I would start off by saying I’d like for now, to keep it professional.
Then without pausing, I’d quickly ad that I deeply
appreciate his business expertise and guidence.
I would then elaborate on how much his ***professional*** business advice has helped me and my business and how I look forward
to continuing that business relationship.
I would also look into getting mentored by one of the
retired business people from SCORE who give free mentoring and advice
and who have helped 10 million entrepreneurs since they
first opened in 1964.
Some of their seminars and workshops cost a little bit,
but as far as I know their mentoring is still free.