An alternative to super expensive marketplace consultants
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42,000+
Sessions booked
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700+
Vetted mentors
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4.8/5
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“It’s insane how I’m able to hop on Zoom calls with hundreds of experts that work at some seriously impressive companies!”
Redefining Marketplace Consulting
Connect with the right people and get unstuck
No more awkward outreach emails. Just choose a time, and connect.
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Find your mentor
Browse through our database of vetted mentors or use our AI matching tool.
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Book a Call
Read their profiles and reviews in depth, and request a session on their calendar.
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Get unstuck
Show up on time and prepared. Ask questions, get advice, and get unstuck.
Speak to mentors who can consult you on anything marketplace related
What would you like to get better at today?
Trevor Fox
4.98
68 session(s) / 49 review(s)
Building Growth Machines
Portland, United States (-08:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 1 day
I was the web growth PM for Postmates up until a year before the Uber acquisition. I take a very analytical approach to market research and customer acquisition. I've since worked with Proptech and rental marketplaces.
James Hamlin
4.94
83 session(s) / 47 review(s)
Fractional CMO : Consultant & Advisor to Start ups & Scale Ups
London, United Kingdom (+00:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 11 hour
2 + Decades focussing on B2C with emphasis on dual sided businesses and marketplaces. Deep understanding on how to attract, retain and upsell to customers
Olga Khusnetdinova Drakatos
4.99
102 session(s) / 87 review(s)
Growing my business 🌱 Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) & Google Ads | SaaS, E-Commerce, Mobile Apps
Athens, Greece (+02:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 21 hour
A digital marketing pro with 10+ years of experience, I love crunching numbers! From SaaS to fashion brands, I've handled millions in incentives. Now, scaling my own agency! 💼📈
Swati Shukla
4.92
19 session(s) / 12 review(s)
Senior Product Manager
New York, United States (-05:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 1 day
With MBA from London Business School, Swati has around 13 years of cross-sector experience in top tier management consulting firm, tech giants and consumer retail across the US, Europe, and India. She is an experienced mentor, having successfully guided startup founders to fuel their businesses.
Rebkka Orth
5.0
2 session(s) / 2 review(s)
Senior Product Manager
Hamburg, Germany (+01:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 11 hour
After doing my Bachelor in Media Management and a Master's degree in Software Development, I've been working in software engineering and product management in several startups and as a consultant. My industry experiences reaches from e-commerce, logistics, finance to AI and warehouse management.
Michele Tropeano
5.0
13 session(s) / 12 review(s)
🚀 Growth & Marketing leader | Helping SaaS companies build the foundations to predictably and sustainably grow
London, United Kingdom (+00:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 24 hours
In times where 'growth at all costs' is no longer viable, I provide hands-on advice to SaaS founders and Go-To-Market teams on scaling sustainably and predictably. Experienced in Brand, Growth and Product Marketing for enterprise SaaS, marketplaces, and subscription services
Ben Legg
5.0
6 session(s) / 6 review(s)
Seasoned Multidisciplinary Leader / Chief Product Officer / Product Strategist
Bristol, United Kingdom (+00:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 days
I'm a dedicated & customer-focused leader with a proven track record of success. I've built and coached high-performing cross-functional teams (sales & business development, engineers, product managers, designers, and analysts) to help businesses achieve their goals using a product-centric approach
Guido Manfredi
2 session(s)
Product Analytics and Retention Marketing Specialist
Punta del Este, Uruguay (-03:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 10 hours
I’ve done Growth for startups since 2015, most recently at a Coca-Cola backed startup that grew to +1500 people around the world.
Now I ran an agency specializing in product analytics and retention marketing. We're partners of Mixpanel and OneSignal, and our mission is to drive growth with data.
Nick Schwinghamer
4.98
134 session(s) / 119 review(s)
Product & Growth Leader, Former Director @ Shopify
Ottawa, Canada (-05:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 2 days
Experience building a marketplace to connect people who create 3D printable files to people with 3D printers, experience building an online education platform targeted at course creators and experience in the e-commerce saas space with Shopify.
Elena Vargas
5.0
16 session(s) / 11 review(s)
Fractional Product Marketing | 0 to 1 Growth Marketing tactics | 2x Founder
Mexico City, Mexico (-06:00 UTC)
Usually responds in 3 days
I have a passion for connecting people with valuable learning experiences. My journey led me to create Sabius, a marketplace where individuals can learn arts and crafts directly from experienced teachers who have over 60 years of expertise.
Platform Features
Features that make speaking with mentors fun, easy, and incredibly rewarding.
Built-in Video Room
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Collections and list
Browse through topics collections and find the mentors that are on the same page with your challenge
AI Matching
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Teams
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Private session notes
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Share and Earn
Earn additional membership credits by referring friends by gifting them a free session.
Built-in Video Room
Join your session with single video link, share screen, take notes and chat in one place, anywhere.
Collections and list
Browse through topics collections and find the mentors that are on the same page with your challenge
AI Matching
Write your challenge and our trained AI will find the perfect recommendation for you.
Teams
Bring your entire team and let them grow by accessing all 700+ mentors on-demand.
Private session notes
Write down your session notes right onto your call video room and access all in a single view.
Share and Earn
Earn additional membership credits by referring friends by gifting them a free session.
Get unlimited expert marketplace consulting from friendly mentors for $99/month
Connect with experienced marketplace mentors via unlimited Zoom calls, think of it like your own virtual board of advisors.
How many sessions will you do per month?
$99/mo
flat monthly payment
Expensive Consulting
$250
$1151 savings based on $250/hr average rates
Unlimited free sessions
Predictable pricing
Diverse knowledge pool of 100’s of experts
Flexibility to change mentors
Mentors that actually care
Hear from those who chose marketplace mentorship over costly consultants
Book Zoom calls with vetted marketplace mentors and get expert advice tailored to your needs. See what others have experienced with our supportive, knowledgeable mentors.
All your questions about mentorship, answered
What Can a Marketplace Mentor Offer Compared to a Marketplace Consultant?
While marketplace consultants often charge high fees for their expertise, marketplace mentors offer a more affordable, personalized approach. Mentors are passionate about guiding you on how to build your marketplace and strategy, providing insights tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- Cost-Effective Expertise: Marketplace mentors provide high-level advice without steep consultant fees.
- Personalized Guidance: Mentors focus on your unique challenges, offering tailored strategies.
- Practical Implementation: Learn how to navigate marketplace dynamics in real-world scenarios, with ongoing support.
Use Cases for Startups Working with Marketplace Mentors
- Strategy Development: Build a solid and scalable marketplace strategy.
- Problem-Solving: Get solutions and insights for overcoming startup challenges.
- Networking: Connect with industry key players through your mentor’s network.
- Skill Enhancement: Learn new skills and best practices tailored to your needs.
- Ongoing Support: Receive continuous guidance and encouragement as your startup grows.
- User Acquisition: Develop effective strategies to attract and retain users.
- Revenue Models: Design and optimize revenue models for your marketplace.
- Market Research: Gain insights into market trends and competitor analysis.
- Product Development: Get advice on developing and refining your marketplace product.
- Growth Hacking: Learn innovative techniques to accelerate your marketplace growth.
Cost Comparison: Marketplace Consultants vs. GrowthMentor
When it comes to marketplace consulting, traditional consultants typically charge between $200 to $500 per hour, depending on their expertise and reputation. This can quickly become a significant expense, especially for startups that need ongoing support and multiple sessions.
In contrast, GrowthMentor offers a much more affordable and flexible solution. For just $99 per month, you get unlimited access to a wide range of marketplace mentors. This flat monthly fee allows you to book as many sessions as you need without worrying about hourly rates, making it a cost-effective option.
Marketplace Consultants:
- Hourly Rates: Typically range from $200 to $500 per hour, depending on expertise and reputation.
- Total Cost: For multiple sessions, costs can quickly add up, making it expensive for startups and small businesses.
GrowthMentor:
- Monthly Rate: $99 per month for unlimited sessions.
- Additional Benefit: Connect with different mentors to gain diverse insights and specialized knowledge for various aspects of your marketplace projects.
By choosing GrowthMentor, you can enjoy continuous, tailored guidance from experienced marketplace professionals without the hefty price tag associated with traditional consultants. This makes it an ideal choice for startups and small businesses looking to grow their marketplace effectively and affordably.
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Why Should I Choose GrowthMentor?
Our mentors are the top 3% of their field. Every mentor goes through a strict double-vetting process to ensure they’re the best of the best.
But, when vetting, we also look at an applicant’s soft skills:
- Does this person have the patience to hop on a call with a total newbie?
- Can they hang with someone who is even more advanced than themselves in a certain area?
We’re looking for humility, kindness, and warmth.
These traits are what set Growth Mentors apart from other “gurus”.
They want to share their knowledge and help.
The short answer? Because they want to help people.
The long answer? Because…
- They enjoy sharing their knowledge
- They learn from their mentees
- They want to be a “force for good” in the business world
- They want to pay it forward
Yep. Purchase a pro plan and you get unlimited calls every month.
GrowthMentor covers 45 different skill areas across marketing, growth, product, and entrepreneurship. Our 700+ mentors specialize in a range of subtopics in each of those niches.
Two words: active learning.
When you go to AI with your problems, you’re often consuming the information, but not applying it.
By talking things through with a mentor, you’ll sharpen your understanding of your challenges and find routes to put the advice into action faster than you could with an AI solution.
Plenty of testimonials from satisfied members. You can check out our customer stories here or our wall of love here.