Though Blue only had a couple of planes when it started operating in 2000, Brett grew the airline (now known as Virgin Australia) into a thriving business. Brett and I are firm friends - we own Makepeace Island on Australia’s Sunshine Coast together - and his entrepreneurial career has gone from strength to strength.
Your mentors will also be the people you will turn to for advice and assistance when things don’t go according to plan. And you can be certain that things won’t go as planned, though that’s half the fun. Decision-making can be more difficult when the wrong call can make the difference between your being able to pay your bills (and your employees) or not. With a strong support network of people who have experience and know-how, you’re more likely to make better choices.