In this episode, I explore the crucial elements that have made my business future-proof: investing in relationships and nurturing communities. These are essential to the longevity of a business and I'm excited to explore the importance of human connections and their impact on the success of your business. A sneak peak: How I shifted my perspective on the importance of relationships over knowledge in business Life lessons I learned in my 20s from a Ghanaian king, after overhearing him on the phone with the United Nations Why mentors only tend to invest in younger people (at least for free) My transition from free networking to investing in myself and my networks How joining and leading mastermind groups has been the biggest catalyst to my success and longevity in business Resources: Podcast: YATB 69 - How to Host a Networking Dinner Blog: 6 Seriously Epic Takeaways From Our Nashville Breakfast Book: Generating Business Referrals Without Asking by Stacey Brown Randall My book, You Are the Brand Connect with Me on Social: Instagram  LinkedIn Facebook  Twitter  YouTube