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Speaking of mancrushes...on with the countdown...
4. Why are Rick Latona and Steve Lightspeed your best friends?
My friendship with both guys started out because they were customers of NationalNet and I always took care of NatNet?s major accounts. Rick and I fell into a natural friendship because we both live in Atlanta and go out socially on a regular basis. We get along great when we drink because Rick likes to talk and I like to listen?what a perfect combination!!
Steve and I became friends the same way, but I only saw Steve at shows. However, over time our friendship developed to where it is today?Steve let?s me personally ?interview? every new Lightspeed girl candidate. It?s a tough job, but someone?s gotta do it!
The funny thing is that Steve (a content producer) and Rick (the operator of Consumption Junction, which posts submitted images) did not like each other because of a natural tension over copyright issues. I managed to get them to actually do business together and ultimately become friends. I am proud to say that the three of us are without a doubt best friends for each other in a manly threesome kind of way (if you know what I mean).
I know the three of us still run business ideas by each other constantly, and I wouldn?t be where I am today without their friendship. In fact, I look forward to seeing Steve again at Webmaster Access (cheap plug for GFY?s favorite trade show!).
Now Rick and I have become business partners in DigiPawn, the domain pawn shop (paid commercial message: if you need cash and have valuable domains, come to DigiPawn and we can Hook You UP!)
There is no easy answer as to why you become friends with some people and why you don?t with others. I have made a ton of friends in this industry and I make new ones everyday!
Matt
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