Welcome to the Campaign Grind podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Mike & Ben explore work-life balance, entrepreneurship, productivity, and more as they try to suss out the secrets to finding happiness amidst the daily grind.
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Weekly podcast with artist, writer, and audio engineer (among other talents) LexC! On the grind to superstardom, let me share some stories and game I learn along the way. Some of these conversations get really, REALLY deep! Email questions to lexcsolo@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Follow me: https://www.lexcatl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lexcatl/ https://twitter.com/ThisIsLexC https://www.facebook.com/lexcatl https://www.patreon.com/lexcatl S ...
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Rise and Grind is a marketing blog and podcast created by the team over at Brand Hause. Brand Hause is a modern creative agency based out of Toronto, Canada dedicated to growing companies through marketing. Backed by a team of highly skilled marketing professionals located throughout North America, this blog and podcast is a way for the team to share relevant trends and innovations from our perspective while also sharing marketing topics and productivity hacks that they are most passionate a ...
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This podcast dives in the black history behind black coffee. From bougie pour over techniques to Pan African hip hop liberation strategies, we’re aiming to make cxffee black again. Come brew up with us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cxffeeblack/support
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A podcast where we speak to founders and entrepreneurs from businesses you’ve always wanted to know more about. We delve into the formative years of their business lives and ask those with the inside track on start-up and scale-up life the questions I wish I knew the answers to when I started out so you should too! So, when should you raise VC funding? Should founders give all employees equity? And what do the acronyms banded around in boardrooms like SEIS, EIS, TAM and VAT actually mean for ...
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Creating a System For Yourself | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about creating a monthly checklist for yourself to keep you disciplined and progressing with music releases. This list will vary depending on your needs, but here is a good starting point! #systems #structure #MusicPodcastTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo:…
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"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz | #BookReview
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The principles in this book are so simple but are great reminders of how we can approach life. This was a very quick read, and I would highly recommend you read for yourself!#TheFourAgreements #DonMiguelRuiz #principles TIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email q…
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about how the changes in how we consume media has affected the music business and how we interact with supporters. #connection #interaction #MusicPodcastTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKE…
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HH176: More Twitch, Home Renos, and Resumes | Summer Series
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Summer Series Meandering Musings: Mike & Ben wrap up summer break by chatting about streaming, remodels, and job hunting.By Mike & Ben
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Summer Series Throwback Thursday: HH84: Jar of Rocks Mike & Ben vibe on the jar of rocks analogy and talk about how to prioritize the most important areas of your life over the filler.
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How To Get Played On Radio - College Radio Campaign | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about getting your music on radio using the College Radio Directory! I've put together a plan for myself and a few of my peers to help pitch out music to different college stations! #radio #College #marketingTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle…
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Body Awareness & What It Takes To Be A Singer | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about all that it takes to be a singer! There are so many factors that can affect a singer's performance. You'll be surprised what it takes to be a singer! #Body #singing #awareness TIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questi…
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HH174: Bad Neighbors, Rabbits, and Twitch Vengeance | Summer Series
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Summer Series Meandering Musings: Mike & Ben crack open a couple of cold ones and vent their frustrations and thoughts about the weather, problematic neighbors, streaming fiascos, and rabbit tractors.By Mike & Ben
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about why you're sitting on all the music you have on your hard drive and in your email! I'm guilty of it too, but we need to create a plan to be consistent and disciplined with! #consistent #discipline #accountabilityTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @le…
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the qualities of a leader. What makes a good leader, and how can we work on nurturing those qualities? #leadership #communication #accountabilityTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@…
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Summer Series Throwback Thursday: HH33: Guest Series ft. Jakob Haymond Mike & Ben welcome Jakob Haymond, who graciously shares his life story as a scrappy problem solving entrepreneur, who just so happens to be Ben's long time friend as well. As you'll hear during this episode, Jakob talks about an assessment he takes early on in his career to bett…
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"Pressure: Autobiography of a Real Miami OG 'Gigavelli'" by Keithan Hunter | #BookReview
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I took my time reading this one, and I was not disappointed! This book has sex, drugs, and violence - all the makings of an action film. #pressure #federal #OGTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gmail.comMUSICAmazon - ht…
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HH172: Twitch, Homebrewing, and Income Streams | Summer Series
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Summer Series Meandering Musings: Mike & Ben explore a slew of topics, including gaming for an audience, brewing beer for fun or profit, starting a business with friends, and diversifying income streams.
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Summer Series Throwback Thursday: HH12: Why should you care about energy management? Mike & Ben discuss their firsthand experiences with energy management (or lack thereof) and discover its valuable applications within the happiness hustle.
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the benefits of using an auto-post scheduling app!Try Later for yourself by using my referral link: https://later.com/r/fec253Get your Magic Mind subscription here: https://www.magicmind.com/LEXC20 You get 20% off with my code: LEXC20 #socialmedia #relationship #followTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATE…
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Following your partner on social media | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about whether or not it's a good thing for you and your partner to follow each other on social media - pros, cons, or otherwise!Get your Magic Mind subscription here: https://www.magicmind.com/LEXC20 You get 20% off with my code: LEXC20#SocialMedia #relationship #followTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!C…
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Mike & Ben give updates on their own happiness hustle journeys, and make an announcement about what summer holds for the podcast.By Mike & Ben
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HH169: Crafting a Delightful Customer Experience
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Mike & Ben talk about how and why we should create high-quality experiences for our customers, and how we can continue that experience while dealing with issues in order to turn around a negative situation.By Mike & Ben
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Mike & Ben continue their overview of online marketing campaigns, weighing their pros and cons and discussing how we can apply them as entrepreneurs, particularly when it comes to content creators.By Mike & Ben
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Mike & Ben explore different types of marketing campaigns and how you can leverage them in your business, especially on social media.
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SAMPLING HERITAGE? KEYS 🔑 FOR INNOVATION ft. @NguyenCoffeeSupply x @MayorgaCoffee Cxffeeblack
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Join us for an invigorating conversation as we delve into the transformative power of honoring our roots to spark innovation in traditional markets. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two exceptional founders whose passion for their craft shines through in their groundbreaking work.Tune in to discover the incredible journeys …
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about some good practices to have in order to nurture good working relationships! Whether you're the professional or the creative, these tips can help to build your reputation and will cause people to value working with you! #Professional #creative #communicationTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp:…
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HH166: Facing Delays and Waiting Out Lulls
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Mike & Ben dive into the delays and lulls they're experiencing in their own endeavors and explore what we as entrepreneurs should be doing in those situations.
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about what you can do to improve your interview skills. Whether you're going for a job, or, more relevant to this video, being interviewed for your latest project, I would highly recommend using these tips! #InterviewSkills #communication #conversation TIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLP…
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"We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter" by Celeste Headlee | #BookReview
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I wasn't looking for a book on communication, but this one found me at the right time because I immediately had to apply what I was reading! I hope you can read for yourself and apply to your own life as well! #WeNeedToTalk #communication #conversationTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @l…
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HH165: Purple Cow by Seth Godin | Book Club
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Mike & Ben discuss their takeaways from Seth Godin's Purple Cow, a classic in marketing and an easy read for the budding entrepreneur.By Mike & Ben
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Mike & Ben share their own experiences feeling stuck in their ventures. If you have ever not known what to try next when everything seems to be failing, hopefully you can find some solidarity here! Resources: https://news.crunchbase.com/startups/entrepreneurs-expectations-2024-houghton-incendium/By Mike & Ben
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Music FX and Performance: Doing these won't make you sound better | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the reality of performance and delivery versus the limitations of effects (FX) and plug ins. Great FX will never cover poor performance! #FX #Plugins #ProToolsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics…
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Mike & Ben take it practical and discuss hustling while broke, inspired by Daymond John's book, "The Power of Broke," and Ben's own experiences hustling when funds are running thin.
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Most Notable Roasters in the WORLD? How we became coffee elders in Africa // CXFFEEBLACK POD S4EP5
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We were named the most notable coffee roasters in the WORLD this year. Crazy. We also were made apart of the world first indigenous coffee culture, the Gadaa system of Oromia. Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how honored we are right now. How grateful we are to see a moment like this in our lifetimes. To be able to build a movement built on …
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Mixing and Mastering: When should you pay | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about when to pay for mixing and mastering. Being an artist is expensive, so be smart about where you spend your money! #Mixing #mastering #StudioRecordingTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLI…
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Mike & Ben talk about the basics of search engine optimization for both social media and traditional websites, and how we as business owners can leverage it for market reach.By Mike & Ben
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Google Business Profile and Knowledge Panel: How To Claim Your Google Panels | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about how to claim your Google business profile and/or knowledge panel and why you should care about having them! #BusinessProfile #Knowledge #ClaimsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gm…
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HH161: Financial Basics for Entrepreneurs
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Mike & Ben discuss balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial basics for entrepreneurs.By Mike & Ben
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This week on LEXCHAT, we're talking music publishing - what is it, and how do get into it? Starting out, you ARE your own publisher, but many high level artists partner with big publishing houses to push their music! #publishing #MusicBusiness #marketingTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: …
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"The Weekend Makeover" by Jill Martin and Dana Ravich | #BookReview
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This book has helped me by reminding me that it doesn't take much to make major changes. When it comes to doing more of what we like, we simply need to make small adjustments in our day-to-day, and those little changes make for big impacts in the future!#makeover #transformation #NewHabitsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexC…
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Mike & Ben share the latest in their entrepreneurial journeys.By Mike & Ben
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Ability, Willingness, and Discipline | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the meaning of "ability" versus "willingness" and discuss how they compare in addition to discipline. This is a conversation on mindset and how to better achieve results! #Ability #willingness #disciplineTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZel…
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"Becoming Ms. Burton" by Susan Burton | #BookReview
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This book was so eye-opening for me because I had no insight into what people go through who have been incarcerated. This is a demographic I was once unfamiliar with, but, after this read, I have so much more of an understanding of the battles people fight through everyday from different walks of life! #SusanBurton #PrisonReform #IncarcerationTIPS …
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Mike & Ben go back to basics and talk about leveraging social media as a brand building and business marketing tool.By Mike & Ben
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CONCEIVING COFFEE AS BLACK EXCELLENCE ft. Kenny of Higa Coffee // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep4 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND
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Second episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @higacoffeeco @kntwali Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how hono…
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Why you should always be working and creating in music | #LEXCHAT
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This week on LEXCHAT, let's talk about the reasons why you should always be creating new music and working on new projects. Life happens, and you can't control when things release. So, keep working! #KeepWorking #KeepCreating #MusicBusinessTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle:…
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"Snakes In The Garden" by Jimmy Townsend | #BookReview
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Mr. Jimmy Townsend really does have a knack for being descriptive with his writing in a way that puts you into the scene with him! #SnakesInTheGarden #JimmyTownsend #BookTubeTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gmail.comM…
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Mike & Ben take a deep dive into time management techniques that we as business owners and operators can leverage to stay on top of our endless lists of tasks and responsibilities.By Mike & Ben
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This week on LEXCHAT, we chat about how to get clients and how to keep and maintain clients. I hope some of these tips help you in your business! #Client #maintenance #ReferralsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gmail.c…
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Mike & Ben revisit the concept of busy seasons through the lens of an entrepreneur and talk about what to expect in terms of busyness and level of effort in our ventures.
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WHY AREN'T AFRICAN YOUTH LEAVING COFFEE? Connect the Root to the Fruit // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep3 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND
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First episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @tadele_teshome_ gemini_elevated Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe…
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Mike & Ben explore the question "why" and its importance to us as entrepreneurs.By Mike & Ben
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HH155: The Power of Broke by Daymond John | Book Club
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Mike & Ben discuss Daymond John's book, "The Power of Broke," to tease out the big picture and how to apply it to our entrepreneurial ventures.By Mike & Ben
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Mike & Ben talk through the basics of a business plan and why it's important to have one as an entrepreneur.By Mike & Ben
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