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Mentorship When Your Mentor Is a Former Competitor
Episode 131 of The Career Mentor Podcast explores a rarely discussed mentorship dynamic: learning from someone who was once your competitor. Lucas and Luna break down the trust-building arc through the real-world case of a marketing director who approached the co-founder of a rival startup she had competed against for three years. They walk through the three-phase model — from arm's-length observation to explicit reciprocity to genuine advocacy — and unpack what makes these relationships surprisingly durable. Specific advice includes how to make the first ask without sounding…
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