Where business feels less lonely

Serving business owners in Parramatta, the Sydney Hills and the Hawkesbury

The hardest part of being a business owner isn’t the workload.

However strong you are, however capable, you feel the pressure.

When you’re “stuck in the weeds” and have no one you can really talk things through with, the pressure increases.

You can’t always reach out to your family or friends (for fear of judgement, them not truly understanding or you simply don’t want to worry them).

Your team (if you have one) need you to lead. To be strong.

You end up carrying the business alone.

Mentor2Mentor is YOUR room where:

Business feels less lonely

You will be seen, heard and understood

You have a supportive team surrounding you

You can openly say – in a confidential space - without fear of judgement • “This is what I am dealing with, please help”

Shared conversations deliver clear outcomes and tangible results

At Mentor2Mentor, you can share the load
– with the right people, in the right way.

A small group of trusted peers. Structured, strictly confidential meetings to move you forward. And warm, non-judgemental accountability. Within this framework, magic happens.

Shared Learnings

Smarter Decisions

Stronger Business

How We Support You

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Mentor2Mentor is So Much More Than a Monthly Meeting

No matter how hard you try, business doesn’t run to schedule. Just when you think you have all your ducks in a row, one or more “wander off”. The Mentor2Mentor program is designed to deal with that. It keeps you connected between meetings, so it’s there whenever you need it.

Yes, there’s a regular monthly meeting where you can debrief, discuss, learn and plan.

You also get:

A mid-month Zoom call to check in

An ongoing connection via a private WhatsApp Group chat

A proactive facilitator who’ll reach out as required

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This is a platform to ask questions and know that you will be guided honestly and will always be led to valuable insights and alternate perspectives. Most importantly, this is a vehicle to help keep me accountable for my goals as a business owner and as a leader within my industry.

A vehicle to help keep me accountable for my goals’

Tiz Porreca, Marketing Strategist

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After visiting and connecting with the group, I have seen the benefits and support that Mentor2Mentor provides. The core ethic is trust, honesty, authenticity and discretion. Mentor2Mentor is a think-tank and a place to brainstorm ideas and issues in our business.

Trust, honesty, authenticity and discretion’

Tim Drews, Drews & Associates

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Meet the founder and lead facilitator

Bev Barnfather has founded and run multiple businesses over the last 40 plus years. She has personal experience of the pressure business owners face – and of how mentoring and peer support can help. A natural connector, she has been both a mentor and a mentee. She leads Mentor2Mentor and facilitates many of its boards. She practises what she preaches, has an external mentor, and has been an active member of an Advisory Board herself.

Learn more about Bev and Mentor2Mentor

WHY CHOOSE US

Our Core Values

At Mentor2Mentor, our values aren’t just words — they shape how we show up, how we work together, and how we support meaningful outcomes for every business owner. These values guide our conversations, our decisions, and the experience we create in every room and every interaction.

Respect for Self and Others

We honour and value every person at the table. Respect is at the heart of how we connect — through politeness, courtesy, and genuine appreciation for each person’s perspective and lived experience. In every conversation, we create a space where people feel safe, heard, and treated with dignity.

Honesty

We foster transparency in a way that protects dignity and builds trust. Our role is to create the conditions where people feel comfortable being open, sharing what’s real, and speaking honestly without fear of judgment. Honesty is the foundation for stronger decisions and better outcomes.

Integrity

We are reliable, trustworthy, and consistent — both in our words and our actions. We practise open, honest communication and encourage the same from everyone involved. Integrity guides how we hold space, how we follow through, and how we support clarity and fairness in every step of the process.

Empathy

Empathy is more than understanding — it’s how we create genuine connection. We go beyond “customer centric” thinking to deepen relationships, strengthen communication, and support better business outcomes. We listen with care, recognise emotions, and respond with kindness in every interaction — inside and outside the room. Empathy allows conversations to become safe, real, and transformative.

Accountability

• We support shared accountability in a way that is gentle, fair, and productive. Together, we maintain mutual responsibility for the actions and commitments that lead to meaningful progress and stronger outcomes. Our approach keeps the process transparent, balanced, and grounded — ensuring everyone feels supported, not judged, as we move forward.