Mentor Program Link

 FRSA's Mentor Program

FREE Education That PAYS!

 

  

Tap into a free-flow of information on roofing, sheet metal and business
practices from across the state.

Access experienced professionals and seek their guidance:
1) It's your first Convention and Trade Show - Where do I begin?
√ Get the most out of a trade show visit
√ Find out where to meet fellow contractors and FRSA Staff
√ Earn continuing education credit from seminars at the convention
√ How to get there
√ Where to stay
√ Convention meetings, luncheons and other activities

2) My company is growing - Where do I find information on:
√ Learning to install a different type of roof system
√ Training my employees
√ Accounting and finance
√ Legal advice
√ Marketing plans

3) I'm planning to invest in additional equipment - What are my options?
√ Seeking available market resources
√ Determining product use and performance
√ Leasing vs purchasing
√ Buying used vs new
√ Trouble shooting equipment problems

4) How do I survive in challenging times?
√ Problem solving ideas
√ Planning your direction
√ Past experience - Do's and Dont's
√ Tapping into available resources

The FRSA Mentoring Program can assist you with many of these challenges.

 

  

Rules of the Road
Getting Involved and Learning From the Best

                                           

 

Guidelines for those being mentored:                              
1) Recognize that the mentor is a volunteer and that their time is limited.
2) When possible, travel to meet with your mentor and arrive prepared.
3) Act in a professional ethical manner.
4) Both participants should discuss their expectations and agree on the length of involvement. Realize that a mentor may not want to mentor someone in their same area of expertise or market location.
5) Both parties should provide each other copies of workers' compensation and general liability insurance before going to work on a roof.
6) Sign FRSA's legal disclaimer and return. Click here for a copy of the disclaimer.
7) Once you've completed the program, download and complete a "Tell Us About Your Mentoring Experience!" form and send back to FRSA with your feedback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why serve as a Mentor?
1) It's a way of giving back to your industry.
2) Your industry will benefit as will you personally.
3) Mentoring fosters the development of business and personal relationships.
4) Your volunteer efforts will be recognized.

Requirements to become a Mentor:
1) Must have experience in the field you choose to mentor in.
2) Must be in business for at least three years.
3) Must be in good financial standing.
4) Must be accountable to a high standard of service.
5) Must understand and commit to the program.
6) Must be approved by FRSA to become a mentor.

Steps to become a Mentor:
1) Complete and submit the Mentor application to FRSA for processing.
2) If you are approved, the FRSA Staff will mail you a letter and guidelines for serving as a mentor. Once approved, your name will be added to the mentor list on the website.
3) Download and read the Mentoring Tips.
4) Wait for someone to call you and ask for your help.
5) Call FRSA to confirm that the person calling is an FRSA member.
6) Download and fax back the signed legal disclaimer to FRSA.
7) Download and have the person you are mentoring sign the legal disclaimer and fax back to FRSA.
8) Download and give Mentee form "Tell Us About Your Mentoring Experience!". Have them complete and send back to FRSA.

 

Should you have any questions or are interested in participating in FRSA's Mentoring Program, please contact Ann Marie Cargo at 800-767-3772 ext. 142 or by email: annmarie@floridaroof.com FRSA fax: 407-679-0010.