Who you’re around determines how far you’ll go.

Hosts Will Abel and Michael Grier dive into the power of proximity and how the people and environments around you directly influence your growth, mindset, and success.

This conversation explores the real value of community, the importance of being in the right rooms, and how to intentionally build relationships that elevate both your personal and professional life. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast rebrand, lessons learned from Season Two, and the mindset shift behind creating meaningful progress.

Whether you’re building a business, growing in your career, or navigating faith-driven leadership, this episode delivers practical insight and raw conversation on what it means to grow through proximity.

Key Topics Covered:

• The power of proximity and success

• Paying for relationships and building community

• Networking, events, and inserting your business into culture

• The role of LinkedIn and X in virtual growth

• Lessons learned from Season Two and the podcast rebrand

• Challenges and realities of entrepreneurship

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Connect with the hosts:

Will Abel: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/will-abel-396a21152⁠

Michael Grier: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/michaelgrier⁠