Best Jon Rettinger Podcasts (2024)

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Elon Musk's Government Contracting Strategy 9:34

3h ago9:34

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In this episode we review what Elon Musk's public opinion is on government contracting and how it should be approached. We can take some of these key insights and apply them to our own business. Additionally, it's essential for anyone in this space to understand how the big defense contractors operate and how so very few companies have risen to com…

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The Marines on Okinawa:Sugar Loaf Hill, and Beyond--Okinawa Part 3 with Jon Parshall - Episode 420 2:05:57

24h ago2:05:57

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This week Seth and Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall get into the US Marine Corps side of the campaign ashore for Okinawa. The team begins their coverage, fittingly, at the beginning of the month of May 1945 and talk about the situation as it stands ashore at the beginning of the month before getting into the early fighting against the Awacha Pocket…

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Mastering Federal Contracting: Gavi Tice 21:03

4d ago21:03

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Special Veteran's Day Announcement 0:54

5d ago0:54

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Captain Bill Toti will be keynote speaker on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024 at 10 am, at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. The event will be held at the Pantherium outdoor theater. It's free and open to the public. Hope to see you there. Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to I…

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The Invasion of Okinawa: Cactus, Kakazu, and Hacksaw Ridge with Jon Parshall - Episode 419 2:21:01

8d ago2:21:01

2:21:01

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall and the three amigos take on the US Army's portion of the early fight for Okinawa. the guys break down the slugfest at Cactus Ride, Kakazu Ridge, and Hacksaw Ridge, digging into the stories of the heroics at each location diving into the stories of Medal of Honor recipients, Desmond Doss,…

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This Business Made Millions in Government Contracts 3:58

9d ago3:58

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Operation ICEBERG-The Invasion of Okinawa Part 1 with Jon Parshall - Episode 418 1:31:23

15d ago1:31:23

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This week Seth and Bill welcome good buddy Jon Parshall to discuss the planning and setup for the last great invasion of World War II, the invasion of Okinawa. In this episode the guys get deep into the weeds discussing the origins of the campaign, the American plans for invasion, and the Japanese plans for defense. Japanese General Ushijima, Gener…

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Ethan Martin: Journey from Sales Veteran to GovCon Consultant 14:13

16d ago14:13

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NEW 3 MINUTE TIP | ACQ Forecasts 2:40

20d ago2:40

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How To Read An RFP For Government Contracts 37:28

21d ago37:28

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Exploring Space and Modern Warfare with Lt. Col. Will Koch 46:04

21d ago46:04

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In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact, Lt. Col. Will Koch, Program Director for the Space Science Program at West Point, discusses the critical role of space in modern warfare. He shares his extensive experience from serving in Iraq to working with NASA on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Koch highlights the challenges soldiers …

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Big Ben-The Story of USS Franklin-Episode 417 1:58:12

22d ago1:58:12

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This week Seth and Bill take a look at one of the most famous stories of survival and bravery in all of World War II, the story of the USS Franklin. On March 19, 1945 aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) better known as Big Ben, was hit by one or two bombs dropped by a Japanese Judy dive bomber. In the ensuing inferno and chaos that followed, more…

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How To Build A GovCon Consulting Business 56:24

28d ago56:24

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Operation MEETINGHOUSE-The Firebombing of Tokyo - Episode 416 1:22:35

29d ago1:22:35

1:22:35

This week Seth and Bill take a deep, and horrifying, dive into Mission number 40 from the Marianas and 21st Bomber Command, codenamed Operation MEETINGHOUSE. The raid that occurred on the night of March 10, 1945, was the single deadliest air raid in all of human history. Faced with failure after failure and the mounting pressure of a Japanese Home …

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How To Submit A Proposal Everyday! Interview With Jon Confrancesco 53:59

1M ago53:59

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The Strategic Bombing Campaign Over Japan with James Scott-Episode 415 1:54:44

1M ago1:54:44

1:54:44

This week Seth and Bill welcome back historian James Scott to talk about the strategic bombing campaign over Japan. The guys get into the roots of strategic bombing, discussing Billy Mitchell, Duohet, Hap Arnold and the B-29. Moving west, the guys dissect the first few months of the campaign against Japan, taking a look at 21st Bomber Command's fir…

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Government Contracting 101 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Tailhookers Over Tokyo-Carrier Raids on the Home Islands with Jon Parshall-Episode 414 1:44:45

1M ago1:44:45

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall to talk about the first American carrier raids on the Japanese Home Islands since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942. In February 1945, just before Iwo Jima, Task Force 58 under the command of Marc Mitscher sails to within 60 miles of Honshu to launch the first US Navy carrier raids against…

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Government Contracting Is hard 16:10

2M ago16:10

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Learn the realities of selling to the government and why it often takes longer than expected. Discover effective strategies to expedite the process, such as leveraging existing government customers, understanding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and exploring the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. The discussion also…

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The Ace Race 1944-45 with John Bruning - Episode 413 2:06:34

2M ago2:06:34

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend John Bruning to wrap up the discussion on the great Ace Race in the Pacific during World War II. The trio gets into a discussion on one of the fieriest leaders of the Pacific theater, P-47 Thunderbolt ace, Neel Kearby, and his 348th Fighter Group. n The guys break down Kearby's "freelancing" fighter …

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Navigating Leadership in the Age of AI with Colonel Mayer 51:44

2M ago51:44

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In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact, Colonel Chris Mayer from the Department of Law and Philosophy at West Point discusses the importance of balancing technical competence with human skills in the age of AI. Mayer shares his extensive military and academic background, highlighting his work in integrating future force capabilitie…

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Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412 1:41:05

2M ago1:41:05

1:41:05

This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at the man that some called the second most powerful man in the world during WWII. US Navy Admiral William D. Leahy's naval career, as well as diplomatic and advisory career are examined by the team as they go through the astounding rise of one of the United States' true leaders and great men. Tune in to see…

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3 Power Questions That Win Contracts 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode 411 1:46:37

2M ago1:46:37

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This week Seth and Bill take a look at Admiral William F. Halsey's carrier raids into the South China Sea in January 1945. As early as October 1944, Halsey realized that the South China Sea was an untapped hunting ground for Japanese shipping. These vital supply lines brought most of Japan's oil, foodstuffs, and raw materials to or from the Home Is…

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2 with Jon Parshall-Episode 410 2:02:37

2M ago2:02:37

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend Jon Parshall to wrap up the bitter fight for Iwo Jima. The guys cover all aspects of the struggle for Iwo beginning in the days after the flag raising on Mount Suribachi all the way through the bitter end. in this episode we cover the Medal of Honor stories of Woody Williams, William Harrell, George …

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Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 1 with Jon Parshall-Episode 409 2:26:36

3M ago2:26:36

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This week Seth, Bill and great buddy Jon Parshall discuss the Battle of Iwo Jima in the first part of a miniseries on Operation DETACHMENT. The guys get into a deep discussion on Japanese preparations on the island, and how Japanese Imperial Army General Kuribayashi Tadamichi devised his defensive plan. The guys get into the amazing details on the …

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How To Write A Proposal That Wins Government Contracts in 2024 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase gover…

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Don't "START" a Government Contracting Business 6:04

3M ago6:04

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Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase gover…

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The Impact of STEM Outreach with Professor Lori Sheetz 42:55

3M ago42:55

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In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact, we explore the influential work of Professor Lori Sheetz, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Director of West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM. With a rich background in geophysics and education, Lori has been instrumental in developin…

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The Sea is Trying to Kill You-Halsey's Typhoons with Jon Parshall - Episode 408 2:16:46

3M ago2:16:46

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This week Seth and Bill are joined by good buddy Jon Parshall to break down Typhoon Cobra and Typhoon Viper, better known as Halsey's Typhoons. Typhoon Cobram which occurred in December 1944 wreaked more havoc and devastation on Halsey's 3rd Fleet than the Japanese ever did at any one time. The guys go deep into the weeds and talk about the early w…

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Allied Prisoners of War of the Japanese-Episode 407 1:30:08

3M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

This week Seth and Bill take on the unpleasant topic of Allied Prisoners of War held by the Japanese. The guys get into the weeds talking about the brutal treatment of Allied POWs at the hands of the Japanese, getting into the Burma-Thai Railway, Hell Ships, Japanese methods of torture, starvation, Ofuna, Omori and finally liberation. Louis Zamperi…

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The Cabanatuan Raid-Episode 406 1:35:20

3M ago1:35:20

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This week Seth and Bill take a deep dive into one of the most exciting, and heroic, episodes of the Pacific War-the rescue of some of the survivors of the Bataan Death March during the raid on Cabanatuan in 1945. US Army 6th Rangers under the command of COL Henry Mucci infiltrated deep behind Japanese lines to rescue American POWs languishing in th…

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The US Government Does Not Allow You To See This... So Here It Is 41:10

4M ago41:10

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Get Certified as a GovClose Advisor at govclose.com Check out Govly at govly.com Join the 3 Day Lead Challenge 6-8 Aug 2024! I talked to the CEO of Govly and he shows you all of the advances they've made with their system and how they are matching hundreds of primes and subcontractors and helping them win big contracts. If you've ever wondered whet…

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Japanese Atrocities in Manila with James Scott-Episode 405 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

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This week Seth and Bill welcome author and historian James Scott to the show to discuss Japanese atrocities in Manila during the battle. The guys discuss some of the more heinous Japanese atrocities committed against the population of Manila at places like Dy Pac Lumberyard, St Paul's, and Fort Santiago. Following that somber discussion, the guys g…

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Special Episode: Flying the Hump in the CBI with Caroline Alexander 59:43

4M ago59:43

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In this special episode Seth and Bill welcome author Caroline Alexander to the show to discuss her new book: Skies of Thunder-The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World. In this hour, the guys and Caroline talk about the treacherous flight path known to history as The Hump, the deadly aerial supply run to help keep China in World Wa…

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John's Tech Start Up Lands $2M+ In Lucrative Government Contracts! 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Get the GovClose Certification https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification In this interview I talk with John Martin, CEO of BUNDLAR. John's augmented reality tech company has claimed multiple contracts with the DoD and things are really taking off for them! In this episode you can learn how a small team can win big government contracts using a st…

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Bonus Episode: Warrior Ethos and the Future of Warfare with Ret. LT. Gen. H.R. McMaster 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this bonus episode of “Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact” podcast, tune in for a fireside chat featuring the twenty-fifth assistant to the US president for the Department of National Security Affairs, Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster. You will hear a riveting fireside chat discussion in front of over 1,000 cadets at West Point on the …

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The Liberation of Santo Tomas-Episode 404 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This week Seth and Bill talk about the liberation of the civilian internment camp in Manila at the University of Santo Tomas. In a daring dash through Japanese lines, elements of the 1st Cavalry Division, known to history as Chase's Flying Columns, blow through Japanese lines and head towards the Pearl of the Orient, Manila, to liberate civilian pr…

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Oral History with 102-year-old WWII Seabee Cam Pelletier 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

In this special 4th of July episode, Bill takes a handoff from Seth and records his first ever oral history. The subject is 102-year-old World War II veteran Cam Pelletier, a Seabee at Guadalcanal, the Russell Islands, the Green Islands, and most notably on Peleliu.#seabees; #history; #worldwar2; #pacific ; #peleliu; #usmc; #firstmarinedivision…

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The Cactus Air Force on Guadalcanal with John Bruning - Episode 403 2:12:29

4M ago2:12:29

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This week Seth and Bill welcome back pal John Bruning to the show to talk about his new book, and always a fascinating subject, the Cactus Air Force. John's new book, 53 Days on Starvation Island is an absorbing look into the first two United States Marine Corps squadrons to land on Henderson Field in August 1942, VMF-223 and VMSB-232. The guys get…

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Starting A Government Contracting Consulting Business 31:17

4M ago31:17

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Welcome to this week's episode of the DoD Contract Academy! Today, we're diving into the world of government contracting, exploring why getting certified and trained in this field can open up incredibly lucrative opportunities. We'll share insights from our comprehensive certification program under GovClose, guiding you on how to start a profitable…

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The Battle for Manila with John McManus-Episode 402 1:34:23

4M ago1:34:23

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This week, Seth, Bill and good friend John McManus take a look at the the battle for the Filipino capital of Manila. The team dissects the incredibly violent and horrific fight for General Douglas MacArthur's beloved Pearl of the Orient. The fighting in Manila was one fo the most violent combat areas of the entire war and the team breaks the fighti…

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The Liberation of Luzon with John McManus - Episode 401 1:57:51

5M ago1:57:51

1:57:51

In the first episode of Season 4, Seth and Bill welcome good buddy John McManus as the trio takes on the topic of the Liberation of Luzon in 1945. The guys discuss the initial landings and successes while also getting into Douglas MacArthur's personal feelings and courage displayed on the island during the campaign. The guys then dig into some of t…

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The Battle off Samar with Jon Parshall (both episodes combined) 3:00:33

5M ago3:00:33

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Again, due to popular request, we have combined both Samar episodes with Jon Parshall into this long-form version. This is both parts 1 and part 2 combined. Hope you enjoy.This week Seth, Bill and good pal Jon Parshall get into the much anticipated Battle off Samar! The guys get into the background of the epic fight, the commanders on both sides, E…

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The Battle of Surigao Strait with Jon Parshall and Tony Tully (Both Episodes Combined) 3:15:26

5M ago3:15:26

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Due to popular request, I have combined both parts of the Surigao Strait shows and released them as one, here. As Bill and I prepare for Season 4, please enjoy the long-form version of Surigao Strait with our buddies Jon Parshall and Tony Tully.By William toti, Jon parshall, Seth paridon

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Want to help an active duty person transition to civilian industry? 6:22

5M ago6:22

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Captain Bill Toti talks about what led him to write his book, "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership." The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/CO-CEO-Practical-Transitioning-Leadership/dp/1637630638/ref=sr_1_1?crid=323AAEQTQ2XJZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hpvYz2JpfclBGK_hqITNxCgAXH0a7JJFfYxQNXVDWy…

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Crisis Leadership and Information Warfare with General (Ret.) Vince Brooks 44:47

5M ago44:47

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In this episode of  Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact, Retired General Vincent Brooks, currently serving as the Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership's Class of 51 Chair for the Study of Leadership at West Point, shares his extensive experiences and thoughts on leadership, innovation, and solving complex problems. The discussion covers…

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We Answer MORE of Your Questions-Episode 335 1:51:15

5M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

This week, Seth, Bill and new guest, retired US Army Major Shawn Bergstrom return to answer another round of your questions. In this final episode of season 3, we get into some cool topics that include, the fate of battleships, the morality and necessity of liberating the Philippines, and more. Tune in and see if your question is one of the ones we…

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Ep: 145 Business Plan For Government Contracting 8:45

5M ago8:45

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Imagine you had the chance to win a $20 million government contract by winning a race. But there's a catch: the race isn't just about speed; it's about wisdom and strategy. In this episode of the DoD Contract Academy Podcast, we dive into a parable about three brothers, each representing a different approach to winning government contracts. The you…

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We answer your questions about the Pacific War-Episode 334 1:53:21

5M ago1:53:21

1:53:21

This week Seth and Bill answer your questions in this first part of our Q&A session. The team welcomes new guest retired Army Major Shawn Betgstrom to the crew to moderate the questions and lead the team as we go through the many fantastic questions sent in by our audience. We hope you guys enjoy this episode, and we will definitely do this again.…

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