Having a mentor to help you through the often muddy waters of internet marketing and social media has undergone a shift from the way we used to view a traditional mentor/grasshopper model. With instant communication and voluminous content just a click away, it’s easier than ever to grab pearls of wisdom them most.

It is perhaps less prevalent that we have a single mentor anymore. We are more likely to be listening to a pastiche of voices that meet out various needs. However, a single, cohesive voice who you are frequently in contact with is always a good thing, particularly in terms of accountability. If you can develop a relationship like this, it can serve you well over the years.

The next best thing in this day of social interaction is to consort with as many of those whose work you admire and can learn from as you have time for. You can follow them on their social channels, subscribe to their blogs, newsletters or  in some cases, their membership sites. You can ask questions, get involved, be of help yourself, and before long, there will be a small circle of people you would feel comfortable asking for help. These may have been people you would never have thought would have given you the time of day before, but you’ll be surprised.

So, since I’m in a sharing mode, some of the people whose business sense, models, wisdom , and genuine helpfulness impress the heck out of me would include Kim Roach, Dave Tropeano, Michael Campbell, Michael Fortin, Chris Brogan, Jack Canfield, and a few others. These folks all have a specific gifts Iwant to learn, and all are great teachers intheir own way. Some I have personal contact with, and  others I just read everything they write!

Make sure to include time for this in your day. It’s far too easy to get buried under a mountain of tasks and shelve this part for another time. The thing is, another time never comes! Add their feeds to your RSS reader, subscribe to their newsletter, read their blogs, books and whatever else you can find. The times you spend with those who have something to teach you will enrich your life and in time, your bottom line!