Want bucketloads of cash? Make friends with these people now Are your friends bringing you up or keeping you down? WANT to get rich? The only thing between you and bucketloads of cash is the type of friends you have. At least according to Pat Mesiti, the Sydney-based entrepreneur who told news.com.au that unless you surround yourself with the right kind of people, you might as well give up your dreams of financial success. "Nobody gets anywhere on their own," Mr Mesiti said. The right people raise you up but the wrong people can bring you down and prevent you from getting what you want. Everything in life is about people that you know. For example, I have a friend who is an absolute web tech genius, but he's a loner. That is not a great combination for getting his ideas or business to launch. Mr Mesiti said there were about seven key personality types that helped shape a person's success. It's possible that people you already know may have some of these characteristics. It's also possible that some of these people are out of your reach, or won't appeal to you. In that case, Mr Mesiti said you can go without - but be honest with yourself. Identify your weaker points and then seek out the kind of people who can fill these holes for you. By the same token, don't expect these people to line-up and come looking for you. Mr Mesiti said being motivated and open to finding these kind of people was a big part of the job. So if you're keen to make a fortune, here are seven people to track down and befriend ASAP. The Champion Gives you a reference or recommends you. You can be the most self-motivated person in the world, but when it comes to recommending yourself, you don't want to come across as a bragger. Find someone who'll go out of their way to back you and your venture. The Companion They're the first person you call when you're stuck in a rut. They might be your life partner, but you might also have a different person depending on the challenge you are facing - be it emotional, financial or legal. The Connector These people build bridges and they'll introduce you to a wider network. They're the type of people who say things like: "You should meet so and so ..." They're well-connected, generous and smart. The Energiser This person makes you laugh. They keep you sharp, motivated and excited. I call them oxygen for your soul. The Mind Opener Usually entrepenurers themselves, these people tend to lurk on the cutting edge. They think differently, outside of the box and are not content to play life by the rules. They will throw ideas at you that will constantly surprise and motivate you. They'll keep you interesting. The Navigator Part-mentor, part coach the navigator will help anchor you and your business in the broader context of life. They'll help you weigh up risks and options and keep you on track in all areas of life. They're the person who'll remind you to check in on your family or get to the gym when you're really flat chat. They'll keep you balanced. The Collaborator We all need someone who shares our interests, joys, passions and dreams, and who works with us on these. Collaboration equals multiplication. On your own you can reach a certain level of achievement, but when you work alongside someone else you can achieve so much more. Want to hear more? Check out Mr Mesiti's website or buy a copy of his new book, Pathway To Prosperity.