How to Build Your Million Dollar Squad (And Why Your Network Is Your Net Worth)

Think of the most successful people you know. Chances are, they didn’t get there alone. Rachel Rodgers argues that wealth is a team sport, and your network—your Million Dollar Squad—is the single most important asset you can build. Studies show that up to 95% of your success or failure is determined by the people you surround yourself with. Your squad shapes your beliefs, habits, and opportunities.

Rodgers introduces the concept of the Annual Friend Review—a gentle, honest look at your relationships. Who lifts you up? Who drains your energy or doubts your dreams? Letting go of unsupportive connections is not cruel; it’s essential for growth. At the same time, seek out mentors, peers, and friends who inspire, challenge, and support you.

Diversity is key. The richest squads include people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This brings more ideas, more resilience, and more opportunity. Rodgers encourages readers to be intentional about building inclusive networks and to give as much as they receive.

Real-life stories abound: women who landed dream jobs through referrals, entrepreneurs who doubled their income after joining mastermind groups, and mothers who found the courage to start businesses thanks to the support of their squads.

Your network is your net worth. Start today by reaching out to someone who inspires you, joining a new group, or letting go of a relationship that no longer serves you. Your Million Dollar Squad is waiting.