Welcome to Choppin with Fire, nominated by the 2022 Podcast People's Choice awards as the best business podcast. We are glad you are here and look forward to providing quality content that helps everyone to "chase their own dreams!"Our podcast covers a variety of topics that include: Self-development, entrepreneurship, investing in crypto, & other topics that surround providing the right tools to see success. We are blessed for the overwhelming support of our fans and look forward to feedbac ...
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Ever found yourself eagerly crafting a New Year's resolution, only to abandon it as February rolls around? We've all been there, and this episode is all about transforming those fleeting commitments into concrete, actionable plans. Join Dustin , Manny, and Bree as we share our own personal victories and the growth we've seen, both in our tattoos an…
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Mastering the Art of Sales and Strategy with Dr. Frank Cespedes
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Get ready to redefine your understanding of success in entrepreneurship as we talk with Dr. Frank Cespedes, a revered author known for his impressive work on sales and strategy. He’s here to share his treasure trove of knowledge from the business world, academia, and real-life experiences. Together, we'll venture into the often-overlooked aspect of…
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From Yawn Inducing to Riveting: Transforming your PowerPoint Presentations
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PowerPoint presentations - a necessary evil or an invaluable tool? Your hosts, Dustin Steffey and Fern Chan, unravel the mystery and bust common myths about PowerPoint presentations that leave your audience yawning. With a sprinkle of personal experiences and lots of practical tips, we show you the finer nuances of using PowerPoint as a true aid to…
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The Unpredictable Path from Neuroscience to Business: Parker Olsen’s Story
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Meet Parker Olsen, a 27-year-old entrepreneur with a captivating journey of scrappiness, the journey to become a neuroscience major but went entrepreneurial, and an unflinching quest to avoid mediocrity. With a background in finance and a love for technology, Parker's unconventional path from neuroscience to entrepreneurship is a testament to his a…
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Making Sound Insurance Choices with Ryan Hanley
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Ever pondered the true essence of insurance? Is it simply a protective shield or could there be more to it? We took a deep dive into this question with our guest, Ryan Hanley, the brains behind Rogue Risk. Ryan, who has worked extensively with small and medium-sized businesses, shared some hard truths about how these businesses are often shortchang…
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Unraveling the Complexities of College Sports: From NCAA Scandals to Conference Shifts and NIL Earnings
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Are you ready to unravel the intricate realities of college sports, especially the NCAA? From a revealing discussion on the recent Northwestern hazing scandal and the role of Pat Fitzgerald, to a deep analysis of the NCAA transfer portal - you're sure to gain a fresh understanding of the college sports landscape. Thanks to our expert guests - Alex,…
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From Sports to Business: A New Leadership Approach
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What happens when the worlds of sports, leadership, and business collide? Join me, your host Dustin Steffey, as I sit down with expert guest Alex Fichera to discuss the complexities associated with modern business. With his extensive background in professional sports and cultural studies, Alex offers unique insights into the ever-evolving landscape…
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Navigating the Financial Maze of Small Business Ownership
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Are you dreaming of starting your own business but feeling lost when it comes to managing finances and legalities? Fear not, because in this week's episode of Chopping with Fire, we have Chase, a skilled CPA from Austin, Texas, joining us to share his invaluable insights for small business owners. With his guidance on cash flow management, budgetin…
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Behind the Needles: Tales of Piercing and Entrepreneurship
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Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of piercing and body modification? Join us as we sit down with Manny and Bree from Speakeasy Tattoo Company, where we uncover the secrets behind entrepreneurship, self-development, and the fascinating art of piercing. Bree shares her inspiring story of how she went from being an appren…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Exploring the Future of College Sports and Athlete Success with Dwayne Taylor
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What if you could navigate the ever-changing landscape of college athletics like a pro? Join us for an exclusive, in-depth conversation with special guest Dwayne Taylor as we explore the complex world of college sports, specifically focusing on the NIL movement and the transfer portal. Together, we discuss the importance of being a smart athlete, u…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: NIL Deals Uncovered
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NIL deals are still new within the athletics scene. Dwayne and I spend time discussing the research we have done with respect to NIL deals and discuss the pros and cons. This episode builds off the transfer portal episode and gives relevant insight into the world of NIL deals. All research from this episode was pulled from the NCAA.org website, On3…
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The life of an entrepreneur is not an easy path. When an entrepreneur sees success, it is very rewarding, but what people don’t tend to see is the amount of work that goes into the business. This path can be a consuming path so Rocco has helped with this by educating on his book and discussing the 3 cords approach. Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/…
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This week's episode takes us back to the beginning. Host of Sarcasms & Orgasm moderates this episode as he asks questions on what Choppin with Fire is, where we are heading, and how we have evolved. This is a great episode for those of you just tuning in and not knowing what Choppin with Fire is. Make sure to tune in, drop us a comment, subscribe, …
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Special Episode- Navigating the NCAA Transfer Portal
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Welcome to our first episode diving into the business transactions with respect to the NCAA and the Transfer Portal. This week we give information on how the transfer portal works, what our thoughts are, how some coaches and others feel about it, and statistics backing what the transfer portal is about so far. This episode is to help not only educa…
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Navigating the Investment Landscape with Drew Spaventa
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Drew Spaventa is the founder and CEO of The Spaventa Group, a leading investment company. He commands over a decade of experience as an investment manager, equities trader, research analyst, fund manager, and executive and currently holds a series 65 securities license. The Spaventa Group (“TSG”) is a transformative investment company that speciali…
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Howie Zales Discusses Being Behind the Camera
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Howie Zales is an Emmy Award winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. Howie created HJZ Productions, Inc in 2000 to address the need for professional level sports crewing/staffing in the New York market. Under his leadership, HJZ Productions grew to a multi-million dollar nat…
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More Than Folding Paper with Ross Symons
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Ross is an origami expert, and he has become an internet sensation by fusing this skill with animation and video production. Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper-folding that's never really gone out of fashion and is now becoming a modern fad in the era of YouTube instructions and Instagram. He has created engaging stop motion animations fo…
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Jim Saliba Dives Into how to Develop Impactful Leaders
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Jim Saliba is a certified coach, trainer, and public speaker with a BA, MBA, and over thirty years of experience in the leadership world. His career began as a software engineer before being promoted to management in the IT industry, where he eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company. He worked tirelessly to gain the knowledge and exper…
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SPECIAL EPISODE- Standing Up to the Epidemic of Bullying
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The schools have gotten worse and we have a couple decades of issues that need to be addressed. This week Will Wilson and I discuss the effects of bullying in our education system and bring up the alarming statistics that people are scared to address. It is time for us to stand up for what is right and demand the change that needs to be taken withi…
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This week we invite a guest that has a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and a whole diverse amount of charisma. Richard Blank is the CEO of a Costa Rica call center. We all have our opinions on call centers, however; Richard brings a different level to the playing field with respect to call centers. Tune into this week's episode as we smash the…
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Anish Majumdar Discusses Creating Your Own Job
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This week we bring Anish Majumdar on to CHOPPIN WITH FIRE. We are blessed to have Anish on as he discusses navigating the world of creating your own job and current conditions within the job market. This career coach has a hefty amount of experience and talks about some hard truths on the show. Dont miss out on this week's episode on your favorite …
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Local Business Interview With Rick Cameron
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Welcome to our second episode of interviewing local businesses. This episode I got to sit down with one of my buddies, Rick Cameron, and we discussed what he is doing within the Entrepreneurship world. We discuss his love of making candles, his love of creating a magical moment within weddings, and his secret clock making business. This is someone …
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Investing in Precious Metals Feat: Patrick Yip
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We know it is important to invest for our futures. We wanted to release a few more investment podcasts to help aid in diverse portfolios. Now is the time to take charge of your future and this week we interview industry expert Patrick Yip. Patrick Yip serves as the Director of Business Development at APMEX and OneGold. APMEX is one of the largest r…
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Had an exciting conversation with Beau about WEB 3 and understanding business terms. This was a fun and educational recording and I hope you all enjoy it. Beau's BIO is below. Beau Button has been actively involved with software development since he was 11 years old. He got his start learning about computers around age 9, digging into the hardware …
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The World of Live Entertainment with David Carpenter
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We have released one of our vaulted episodes featuring David Carpenter. We hope you enjoy as we dive into the world of production and broadway!!! David Carpenter is the CEO of Gamiotics, Inc., a live entertainment software company that enables real time communication between audience and content and is powering the next generation of immersive and …
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It's the end of January and we are introducing our first episode of our end of the month small business interviews. We kick off our first one with Speakeasy Tattoo Co. located in Fernley, NV. We discuss the trials and tribulations of owning a small business and dive into the world of tattoos. Please give this a listen and if you like the episode ma…
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Ali Nichols Enlightens us on the Power of Perseverance
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Ali Nichols is the Co-founder of Getaway. Prior to founding Getaway, Ali spent over 4 years as an executive at Bungalow, a technology enabled residential real estate company. During her time at Bungalow, Ali ran numerous business functions including, Operations, Growth, Marketing, Sales, and Real Estate. She spearheaded raising and operating a $700…
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William Wang Discusses Bettering Yourself 1% a Day
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William left his corporate IT job to chase a different career path that lead to him running his own 7 figure business. Through all his lessons learned he continues to grow at least 1% a day! What a fun and light episode with a down to earth 7 figure earner. William brings fire to this weeks episode as we discuss important lessons and key informatio…
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Navigating Digital Marketing Feat: Ashley Cline
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What an exciting episode for the new year. We are excited to release our episode featuring Ashley Cline. We think she brings big value to the table, especially in the world of coaching and trying to market your own business. She has a cool widget called ice cream social that allows for growing your business with your customers to the next level. As…
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Fundamentals and Mentorship Feat: Luke Charlton
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Happy New Year from the Choppin with Fire family!!!!! Luke Charlton (AKA: The Aussie Hermit) decided to quit his comfortable 6-figure/yr government job, move halfway around the world, and start an online business as a Coach. Thinking he knew enough about marketing to survive in one of the most expensive cities in the world (London), he quickly real…
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Merry Christmas and Thank You to Everyone!!
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We put together a short and sweet episode thanking everyone for such a wonderful year. Take a listen and leave us your comments. Support the showBy Dustin Steffey
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Joe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert, and certified Google trainer. Joe enjoys speaking and writing about marketing, business networking, and personal development in his seminars, webinars, and articles. Joe is the host of the popular podcast The Bre…
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Re-learning the Full History of America with guest John Means
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Do you ever wonder if there is more going on in the American History. Jaden and I never questioned it until having John Means on explaining the deep history of America. He brings about a different approach to American history to help us understand and under where we are as a society. This interview takes us in a different direction as we dive into …
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Applying Stoicism to Business Feat: Hadi Radwan
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Hadi is a startup wizard, venture builder, and angel investor with 15 years of experience managing, creating, and developing stellar growth strategies. He is also the Co-Founder of Asteya, a digital insurance platform built for busy entrepreneurs. Over time, Hadi has curated a mindset that attracts opportunities and success. Support the show…
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Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool busin…
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Are you Secure Enough? Feat: Greg Edwards
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Greg has been a tech entrepreneur since 1998. Before he founded CryptoStopper, he started Axis Backup which he managed to scale, grow, and successfully sell. With his experience founding and running businesses, he became intimately familiar with cybersecurity risks to business owners and he has dedicated nearly a decade of his life to educating a p…
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Mental Health Check-in Feat: Dr Sapna Shaw-Hawke
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Mental Health is very neglected and Dr Sapna and I take a moment to address looking for the signs of when it is time to take a break and get help. We discuss key statistics, dive into the importance of mental health, and most important we ensure that all of you have the resources you need to reach out for help. Support the show…
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Bob Wheeler, a financial expert and motivator, book author, and founder of The Money Nerve. Bob helps listeners conquer their money shame and avoid making poor financial decisions by teaching how emotions can dictate our choices. His greatest wish is to share this with podcast listeners. He’s all heart. From his thirty years of helping clients, Bob…
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Robert Lund Discusses Entrepreneurship & CBD
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Through founding Studio TBD, Robert is on the front lines of the cannabis and crypto industries focusing on infused drinks and web3 initiatives. With a background in advertising, branding, creative development and design strategy Robert has been leading creative endeavors and departments at some of the most prominent agencies in the creative indust…
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Balls, Beards, & Tattoos Feat: Drew Plotkin
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We were blessed to have the opportunity to have DREW PLOTKIN, Emmy award-winning producer; author; marketing guru to some of the biggest names in beauty, consumer goods, and entertainment; and heavily tattooed Founder and CDO (Chief Dude Officer) of men’s skincare line Derm Dude. Drew’s new book UNDER MY SKIN: Baring it All, One Tattoo at a Time wi…
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We are blessed to have Chase Harmer on our podcast this week. Chase has built portfolios processing billions and hustled his way into building Profit Pay. Launching a $100 Million dollar raise in a video sales funnel, Chase has spent most of his time with digital merchants building innovative technology in fintech for entrepreneurs and businesses. …
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Optimizing Your Poker Chips of Time Feat: Matthew Stibbe
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Jaden and I were blessed to have Matthew Stibbe on our show. Matthew has an extensive background which includes: Designing games for Lego, Producing 2 games based off Dune, Studying history at Oxford University, and obtaining his commercial pilot license. All of this experience has led him to his current business adventure today, The CEO of Articul…
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Change in the Horizon Feat Jywanza Scott-Jackson
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Have you ever been knocked down so many times where you don't want to get back up? Jaden and I interview Jywanza Scott-Jackson as he goes through his jourmey in Reno to bring hip-hop, better schooling initiatives, and more culture. He has gone through everything and always gets back up stronger! Key themes to take away in this episode are continuin…
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This week we interview retired NFL star Dontay Moch as we discuss the three powerhouse gyms he has opened in the Phoenix area. We discuss what differentiates his gym from all the other gyms. Remember Inferno Performance is your "one stop shop" for all your health & fitness needs. To get your supplements head over to www.inferno.fit today. Inferno P…
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A Conversation Across the Pond Feat: Anna Davidson
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This week Jaden & I go across the pond to the UK and interview fellow podcast host of the podcast Your Freedom Podcast as well as a successful entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes magazine, Anna Davidson. We discuss the hardships and overcoming terrible situations where you come out on top and start to chase your own dreams. Please join us …
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Mikkel Thorup Discusses being an Expat and Optimizing Money
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We dive into the life of an expat with Mikkel Thorup, Director and founder of expat money. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money. Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He fo…
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As an entrepreneur it's important to understand how to function to make as much as you can. This week we learn from Gary Geiman, Owner of DMN8, how to jump in head first and burn the boats. Gary Geiman is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. His 30-year career has spanned owning multiple businesses and developing sales and marketing plans to a…
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A New Way to Attend Festivals Feat: Ed Vincent
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Festival Family is an NFT Project from festivalPass, the world's first live event subscription marketplace. The Festival Family Founder NFT is a limited collection of 10,000 total Founder NFTs that will be made available in tranches of 1,000. Each new tranche will launch when the previous one is sold out. Price will increase per tranche so it's imp…
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Creating the Perfect VIP Guest List Feat Andrew Allemann
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Andrew Allemann is a podcasting expert and founder of PodcastGuests.com. The service is used by over 30,000 people to both find guests for podcasts and for experts to get booked on podcasts. We are excited to provide this week's episode for all of our listeners and fellow aspiring podcasters. Popl The Modern Business Card Ditch your old business ca…
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Closing the Generation Gaps Feat: Gramps Jeffrey
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We are excited to have Marc Joesph on AKA Gramps Jeffrey. He is an author of multiple books including the children's book I Don't Want to Turn 3. We dive into Mr Jeffrey discussing how he wants to get the baby boomer generation more involved with helping our current generations be more prepared for entrepreneurship and the workforce. Please check o…
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