Join Bo and Timmy Barron in this insightful and entertaining episode of "Commercially Speaking" as Bo shares his top 10 ways to effectively pursue a mentor in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry and beyond. Drawing from his extensive experience as a sought-after mentor, Bo outlines the dos and don’ts of seeking mentorship, ensuring you approach potential mentors in the best possible way. What You'll Learn: Avoid Common Pitfalls: Bo highlights the key mistakes to avoid when approaching a potential mentor, ensuring you don't turn them off from the start. Top 10 Tips: Discover the essential strategies to position yourself as an attractive mentee, from demonstrating commitment to showing genuine interest and respect for their time. Real-Life Examples: Timmy spices up the episode with hilarious anecdotes of his own experiences, illustrating the tips in action – both the successes and the blunders. Building Relationships: Learn how to cultivate a meaningful and productive mentor-mentee relationship that benefits both parties and fosters long-term growth and success. Whether you're new to the CRE industry or looking to advance your career with the guidance of a seasoned mentor, this episode provides invaluable advice and plenty of laughs. Tune in to "Commercially Speaking" and equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to pursue and secure the mentorship you need to thrive in commercial real estate and beyond. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Start 01:04 - Comedy! 05:15 - Never ask this question! 12:00 - What is a mentor? 14:46 - 1st way to pursue a mentor 17:49 - 2nd way to pursue a mentor 19:25 - 3rd way to pursue a mentor 26:55 - 4th way to pursue a mentor 32:24 - 5th way to find a mentor 36:44 - 6th way to pursue a mentor 40:30 - 7th way to pursue a mentor 42:49 - 8th way to pursue a mentor 44:56 - 9th way to pursue a mentor 47:11 - 10th way to pursue a mentor 50:10 - Show up 51:24 - Work begets work 53:33 - Shoutouts 54:03 - Bonus way to pursue a mentor 55:22 - Timmy can’t ask for money 📒Show Notes📒 🎉SIGNUP FOR THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR CURATED CONTENT ON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRENDS, THRIVING IN BUSINESS AND MORE: https://subscribe.wgbarron.com/?utm_source=newsletter_share SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to Commercially Speaking Here: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@CommerciallySpeaking Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercially-speaking/id1680750330 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeaking Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad036303-414c-4e30-9e89-768d30ed3ffb/commercially-speaking 📲 Connect with us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerciallyspeaking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerciallyspeaking Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerciallyspeaking Newsletter: https://subscribe.wgbarron.com/?utm_source=newsletter_share Bo is a CCIM Instructor and the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group servicing Western KY and it's surrounding markets. For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron