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A Mentor Advises You. A Sponsor Spends Something On You.
by: Brian BaldariPublished on: 15/09/2026A mentor spends time. A sponsor spends credibility. Why sponsorship cannot be requested, only made rational, and the twelve month test that tells you if you have one.
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