Mentoring has been a critical factor for success in my business. It helps me consistently stay focused on working on the business, not just in it . Additionally, mentoring is critical to overcoming hurdles that limit growth, from the personal stresses of running a business to logistical ones like understanding financials and developing processes. Most of my professional journey didn’t include close friendships with many business owners, so it’s been very helpful to have access to resources that bridge the challenges I face. Also, a sense of camaraderie is very helpful since the stress of business ownership can be significant and is often not discussed