Donnie Boivin - CEO and Founder - Success Champions Networking

Networking shouldn't feel like a waste of time . On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Donnie Boivin, CEO and Founder of Success Champions Networking (SCN) . Donnie breaks down why traditional, consumer-focused networking groups fail mid-market B2B professionals—and how creating curated, high-level rooms allows business owners selling 5- to 8-figure deals to build genuine, ROI-driven relationships .

Whether you want to learn the 6 principles of the "Champions Code," understand why networking is inherently "selfish" in the best way possible, or find out how to keep top-of-mind awareness in today's fast-paced digital environment, this conversation delivers actionable insights for modern business owners .

Guest  Contact:

https://successchampionnetworking.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/

Key Takeaways Curated B2B Rooms Over Consumer Groups: High-level decision-makers (such as CEOs of $40M companies) rarely attend standard local networking functions; SCN creates virtual chapters specifically for professionals selling into mid-market enterprise client departments .

The "Champions Code": Donnie replaces passive wall values with six actionable codes: Be Yourself, Family First, Go Break Shit Trying New Things, Teach What You Learn, Be Your Own Champion, and Don't Be a Dick .

The Selfish Nature of Mutual-Win Networking: Effective networking requires driving value for others because their growth fuels your success—while stepping away from one-way relationships that don't add mutual value over time .

7-Day Attention Spans: Driven by short-form media, top-of-mind awareness now decays in 7 days rather than 30, making structured weekly virtual touchpoints essential for maintaining mindshare .

"Wingman" Networking Strategy: High-ticket B2B sales cycles take 6 to 18 months; business leaders achieve higher ROI when working events, conferences, and introductions as strategic partners .

Turnkey Leadership Systems: SCN chapters utilize structured leadership roles (Education Chair, Member Chair, Chapter Mentor) supported by short self-paced video modules to deliver consistent chapter ROI .

Action-Oriented Working Summits: The annual Badass Business Summit centers on real-time sales execution and business development implementation on-site rather than passive note-taking .