Best Glenn Harper Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Challenges in the Cannabis Industry 45:56

6d ago45:56

45:56

"Shaping an Industry and Advocating for Change": "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and shape one of the largest industries in the country. And it has far-reaching aspects beyond just the plant and, you know, rescheduling the plant, de-scheduling the plant, but there's a social equity component tied to it." Today’s episode is going …

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How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Leaders and Teams 53:45

30d ago53:45

53:45

Staying Calm Under Pressure: "Because when you're able to stay calm, calm your mind, you see things, and you can counter, and you can do those things." We sit down with an inspiring guest, Steve Gavatorta. Steve, a certified behavior analyst, emotional intelligence coach, and author, shares his incredible journey from a hard-working childhood in Bu…

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Leveraging Technology and Advisory Services in Accounting 49:46

1M ago49:46

49:46

"My entrepreneurial spirit sort of got unleashed in my public accounting days. So as soon as I became, as I graduated, became a public accountant, I helped other entrepreneurs get started. And that was just a fabulous learning experience." Welcome back to Empowering Entrepreneurs! In today's episode, hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith are joined by…

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Entrepreneurship in Publishing 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

How do you juggle the demands of running a PR firm, writing children's books, and being a mother? Our guest shares her unique journey from practicing law to becoming a children’s book author and starting her own PR firm. We welcome Alysson Bourque—a multi-faceted entrepreneur who wears many hats as an author, publicist, attorney, and teacher. This …

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Unlocking the Power of Delegation 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

Learning to delegate effectively can transform your business. It not only helps in managing workload but also empowers your team, making room for growth and innovation. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gina Cotner, a remarkable entrepreneur and the founder of Athena Executive Services. Originally setting out to leave corporate…

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Building Wealth through Franchising 45:07

3M ago45:07

45:07

Our guest states that the success rate of franchisees from the companies he represents is around 90% after 5 years. What industry-specific challenges do these franchisees face, and how do they overcome them? In this episode, we chat with franchising guru Jon Ostenson and dive deep into the thriving world of non-food franchising. Jon shares his extr…

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Maria Maldonado Smith: From Miss Kentucky to CEO 46:54

4M ago46:54

46:54

From her childhood leadership to claiming the title of Miss Kentucky, and now a successful business consultant, Maria Maldonado Smith's journey is a testament to dreaming big and taking risks. She shares invaluable insights on creating impactful vision boards, the power of mentorship for future visionaries, and the courage it takes to pivot from a …

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Sena Wheeler, Founder of Sena Sea 56:12

4M ago56:12

56:12

This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started. We "dive" into the world of fishing and entrepreneurship with o…

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Announcing PureTax, LLC 10:47

5M ago10:47

10:47

In this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, Glenn Harper and Julie Smith discuss the birth of PureTax, LLC, a company that emerged from the need to serve clients who required simple tax returns. They share their journey of identifying a market need, finding the right talent, and leveraging their experience to create systems and processes that prop…

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How a Teacher Became a Real Estate Guru 48:09

5M ago48:09

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What motivated our guest to transition from a career in teaching to real estate investing, and what can you learn from his career shift? Welcome back to Empowering Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Julie and Glenn have a truly motivating episode as they're joined by Dan Gomer, an individual whose entrepreneurial journey is as inspiring as it is educa…

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Defying Expectations with an Unconventional Entrepreneurial Journey 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

Our guest didn’t have a mentor when starting his business. How did he navigate the challenges, and what advice would he give to new entrepreneurs seeking guidance? Welcome to another insightful episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, with an incredible conversation with Matt Remuzzi from CapForge. Matt shared his inspiring journey from writing busines…

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Navigating Language Barriers and Cultural Differences 44:48

6M ago44:48

44:48

How did our guest's experience in Budapest and his involvement in the family's business venture shape his understanding of international business, cultural dynamics, and overcoming obstacles in a foreign market? We've got a special guest on the episode – Eugene Gershman, the big boss at GIS Development and GIS Residential Construction. We're diving…

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Transforming the Accounting Landscape and Empowering Entrepreneurs Alike 50:41

6M ago50:41

50:41

What lessons can entrepreneurs learn from our guest's approach to seeking and utilizing mentors and building a network for guidance in both personal and professional aspects? Welcome to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, where we feature dynamic individuals who are revolutionizing their industries. In today's episode, hosts Glenn Harper a…

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Claudine Gay, MLK, and GLENN'S NEW BOOK (Glenn Loury & John McWhorter) 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Preorder Glenn’s forthcoming memoir, Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative ... Why Glenn wrote a memoir (and why you should order it now) ... A ringing endorsement from John ... What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean in 2024? ... Preserving King’s belief in “the content of our character” ... What would King say to Claudine Gay? ..…

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The Power of Delegating and Investing in High-Value Tasks 1:02:04

7M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

From owning a franchise to filing for bankruptcy? How did these experiences shape the approach to entrepreneurship? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Phil Whitman, a renowned CPA and certified exit planning adviser. Phil has incredible insights and experience in helping CPAs improve leadership and client experience. Here a…

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Empowering Tomorrow's IT Leaders 50:22

8M ago50:22

50:22

What challenges and misconceptions did our guest encounter when breaking into the IT industry without a college degree, and how did he overcome them? In this episode, we are honored to have Terry Kim, the founder of NexGenT Academy and a serial entrepreneur, sharing his journey from the military to breaking into the IT industry without a college de…

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Getting Unions Out of Government (Glenn Loury & Philip Howard) 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Philip’s early work on post-nuclear war recovery ... What’s wrong with the EPA, OSHA, and the EEOC? ... Philip: We’ve degenerated into a culture of distrust ... The problems of national security and public health ... Are public employee unions constitutional? ... Philip: “Public service is repellant to good candidates” ... Philip: Police unions pre…

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Reflect, Plan, Succeed: Prepare for a New Year 11:50

8M ago11:50

11:50

How can reflection on the past year help entrepreneurs prepare for the upcoming year? Welcome to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, where we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and offer valuable insights to help you succeed. In this episode, Glenn Harper and Julie Smith reflect on the past year and provide invaluable advice to arm yo…

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An Ex-DEI Director Speaks Out (Glenn Loury & Tabia Lee) 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tabia’s early career as a teacher ... Tabia’s “rough ride” as a DEI director ... The antisemitism problem at De Anza ... The inescapable BIPOC binary ... From disagreement to deplatforming ... Why Tabia found support among students but not faculty ... How attempts to silence Tabia backfired ... Tabia’s broad vision of diversity ... Learning from th…

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The Truth about George Floyd's Death (Glenn Loury & John McWhorter) 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A new documentary about George Floyd’s death raises new questions ... John: “We’ve been lied to” about George Floyd’s death ... The price of a “poetic truth” ... Was the Derek Chauvin jury intimidated into delivering a guilty verdict? ... Glenn: George Floyd was no hero ... The burning of Minneapolis’s 3rd Precinct ... Is there any hope of changing…

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The Mind of an Entrepreneur When it comes to Leadership and Innovation 55:23

8M ago55:23

55:23

How can entrepreneurs balance the need to follow through on promises and deliver on their vision with the pressures of building a business? We are thrilled to announce that our latest episode of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast features the incredible Chase Birky, an inspiring entrepreneur who has overcome numerous obstacles on his journey to s…

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What Black America Needs to Thrive (Glenn Loury & Erec Smith) 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Is “black heterodoxy” a euphemism for “black conservatism”? ... Classical liberalism’s role in Free Black Thought ... Erec: I saw things while working as a diversity officer that I can’t unsee ... Why the Democratic Party doesn’t like Erec ... How Free Black Thought is fostering agency in the black community ... Erec: The onus is on us, not affirma…

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Gaza & the Crisis of Liberalism (Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, Tyler Austin Harper, and Daniel Bessner) 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The state of campus speech after 10/7 ... Daniel: Why are critics of cancel culture silent when it comes to Israel? ... “Explaining” Hamas vs. “excusing” Hamas ... Tyler: American Jewish students worried about their safety have been primed by modern identity politics ... The tension between DEI and antisemitism response teams ... The linguistic amb…

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The Identity Trap (Glenn Loury & Yascha Mounk) 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A quick announcement ... What led Yascha to write about identity ... An intellectual history of “identity synthesis” ... What’s so bad about “strategic essentialism”? ... From postmodernism to post-civil rights ... The three key claims of identity synthesis ... What led up to the summer of 2020? ... The hermetically sealed ideology of Kendi and DiA…

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The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Balancing Growth, Health, and Happiness 40:15

9M ago40:15

40:15

How important is it for entrepreneurs to build a company that can function without their constant involvement? We have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable guest, Miguel Leal, who is known as the "godfather of Mexican cheese." Miguel has not only conquered the cheese world but has also found success in real estate and the food industry. He ha…

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An American Martyr in Persia (Glenn Loury & Reza Aslan) 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Persia at the turn of the twentieth century ... Woodrow Wilson’s contradictions ... Did Howard Baskerville escape the prejudices of his time? ... How Baskerville got involved in Persia’s democratic revolution ... How Tsar Nicholas II aided the counter-revolution ... The erasure of Baskerville in post-1979 Iran ... The theological origin of the Isla…

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Thinking Through the Gaza War (Glenn Loury & John McWhorter) 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Why John thinks pro-Hamas sentiment on the American left is racist ... Distinguishing between anti-colonialism and antisemitism ... There are great crimes in America’s past. But we shouldn’t let them define us. ... Glenn: We’re standing on the precipice of something catastrophic ... John’s proposal for the US’s role in Israel’s domestic conflict ..…

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Conquering Challenges with Lessons in Delegation and Growth 54:27

10M ago54:27

54:27

How can entrepreneurs develop resilience and confidence to overcome the fear of judgment and criticism? Jonathan Beskin is the Founder and CEO of SinglesSwag, a subscription service designed to empower single women. In less than five years, Jonathan's startup has accumulated $60 million in revenue. He has been featured twice in the Inc. 5000 list. …

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America's Sunk Cost in Ukraine (Glenn Loury & John Mearsheimer) 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Why John thinks Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was rational ... How small states deal with world powers ... If Russia’s action were rational, were the US’s? ... John: The Ukraine invasion violates international law, but Russia has reason to see it as just ... The risk of escalation ... Zelensky’s expert manipulation of the West ... Is it a coincidenc…

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Remote Entrepreneurship Challenges and Advantages 42:38

10M ago42:38

42:38

What are some key factors that contribute to a successful remote work culture? We have an exciting episode lined up for you, featuring Robert Glazer, a seasoned entrepreneur who has been fully remote for over a decade. In this episode, Robert shares his insights and experiences on remote work, leadership, and finding your authentic management style…

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A Debate on Affirmative Action, Live at Holy Cross (Glenn Loury, Randall Kennedy, and Renu Mukherjee) 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Introduction by Greg Burnep ... What does affirmative action mean in 2023? ... Randy’s distinction between “disadvantage” and “discrimination” ... Diversity’s double-talk ... Did the Supreme Court say discrimination is allowed at military academies? ... Glenn: Affirmative action distracts us from bigger problems ... Affirmative action is an elite p…

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Strategies for Growing Businesses on the Amazon Platform 52:15

10M ago52:15

52:15

Learn how the lack of companies focused on managing the Amazon platform presented an opportunity for our guest and his team to acquire clients. Welcome back to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs! In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Mike Begg, a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the ups and downs of the business wor…

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The End of Ibram X. Kendi? (Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, and Dan Subotnik) 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

What’s wrong with critical race theory, anyway? ... Why “black Columbia” pretends that John doesn’t exist ... CRT’s racial power-grab ... Does the Jewish American example apply to African Americans? ... Disguising failure as victimology ... Why Dan thinks the CRT tide is ebbing ... The schadenfreude of the Ibram X. Kendi scandal ... John: “I’m emba…

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Letting Go of Emotionally Attached Clients for the Betterment of the Business 50:24

11M ago50:24

50:24

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, we have a special guest, Mike Jesowshek, who shares his unique journey of becoming an accountant. Starting out in the online marketing industry, Mike took a different approach to building his accounting firm. With no prior experience of working in an accounting firm, he had to learn how to run one on his…

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Dems Take Fire from the Left (Glenn Loury, LaJuan Loury, and Sabrina Salvati ) 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

How Sabby got her start on YouTube ... What happened to the Justice Democrats’ “hostile takeover”? ... Is the US sliding into fascism? ... The tension between race and class on the left ... Donald Trump’s rising popularity among black men ... The military-industrial complex and climate change ... Sabby’s argument for worker co-ops ... Finding (some…

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How the Race Game Is Played (Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, and Tyler Austin Harper) 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tyler’s concept of “racial gamification” ... Affirmative action in spirit and practice ... Why can’t we just determine admissions based on academic merit alone? ... The fading popularity of “traditional” affirmative action ... Re-weighting and funding the admissions process ... How can we get white “allies” to act normal around black people? ... Ca…

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Strategic Decision-Making and Long-Term Goals in Entrepreneurship 1:03:08

11M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

WSJ Best Selling Author of Wonderhell. Motivator. Instigator. Provocateur. As she says, "I get people unstuck." Laura Gassner Otting spent two decades working in executive search, where she discovered an important truth - people only move for two reasons: love or money. Whether it's the love of someone or the potential for financial gain, these are…

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The Crucible of Desegregation (Glenn Loury & Shep Melnick) 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Biden’s new DEI initiatives ... The disparate uses of disparate impact ... Shep’s new book, The Crucible of Desegregation: The Uncertain Search for Educational Equality ... The problem with claims that education is resegregating ... Are we heading back to the bussing debates of the 1970s? ... Shep’s book, The Transformation of Title IX: Regulating …

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The Power of Asking for Help to Build a Successful Business 45:41

11M ago45:41

45:41

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the remarkable Jackie Meyer, a visionary tax strategist and the founder of a highly successful tax advisory firm. Jackie's journey from a traditional approach to a trailblazing entrepreneur will inspire and motivate you to create the business of your dreams. We dive into Jackie's transformative exper…

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Whose Election Narrative? (Glenn Loury & John McWhorter) 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Can a white man tell Harriet Tubman’s story? ... What the fall semester has in store for Glenn and John ... How John makes the sausage at the New York Times ... John: We now memorize rap lyrics instead of poetry ... Is wokeness on the wane? ... What John just doesn’t get about Carol Swain ... A Democrat by any other name ... John makes a wild predi…

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The Key to Effective Time Management for Entrepreneurs 52:25

12M ago52:25

52:25

Megan Sumrell, founder of The Pink Bee, joins hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith to discuss her time management framework and how it empowers entrepreneurs. Megan shares her nine core components of time management, with a particular focus on setting boundaries. By clearly communicating and establishing boundaries, entrepreneurs can manage their tim…

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The Adversity of Diversity (Glenn Loury & Carol M. Swain) 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Why Carol joined Black Voices for Trump ... Why should black people support Trump? ... Carol: Democrats stole the 2020 election ... Does Trump face a credible assassination threat? ... The redefinition of white supremacy ... Deracializing the crime debate ... Carol’s new book, The Adversity of Diversity: How Real Training Can Promote Healing in a P…

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What Were We Thinking in 2007? (Glenn Loury & John McWhorter) 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A sixteen-year-long conversation ... Race and socioeconomics on the cusp of the Obama Era ... The myth of black poverty and deindustrialization ... Glenn pulls rank ... Why Glenn changed his mind about the Manhattan Institute ... Is the think tank world any more “objective” than academia? ...By bloggingheads.tv

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An American-Israeli at the Ukrainian Front (Glenn Loury & Haim Shweky) 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Haim’s history with The Glenn Show ... How Haim ended up fighting in Ukraine ... The legionnaire’s lingua franca ... Haim’s riposte to Cornel West on Ukraine ... A pen in one hand and a gun in the other ... Haim: Ukraine’s sovereignty and national identity must be respected ... Is the two-state solution dead? ...…

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Not Your Typical Leadership Guru 1:00:51

1y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Have you ever lost everything? Our latest episode of the podcast features a story of risk, loss, and eventual transformation. Chad Brown formed a real estate firm with a partner and several investors before the 2008 economic crisis hit, causing them to lose every single investment. This led to not only a deep depression but financial struggles that…

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The Spirit of Wokeness (Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, and Ian Buruma) 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The protestant ethic and the spirit of wokeness ... Is comparing wokeness to religion a slander on religion? ... Ian: Wokeness is a distraction from real political problems ... How Ian experienced his own cancelation ... America’s exportation of wokeness ... Has wokeness aided and abetted Trump and Brexit? ... John: Enslaved people did find ways to…

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Affirmative Elitism (Glenn Loury & Jay Caspian Kang) 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

How Jay’s position on affirmative action changed ... Jay: I can’t see the virtue in affirmative action as it’s practiced ... Why did so many Asian students defend policies that discriminated against Asians? ... The hidden cultural argument in the California Mathematics Framework ... Is the “people of color coalition” coming apart? ... Why so little…

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Work Less, Earn More: Letting Go and Trusting in Business 53:33

1y ago53:33

53:33

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, we have the pleasure of hosting Nikki Rausch, the Sales Maven. Nikki shares her journey from not initially aspiring to be an entrepreneur due to witnessing financial struggles in her family's tool store, to unintentionally embarking on her entrepreneurial path. She found her calling in teaching people ho…

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The Man Who Ended Affirmative Action (Glenn Loury, John McWhorter, and Peter Arcidiacono) 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Peter’s role in the Supreme Court affirmative action case ... Are legacy admissions affirmative action by another name? ... Why Peter got interested in affirmative action ... Glenn was for affirmative action before he was against it ... Peter: Universities are not honest about admissions ... The brilliance of Roland Fryer ... Campus diversity after…

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Military Precision Meets Accounting 42:19

1y ago42:19

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On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, Glenn and Julie are joined by special guest Alan "Blake" Blakeborough, co-founder of Tax Titans. Tax Titans is a company that specializes in helping small businesses and individuals with tax filings, and it is staffed by veterans or spouses of veterans. During the episode, Blake discusses the lack of net…

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