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Need a mentor

r/Entrepreneur
7/9/2025

Content Summary

Original poster seeks business mentorship to prioritize multiple ideas and avoid costly mistakes. Comments reveal debate about paid vs free mentorship, with experienced professionals advocating for paid consultations. Some suggest using ChatGPT as an AI mentor alternative. Practical advice includes setting up business bank accounts and trademarking. Financial strategies like investing in ETFs/Bitcoin are also mentioned.

Opinion Analysis

Mainstream opinions emphasize the value of paid expertise over free mentorship. Key debates:

  1. Paid vs Free Guidance: Experienced users (u/UltraBBA) strongly advocate paying for expert consultations, while others suggest AI alternatives
  2. Business Fundamentals vs Hacks: Split between practical advice (bank accounts, trademarks) vs speculative strategies (numerology dates)
  3. Risk Management: Contrast between conservative investing (u/Dogedaddy4) vs entrepreneurial risk-taking
  4. AI Reliance: Some view ChatGPT as sufficient for early guidance, others emphasize human expertise limitations of AI

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Chat GPTNot mentionedAI AssistantBusiness guidance, idea generation, numerology calculations

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of guidance despite having resources
  • Difficulty prioritizing multiple business ideas
  • Financial constraints limiting paid mentorship

Problems to Solve:

  • Need structured business development steps
  • Avoiding costly mistakes in early stages
  • Validating business ideas effectively

Potential Solutions:

  • Paid consultations with industry experts
  • Using AI tools like ChatGPT for initial guidance
  • Establishing proper business infrastructure (bank accounts, trademarks)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering premium consulting services for specialized expertise

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Positioning as high-value experts with tiered pricing

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing hourly billing models for consultations
  • Developing AI copilot tools for business guidance

User Engagement:

  • Creating community support through mentorship programs
  • Leveraging AI tools to lower entry barriers for entrepreneurs