Hey there! Do you want to go from zero to hero on Instagram? Then you need to hear about this new strategy for supercharging your Instagram: get an Instagram mentor. Maybe you’re a beginner trying to get off to a good start with your Instagram account, or maybe you’re a brand that’s already fairly successful and wants to grow bigger with the help of Instagram. Either way, you’ll benefit from mentoring. You can learn to harness Instagram in ways that’ll skyrocket your growth, but only if you know how to do mentoring right. In you go.
The Critical Role of Instagram Mentors
On Instagram, having a mentor is like accompanying your GPS.
Why Instagram Mentors Matter
The difference is that your Instagram mentor will give you a recipe that’s been crafted for your specific issue. Influencers and marketers have made this journey before, and they already know where all the potholes lie—so you don’t have to stumble over them yourself! By linking up with a mentor, you gain access to their years of knowledge and experience, from the cleverest ways of creating engaging content to the smartest strategies for engaging your audience.
Real-World Success Stories
For instance, mentors have been credited for the exponential growth of a number of influencers, who described how their mentors helped them strengthen their branding, develop their content strategies, and reach bigger audiences via networking methodologies. The numbers speak for themselves—from humble beginnings, these mentees now run Instagram accounts that are the envy of many.
Finding the Right Instagram Mentor
The key here is that the right mentor can’t be just anyone; he or she must be someone whose track record matches your vision of what your account ought to become.
Traits of an Effective Instagram Mentor
You might want an Instagram mentor (and you may or may not want to pay for one) if they have a track record with experience and intimate knowledge for the platform, its rules and systems, its history and road map (basically, an insider at Instagram), as well as the wisdom to connect with you. Yes, that’s a tall order, but you’d want an instructor or mentor much like you would want one if you were taking tennis lessons or trying to apply to Harvard: someone who can demystify it all by offering specific, goal-oriented instruction beyond stock Instagram tips.
Where to Find Your Mentor
You could begin by seeking out influencers or business personalities whose content synergises with your brand ethos; like, comment and share their content to increase your visibility on their radar; even consider attending networking events to connect, participate in Instagram Live sessions, or reach out to them with a clever message that offers something valuable.
Maximizing the Mentorship Experience
Then your regard needs to be turned back to that relationship, observing and nurturing it with respect and mindfulness.
Setting Clear Goals and Expectations
Be clear on what’s in it for you: the clearer you are with yourself and with your mentor on what you want, the more goal-directed (and helpful) the advice your mentor delivers will be, and the more you’ll be able to engage them in a roadmap that leads somewhere. Talk early and often about your goals.
Engaging Actively and Respectfully
Be gracious about your mentor’s time and input, be responsive, proactive, and show up as an active learner: asking and receiving feedback, applying what you’ve been discussing, for example. A mentorship is a two-way street—your engagement and your growth reflect the value of what you’re getting back from the relationship.
Conclusion
Instagram, at its core, is always in motion. It is, quite literally, in the business of breeding and growing and expanding. By finding and connecting with the right mentor, you can accelerate that process, qualify yourself for fast-tracking, and bring yourself extraordinary success. A mentor can give you advice, but also energy, encouragement, motivation, inspiration and a first-person view into a world that sometimes seems like a constantly shuffling deck.
FAQs
How long does it typically take to see results from a mentorship? This can all depend on your specific outcomes and on how soon your mentees begin to put the strategies you cover into practice. But you can expect to begin to see the impact within just a few months of your really actively coaching people.
Can I have more than one Instagram mentor? Yes! Every mentor brings a different new lens and area of expertise to you, whether it’s to work on the content, to concentrate on sales, or to look at different marketing channels.
What if the mentorship isn’t working out? Not every mentoring pairing will be right for you. If you feel the relationship is not helping you grow and change, feel free to end it gracefully and look for a mentor who is better for your needs and goals.