MENTOR SINCE 2004
Having a mentor will
Fast-Track - rather than take months or years you can get there in weeks and sometimes days
Help You Avoid Pain - the pain of mistakes can lead to loss. A good mentor will help you avoid that
Remove Obstacles - All obstacles can feel insurmountable. A mentor can offer a solution to get you passed mountains fast.
Encourage and Motivate You. In that moment you feel like giving up a mentor will encourage and push you through
I have been mentoring businesses just like yours since 2004 - I get it.
This is Alan Forrest Smith.
I began my own business journey in 1985 and have been self-employed since. If there is a mistake to make - I have made it. As the years went by I never made them again. But I did learn this …. Mistakes do not have to be experienced. They can be learned from others so we avoid those same mistakes.
It can be so easy to try and find out things ourselves yet in my experience with my clients it can also be very costly.
But there are times when you just need to call in the experts or business turnaround strategists to fix things.
As a business mentor, that’s what I do.
I show you the way so you don’t have to go through the pain of time and mistakes yourself. This is the hack, the fix, the fast route to where you need to be.
Business Mentor Is The Fast Track
As time goes on in your business it’s a good thing to ask questions and simply be honest: what has changed in your business so far this year or over any years that is making your life better (or worse)?
Are you faced with the same struggles and unable to fix them?
Are you faced with the same problems and unable to fix them?
You still can’t get the volume of clients you need?
You can’t get enough responses from your ad campaigns?
You can’t get a high enough conversion rate from anything?
Sales just aren’t high enough to cover all of your costs.
Your team is struggling to deliver - anything?
Does your website get little or even worse - no leads?
Does your website never sell anything?
Social media feels like a waste of time and money
You tried direct mail - once - but it failed
And the rest …
Frustrating I know but be assured this is all pretty common.
A Business Mentor Fix Story Or Two.
A client came to me. His business was as good as done, beat, screwed! When I say done he had done everything in his own capabilities that was possible.
He was now in the red by around £17,000.
He couldn't pay wages most of his staff walked out.
His stock was almost zero due to unpaid invoices.
Frankly, it was a total absolute mess. He would have been happy to declare bankruptcy if I advised him in that direction.
I did almost advise him to close and just walk away yet I also know that if everything is already in place apart from systems it can usually be turned around pretty fast. I know that because I’ve seen it and done it on many occasions.
Just 48 hours after putting very simple but very proven systems into place, his business pulled in just over £42,000. Now a proven system had been put into place. Over the following year, he went from the brink of bankruptcy to 2.1 million in sales.
Another client of mine had a similar experience. His numbers weren't as high yet I created a £15,400 windfall for him over a single week. That grew to over £60,000. Again a review, analysis and changes were put in place based on proven systems I've used since I started on business over 38 years ago.
You Can't Know Everything …
That is why a business mentor is critical for faster success.
Both stories are interesting for one reason, both had their businesses for more than five years. Both were repeat offenders with their lack of systems and finally, both eventually came to the conclusion that they make this work or shut the doors. Both had also committed the cardinal sin of marketing and business and it is this… trying to do everything yourself! That is always a recipe for disaster as I have seen many times with clients.
Simple and even tiny changes can make a huge difference to your business. I once had a client that wrote perfect copy. He told me his letter was terrible and it just didn’t sell. I read and read his letter but it was as good as the perfect part from one single paragraph at the end. This paragraph was where his call to action should be. It was missing. After such a brilliant letter he fell for the biggest mistake in the book by not telling his customer what to do next. I changed it and tweaked his strategy slightly. His sales from the next campaign totalled just under $100,000.
“Most mentors will guide you to do what most are doing because most do just that. The results are mostly minimal and at worst can reduce sales. I only work on results most consider impossible or extreme. I aim to grow your turnover in 7 days by 30% and then keep growing until we hit a 100% increase. As I am sure you know that’s extreme.”
Why Me As Your Business Mentor
The importance of mentoring cannot be underestimated. A good, experienced and knowledgeable mentor can fast-track your results beyond anything. Mentoring can help you break repeated patterns that simply do not deliver. A good mentorship will build your business faster and can even save your business.
I offer my mentoring based on the back of my three decades plus business and consulting experiences of successful experience helping businesses like yours. From large corporations to new small business start-ups.
My own life career and experience
High street shop owner for 20 -years - These were the days I was a very busy hairdresser
Huge-Demand Marketing expert with 30+ years of front-line experience with clients
Speaker and expert presenter since the 90s. I have spoken to around 100,000 attendees over the years on the subject of exponential growth
A-list copywriter since the mid-90s - I have written well over £100 million in direct sales
Author of 24 plus books
Writer and screenplays and films - I now have six finished films under my belt with two new films slated to go
Property Portfolio and rental business. I own seven rental properties in The Republic of Georgia. All are fully booked.
Mentoring and helping others since 1989 - My 1st business mentee was a woman named Kerry. She went on to have a very successful hair salon
Speciality: fixing businesses with my unique 7-21 day approach to sales and conversions
Track record - It really speaks for itself. I have proof and testimonials all over this website.
If you are looking for my most popular mentor programs; Copywriting Mentor is here and Consultant Mentor is here. The Author's Mentor is here.
My Business Mentor Programs Are Bespoke And Guarantee To Give You …
FASTER: A mentorship with me can give you a faster route into something that can take months and years of trying and hoping things will work. I worked with one client that had been in business for 2.5 years and struggling to sell anything. During their first week of business mentoring, they experienced a rise in sales. This was due to a tiny thing they had got completely wrong.
THE HACKS: A hack is the one thing that gives you as good as instant access to what you want. As a mentor with 38 years of business experience, I have seen my hacks save a business in less than 4 weeks and build a 12 million pound business in just one year. Both clients had struggled for years before.
THE EXPERIENCE: Sometimes in business, you just need someone to be direct, open and honest. That is mostly found in experience. I find a lot of mentors have the know-how but haven’t really got the experience. 38 years of experience has taught me to read carefully and smartly. Recently this approach saved a client just over £22,000 that they were ready to pay. I think my decades of experience is what saved her that cash.
SAVES LOSS OF TIME AND MONEY: My mentoring is proven to save you time and money. Trying to work out what works can be costly in time and money. I recently experienced a mentoring client of mine uncovering over 1.7 million per annum of cash just sitting there. They had tried everything. I advised them - to DO THIS - they did it and the result was an extra 125 new spending customers per day.
EXPERT EYES: It is true there are times you cannot see the wood for the trees. I once went to a huge corporation to find out what was happening with their marketing. I walked in and within 10 minutes I saw the problem. That problem was a room of 11 staff that had no idea. I worked out that a team of four could do what 11 weren’t doing. The savings in wages alone were huge. It takes someone from the outside to look in. The problem is usually obvious.
The Right Business Mentor Can Change Everything For You
More knowledge than you, offer constructive criticism that builds, can help with your personal growth, can become your trusted ally, will push you further than you will push yourself, can offer a new perspective based on things and can even offer new networks, connections and a hidden route to much faster change
And a strong mentor who knows what they are doing will pay for itself quickly. It can be far cheaper than hiring hopeless, hapless non-thinking marketing people, and can deliver you the higher results that you need much faster.
There are many ways you can hire me as your mentor. However, there are a few things you need to know first.
ALL of my MENTORING is Bespoke For You
Your needs, your business needs and your visualised outcome. This means before we agree for me to mentor you we need to have a Zoom call to make sure we are a fit and that I can serve you with what you need.
Further down this page, you can read a few comments from previous mentees and client results. And a few ways of having me as your mentor for yourself or your business or even your team.
If you are looking for my most popular mentor programs; Copywriting Mentor is here and Consultant Mentor is here.
Over The Years I’ve Successfully Worked With …
Individuals that need to learn the art of higher response & fast-track business (with some incredible results)
Marketing teams that demand less waste and higher response results (slashed waste by millions whilst increasing profits by millions)
Company leaders need a sharp mind, farsighted, sharp, commanding, big ideas mentor and experienced hand to guide them through fact and business fiction in today’s world
Marketing experts that want to get more edge in crowded markets
Specialist in helping you get the results you need faster
There’s absolutely no question, having a business mentor is incredibly valuable for several reasons.
Here are some major benefits of having your own business mentor:
Experience and Expertise: Your business mentor will bring valuable experience and expertise to the table. They have likely faced various challenges and opportunities in their own entrepreneurial journey, and their insights can help you hack, fast-track or navigate similar situations. Their knowledge can accelerate your learning curve, saving you time and potentially costly mistakes.
Guidance and Support: A business mentor provides guidance and support as you focus on running a business. They can offer advice, share best practices, and help you make informed decisions. They can also provide emotional support during challenging times, offering encouragement and motivation to keep going.
Networking Opportunities: Mentors often have a wide network of contacts in the business world. They can introduce you to potential clients, partners, or investors who can help your business grow. Leveraging their connections can open doors to new opportunities that you may not have had access to otherwise.
Objective Perspective: As a business owner, it's easy to become emotionally attached to your venture, making it challenging to see the bigger picture. A mentor brings an objective perspective to the table. They can provide constructive criticism, challenge your assumptions, and help you see alternative viewpoints. This can be invaluable in making well-informed decisions.
Accountability and Goal Setting: A mentor can help you set goals, create action plans, and hold you accountable for your progress. They can provide guidance on prioritizing tasks, managing your time effectively, and staying focused on what truly matters for your business growth.
Personal and Professional Development: A mentor not only helps with your business growth but also supports your personal and professional development. They can provide guidance on leadership, communication skills, problem-solving, and other essential skills necessary for your entrepreneurial journey.
Confidence and Motivation: Building a business can be challenging, and self-doubt can creep in at times. A mentor can provide the confidence and motivation you need to overcome obstacles and stay committed to your goals. They can share their own experiences of overcoming adversity and instil belief in your abilities.
Remember, finding the right business mentor is critical. Look for someone with relevant experience, industry knowledge, and a compatible personality. It's also essential to establish clear expectations, maintain open communication, and make the most of the mentorship relationship.
I Am Strictly For Those That Want A Superior And First-Rate Thinking Mind, A Business Mentor U.K. That Has A Proven Track Record For Master Problem-Solving… Because The FACT IS
Mentorship Is Faster
Mentorship Is Proven
Mentorship Is Safer
Mentorship Is Guaranteed
I am ready to help you.
MENTOR FEES FROM £250
I can give you mentoring from
One-hour call when needed
Half day calls
Full day calls
Once a week call
Twice a week call
Once a month call
12-week program
12 month program
My mentoring is 100% bespoke. It is based on your needs.
I can only advise you on what I feel you need after an initial conversation.
Dear Business Owner,
Alan Forrest Smith, business mentor and breakthrough results expert here.
Just recently one small and new business mentor client saved a huge £24,000 over a single phone call. For another, I created a uniquely huge idea that is well on track for doubling their turnover. Another I saved from certain closure within weeks. I could go on and on and on but it is hard for me to give you 38-plus years of my experiences on a single page like this.
I help businesses and individuals like you. I get you on track, I check everything to make sure you are on track, and I make sure everything you say is tuned into the new and current conversation.
Mentorship Research
Research has shown that 70% of small businesses that receive mentoring survive for five years or more, which is double the rate compared with non-mentored entrepreneurs. Source: FSB
Of those with a mentor 97% say they are valuable, 55% believe mentoring can help them succeed, 60% look for experience in a mentor above anything else, but 85% currently do not have a mentor. Source: Sage.com
93% of small and medium-sized businesses acknowledge that mentoring can help them to succeed. Source: Sage.com
Only 25% of small and medium-sized businesses currently make use of business mentors. Source: Sage.com
A recent survey by the UK's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills found that 94% of SMEs using external support have seen benefits. These firms are more ambitious and have higher relative turnovers. 67% of businesses reported an increase in productivity due to mentoring. Source: mentorsme
55% of businesses felt that mentoring had a positive impact on their PROFITS. Source: mentorsme
Interesting facts right?
Just Some of My Business Mentorship Clients
My business mentor client ranges from one of the biggest real estate agents in the U.K, the number one security company in the U.K. some of the most prestigious hair companies in the U.K. one of the biggest legal companies in the U.K. one of the biggest direct marketing companies in the U.K. many of the best copywriters and consultants in the U.K and much more.
I have worked with business types that range from hair salons to car sales, from sellers of Tea to sellers of oils, and from companies that transform gardens to companies that have generated millions online. In total at a guess I would say I have worked in around 4-500 company types with new sales of well over one hundred million created during those partnerships.
I have worked inside companies fixing and restructuring marketing processes, I have sat on skype conferences for hours brainstorming business ideas and I have delivered brilliant ideas in a moment of pure inspiration that has saved hundreds of thousands and generated millions in sales.
My speciality is fast results, higher response and the human condition, the human conversation and then using words, images and strategies online and offline to expand, grow and sometimes save businesses.
The Principle of Business Mentoring Breakthroughs and Success Remains -The Same Regardless
Regardless of your business or ideas my 3 overlying principles for assured success remain the same.
Here are some results with my mentor clients. You can find more all through this website but now here is a handful.
“Mentoring with Alan, The results are UNREAL….We are 4 weeks in…we can’t for the results after 12.
Rich and Steph, SAGE.”
“Alan is inspirational, he is business clever. Not many can visualise a dud business in three dimensions, turning the company in his mind, penetrating to the bowels, foreseeing the traps, and laying an imaginative path towards its success.
David Nore, Author”
“Alan is very strategic about packaging and leveraging your existing skills and services. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in business there is always room for growth and expansion. I love the fact Alan is so down to earth is so open and honest with the truth, makes you feel so comfortable, he gives so much thought and care to your business. I can assure you if you follow his recommendations you will not be disappointed. It takes a lot of courage and strength to keep going, however, you can make your journey easier by working with experts and Alan is an expert in his field.
Neelam Meetcha Author, TV Host”
Here’s A Handful Of Results I Get Sent Back To Me From Clients Like Yourself.
£90,000 in Sales from a Single Email
NO sales online in two years to repeat sales in Days - all online
New website from zero to $12 million
A 47% RESPONSE from a Direct Mail
Turnover up by 233.7% in just 23-days
Average spend UP by 586.3%
Specialist services up over 700%
Recruitment, management and issues solved in under 5-days
New business bursting with customers from opening day
Sales of specialist retail from UP A MASSIVE 2750%
More turnover increasing their turnover by 465.21%
New customers UP by an INCREDIBLE 2633.3%
From zero to a 49.2% conversion online
From almost bankrupt to 116% new growth in 11 months
From just 3 sales to 74 sales in 24 hours
New sales of over £42,000 in 12 hours
From a failed campaign to a multi-million-pound success campaign (sales over £7 million)
From no enquiries to 17 per hour (day one of a new campaign)
From absolute struggle to a windfall of over £200,000 in a single weekend
Grabbing over 5,000 potential customers using just one online tool
Selling out a Yoga training class in 10-days that couldn’t be sold in 3 months
Online sales for one client of over £5 million in a record month
Increased sales by 2,300% with a new direct response strategy - in just 4 days!
Massive leap of 900% in sales
An increase in sales by £74,000 from just ONE advert
Sales of just under $15,000 to sales of over $88,400 after I critiqued and re-wrote a simple paragraph into his final offer on his sales letter
Sold over a million dollars from a single webpage selling a stocks and shares program
Increased his sales by $ 2.4 million from zero despite being close to bankruptcy!
A brand-new business that made her $4,000 in the first promotion (more than double her monthly wage).
A long-running webpage that has consistently pulled in 6.4% selling a health-related product
The mini 4-email campaign generated over £24,000 in one week
A single offline campaign with a flyer boosts sales by £15,400 in one day
Another email campaign to sales letters generates over £100,000 in a single week
Over 404 new clients from a single campaign that almost crashed her business
A £250,000 magazine advert that made one client rich!
21-sales from a magazine advert that replaced a failed advert
The client saved over £60,000 after a mastermind session
Another clients slash his marketing budget by well over £100,000 and then goes on to generate well over one million in sales over 12 weeks
A website that pulled sales of over TWELVE MILLION in a single month
In 72 hours I solved a clients problem of no clients and no sales. He went from £0 to £15,400 in just 3-days. After one week his sales closed at around £60,000
Another client went from almost bankrupt to sales of over £42,000 in under one week.
Another hit a home run with his online campaign that went from just 3 sales to sales of just under £500,000 over 3-weeks
Another client based in Australia had increased sales of £84,000 overnight after his offer had been fixed.
Or the Yoga company that couldn’t sell a thing until they worked with me. The results was sales of $117,000
And one more for this page - a client went from pitiful sales that paid nothing to sales of just over £20,000 in less a single week.
TURNOVER: more than Doubled
NEW
BEST WEEKS EVER: despite it being January – their 3-best weeks ever and still increasing every week.
NEW MARKETING STRATEGY: fast, proven, bespoke, effective and working like crazy
““A Kick-Ass Mentor“ Alan came in and immediately saw what need doing and helped us very quickly focus on the important stuff. I think any business will benefit from working with Alan.
Izaak Brading MOD”
Have you read enough?
In the world of hairdressing, they call my mentoring EXTREME.
The reason is my results as you can see above.
Business Mentorship Programs
All of my mentoring is built around three decades plus of skills, my knowledge, my time and my experience. As I do with my own businesses everything is tested and used for maximum results and speed. As you can see by my results above - that’s what I deliver.
If you need a step-by-step one program fits all I am probably not the right mentor for you. I treat every one of my clients uniquely and individually.
““THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE”
For my own experience, Alan has been instrumental in bringing out the best in what it is that I want to achieve in my business life…by bringing out the best in me. Transformational and unforgettable!
Troy Steine”
Here Is A Mentorship With Myself Can For You.
It starts with a conversation about what you need from your mentorship. Once I have more clarity I can tell you what can be done, how it will be done and when you can begin your mentorship.
During your mentorship period, you will be able to access me as you need me. My mentoring can vary from one month to 3-months to ongoing.
I only discuss fees once we have spoken. But know this … never once has any client I have worked with ever had a higher return from return the mentoring I have done with them.
We Can Do Your Business Mentoring …
Over the phone
Online meeting
Face-to-face
One full-day mastermind at my home
Mastermind brainstorming at your office
Via WhatsApp
Email and more
Lets talk
I can offer BIG ideas, critiques, directions, brand ideas, copy ideas, strategy refinements and so much more. I can even come and inspire, motivate and push your team into higher things.
The following fees are not FIXED - they are estimates based on my current clients.
Either way, they are CHEAPER than hiring full-time and HOPING your new employee will deliver.
Mentorship Fee Example - Cost Vs Return
Some quick and real examples.
Fee £25,000
Return £1.7 million
One client hired me at a fixed fee of just £25,000
I uncovered their biggest problem and fixed it after one visit. That gave them around 125 new customers a day. It also gave them an annual increase of £1.7 million.
Fee £10k monthly residual
Return £350,000 per month
Another client paid my fee as a residual of £10,000 a month. They had struggled to sell their unique service online. My advice and mentorship took them from ZERO a month to £350,000 a month in just over two years. No wonder he bought himself a new Rolls Royce.
Fee £15,00
Return £375,000
A new business struggling at £1,700 per week increased their takings to just under £10,000 per week during my mentorship program. They paid my one-off fee of just £15,000 for a return of £375,000
In other words, a mentorship with myself will actually cost you nothing.
Mentorship With Me Is FREE After Your Return
Campaign Mentor - Time Period Bespoke
From £25,000
A campaign should pay for itself. Even better it should make you the profit you want. In my experience, most marketing campaigns are badly planned, badly out and far too experimental. This results in huge losses in people’s time, wages, efforts and company monies due to poor response.
Please call, message or email me to make an appointment over zoom to talk about your needs.
Marketing Mentor - Time Period Bespoke
From £5,000
Copywriting Mentor - 12 Weeks
From £14,000
Read the whole page here.
Consultants Mentor - 12 Weeks
From £14,000
Read the whole page here
Daily Mentor - 1 Year
From £150,000
You will be able to access me daily. Get my highly experienced advice daily. Critiques, reviews, short-cut, fast-track hacks and more. This is an outrageously powerful way to fast-track and level up a business.
Please call, message or email me to make an appointment over zoom to talk about your needs.
Team Mentor - 1 Year
From £75,000
Your team can have weekly, bi-monthly or monthly meetings over zoom with an expert that has created well over one hundred million in new sales for clients over the years. By using what works, making tweaks, pushing teams and using proven strategy this way of mentoring pays for itself extremely fast.
Please call, message or email me to make an appointment over zoom to talk about your needs.
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FINALLY…
Your life/work/career challenge can be as exciting or as drab as you want it to be. I have seen transformations in businesses even though I cannot believe yet they happen and once you see them happen it really is one of those OMG moments.
Work with me and I expect you to experience one of those moments in your life where the results you get are far beyond anything you expected.
I look forward to working with you, serving you and helping you reach the bigger goals in your life through a mentor.
Your MENTOR in bigger, better and greater things.
Alan Forrest Smith
CONTACT ALAN
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Email: alan@orangebeetle.com