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How Success Changes Your Friendships (EP #111)

Nov 2
2 min read

The Founderz Lounge Episode #111 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.


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As your business grows, your circle can change. Who’s there for you, and who just wants access to your connections?


Don and Steve get real about outgrowing friendships, one-sided relationships, and the difference between networking and your inner circle. They discuss why chasing popularity can pull your attention away from the people who actually show up for you.


Don also shares how a men’s retreat sparked new friendships and business opportunities, and why building new relationships shouldn’t mean neglecting the ones you already have.


Come for the banter. Leave thinking more like a founder.


Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer

[01:20] Networking, Friendships, and Your Inner Circle

[02:57] Stop Chasing the Cool Kids Club

[06:03] Why Your Inner Circle Gets Smaller

[07:48] How Success Changes Your Friendships

[08:40] Dealing With One-Sided Friendships

[10:34] How a Men’s Retreat Built Real Connections

[15:39] Grow Your Network Without Losing Your People

[17:01] Say Yes to Unexpected Opportunities

[17:46] Clout Chasing vs. Real Friendship

[18:51] Making Time for Friends When Life Gets Busy

[21:16] Take Care of the People Who Take Care of You


Key Takeaways:

“Know where people stand in your life, appreciate each relationship for what it is, and take care of the people who take care of you.” ~Don Varady


Don’t get so caught up making new connections that you neglect the people who already care about you. ~Don Varady


“You're gonna outgrow people, man. That's natural.” ~Don Varady


It’s hard to build real friendships when your only goal is access to someone’s fame or popularity. ~Steve Bon


You can value every relationship without giving everyone the same access to your life. ~Don Varady


The strongest friendships leave room for life to get busy without holding it against you. ~Steve Bon


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