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Join us for an incredibly corny journey into the world of puns. On each episode, we'll toss out a topic and our two master punsters, Eddie Rios and Eddie Hinojosa, will fight to the death. Not really. They'll just tell really bad puns.
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It's time to get up, get motivated, and start making moves for yourself instead of working to make someone else rich. These are genuine experiences and the stories of real entrepreneurs that made the ultimate decision to live for themselves in order to achieve unbelievable results. The time is now, making your business personal, with host Kent Clothier.
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Anne Rice's Feast of All Saints, Her Most Important Work
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Send us a Text Message. Anne Rice describes the purpose and process of writing Feast of All Saints,"I had been doing research for that novel for about ten years. I started it long before I did Interview with the Vampire, which was really the first work that I had published. What I was trying to do there, more than bring to life the free colored com…
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Anne Rice Interview With A Vampire Writer
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Send us a text Anne Rice talks about creating Interview With A Vampire from the idea to the book. Raised in a fertile breeding ground for fantasy and horror, Anne Rice , was schooled by the local legends and graveyards of New Orleans. She highlights the different aspects of New Orleans culture from spending afternoons picnicking in graveyards to me…
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Paquito D'Rivera Childhood Prodigy to a 74 year old Double Grammy Winner in 2023
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Send us a text Paquito's story from childhood who followed his virtuoso father into playing and composing Latin, Jazz and Classical. His lifetime of musical partnership and friendships with Chucho Valdes, Dizzy Gillespie, Daniel Ponce, Arturo Sandoval and other musical greats.He pays tribute to bandmates from Irakere, Orquesta Cubana and other band…
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Wayne Shorter's Atlantis Interview The Best Album You Never Heard
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Send us a text Wayne Shorter took a huge musical and spiritual leap forward with Atlantis, his first recording as a leader after an11 year hiatus. 00:33 He talks about the collaboration and creation with the artists he recorded it with and how it transcended the norms for composition something he was criticized for in music class, 01:19 "You mix mu…
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Episode 98 - An Interview with Ari Rastegar
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Show Notes: [0:03] Introduction with Kent Clothier. [0:25] Ari Rastegar's background: overcoming adversity, family history, and educational journey. [1:50] The significance of environment and the drive to succeed amidst challenges. [2:23] Discussing the importance of communication and studying successful traits. [4:29] Insight into the educational …
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Episode 97 - An Interview with Marshall Faulk
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Key Points Discussed: Marshall's NFL Journey: Shared his unique transition from the Indianapolis Colts to the St. Louis Rams and his decision-making process behind these career-altering moves. Highlighted the discipline, commitment, and consistency required to excel in professional football and how these skills translate into other areas of life. T…
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Branford Marsalis 1988 A Musician and Music Without Borders
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Send us a text Interview recorded when Branford was in an all star band with Sting , pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Darryl Jones. He talks about growing up in New Orleans where jazz was not his favorite music but he says being exposed to it was the most important thing. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLts…
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Jon Hendricks Gets Wynton Marsalis To Put Down His Horn and Start Scat Singing
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Send us a text In 1997 Clark Terry was originally scheduled to perform on live and on record with Jon Hendricks. When Clark Terry was too ill to perform Wynton offered his services. 01:17 When Jon said I can't pay you near your kind of money. Wynton said, "Mr Hendricks do me a favor..when we talk.. NEVER mention money to me. It'll be my pleasure an…
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Barbara Donald Jazz Trumpeter Bandleader and Pioneer
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Send us a text Interview conducted 44 years ago in SF---00:00 Despite playing with DexterGordon, John Coltrane, Roland Kirk and Sonny Simmons still unknown.00:48 Interview begins--why more women don't pick the instrument up and obstacles when they do. 01:59 Playing an instrument is a gift it has nothing to do with who or what you are 02:53 "Everyth…
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Episode 96 - An Interview with Dan Martell
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Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction: Host Kent Clothier welcomes listeners and introduces Dan Martell, a figure of resilience and success in the entrepreneurial world. 3:20 - Dan's Personal Journey: Martell shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the pivotal moments and individuals who…
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Mr T His Life Story-Growing Up and Giving Back to Kids
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Send us a text (1984) Mr. T Talks about his books and what he wants to pass on to kids. Grew up in The Robert Taylor Housing Project. In the 1990's your chance of being a victim of violent crime there was 1 in 10. https://bit.ly/ChicagoGangHistoryRobertTaylorHomes . But he found a way out, a way to excel. Mr. T starts the interview what he wants fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Duane Eddy traces his musical history from the beginning 00:22 learning guitar from his father. All the players he worked with from 00:37 Steve Douglas, 01:15 Lee Hazelwood to backstage jams with Chuck Berry and James Burton. 06:42 Duane deals with the British Bands taking the spot light "I needed the break" Released an albu…
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Geri Allen's Tribute To Mary Lou Williams On The Kansas City Film Set
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Send us a Text Message. Geri Allen recorded this interview with me on the movie set of Robert Altman's Kansas City. Where she played Mary Lou Williams and paid tribute to her words and music. Digging thru old interviews .... On the film set for the Altman movie Kansas City I watched an amazing band playing the role of legendary jazz musicians who f…
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John Cassavetes Battling For The Disabled During The Filming of A Child Is Waiting
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Send us a text In 1962 John Casavettes battled the studio system to create a film that would question assumptions and portrayals about what disabled children can do and where they should reside. 00:27 John Cassavetes about the difference between his vision for Child is Waiting and Kramer's. Burt Lancaster joins Judy Garland (Judgment at Nuremberg t…
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Send us a text Robert Altman talks about working with composers like John Williams, Mark Isham and other musicians and performers to create music for his movies. Excerpts from movies McCabe and Mrs Miller, Images, Gingerbread Man, Cookie's Fortune, illustrate the way he works. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1g…
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Words and Music - Wayne Shorter, Max Roach, Jim Hall, Edwin Hawkins and Darryl Jones
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Send us a Text Message. Wayne Shorter talks about his musical beginnings and the understanding school teacher who changed his life. He then moves on to illuminating the softer side of Miles Davis. Max Roach talks about creating a game changing drum pattern in Un Poco Loco and the struggle to record the The Freedom Now Suite for when freedom, true f…
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Ray Bradbury 1983 - writing, living and the power of imagination
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Send us a text Ray Bradbury talks about his beginnings as a writer and his personal connection to two stories Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes then moves on to talk about converting his stories for the silver screen. He goes into depth about what is involved when you convert one of your own stories into a movie and contrasts with …
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Send us a text Max Roach was tasked by the NAACP to create a recording to celebrate the centennial of the end of slavery. Along with Oscar Brown Jr and Abbey Lincoln, Max was instrumental in fundraising for The NAACP and CORE by playing in benefits and fundraisers. But the question is how to create a record about a freedom that wasn't realized. The…
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk and John Coltrane remembered by Johnny Griffin and Curtis Fuller
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Send us a text Johnny Griffin describes meeting Roland Kirk at a Chicago Blue Monday Jam Session. Griffin describes Kirk's contributions as a musician, composer and close friend. Curtis Fuller talks about getting called into play on John Coltrane's Moments Notice and how that session changed jazz and his own playing forever. Interview recorded at T…
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Send us a text Aaron Copland and William Schuman give background on Roy Harris’ music then Johanna Harris talks about Harris being blacklisted for his Fifth Symphony and the nightmare they lived through. Written and Produced by Bob Hershon Narrated by Scott Beach youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1gYd5_UghWYxHmS …
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Jesse Winchester 1977 a singer/songwriter Defying Gravity
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Send us a Text Message. Jesse Winchester famous for Yankee Lady, Brand New Tennessee Waltz and Defying Gravity reveals the story of a very private person's view of a very public career. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsIZ_bMcIgEpWwNil1gYd5_UghWYxHmS website https://caljazzphoto.com/…
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Episode 95 - An Interview with Roland Frasier
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Selling a Business [2:27] A business might experience a wide range of events. Thus, the first reason to sell a business is to protect against the unknown. [5:16] If you're holding on to your business for your kids, they don’t want it. According to research, just 2% of businesses effectively transition from one generation to the next because the chi…
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Episode 94 - An Interview with Tommy Thornburgh
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Tommy’s Background [2:32] Tommy is the president of Prime Corporate Services. They've been in business for 10 years and has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs structure their business. [3:51] They concentrate on entity structuring issues like asset protection, tax minimization from a structure perspective, business credit development, creating a sep…
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Episode 93 - An Interview with Trevor Mauch
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Entrepreneurs are Visionaries [10:50] Trevor believes that often, entrepreneurs are the visionaries or quickstarts—once they go into operation mode, they get bored. He doesn’t want that to happen to his company, and thus, he ensures to innovate to make the business exciting for him again. [11:22] Trevor shares a great story about his client scaling…
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Episode 92 - An Interview With Eddie Speed
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Eddie Speed: Seller finance note ninja Eddie Speed is a straight shooter, so we'll spare you the flowery pitch. Eddie is a Texas titan who for years has carefully crafted the art of strategic seller finance notes. In short, understanding and correctly executing the strategies he shares will double your opportunities, double your business, and ultim…
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Episode 91 - An Interview With Vinnie Fisher
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Vinnie Fisher: CEO. Lawyer. Husband. Dad. Fun fact: 70% of Billionaires have created their wealth from recession rebounds. That fact, coupled with the whole "history repeats itself" fact, is a good indicator that a whole bunch of money is about to make its way into the hands of those seeking current opportunities...and you can bet your bottom dolla…
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Episode 90 - An Interview With Trevor Mauch
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Trevor Mauch: CEO of Carrot Falling asleep behind the wheel and nearly sending your family hurling off the side of a cliff... No, that's not a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, that was the real life wake-up call for our next guest, Trevor Mauch. Long, exhaustive hours come with the territory of being an entrepreneur, but at a certain point, you …
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Episode 89 - An Interview With Jeff Fenster
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Jeff Fenster: Founder and CEO of Everbowl Just about everyone who opens a restaurant has had experience in the industry. If 9 out of 10 restaurants fail, why is "experience" placed on such a high pedestal as a prerequisite? Jeff Fenster isn't buying it, and never has. What most see as an asset, Jeff sees as a liability. From payroll companies, to r…
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Episode 88 - An Interview With Billy Gene
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Billy Gene: Master of Marketing Pretend for a second that your business is a sailboat. Your sailboat has lost some momentum because of a sudden shift in the winds (pandemic). You can see a clearing in the distance and there appears to be a strong wind up ahead, but you're not sure you can make it. You have a few options: 1. You can adjust your sail…
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Episode 87 - An Interview With Marshall Sylver
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Marshall Sylver: Hypnotist. Author. Motivational speaker. Get out of your own head. Ironic advice from a guy who makes his living getting into yours... As a professional hypnotist, Marshall Sylver is an industry leading business consultant that understands exactly how powerful the words you speak to yourself, and to others, are. He has used his hei…
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Ed Mylett: Entrepreneurial elite 8 days a week was not enough for The Beatles; it's a shame they never knew there are actually 21...IF you're Ed Mylet. With a run time of 24 minutes, this is the shortest episode to date, and it certainly isn't for lack of substance or content. Ed is recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the worl…
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Episode 85 - An Interview With Frank Shamrock
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Frank Shamrock: The first UFC Middleweight Champion. If you thought our circle (or in this case, ring) was limited to real estate and business types, guess again. In this episode, Kent takes center ring with the very first UFC middleweight champion, Frank Shamrock. In addition to being a champ, he was also a talent spokesman for the UFC itself, whe…
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Episode 84 - An Interview With Drew Canole
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Drew Canole: Founder of Organifi. For Drew Canole, leadership is about everything beyond what meets the eye. For starters, his executive corner office isn't on the highest floor in the tallest tower. He doesn't shout commands from a high-backed leather chair, flanked by rich mahogany furniture...In fact, he doesn't even have an office. Whereas typi…
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Episode 83 - An Interview With Patrick Precourt
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Patrick Precourt: Industry leader in personal development coaching, marketing, business development, speaking and a master of sales and leadership. What separates you from a goal can be boiled down to: action vs inaction. No one likes to come up short of a goal, but most of what keeps people from achieving a desired outcome is caused by a fear-indu…
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Episode 82 - An Interview With Lori Taylor
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Lori Taylor: Direct response copywriter. If you've ever watched celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay audit a restaurant, you know it can be brutal to witness, as failing restaurants and their owners are exposed to Ramsay's unrelenting standards. From a business owner's perspective, having every aspect of your business carefully scrutinized can be a vulnera…
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Episode 81 - An Interview With Perry Belcher
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Perry Belcher: Digital marketing legend. Kellogg's. Starbucks. Netflix. All household names that owe their brand recognition to economic downturns. While many businesses slash their marketing budgets and slouch in fear, savvy investors are acquiring competitors and bolstering their market-shares at a premium discount. Perry outlines why "younger" e…
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Episode 80 - An Interview With Octavio Cifuentes
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Octavio Cifuentes: Founder of FTX Wellness Where the body goes, the mind follows. Physical strength and mental fortitude go hand in hand, and when it comes to building both, plus a massive fitness empire, our next guest is outpacing the pack. Octavio and Kent discuss the importance of "tribes" and how to align yourself with the right people, that h…
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Chris Naugle: America's #1 money mentor. You've been taught your entire life to give up control of your money. All the while, that hard earned money is being utilized to create unimaginable wealth that you will never see. If your 401K was explained to you in those terms, would you think twice about making those monthly contributions? What's more, t…
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Aaron Pimpis: Virtual real estate wholesaler. These times are truly unprecedented. With market volatility and the uncertainty of many unknowns, it seems crazy to think that our next guest, Aaron Pimpis, is currently cruising along with an unchanged business model, buying up wholesale properties WITHOUT EVER STEPPING FOOT IN THEM! Aaron shares the k…
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Dan Noma : Designated broker of Venture REI. Your business plan probably didn't include a strategy for a pandemic...The good news is, you are in the majority and everyone is having to adapt and grow, on the fly. The way we have always bought homes is changing quickly, and is now moving at an accelerated rate, setting the stage for a future of ibuyi…
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Frank Kern: Internet marketing consultant. Copywriter extraordinaire. According to Forbes, internet usage has surged by 50 to 70 percent amidst the Covid-19 epidemic. Coupled with a year-over-year decline in "traditional media"consumption, such as TV, the question becomes...Where are you spending your advertising dollars? Enter Frank Kern;online ad…
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Roland Frasier: CEO of War Room Mastermind. Many businesses and business owners are understandably frozen in fear because of market uncertainty. However, utilizing such incentives such as the government's PPP, Kent and Roland explain how they are scaling their businesses during what they have deemed to be an "artificial recession". Rather than shri…
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Dan Fleyshman: Marketing master. Branding genius. Whatever you are looking to buy is on sale this summer and a massive boom is on the horizon. Now that I have your attention, why are you reading this? Likely, because you are interested in knowing what will be on sale and you don't want to miss out on those opportunities. I have shared with you a va…
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Raquel Quinet: Top producing real estate leader, recognized by the Wallstreet Journal. Taxi cabs were literally driven out by rideshare companies. Blockbuster was streamed to death by Netflix. Technology forces change, and that can be a great thing, if you choose to evolve and innovate. Deals and transactions will continue to happen, just not by co…
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Sean Whalen: Entrepreneur. Motivational speaker. Lion. Reality check time. Pandemic or no pandemic, you are the sum of thousands of small choices you make every day. Small actions or daily rituals in your life will result in massive change over time, and that change will be positive or negative, based on your actions today. Sean explains how a one …
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Michael Bernoff: President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute. Face it: Business and life, at least for now, have changed. Now that you have accepted and understand that the world is different, what is your game plan for the short and long term? As the media sells fear and negativity, what are you doing differently to add value to th…
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Bedros Keuilian: Entrepreneur specializing in franchising, marketing, software development and scaling businesses. When reduced to its finite, business has always been about providing solutions to identified problems. With our current state of lockdown affairs, we are encountering new problems, and with them, opportunities for creating solutions. I…
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Steve Weatherford: Pro NFL player. Unrelenting Champion. Civilize your mind. Make savage your body. Awaken your spirit. To live out your life to its greatest potential requires intentional action each day. Steve gives us a sneak peak into the mind and daily routine of a successful family man, leader and overall champion. Declare champion over your …
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Jesse Itzler: Entrepreneur. Author. Keynote Speaker. What does plunging into a freezing-cold, glacier waterfall have to do with business? Everything. What you learn in the most challenging of times are tests of the human spirit and are the basic building blocks of your will to endure. If your ‘life resume’ could use some updating, “be where your fe…
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Los Silva: Social media influencer specializing in branding and digital marketing. Taking your branding game online is no longer optional and has become a determining factor of your overall success. Learn to grow your online presence into an online influence that reinforces your brand and, ultimately, your bottom line.…
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