If you call yourself an expert on the interwebs, does it make it true?⠀
Nothing makes me sadder than hearing stories of biz owners hiring so-called experts only to end up disappointed with the results, advice and resources provided.
Just because someone has a huge following and a pretty website doesn’t make them qualified to teach and share what they know.
I could rant about this topic for hours (can you tell?!), which is why we dedicated a whole i made a thing podcast ep to it.
Topics discussed in this episode:
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What is an expert?
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Can you call yourself an expert? And when can you call yourself an expert?
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How do you choose the right expert for you?
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What work do you need to do before you hire an expert?
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How do you pick a scam (guaranteed $30k months we’re looking at you)
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What’s the difference between a mentor and an expert?
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How do you choose a mentor?
Resources discussed in this episode:
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Everyone’s an expert about something says Seth Godin.
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Is it true that 10K hours makes you an expert?
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Insta-scam: how online con artists have adapted for the Instagram era.
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5 things to consider when hiring a mentor.
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8 best practices for hiring a coach who will help you grow.
Listen below or head to iTunes or Spotify.