One of the most common questions I hear in real estate is, “Will you mentor me?”
Here’s the truth: most people asking that question haven’t done a single thing to earn mentorship.

They don’t know us, we don’t know them, there’s no shared work or contribution, just an expectation that access should be free because they asked nicely. 

Let’s clear something up. Mentorship doesn’t come from chasing people down hallways or sending hopeful DMs; it comes from contribution.

What most agents miss is the ultimate power move that doesn’t seem like one at first. It puts you in rooms you’d never get into otherwise, and gets you standing with the people you wish would mentor you. 

What’s the key to getting the mentorship you need to succeed in real estate? How do you get the most out of this opportunity? In this episode, we get real about why asking for mentorship without offering value first backfires and what to do instead.

People want to have a real estate mentor because, unlike a coach or a consultant, they perceive mentorship to be free. -Marki Lemons Ryhal

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

Stop asking for mentorship before you’ve earned it
If someone doesn’t know your name, your story, or your work ethic, why would they invest in you? 

Volunteering is access, not charity
When you show up early, prepared, and useful, you stop being invisible. How do you stop treating volunteering like a favor instead of the opportunity it actually is?

People are watching when you think they’re not
Lateness, inconsistency, and excuses don’t get forgotten; they get labeled. How can this work against you in real estate? 

About Your Host

Marki Lemons Ryhal is a ​​Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, and avid volunteer. 

She is a dynamic keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, both on-site and virtual; she's the go-to expert for artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and social media in real estate. Marki Lemons Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate, and with 25+ years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 250,000 REALTORS® how to earn up to a 2682% return on their marketing dollars. Marki’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Homes.com, and REALTOR® Magazine.

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