About us.
What started as a one-man band, a phone, and a landing page in 2019, has grown into a thriving community of business owners and leaders, connected through our own, custom-built platform.
If you are a business owner or leader, looking for expert advice and guidance...
…then I’m delighted you’ve found us!
Because we created MentorConnex for you.
See, a few years back I was in your shoes, looking for someone to turn to when I was running my first business.
What I discovered was more questions than answers.
Questions like;
- Who is the right fit for me?
- How do I know who's genuine?
- What does it cost and can I afford it?
- Should I sign up to a 3, 6 or 12 month 'program'?
- Is my business ready?
…and more.
It’s confusing and time-consuming enough to put people off mentoring or coaching completely.
Or consign it to the “too hard basket”.
And this is a problem.
Because the right coach or mentor can transform your business (and your life).
So the good news is this...
We’re not your average coaching or mentoring company.
Because we aren’t coaches, and we aren’t mentors.
We are a group of business owners and leaders who wanted a better way to access the advice and guidance we needed.
This gives us a different perspective.
We looked at the coaching and mentoring industries through the lens of the customer (you and us).
And we decided a fresh approach was needed.
An approach that means saying a firm 'no' to;
- searching and vetting options (and hoping for the best)
- having to guess for ourselves who the right expert for us is
- long term contracts that lock us in to expensive plans
- getting stuck with one mentor or coach
- big upfront cash payments
- business ‘blueprints’, online courses, 'systems' or other generic material
- fake guru's, or 23-year old "life" coaches
So, we created MentorConnex to make it easier than ever to get the right expertise for you, your business or your team.
We are a service marketplace that brings together growth-focused business builders and leaders, with authentic business mentors and coaches.
And our commitments to you include;
- One-to-one only: advice personal to you and your unique challenges.
- Authentic experts: every mentor or coach in the MentorConnex community passes a 7-step vetting process.
- Dynamic matching: we'll personally match you with three options, based on your needs, while you can interview your favourites and make the final choice
- No lock-in contract: and no big upfront payments. Just month-to-month plans, so you can budget easily, and change any time you need to.
- A custom-built platform: so you can meet anywhere anytime (via secure video call) and keep your notes in one place (never to be left at a cafe, or buried under piles of papers).
…and much more.
If you are interested to learn more, read on, or hit the button above to book a call with a member of our team.
Happy business building
James and the team at MentorConnex
Our vision
For everyone in the world to have access to the advice and guidance they need, and to give anyone with the right motivations, attributes, and expertise the opportunity to give back.
Our mission
Create a vibrant, global online community where anyone in the world can access one-to-one advice, personal to them, from vetted, expert mentors and coaches.
What we do
Help business builders and leaders leap over pitfalls, leave procrastination for dead, and obliterate your goals, by matching and connecting you with carefully vetted experts for unbiased, one-to-one advice and guidance, that is personal to you.
Meet the team
Founder & Head of Growth
James Sewell
Fun Fact: I got bored of watching my 4-year old son have all the fun at the skatepark, so started learning to skateboard at the tender age of 38.
Why MentorConnex matters to me: I want to make a positive impact on the world, and give everyone access to the advice and guidance they need to succeed.
On a personal level I believe that had I been able to tap into the right expertise with my first business, it would still be alive today.
Chief Technology Officer
Martin Hodges
Fun Fact: After flying around the world 6 times in 6 weeks, I was so jet lagged I tried to fly to Sydney – not realising I was in Sydney at the time!
Why MentorConnex matters to me: I truly believe that helping someone succeed is one of the most rewarding things that you can do. Everyone can benefit from help and connecting people to that help can bring them the success they are looking for.
Chief Experience Officer
Erik Lau
Fun Fact: I can re-watch a movie I like, over and over and over and over again. Lost count how many times I’ve watched Back to the Future.
Why MentorConnex matters to me: The day when my daughter asks me “what do you do for a living daddy?”, then I want to be able to tell her that I help individuals, organisations and businesses to reach their aspirations and to make a difference.