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Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset

Kyle Hedin - Speaker, Mastermind Facilitator, Writer, Content Creator, Business Therapist, and Contractor

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Floor Academy is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hedin that provides small business information and guidance to flooring, tile and stone contractors on how to build a successful and sustainable business. The podcast aims to help contractors move from owning a job to owning an asset, by providing insights and strategies related to management, entrepreneurship, and networking. Floor Academy covers a range of topics related to flooring, tile and stone business management, including small business adve ...
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Do you ever wish you could spend an hour with a general contractor or building inspector? About the House with Troy Galloway is exactly that! Galloway Building Services is a stable, consistent, and reliable St. Louis inspection service provider with more than 40 years experience. Troy Galloway is an engineer and complete construction expert. This knowledge and skill make him and Galloway Building Services more than just another inspection company. Your home inspection should be educational n ...
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Welcome to In Home Flooring podcast! Discover the latest tips, trends, and expert insights on transforming your living spaces into dream homes. From innovative home improvement ideas to top-notch flooring solutions, we've got you covered. Tune in for inspiring stories, and practical advice to create the perfect ambiance in your Denver home. Elevate your living experience with us today!
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Santa Clarita Epoxy Flooring is a renowned manufacturer and installer of epoxy flooring in Santa Clarita CA. We work with our clients to create the best product for any application or budget. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service and products. A project may be large or small, but to us it is the same—something that we want to do correctly and with a personal touch.
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On The Job

Van Meter Inc.

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On the Job is dedicated to sharing stories from contractors and industrial manufacturing professionals. From the field to the floor, you’ll get an in-depth and behind the scenes look at everything from the problems we face, to some of our most memorable days on the job. Whether you want to learn from others’ experiences, hear stories of innovation, or refresh your view of the industry, this is the show for you! Hosted and sponsored by Van Meter.
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Talk'n Tile

Frankie Martinez

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In this Podcast we are talkin all things tile. If you're in the tile industry, work with people who are, or would like to learn more about it...this podcast is for you!!! We've got great conversations with interior designers talking about the latest tile trends and inspirations, to chats with other tile contractors, industry leaders, discussions about what's hot in new installation products, and my personal passion ...tile education for the next generation! We are currently a monthly podcast ...
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The pool podcast hosted by Pool Magazine discusses various topics and events going on in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview some of the largest Pool Builders, Pool Service Companies, Pool Manufacturers and other thought leaders working in the world of pools & spas today. Follow one of the leading news sources in the pool industry on www.poolmagazine.com. Why follow our Pool Podcast? Pool Magazine offers a different spin than the typical fare found in most industry trade publications. W ...
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Blue Collar Proud Show

Carter Harkins & Taylor Hill

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Same Show, NEW Name! Join the community of thousands of blue-collar business owners who are making their businesses stronger, the Blue Collar Proud Way. This weekly show hosted by Carter Harkins and Taylor Hill features interviews with leading authors, speakers, coaches, and successful business owners who want to build a better world by strengthening blue-collar businesses. It's not just a show, it's the beginning of a movement. Join us!
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Al Musthafa Landscape & Gardening is a highly sought-after landscaping company in Dubai that offers high-end residential, villa, and commercial landscape design, development, maintenance & construction services. Al Musthafa Landscape & Gardening Office No 603, 6th floor - Prime Business Centre Tower B - Al Barsha South 4 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates +971555234669 https://almusthafalandscape.com/
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How 2 Build Green: The Sustainability Podcast

Sustainability, energy saving, green building, and green energy. How to bui

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The How 2 Build Green Podcast is a sustainable lifestyle podcast. Focusing on how we live in not only our homes and buildings but how we interact with the planet. We are accelerating change in the way we live and the way we consume the Earth's resources. This is also designed to give you specific how to information that you can integrate in your own life. Some might be thinking about building their own home, becoming a sustainable building contractor, or just living a more organic and free l ...
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Wish you knew more about the biggest investment you will most likely ever make? Build Your House Yourself University (byhyu) will teach you to save money and make smart decisions about the construction of the place you and your family will call HOME. We will help you understand residential construction— simplify and demystify the design build process. You’ll come away with successful strategies for building your own house, with or without a general contractor. Become an educated consumer, ev ...
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This show acts as an extension to my photography. I picture it being a virtual cozy living room where we are all sitting on the floor, getting into deep conversations with the beautiful souls I have photographed in the past and experts that will dive even deeper into certain topics that revolve around love, careers, psychology and spirituality. My biggest inspiration is observing how people interact with everything and everyone around them, including themselves. If you’re a curious, open min ...
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever worry about the tax man coming after you? What about any other government agency? Do you even know who can and what it truly takes to avoid getting in trouble? I’m sure most of us pay our taxes correctly enough to remain under the radar but what about OSHA, or the Department of Labor or the Environmental Protecti…
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In today's episode of Pool Magazine podcast we go one-on-one with Ryder Steimle, CEO of California Pools, one of the largest pool companies in the industry and a franchise with 24 locations nationwide. Collectively, the franchise organization has built over 80,000 pools built since 1952. Steimle says education is a vital cornerstone of their succes…
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Up until now, Nilson Silva has been known primarily for his award-winning pool service company Master Touch Pools, being recognized as a TOP 50 PSN pool service company in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His Coral Springs-based pool firm has been steadily growing a reputation as a leading pool construction company as well, taking on larger and more high-end …
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/GCMvZ5LJQUg In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about how to avoid getting taken advantage of by a dishonest contractor. Pick…
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Faber CNK Stone is one of the swimming pool industry's leading sources of high-end Turkish travertine, marble, pool tile, mosaic tile, pavers, and coping. We go one-on-one with Eli Olivarez (Sales Manager) to discuss what products are hot and trending in the backyard this pool season. Publisher: Pool Marketing - #1 Marketing Agency for Pool Builder…
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Today's pool owners want to know how they can save money on the operation costs of their pool with solar. The technology has definitely created a hot and emerging market for pool manufacturers. Aquamatic is again one of the first in this space from the automatic pool cover standpoint. Listen in as we learn more about the revolutionary new Solar Hyd…
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On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we learn more about buying and selling a pool route. Listen in on our conversation with Chris Webb of National Pool Route Sales as we discuss: How Much a Pool Route Costs How Buyers Evaluate a Business What Sellers Need to Be Aware Of How To Appear More Attractive To Buyers Why How You Pay Yourself is Import…
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Send us a Text Message. How many times do you follow up with a potential client before you move on? What kind of follow up system do you have? Does any of it involve education? Did you know that the average buying cycle for flooring is 6 to 12 months? How are you staying in front of your prospects so they will use you when they are finally ready? C…
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Pool Scouts is partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation to offer free swim lessons to children from underserved communities, aiming to enhance water safety and prevent drowning incidents. This collaboration, which began in 2021 and continues into 2024, focuses on providing essential swim education and life-saving skills to kids who might not othe…
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Recently we shared a few videos of Tieleman Pool Technology's movable pool floor system in action. Our post on Instagram and TikTok racked up over 17 million views and generated a ton of questions, mostly from people interested in learning more about how the system works, how much it costs, and what it takes to install and maintain. If you've been …
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Send us a Text Message. Struggling to manage just the field operations? What’s it like to add on the books, marketing, scheduling, deliveries, and bidding? Wearing all the hats is a difficult task that is only multiplied by the facts that we are not good at everything and we don’t enjoy everything. Did you know that you don’t have to do it all? Did…
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Skimmer, a leading pool service industry software recently released their Service Rate Index application which provides a wealth of information to those in the pool service and maintenance industry. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Niki Acosta (Marketing Director / Skimmer) and Jack Nelson (CEO of Skimmer), to discuss how they came up with the in…
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In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we go one-on-one with industry expert, Justin Bowie. You might best know him as one of the co-hosts of PoolChasers, another popular pool industry podcast. However, Bowie is also the owner of JMAX Plumbing, one of the leading firms specializing in the plumbing of residential and commercial swimming pools. We…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard bad stories about useless business coaches who don’t produce results? Does the idea of hiring one just completely turn you off? I can’t blame you, not one bit. There are a lot of coaches out there but many of them are really just cheerleaders. They pump you up emotionally but don’t ever provide any tools to tr…
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Send us a Text Message. I hear stories from retail store owners all the time on how potential subs come in and ask if they are hiring and then the follow up is how much do you pay. This is a horrible approach in my opinion as you are your own business and need to be telling them what you expect. Besides the pay portion though, what about asking wha…
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Michae…
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Send us a Text Message. Where do you even begin starting a business? Many of us just end up out on our own after we learn the skillset thinking that’s all we need. It’s not the case and business knowledge is not the first thing we often seek. This is a major problem for small business owners in general but is easily fixable. Paul Wilke, is the owne…
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Send us a Text Message. We have all seen the jack of all trades guys, or the guy that offer carpet, hardwood, tile, sheet goods, etc. How about the guys and gals that are doing residential one week and commercial the next. Sure it can all be done but each thing is technically a different model and they all require knowing the ins and outs of each s…
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Send us a Text Message. In most cases the sales persons handles the sales of a project. What happens if the installer can upsell a design floor while working on the project? What about the occasional neighbor asking for a bid? Can the installer cash in and get a small commission for their efforts on top of their labor pay? I say yes, and think we n…
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Have you ever wondered if other manufacturers are facing the same challenges you are? What up-and-coming technologies you should invest in to overcome those challenges? Listen to our On the Job podcast to hear Van Meter’s Smart Manufacturing Manager, Jackie LaFleur, and Information Solutions Architect, Toni Etten, discuss the next game changers in …
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Send us a Text Message. The economy ebbs and flows which means our businesses do as well. Some are better at planning ahead than others. For those that may be struggling to find work right now with an economy with rampant inflation and the lower income levels and middle class starting to feel the squeeze, we need to get creative to find clients. It…
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The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort have built a massive pool project for their property in Longboat Key, FL. Frequent guest, Vito Mariano, President of Basecrete Technologies discusses how their product was used to waterproof and protect the vessel while adding realism to the aquatic oasis and underwater features Rockstar Pools bui…
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Riverflow by Current Systems has become the definitive name in residential and commercial lazy rivers. They also lead the category in swim-in-place systems and adventure pools. For the past decade, their line of performance pumps have catapulted to become the industry leader in producing reliable swim current systems. On this episode of Pool Magazi…
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Morehead Pools is a 3rd generation pool company that's been serving the community of Shreveport, Louisiana for over 50 years. Though located in a mid-sized market, over the decades the award-winning pool firm has consistently rated in the PSN Top 50. Year after year, they've been recognized as a leader in their market. We check in with 44-year-old …
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On social media, one frequent topic that inevitably comes up each pool season are pool plaster projects that have gone sideways. Whether it's a homeowner posting the end result of a botched plaster job, or a pool professional wondering what went wrong, the issue frequently leads to finger-pointing. The homeowner blames the builder, the builder blam…
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Rebecc…
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Award-winning pool builder, J&M Pools has established a reputation as one of the leading pool construction firms in America. We go one-on-one with Jacob Durand, one of the founders of the company to discuss their approach to pool & outdoor living design, what differentiates J&M, and just how integral financing has become in a post-Covid era of risi…
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Send us a Text Message. Where do you actually make money? I used to think it was in the field. That was where I did the work that produced the revenue for the company. Therefore you make your money in the field. I learned that was a lie. Revenue is produced in the field but made behind the desk. When you truly know your numbers and study your busin…
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The online retail world is a highly competitive landscape. In addition to big box retail, the market is saturated by internet giants such as Amazon trying to dominate the pool products category. In an environment where offering the lowest prices has become the name of the game, PoolGoods.com has become a disruptor and is distinguishing itself from …
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Send us a Text Message. Where do you find employees? How do you recruit? How do you retain them? All great questions that are consistently asked. Most of the time we are finding guys and gals from current employees, online posts, or the fact that the neighbor kid needs some work. This works to a point but it doesn’t help us grow a mainstream presen…
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Kevin Pannebecker about home repair services and his company Mister Fix-It STL. Find out why you may not want to work with a fly-b…
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Send us a Text Message. Traditionally in the trades, boys will follow in their father’s footsteps and pick up the family business. This is a timeless tale. Only in modern society has it begun to change where kids run off with their own ideas of what they want to become and accomplish. It’s not so bad overall, but how can we create the next generati…
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Watch the full presentation at https://youtu.be/Fmpw9lk5Pk0?si=nM4nGDQcXNsI1SEW This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy gives a live presentation to members of the St. Louis Real …
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Send us a Text Message. Starting a business is rough. Just because you know how to do something does not mean you know how to sell it. From there is only gets more complicated as you have to learn how to market yourself, what to charge, how to manage a schedule, and so much more. Everyone is told there is no money in construction unless you go out …
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Send us a Text Message. What’s the difference between being a painter, welder, plumber, framer, flooring installer, tile setter, or stone mason? What’s the difference between the country you live in compared to others around the world? Do you really think that your individual location, clientele opportunities, education opportunities and other cond…
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Send us a Text Message. How much is too much? The pricing debate is proposed again. What should you be charging to complete your projects? Ken Ballin made a post about a bid for a $2500 backsplash and part of Facebook lost their minds. Listen in as we discuss why it is priced the way it is and how you need to price your work. Support the Show.…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you deal with pushy clients? How do you handle them controlling the project, materials, schedule, etc? Are you not the professional? What happens when trust is lost or not established? Sometimes you just have to fire your client and there is nothing wrong with that. Contracts have natural breaking points in them for a…
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Send us a Text Message. I can’t trust anyone to do it as well as me. No one does it how I train them to do it. If I’m not there, they take shortcuts. No one will ever take as much pride in the company as I do. These are all complaints I see consistently from contractors who are struggling to grow their business and find a way to not only add additi…
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/IKgHO21RcAQ This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Richard Brown about Reverse Mortgages a.k.a. HECMs. Find out how you can use your ho…
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Send us a Text Message. As a leader it can be hard to relate to your team at times. Whether it be because of interests, age gaps, maturity levels, or personality, it is something we need to learn to overcome. A team is only as good as their leader and if the leader is unable to find a way to connect, motivate, encourage, and build up their team, th…
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It's a fact that contemporary homeowners who want to achieve a luxurious aesthetic in their pool and outdoor living environment are looking to coral stone. The stone formed organically under the sea over thousands of years is renowned for its beauty and durability. Jorge Larrauri of Coral Stone USA, a popular quarry and manufacturer of coral stone …
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Send us a Text Message. Do you have competition locally or do you have trusted partners? What about nationally? Internationally? Are you utilizing your relationship building skills to get to know your product reps? Distributor employees? How are you growing your network to better empower your business? Join Daniel and Jose Gonzalez of Preferred Flo…
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Tilers! Have you heard of Blanke? They make "stand alone" products for the tile industry that are true Game Changers! In this Epidsode I Interview Markus, Blanke's Tech guy & Kris, Blanke's COO for North America. You'll find out about the unmatched benefits of Permat, and what makes Secumat so advantageous to your installations. I think you'll love…
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Send us a Text Message. With over 3 billion dollars of failures annually in the flooring industry alone, the flooring tile and stone industry could stand a face lift. From the image of contractors and the level of respect they get, to the technical skills they display, and how their companies are run. The bar is easily stepped over these days by ju…
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Send us a Text Message. Taking yourself to the next level on social media is no easy task. There are any number of ways to grow your audience from paying for followers to interacting with those around you, or even just putting your posts up and letting it grow organically. The views really come when people that want to see your content interact wit…
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to water specialist and chemist Jeanne Carton about getting the best water for your home or business. Find out more about what Jeanne…
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Send us a Text Message. I can’t find reliable help. How do I write a job description to attract people? How are you all finding employees? Everyone keeps quitting on me. What kind of SOPs do you all have in place? These questions and statements are some that I consistently see week after week in online flooring groups. One of the biggest issues sma…
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Send us a Text Message. It's one of the largest hurdles in small business. How do you build past yourself? How do you get that second crew up and running and trust them when you can't be there? Where do you find them? What needs to be in place to hold them accountable? Kara Allen is part owner of Spiegel's Flooring in Sandy Lake, PA since 2020, alo…
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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy shares some free and low-cost tips and tricks to save on energy costs. Find out how lighting a cigarette can show weak spots in your front …
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Send us a Text Message. The internet will have you believe that if you hustle hard enough that you can accomplish anything. You can build a great business, you can have multiple successful side hustles, and plenty of time for your family as well. This attitude is super toxic and leads to a mindset that stops you from actually growing. If you work 1…
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