Why a mentor?

Why should I talk to a sales mentor? What can a sales mentor do for me? Should I talk to a sales mentor now? Why should I trust GrowthMentor’s sales mentors?

All your questions about mentorship, answered

Why should I talk to a sales mentor?

So many people think you’re either born a salesperson or you’re not.

But that’s simply not the case. Being good at sales isn’t about having some magical gift of gab. It’s about building a deep understanding of your prospects, creating a set, reliable process, and approaching every deal with honesty and empathy.

In short: it can be learned, even if you don’t think you’re a “natural” salesperson.

If you’re intimidated by sales or you’re a salesperson plagued by imposter syndrome, a sales mentor can give you much-needed knowledge and confidence to put your best foot forward during any sale.

What can a sales mentor do for me?

You can snag all the latest cold outreach templates, generate the most complicated, personalized automation sequences out there, and present the fanciest demos on the market.

But if your prospect feels like you:

  • Don’t care about them
  • Are just there to strike a deal
  • Don’t understand their problems and frustrations
  • Are simply unlikeable

They’re not going to buy from you.

Ultimately, soft skills separate the good salespeople from the great ones.

That human touch is everything. But mastering them often comes down to a matter of nuance.

Thus, there’s simply no better way to improve those soft skills than by sitting down face-to-face with someone who can coach you.

A sales mentor has the experience to identify where your skills might need refinement and can articulate exactly why and how you can improve.

Should I talk to a sales mentor now?

If you’re a founder considering a sales-led approach or if you’re considering adding a sales-led growth motion to your GTM strategy, it’s a good time to talk to a sales mentor. They’ll help you determine if sales makes for a good channel-product fit for your company and product.

If you’re a founder already selling or you’re part of a sales team, a mentor can help you take your skills to the next level. Learn to refine your approach from the initial outreach to final closing tactics and add new skills to your sales toolbox.

You’ll likely want to talk to a sales mentor when:

  • You’re part of a small sales team and don’t have a more senior salesperson to mentor you.
  • You feel like your sales process is disjointed.
  • You’re a founder and feel like your sales process just isn’t working for your company.
  • You’re a junior salesperson and want to build confidence in your skills.
  • You’re a mid-level salesperson and want to jump to a more senior role.

Your sales mentor can walk through your process from end-to-end, review and critique your approach in mock pitch or closing sessions, and help you refine your sales outreach messages. They can help you transform sales into less of an art and more of a science to give you faith in yourself and your sustainable sales approach.

Why should I trust GrowthMentor’s sales mentors?

Excellent question. After all, the “mentorship” world is full of high-priced consultants, armchair analysts who have never done the work themselves, and outright snake-oil salesmen looking to make a quick buck.

But, there are plenty of experts out there who want to share their experience and knowledge. At GrowthMentor, we’re lucky to have 700+ of those experts.

The secret comes from our vetting process. We not only double-vet all of our mentors so only the top 3% makes it through our process, we also look at their soft skills. Because no one wants a mentor who’s a snob or a jerk.

On top of it, 85% of our mentors don’t charge an extra fee. Why?

The short answer: Because they want to help people.

The long answer is 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

But don’t just trust our word on it. Hear from the mentors themselves.