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TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS is a podcast for business owners to get answers to the most important questions about owning and running a successful business. Hosted by Jackie Zach, Certified Business Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee, and Mike McKay, Partner and Certified Business & Executive Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee. We have almost 70 years of combined business experience.
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The Empowering Healthy Business Podcast is THE podcast for small business owners seeking to balance having a nicely profitable business, a sustainable, scalable, and salable business, lower stress levels, better work-life balance, and improved physical and emotional fitness. Yes, this is possible! Though it’s not easy. We’re here to help you navigate toward this objective.
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Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face. www.thecapitalchartroom.com
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A podcast on "All Things Creative", from entrepreneurship, art, fashion, music, design, activism (Black, POC, LGBTQ Rights) , business ownership, sustainability, philanthropy, curation and much more!
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Welcome to the Kickstart Connections Podcast, hosted by Lucinda Underwood. This podcast is your go to for conversations around entrepreneurship and the unique stories behind businesses across Canada. Each episode features entrepreneur interviews recorded here in our beautiful studio in Halifax, or recorded live from our pop-up podcasts at conferences and events nationwide. We are a team of business owners ourselves, specializing in sales, marketing and media, and we use our platforms and exp ...
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Every week on the Assemblé Dance Studio Coaching Podcast, Claire O’Shea explores & discusses the vision and practical steps to help you grow your dance studio simply & successfully. With practical tips, tricks and strategies Claire discusses what you need to know to grow your business so you can reach more students & become the go to dance studio in your area. Whether sharing her own experience or interviewing fellow experts in the Dance industry, Claire brings to light topics of interest fo ...
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Get the best of the iTunes chart topping Thrivetime Show podcast in this show dedicated to growing your business. "It's like Steve Martin meets Steve Forbes." - Jim Stovall - NY Times Best Selling Author. Experience business school without the BS with former US SBA Entrepreneur of the Year Clay Clark and the optometrist turned business tycoon Doctor Robert Zoellner. This award-winning team has been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Pando Daily, etc.
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What would you do with an army of raving fans? How would that change your business? Creating a 5 Star customer experience is the best way to create raving fans, stand out from your competitors, and rise to the top of your industry. On The 5 Star Experience Show you will learn actionable tips and tricks to improve your customer experience and convert your customers to raving fans that leave great reviews and recommend your business to friends, family, and acquaintances. Owning a business can ...
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Welcome to Bosses and Bourbon, a truthcast of real wedding and event bosses, talking shop, swapping the stories and strategies that make their business successful. There may or may not be bourbon. Krista Chapman of Path & Compass, marketing & strategist to the wedding and event industry works with a lot of smart, hard-working bosses in her consulting work. Entrepreneurs that you’ve never heard of that are rocking out their independent wedding and event businesses. Owner-operators that have c ...
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What would you get if you were a great leader?
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As always life is a mirror. How do you create great leadership? What results does your organization get with great leaders? Does everyone need to be a great leader? Listen as we discuss these questions and many more. Want to be a better leader but don’t know where to start? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the…
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#24 - Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: New in 2024
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There is a new federal filing requirement for 2024 that new and existing businesses must comply with, or else face hefty fines. Businesses are required to report the identities of their Beneficial Owners. This filing is typically made by tax CPAs or attorneys and must be kept updated. Greg Reed helps us navigate these new requirements. More specifi…
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As you consider your business, where do you want to be in 5 years, 3 years, next year? Starting with the end in mind helps you look out into the future so that you can figure out what you need to do this quarter to get one quarter closer. Listen as we discuss how to take the vision of the future and take action on getting there Do you know where yo…
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#23 - Key Accounting Topics for Marketing Agencies
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Having supported the bookkeeping and accounting needs of many marketing agencies over the years, SmartBooks routinely addresses a few key accounting topics to help clients get the most out of their financial reporting. In this episode guest Lindsay Jarosch highlights these issues. More specifically, this episode includes: Benefits of a segmented ch…
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Have you thought about planning but really haven’t created a great plan? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss the process required in planning and who can help check you on your plan? Learn what it means to separate the task from the goal Need to really create a great plan but don’t know how? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session…
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Freedom from and because of your business. Freedom can mean the business runs without you. Or you can invest in other things. Freedom can also mean having choices with how you spend your time. Want freedom through an excellent business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https…
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How Should a Business Owner Use Their Time
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As a business owner, are you working on the things that are going to make you the most money or are you trying to save a wage? Or feel that no one can do it better than you? Listen as we discuss the business owner’s time and how much it is costing your business. Want to see how much money you are leaving on the table by the way you use your time? T…
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#22 - Life-Changing Benefits of Great Sleep
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The healthier we are personally, the more energy we can bring to our businesses to make our businesses as successful as possible. There are several drivers of personal health. In this episode guest Matt Beedle makes a compelling case that investing in great sleep delivers a high return on investment personally and professionally. More specifically,…
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The formula for life success is Be x Do = Have. If we want things, we have to do things and we have to change who we are. One of the best way to stay inspired is to seek goals all the time. Do you and your business have goals to stay inspired? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business…
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If you want to earn more money you need better skills. We’re exactly where we’re at for what we know. We’re worth what our skills say we’re worth. Need better skills as a business owner? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-compli…
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Our anxiety is real to each of us. Is it real or a choice you make to interpret the world around us. Are you anxious about your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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#21 - Top Areas Where a Fractional HR Leader Can Help a Small Business
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Small businesses have more options than ever to meet senior executive needs by utilizing fractional (aka part-time) managers. The fractional CFO model is the most established, but business owners are also meeting operational, sales and marketing, and other areas of need using fractional approaches. In this episode, Scott Baker shares his insights i…
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Hiring is easy unless you suck. Where to start? Start with your culture. Want hiring to be easier? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/
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S2E10 | Celebrating African Creativity and Vibrancy in Fashion and Beyond with Robert Mbu Batuo
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On today’s episode we are joined by the amazing talent, Robert Mbu Batuo, CEO and co-founder of Batuo Inc. Marc and Robert discuss his journey in the fashion industry, including what inspired him to create Batuo Inc. as well as the qualities that make a great leader, the importance of creating safe spaces and healthy cultures within an organization…
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No one hires C players. If you have a C player you have created them. It all starts with onboarding and goes from there. Want to create A players? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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Law of Connection says there is an internal and external worlds in our mind. The Law of Attraction says what you think about you’re going to get more of consistently. Your thoughts are causing your life. Do you want to change what you are attracting ? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your …
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American Hero: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL and Astronaut Chris Cassidy
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On today's episode of Bigger Than Business, Jeff Holler and Chris Cassidy discuss the significance of purpose-driven success. Chris, a former Navy SEAL and astronaut, shares his leadership journey, from high school sports to the Naval Academy, and his experiences in space missions. He highlights the importance of authenticity and confidence for new…
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How do you have fun in your business? Business is a game to win. We start with deciding to have fun. Listen as we talk about fun. Want to have more fun in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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#20 - How to Achieve a Successful Fractional CFO Engagement
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Small businesses may have a solution in place for bookkeeping and producing basic financial statements. Owners often yearn for analysis and forward-looking planning. The fractional (part-time) CFO model has existed for 20+ years to fill that void. Today there are more options than ever. Achieving successful results from fractional CFO engagements, …
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S2E9 | The Mindset Project with Jason Davis | Ralli Marketing
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On this week’s episode, we have a returning guest! Jason Davis of Ralli Marketing is back to chat with Lucy about all things entrepreneurship, in particular, the Mindset Project. The Mindset Project is an initiative designed to uncover what is holding entrepreneurs back in Nova Scotia. One of their studies in 2017 found that 72% of entrepreneurs in…
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You’re mean. Sometimes when holding people accountable they think we’re mean. Is it mean or is it exactly what they need to hear to get them out of their comfort zone. o break through self-imposed barriers we need pressure. Are you having trouble holding people accountable because you feel mean? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy s…
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Listen as we discuss how to overcome the “I need to think about it” objections Is this an objection you’d like to overcome? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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We sell how we buy. Listen as we discuss bringing up price objections up front in your purpose statement. Would you like help overcoming price objections? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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#19 - Managing a Financially Distressed Business
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Businesses can become financially distressed and face challenges with solvency and potential bankruptcy. Business owners in this situation may be able to cut costs, tightly manage cashflow, and return to profitability. Sometimes they need to renegotiate debt, attempt to sell business assets, or ultimately dissolve the business. There may also be pe…
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What is professional level networking? Listen as we discuss taking your networking to the next level. Want to learn more about Networking 2.0? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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As a business owner or executive your competitive edge is your skill set, grit, decision and commitment. Listen as we discuss how to have a competitive edge. Want to figure out your competitive edge? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-qu…
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What does it mean to be a professional business owner vs just a business owner. What does it take to go pro? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss being a professional business owner. Do you want to be a professional business owner? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actio…
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Breaking News to Breaking Grounds: Jeff Crilley's Path from Journalism to PR
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In this episode of Bigger Than Business, join host Jeff Holler as he sits down with Jeff Crilley, a seasoned journalist turned successful entrepreneur. Crilley takes us on a captivating journey through his illustrious career in journalism, highlighting his groundbreaking announcement of a man's release from prison - a moment that earned him prestig…
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Who I become is already in me which allows me to have what I want my future state to be. Listen as we discuss how our child mind tells us we don’t have what it takes. We are perfect because the universe does not make a mistake. Is your self talk talking you out of getting what you want? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to…
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Your business is a vehicle for getting what you want in life. Most people don’t take the time to really think about the kind of life they want. Listen as we explore getting the life you want. Need help figuring out what you want in life? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! http…
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Every Outcome is the Platform for My Future Success
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When something isn’t the result we wanted, in what way are we not ready? How can I change my readiness level to get the result I wanted. Listen as we explore this idea? Are you getting the results you want? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-a…
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#18 - Positioning Your Business For Success
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Running a business is so hard that most go out of business within 5-10 years. There are many risks and factors outside your control. Today’s guest Bill Flynn shares his insights about several areas business owners can control and how you can position your business to overcome those odds to thrive with long-term success. More specifically, this epis…
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#265 | Double Your Dance Studio with Social Media
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As part of our mini double your dance studio series, this episode is all about social media & how you can double your dance studio using social media! My marketing manager, Mariah gives you her best tips on how to use social media to your advantage! Want to download the e-book? https://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/doubleyourdancestudio/…
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Ever wondered whether you should offer paid or free trials!? Well I have tried both & in today's episode I am giving you my pros & cons for both! Listen in!
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S2E8 | Inspiring Inter-generational Connection with Katie Mahoney | We Are Young
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On today's episode, we're delighted to have Katie Mahoney join us to talk about her fantastic business, We Are Young. Along with Cara Chisholm, Katie founded the company after spending a day with a senior through an “Acts of Kindness” initiative. She quickly realized that this was the first time in years someone made a day about her, and this reali…
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Today’s episode discusses the formula for success and the ripple effect of Be x Do = Have. We explore the idea of “Who do we have to be in order to get what we want to have?” Want to learn more about how to apply the formula for success? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! http…
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#17 - Can You Afford to Hire an Employee?
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Healthy businesses have an established business model in which most new incremental hires produce profit for the business. Payroll expense can be viewed as an investment that yields a profitable ROI. Usually a hiring decision boils down to a question of how much more revenue do you need to sell in order to afford a new hire. This episode helps answ…
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Is your mindset allowing bigger things? You have to expand your mindset to get where you want to go. Listen as we learn how to expand our mindset to get to our goals. Do you want to expand your mindset to get to your goals? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoac…
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When we’re bored as business owners we make bad decisions. The truth is that business can be boring because we do the same things day in and day out. What if that is a good thing? Listen as we explore boredom as business owners. Are you bored in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities…
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#16 - Owner Compensation Tax & Accounting
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Healthy businesses produce healthy income for their owners. Compensation for business owners can take different forms. This episode discusses the primary forms of owner compensation and associated tax considerations. We also review bookkeeping and reporting considerations for how owner compensation is booked and reported on financial statements. Mo…
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For lots of people busyness is like a comfortable blanket. We feel productive and useful. As a business owner if you are busy it is a choice. How do you evaluate if you are busy doing the most effective things or just things. Are you busy and want to be more effective? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the oppo…
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Entropy is the natural law that everything is moving toward disorder all the time. Any business process you have there is always the temptation to take short cuts. Once that starts entropy kicks in quickly. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how entropy creeps into business. Is your business experiencing entropy? Take advantage of a complimentary bu…
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In order to get referrals you must have a consistent customer experience. When people refer they expect that the person they refer has the same wonderful experience they had. Listen as Jackie and Mike discuss referrals and the customer experience. Do you need someone to help you evaluate your customer experience? Take advantage of a complimentary b…
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You may think you and your sales team are asking for the sale but are you really? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to ask for the sale. Do you need help evaluating your sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-comp…
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#263 | It's time to start CONCERT PLANNING!
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In today's episode Claire & Mariah talk through the timeline of concert planning & how we are getting started so much earlier this year. We have so many tips & strategies to share with you so listen in! Want to download the Show Season E-book!? http://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/showseason
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Why is scripting in the sales process so important. If the Shakespeare scripts still work after 500 years, then scripting in your sales process can work for you. Do you need scripting in your business’s sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.co…
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Learn about what a purpose statement is, what does it sound like and why it is important. Do you have a purpose statement in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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#262 | My Role As A Dance Studio Owner Part. 2
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Final part of this mini series of my role as a DSO, Mariah took over the mic in today's episode & asked me questions all about my role as a studio owner & what I do on a day to day basis! We talk through: How do you navigate challenges or setbacks in running a dance studio, and what lessons have you learned along the way? Do you partake in your own…
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Selling skills are easily perishable. If you don’t do it everyday you’re going to suck at it if you don’t practice. Are the selling skills in your business keeping pace with your sales goals ? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-…
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S2E7 | 2024 Marketing Trends | The BEST Ways to Market Your Business
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On today’s episode, hosts Lucy and Marc are breaking down 5 of the biggest marketing trends for 2024 and beyond including purpose driven marketing, hyper-personalization, and one of our favourites, video marketing! Tune in now to learn how you should be marketing your business to your audience. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 11:20 - What is purpo…
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