

Episode 557: How to maintain friendships as a small business owner
Oct 6, 2025
Navigating friendships as a small business owner can be tricky, especially with former colleagues. Discover how less frequent but deeper connections can enrich your relationships. Explore creative meetup alternatives, like walking meetings and friendship retreats, to fit your busy schedule. Learn how to leverage technology for maintaining long-distance bonds while keeping that personal touch. Plus, find out how honesty about your limitations can actually strengthen friendships, which in turn support your business success.
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Redefine Regular Contact
- Redefine what 'regular' means for friendships and set a realistic rhythm that fits your life.
- Treat scheduled friendship time as sacred and consistent, even if less frequent.
Quarterly Long Calls With Distant Friend
- Fiona describes a friend in Amsterdam with whom she meets quarterly for long Zoom calls and stays in touch on WhatsApp.
- They met once in real life for a four-day visit that provided concentrated quality time.
Rethink How You Catch Up
- Think outside traditional evening meetups and create new catch-up formats that fit your energy and schedule.
- Try walks, Saturday coffees, monthly full-day meetups or short friendship retreats instead of weeknight dinners.