Did you have a mentor coming up in Advertising? Your thoughts?

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Yes but I eventually outgrew him, killed him, usurped his throne and stole his wife.

Jk, mentors are great, don’t kill them.

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No, but I wish I had. I would have made far fewer mistakes along the way.

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Yes they 100% helped me get to where I am today. Forever grateful!!!

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Find the people that know what you want to know.

When I was a Jr my mentors were all senior ADs and ACDs. Now that i’m an ACD my mentors are CCOs and agency owners. Collect as many mentors as you can.

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No, but I had people that showed me what not to do. Reverse mentors, I guess?

Leaning by example it seems. Good but not the same

Honestly, nope. I've only worked at smaller agencies and it was like every man for himself. Still looking

Who would or what position would you wish you had as one?

No, But I wish I had found one. I have since had many and they are very very helpful.

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