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If you have great respect and admiration for someone in
our industry and would like to be mentored by them, you
should reach out to them. Explain why they inspire you
and ask to talk with them to learn more about their life
and experiences. Find out if they share your interests and
if they will assist you in charting your course. Finding an
excellent mentor will take some time and effort, but it is
worth it.
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Asking someone to be your mentor is a wonderful ATMIA
compliment. That shows your trust in them and how
much you value their opinion and advice. Mentoring is US Conference 2023
a fantastic opportunity for them to make a difference, as A New Universe of ATM Opportunities
most of us do not feel particularly influential in our daily
lives. People are more willing to help others than you Highlights: This year’s event will continue to
might assume. be the largest and most highly regarded event
for the ATM industry. The schedule will offer a
Get motivated variety of educational opportunites no matter

Mentors are fantastic, but they can only do so much, and what sector of the industry you come from. Join
mentees who take the initiative are more likely to succeed. us for a pre-conference workshop, select a few
Please enhance your mentors' guidance with information of the breakout sessions to attend, and don’t
found in podcasts, ebooks and other resources. Mentors miss out on the general sessions on the last day
are the people you need the most during challenging focusing on what is going on in the industry.
times, so remember that mentoring is much more than We also offer unlimited in-person business
a professional favor; it's an act of kindness. To develop
as businesspeople, we need to surround ourselves with networking and an exhibit hall filled with new
people who can help us grow, become better leaders, learn technologies, innovations and new business
more efficiently and communicate more effectively—and opportunities. We are excited to see you in
mentors can help. February. Start the year out right. So register
today.
We are the average of the five people around us, as the
saying goes, and that is particularly true for entrepreneurs. When: Feb. 7 – 9, 2023
I cannot overstate the significance of having a good mentor. Where: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
A good mentor will motivate you, drive you to overcome Registration: www.atmia.com/conferences/us/
obstacles, help you grow and broaden your perspective.
Most importantly, a good mentor will not judge you;
instead, they will provide a safe environment for you to More Show Dates:
learn. Regardless of whether you are just starting your
MLS career or have been doing this for a while, if you do
not have a mentor, find one as soon as possible. When
you have a mentor or someone to look up to, you will be NEAA 2023 – March 29 – 30, 2023, Boston
more confident in making crucial business decisions and
developing strategies to advance your career. Smarter Faster Payments 2023
April 16-19, Las Vegas
To fully grasp the value of mentorship, just like with a
close friendship, you must experience it for yourself. I ETA TRANSACT – April 24 – 26, 2023, Atlanta
encourage you to embark on this journey.

Natasa Cvijanovic, co-founder and CEO of Tesla Payments and member SEAA 2023 – June 12 – 14, 2023, Hollywood, Fla.
of the SEAA advisory committee, has a proven track record within the
payment industry of cultivating successful relationships with ISOs, MLSs
and strategic partners. In developing national sales channels, she pro- MWAA 2023 – July 19 – 20, 2023, Schaumburg, Ill.
vides training and coaching to sales partners to enable them to become
better business partners and advocates for their merchants, and to assist WSAA 2023 – November 1 – 2, 2023
them in building portfolios producing steady residual streams. She is Carlsbad, Calif.
also dedicated to consistently delivering high levels of professionalism,
integrity, dependability and trustworthiness. Contact her at natasa@
teslapayments.com.

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