Thank you for sharing all this, especially the details on getting your very first customers! That feels like the hardest bit to crack but it’s really motivating to see how you grew your business 🙌 good luck for whatever comes next!

Like others have said, I don’t think you will have much joy trying to start a friendship based on using the other person for success!

Maybe instead of wealth look to connect and befriend people who are driven, who own their own business, who have interesting ideas or enjoy learning and teaching themselves. That’s the sort of mindset you want to surround yourself with. Think about specific areas you are interested in learning about and look for groups and meetings on those subjects.

Back to the rich people question - also consider that not all wealthy people like to outwardly display their wealth. And not all people acting rich are as well off as they’d like to have everyone believe…