A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you. Mentoring in the old sense of the word is absolutely essential. It’s something where you sit down and work with a team long-term. The trouble is, finding a willing mentor can be difficult. Only some experienced business owners will invest the time and effort to help newcomers, and they don't advertise their availability. Mentoring, after all, is a time-consuming process; so, for the person looking for a mentor, it's rude to assume someone would have the time, patience and interest to help with a startup business without at least some kind of compensation.

Why to find a mentor

Pain prepares you for something better in the future and teaches you to appreciate anything in the past. Things happen for a reason. By accepting responsibility for my pain, I learned that I am strong.

Why Pain From The Past Is A Gift For You Today

The truth is if you know, but no brand nobody will care. 
The truth is you are well educated, but you don`t know how to make money you will work for a salary to the rest of your life. Or retirement. The truth is if you have money and brand, you can have an impact. Stop waiting for the right moment and take action now!
Learn 5 steps on how to start.

Stop Waiting for the Right Moment

A well-regarded financial investor, Mr. Rogers shared his expertise and market insights about global issues at Roppongi Hills Club, Tokyo.

Insights from a Global Investor Jim Rogers

Paradigm Shift - I wish if I can be an artist. It’s especially important for professional artists who juggle being entrepreneurs, financially independent and more. Take online classes and learn technical skills, storytelling to help you develop a connection with your audience on a personal level!
Wakana Takahashi`s e-book: ”How to start Online Lessons.” (in Japanese)   is already a bestseller in two categories: “Women in Business” and “Music” on Amazon!  👇👇 Here's the Amazon Link >>>https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07Y1BV28W/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ucaHDb55JXMAZ
Become a member of Superstar Art foundation https://www.superstar-art-foundation.org/product-page/membership-card

Why Artists Have to Learn New Art Business Skills

In today's rapidly changing market, small businesses that innovate survive. But, that's no easy task for a leader. You're expected to be open to risky ideas while protecting your company and evaluating what will work.

How Successful Leaders Balance Skepticism and Openness

Personal Branding Checklist 
 TARGET NICHE
TARGET AUDIENCE - who is your ideal customer
BRAND STORY - Share your journey. 
CONTENT MARKETING 
POSITIONING - 3 C
YOUR COMMUNITY
SOCIAL PROOF - Product-market fit 
VISUAL BRAND

Personal Branding Checklist

Relationships take time to grow. The first step is to follow up.
1. Follow up immediately.
2. Take notes.
3. Connect on LinkedIn or FB
4. Use your calendar and book the meeting online or offline in the next 2 weeks.
5. Keep it short.
6. Host an event.
7. Be invited to other people's events.

Mastering the Art of Following Up

Personal Brand - Ownership of your reputation, visibility in the industry, skills, experience, education, and results you have with your clients.
An influencer on Social Media / Brand Ambassador  - ad revenue, affiliate marketer  
Public Speaker - Speaking Engagements
Consultant - leverage your experience from the industry you are involved
Author, Information Product - share your specific knowledge or story in a different format, on different platforms 
Freelancer, Artist, and Contractor
Model, Real Estate Agent

How to Monetize your Personal Brand

1. At the beginning is about "starting"
Go step by step and improve your self-awareness of what you can do the best. You will realize soon to direct you towards changing your habits and your future based on where you are and where you’re going. Set your goals  - get the clarity to support your journey.

2. It is about "connecting" Show Up and Connect with the right circles, events, and mentors by creating the right content.  
3. It is about showing up and ”attending"
In many circles you will find online and offline events, in cities around the world, meet-ups to support you in your area of greatest interest. It is important to belong to communities that support you and not pulling you back. The mentors and experts who are supporting you are critical for your growth.

4. It is about "focusing":
With checklists, right tools, you will recognize opportunities you can join to move forward in the right direction with the right team. Learn every day, take simple learning steps to improve your knowledge: get up earlier, read the books, find a mentor, join the master class. Act every day, put your connections and learning into action, help your customers Define the scope of the impact that you are keen to have with your business. Define your ideal level of the enterprise.

4 steps to start business in Society 5.0

Tokyo Leading Personal Branding Mentor.
Founder of Personal Branding Program for Female Entrepreneurs. 
A host of the Podcast Show: "Become a Legend."

Edvard Vondra (Ed)