’s path.
• It keeps them on their toes. No better way to sharpen your skills than to teach someone else!
• Speaking with up-and-coming businesses is fun and exciting!
• Growth Mentors have a growth mindset and are looking to learn in each and every situation- including mentoring sessions.
• They are new to the platform. New mentors are asked to do some free sessions, in the beginning, to get their feet wet and get a feel for the platform.
• They want to build up reviews. They know they can add value and help people, so why should they be at the bottom of the list?!

We believe in Active Learning.

Reading blogs and watching courses fall into the passive learning category. You are consuming the knowledge, but most of the time that new info just sits in your brain and is then forgotten.

By speaking things through with someone else, it reinforces the topic and you are way more likely to follow through and actually implement it after a conversation.

Problem solving out-loud FTW!

PLUS!  Every case is individual and deserves personalized advice.

Full disclaimer- there are no silver bullets for Growth, so we can’t make any false promises.

If you have a growth mindset and are looking to connect with various experienced individuals and learn from them, you will get value from this platform.

We have a great filtering system and you can also post a help request for the mentors to apply to you. We are always around on live chat to help you with your selection as well.

TLDR: Because we respect the mentors’ time and want to ensure that the people reserving their free time are serious about the call and the advice the mentors are sharing.

Extended version: When we first launched GrowthMentor in beta everything was wide open. People could sign up for free and book calls for free. Sadly there were many times that someone would book a call with a mentor and not show up.

We are all busy people with schedules that we are constantly tweaking and always trying to juggle that work/life balance.

Since most of the mentors are giving their time for free, they are taking time out of their work day and/or personal time to give back to the startup community with no compensation in return. They are amazing people- hand down! So we must be mindful of their generosity and not flood their already busy calendars with trial calls.

Want to see what people talk about during their calls?

Use our filter system and select an area you want help in – PPC Strategies for example.

Next click on any mentors profile and then on the Review button.

Take a minute to read what our members are speaking about with the mentors and if you could benefit from a call with them.

Video Library

Reviews not enough? Check out the mentors in their native habit in our video library.

All of the videos share actionable advice and things that worked and didn’t work for the mentors themselves.

TrustPilot

Members share their experiences with GrowthMentor on TrustPilot.

TLDR: Because it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Extended Version: GrowthMentor is a community for those who are looking to constantly be evolving and developing their skills. This doesn’t happen in one month’s time.

The members who benefit the most from their membership are those who make a habit out of booking calls here and there if they have something they would like to go over with someone more experienced.

Since most of the mentors are giving their time for free, they are taking time out of their work day and/or personal time to give back to the startup community with no compensation in return. They choose to give this time to the GrowthMentor community because they can help people with like-minded growth mindsets.

GrowthMentor is not a place to come when you have just one burning question and need a quick answer. It’s a platform for problem solving, bouncing ideas around learning from those who have been there and done that. We don’t believe in silver bullets around these parts.

Yes, but with a caveat.

Some of the free mentors only do repeat calls through their monthly coaching package.

North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia.

We’re proud to be a thoroughly international community.

Some mentors respond to session requests the moment they get the first email notifications and some take a bit longer and may reply once they get a reminder email from us.

Please keep in mind that mentors are located all over the world in different time zones and fall into the category of ‘doers’ who tend to have a lot on their plate at one time

Behind the scenes notifications

The mentor’s get an initial email when a call is requested.

There is a reminder email sent 24 hours before the requested start time of the session.

12 hours before the requested start time the call will auto-decline if no action has been taken.

Mentor’s are also notified of this and may reach out to mentees at this point and say “Hey! I was busy and missed the request and reminder. I’d be happy to chat with you” and then admin can re-open the request to reschedule.

Touch base before requesting a call

Some mentees have found that it is best to send a direct message to a mentor regarding their request to guarantee the mentor is a good fit and available to help BEFORE filling in a session request. This is totally up to you!

Yes. If it’s not for you, simply cancel your membership within 14 days and contact support for a full refund. Note that refunds are not possible if you’ve scheduled any calls or have breached our terms of service.

There’s no catch.