Great mentors don’t need to have every answer. They know how to ask the right questions and connect a business with the right resource at the right time.

In his new Mainebiz article, MCE’s Terry Johnson shares how effective advisors help business owners get to the root of a challenge, prioritize what comes next, and turn recommendations into action.

It’s also a wonderful reflection of the work Terry leads through the Maine Mentor Network, connecting entrepreneurs in MCE programs with 200 volunteer industry experts from across Maine.

We’re grateful for Terry and the thoughtful, relationship-based approach he brings to this work every day.

The Top Gun Showcase is the culmination of a 15-week program for competitively selected entrepreneurs that combines mentoring with high-impact gatherings held across the state. Since 2009, the Maine Center for Entrepreneur’s Top Gun program has assisted over 400 entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses.