Being an entrepreneur can make it difficult to make – and keep – close friendships. You get so focused on your business that the people you used to spend time with start filling that time with other people. This can be painful because, although you may love your work, you don’t want it to be at the cost of your friendships. We’re going to give five tips on how to maintain and grow healthy friendships as an empire builder.

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