Episode 557: How to maintain friendships as a small business owner

In this episode you'll learn:How to maintain meaningful friendships when you transition from employee to business owner, especially when your friends were former colleaguesPractical strategies for redefining "regular" contact - why quarterly deep connections can be more valuable than frequent surface-level catch-upsCreative alternatives to traditional evening meetups that work better for busy entrepreneurs, including weekend activities, walking meetings, and annual friendship retreatsHow to use technology strategically for maintaining long-distance friendships without losing the personal connectionWhy being honest about your capacity strengthens rather than weakens your friendshipsThe crucial role friendships play in business success - providing perspective, emotional support, and a safe space to process entrepreneurial challengesA massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: [email protected]: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersGroup CoachingMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.