280: Dominic Monn — Crafting a Thriving Online Mentorship Community
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Dominic Monn (@dqmonn), the pioneering founder of MentorCruise, shares the secrets behind building a flourishing online mentorship community that transcends the traditional face-to-face model. Dominic reveals how MentorCruise fosters authentic relationships between mentors and mentees through a rigorous verification process, ensuring a trusted and effective learning environment. Whether you're a mentor, a mentee, or just curious about the virtual mentorship space, this episode offers a wealth of insights into creating genuine connections and a thriving platform for growth.
Dominic Monn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dqmonn
00:00:00 Building and Scaling a Vetted Marketplace
00:13:05 Startups, Hiring, and Building a Marketplace
00:20:29 Pricing and Evolution of Mentorship Platform
00:29:48 Metrics and Tools for Marketplace Growth
00:41:13 Building a Business in Switzerland
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/dominic-monn-crafting-a-thriving-online-mentorship-community/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/280-dominic-monn-crafting-a-thriving-online-mentorship-community
The video: https://youtu.be/U80K_1sw3lc
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- (00:00) - Building and Scaling a Vetted Marketplace
- (13:05) - Startups, Hiring, and Building a Marketplace
- (20:29) - Pricing and Evolution of Mentorship Platform
- (29:48) - Metrics and Tools for Marketplace Growth
- (41:13) - Building a Business in Switzerland