Do you need a mentor? with James Sinclair ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #9
Do you really need a business mentor?
I took a short break from winding up the world's most successful entrepreneurs ? to have a chat with James Sinclair.
James owns a number of businesses as CEO of Partyman Group, so I asked him what that's like.
He shares advice on how to start, grow and scale your business.
And (importantly), why it's not for everyone.
We also talk about why I'd never pay for a business mentor. How can a paid-for business mentor managing 100+ clients really have your best interests at heart?
It's a proper business chat.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Loved the personal trainer analogy. In fact my track and feel coach was a former marine and sergeant. I feel he may have saved my life honestly.
Many young men could benefit from having the right mentor or coach in their life to give them discipline and support.
I loved your conversation with this guest. The conversation around investment and retirement was excellent and something more people should consider.
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Cheers Roberto, glad you got something from it ??
Brilliant Mike, thanks for having me!
Good to see someone in business speak so much sense without the bluff and bluster. As an accountant I can tell you that you are spot on re bookkeepers.
James Sinclair loves hearing what you had to say!!! Especially about retirement and investing as an entrepreneur!
Mike / James, im bit confused here. Mike, you make you tube videos about contrepreneurs, but James features on a YouTube video stating that Samuel Leads is his good friend.. well at least one of you on here as contradicting the other. One promotes the contrepreneur theory the other calls one of those people his good friend. I would be interested in you views on this. Thanks.
Great job James ?
James Sinclair great interview ??
The advert that plays before this video is trying to sell a course to become a business mentor. Made me chuckle ?
?? annoying isn’t it
I thought I was the only one who received that ad and that it was targeted to my region. The guy advertising the course looks like he might not have graduated college.
Kevin Walsh Yeah it’s unbelievable…so many contrepreneurs out there??
Same. Not sure how you be a business mentor if you don’t have business success or some credibility in business
20 year old life coaches make me scratch my head too
what gets me is they made the 20 yo coach comment after they’d already made the distinction between what a coach or a mentor provides. a mentor guides where as a coach keeps you accountable to a set selection of criteria. a 20 yo has nothing to offer with the former, could probably manage the latter. whether you want to answer to a 20 year old is a different matter.
It would be interesting to interview a psychologist, perhaps someone well versed on narcissism to get a deeper understanding of the people you highlight.
Social media is no longer fall back fame, it’s now the preference.
Love the editing guys. Thanks for having James and I down there for filming.
@Mike Winnet one of the owesome unique channel in YouTube. Please upload more videos
No amount of editing can conceal James’ qusai-business speak and extreme narcissism.
@Mike Winnet Mike meet Mike, can you recommend any other Mikes to get on the Mic?
It was a pleasure Mike, great meeting you.
It’s nice to have a genuine mentor and I’m sure it can be pretty beneficial to have someone mentoring you if they have experience and are genuinely looking for your wellbeing. Paid mentorship, on the other hand, is not genuine and I’m sure that in 99.9% of cases is just a pure waste of time and money. Since it’s pretty hard to find genuine mentor that is going to coach you for free than books are probably the best bet. You know, knowleedge and all that 🙂 But seriously, books offer the best mentorship and they won’t betray you/ milk money out of you.
The problem arises when these mentors take on the guru mantle and become a cult-like personality and persona where their followers blindly drink the Kool-aid and pay money to them without critical thinking.
Greg Rubin true..
– Takes the piss out of 20 year old life coaches.
Me: Sweats, uncontrollably.
I absolutely loved this talk. Two very real guys speaking truth about the long game of entrepreneurship.
Thank you ??
Isn’t he mates with Scamuel Leeds?
Proper name should be, Scam-you-all Leeds
itsmeruairi yes
Both magicians in earlier life jobs, what’s the connection, slide of hand? Watch as your money disappears never to return????
Hi Mike, The Contrepreneur Exposed interviewing James Sinclair-The Millionaire Clown!!! A Rare Gem of interview
Boy oh boy. I see a huge correlation between people who excel in what they do. I’ve watched many documentaries on, I don’t want to say successful people because I think we usually antiquate money to that phrase but high functioning people might be a better term, anyways if you watch a highly functioning individual ramble on about how they were growing up and the drive they had you’ll hear a lot of the same dialogue amongst all of them. They were driven or that’s all they knew how to do things. I’m wondering what percentage of people have the hunger to do what is required to be rich. I’m thinking that that percentage will fall upon all other areas that individuals are functioning at high levels. If you ever watch the show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, you will hear many common phrases such as “I did 2 sets a day”, “I’m constantly writing material”, “if your waiting for someone to knock on your door because they think you’re awesome, you’ll be waiting for ever.” Just a plethora of common themes that seem to resonate among high functioning people. My favourite correlation is everyone’s joy they feel about being true to themselves, they always feel such fond memories of the hard times that they now see that they didn’t relent too.
I have tons more to say but I think this is enough for now. I know there’s gold in them there hills.
What about confidence? Maybe driven in only one area. Everyone has special powers. Everyone is not single minded. Maybe passion is the best word.
Great comment about getting a bookkeeper, so true. My accountant says the Accounting is not about numbers, it’s about rules – and how he can get the best for your business out of the HMRC rules.
The millionaire clown- by james sinclair is an amazing book!
Red Flag: mentorship program costs 10,000
I’ve listened to this a few times now and can honestly say it’s one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to regarding business, well done lads ?
I came here after the Samuel Leeds PodCast and this is fantastic. Even down to Mike’s body language in comparison. Awesome channel Mike!
Very refreshing content. Sending thx from Slovenia.
Love it Mike, spread the truth about being an entrepreneur and flush out the frauds!
Top quality advice; enjoyed as well. Thank you Mike and James – appreciate it.