Best Judith Blair Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Leadership Lessons from Award-Winning Walton College Students Kennedy Blair and Jackson Walton 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

This week on the podcast, Brent connects with two remarkable Walton College seniors, Kennedy Blair and Jackson Walton. Both students are distinguished by their academic excellence and leadership, having earned prestigious awards; Kennedy with the Sam M. Walton College of Business Student Leadership Award, and Jackson with the Doyle Z. Williams Stud…

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Crafting Walmart’s Customer-Centric Supply Chain with David Guggina 36:16

3M ago36:16

36:16

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent welcomes David Guggina, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain at Walmart. They delve into the transformative strategies and technological advancements reshaping Walmart's supply chain to better serve and meet the rapidly changing needs of customers globally. David shares insights from his extensive backgro…

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Shaping the Future of Accounting with Technology Insights from Sarah Langham 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent welcomes Sarah Langham, a partner and office managing partner at HoganTaylor and an alum of the Walton College. They delve into Sarah's journey from her education at Walton College to her professional growth in accounting, highlighting her transition from Ernst and Young to HoganTaylor. Sarah discusses the si…

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Extracting Value from Multinational Perspectives with Judith McKenna 31:06

4M ago31:06

31:06

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Judith McKenna, former president and CEO of Walmart International. They begin with Judith sharing her career journey from law school to holding numerous roles within Asda and Walmart, culminating as head of Walmart's international business across 19 countries. She discusses the importance of bu…

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Augmenting Artificial Intelligence Through Cross-Functional Perspectives with Varun Grover 33:58

4M ago33:58

33:58

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Varun Grover, Distinguished Professor of Information Systems and George & Boyce Billingsley Endowed Chair in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. They explore the profound effects of AI on individuals, businesses, and society. Varun highlights areas where AI can …

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Envisioning Progress Through Regional Cooperation with Nelson Peacock 27:37

4M ago27:37

27:37

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Nelson Peacock, President and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council. They discuss the council's work in supporting entrepreneurs, recruiting businesses, and diversifying the regional economy. Nelson shares his diverse career path working in government, higher education and economic development …

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Extracting Value from Every Opportunity with Olivia Meyer 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Olivia Meyer, a senior real estate finance student at the Walton College to discuss her internship that she secured from the career fair and how she turned that internship into a full-time role after graduation. During the episode Olivia highlights her campus involvement, goal setting and abili…

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Managing the Dynamic Gatorade Brand with Mike Del Pozzo 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent engages in a dynamic discussion with Mike Del Pozzo, President and General Manager of Gatorade at PepsiCo. During the episode they dive into the challenge of maintaining engagement with core and light Gatorade consumers, the importance of product timing, and strategies for PepsiCo's beverage and snack segment…

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Charting the Course for Walton College's Future with Brent Williams 39:57

5M ago39:57

39:57

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with a familiar face, Dean Emeritus Matt Waller as Matt turns the mic around for a conversation with Brent to discuss his vision and plans as the new Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. During the episode Brent highlights his focus on innovating curricula to …

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Cultivating Innovation at the Intersection of Academia and Industry with Mary Lacity and Remko Van Hoek 27:44

5M ago27:44

27:44

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with two Walton College colleagues, Dr. Mary Lacity, David D. Glass Chair and Distinguished Professor of Information Systems and Dr. Remko Van Hoek, Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management to discuss their co-authored recent work on research that is working in real-time with industry partners. Duri…

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Leading Sustainable Change in Plastics Manufacturing with Dhu Thompson 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

This week on the Be Epic podcast we wrap up the 2024 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame series with inductee Dhu C. Thompson. Dhu is the Owner of US Irrigation and former owner/president of Delta Plastics and Revolution Bag. The episode dives into Dhu's compelling narrative of a career shift from banking to leading a major player in the plastics indust…

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Championing Innovation in Racing with Eric Jackson 35:08

6M ago35:08

35:08

This week on the Be Epic podcast, we continue with the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame series as Brent is joined by Eric Jackson, the Senior Vice President of Oaklawn Hot Springs and a 2024 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductee. The episode delves into Eric's fascinating career, which spans over 40 years at Oaklawn, highlighting his surprising ind…

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Legacy & Leadership: Gary George on Pioneering the Poultry Industry in Arkansas 26:06

6M ago26:06

26:06

This week on the Be Epic podcast we continue the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame series with Gary George, chairman of George's Inc. and an inductee of the 2024 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. During the episode Brent and Gary delve into the history and evolution of George’s Inc., a family-owned poultry business with roots dating back to the 1920s. G…

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Cultivating Legacy and Agricultural Innovation with John Conner, Jr. 23:34

6M ago23:34

23:34

In this week's episode we kickoff the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame series where we will showcase conversations with the 2024 honorees who will be inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in February 2024. The first conversation is with John Conner Jr., President of Holden-Conner Company. John, who hails from Newport, Arkansas and comes fr…

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Cultivating Community Wellbeing with Curtis Barnett 24:22

6M ago24:22

24:22

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Curtis Barnett, President and CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and a member of the Walton College Dean's Executive Advisory Board. Curtis begins the conversation by sharing the mission of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, which is to improve the health, financial security, and peace of min…

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Lessons in Leadership, Career Pivots and Motivation from Brett Biggs 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent engages in a fascinating conversation with Brett Biggs, the former CFO of Walmart. He is currently a Senior Advisor for Blackstone and member of the board of directors for Adobe, Procter & Gamble and Yum! Brands. Their discussion spans a range of topics including Brett's early career experiences, his journey …

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Empowering Students for Sales Success with Judith Ann Garretson Folse and John Ballentine 34:49

7M ago34:49

34:49

This week on the podcast Brent sits down with Judith Ann Garretson Folse, Department Chair, and John Ballentine, the sales program director, both from the Department of Marketing at the Walton College. The conversation focuses on the importance of sales skills in both your professional and personal life. Judith and John discuss their passion for cr…

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Exploring the Startup and Venture Studio Model with Josh Stanley and Fahad Siddiqui 28:00

8M ago28:00

28:00

In this week's episode of the Be Epic Podcast, Brent converses with Josh Stanley, CEO of Cartwheel Studios, and Fahad Siddiqui, Principal and Senior Vice President at SSI. They delve into their unique career transitions from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, their individual contributions in the thriving ecosystem of Northwest Arkansas, and the …

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Building Business Relationships with Mario Ramirez 31:45

8M ago31:45

31:45

This week on the Be Epic podcast, host Brent Williams welcomes guest Mario Ramirez, President of M Ramirez Group and Chief Client Officer for Golden Rod Companies. They delve into the importance of relationships in business, with Mario emphasizing the value of conveying your principles and work ethic in every interaction. Mario shares his career jo…

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Decoding Retail Media Networks: A Deep Dive with Andy Murray, Molly Rapert, and Rod Thomas 45:52

8M ago45:52

45:52

This week on the podcast, Brent is joined by fellow Walton College colleagues, Andy Murray, Molly Rapert, and Rod Thomas, to discuss their newly released white paper on retail media networks. The conversation dives into their research on retail media networks over the past few years, especially highlighting what exactly constitutes a retail media n…

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Cultivating Community Connections with Adam, John and Nathan Rutledge of First Security Bank 34:43

9M ago34:43

34:43

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Nathan, Adam, and John Rutledge from First Security Bank. All three, along with their father, are alumni of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and have made a significant impact in the state of Arkansas through their involvement with First Security Bank. During the epis…

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Exploring the Future of Digital Advertising with Kya Sainsbury-Carter 36:28

9M ago36:28

36:28

This week on the podcast, Brent is joined by Kya Sainsbury-Carter, the Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Advertising. During the episode Kya kicks off by sharing her personal journey, from studying international business at the University of Arkansas to her unexpected but rewarding career in technology. As they continue in the episode, Kya dis…

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Unveiling Sales Strategies for Success with Spencer Frazier 43:28

9M ago43:28

43:28

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Spencer Frazier, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at JB Hunt. They discuss Spencer’s career journey from starting at JB Hunt 31 years ago to now leading sales and marketing. Spencer outlines JB Hunt's diverse suite of transportation and logistics services and the customer-centric methodo…

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Shaping the Future of Medicine with Dr. Sharmila Makhija 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Dr. Sharmila Makhija, the founding dean and CEO of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Dr. Makhija shares her insights and experiences in establishing a medical school from scratch, highlighting the unique opportunity it presents. Listeners will learn about the school's innovative whole-hea…

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Shaping the Future of Pediatric Healthcare with Marcy Doderer 29:01

9M ago29:01

29:01

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Marcy Doderer, President and CEO of Arkansas Children's where she leads the state of Arkansas' only pediatric health system serving the children of Arkansas and beyond. They begin by discussing the unique aspects of pediatric healthcare, including the wide variations in patient size and conditions that…

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Driving Momentum in Arkansas' Climbing Economy with Dennis Nelms 28:27

10M ago28:27

28:27

This week on the podcast we continue with the Business of Outdoor Recreation series with Dennis Nelms to discuss the growing industry of climbing in Arkansas. Dennis is the owner of Climb Solutions LLC and Vertical LLC. During the episode Dennis shares his personal journey with climbing in Northwest Arkansas and throughout the United States as well…

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Growing an Outdoor Adventures Business in Arkansas with Austin Albers 28:58

10M ago28:58

28:58

This week on the podcast we are continuing our Business of Outdoor Recreation series with Austin Albers, President and Owner of the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Arkansas. Brent and Austin discuss the growth of Buffalo Outdoor Center and how Austin listens to customers to develop new offerings like mountain biking and backcountry aviation. Austin expla…

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Building an Outdoor Brand from the Ground Up with Kile Graves 29:11

10M ago29:11

29:11

This week on the podcast we continue our Business of Outdoor Recreation series with Kile Graves, Director of Operations at beardedgoat and Walton College alum, an outdoor apparel brand that is based in Northwest Arkansas and quickly expanding nationally. They discuss the burgeoning outdoor recreation economy in Arkansas and Kyle shares about his tr…

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Building a Bike Trail Ecosystem with Gary Vernon 28:34

10M ago28:34

28:34

This week on the podcast we are continuing with the Business of Outdoor Recreation series as Brent sits down with Gary Vernon, Director of Outdoor Recreation and Trail Innovation at Runway Group. They discuss the growth of mountain biking and outdoor recreation in Arkansas. Gary shares his background growing up in Missouri and his 30 year career at…

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Conserving Arkansas's Natural Treasures with Austin Booth 27:38

11M ago27:38

27:38

This week on the podcast we kick off a new series called the Business of Outdoor Recreation series where Brent will sit down with leaders in the outdoor recreation industry in the state of Arkansas. For the first episode, Brent sits down with Austin Booth, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The conversation explores Austin's role in…

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Driving Sustainable Transformation at Arvest Bank with Laura Merling 37:17

11M ago37:17

37:17

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Laura Merling, Chief Transformation and Operations Officer at Arvest Bank. They start the discussion with a review of Laura's background leading transformations at companies like Ford, AT&T and Google. Laura then goes on to share the multi-year process underway to transform Arvest Bank into a technolog…

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Scaling Innovation and Collaboration in Omnichannel with Simon Miles 30:07

11M ago30:07

30:07

This week on the Be Epic podcast, Brent sits down with Simon Miles, Vice President of Global Omnichannel at The Coca-Cola Company. They discuss the omni-channel retail space and innovations including those in retail media, AI, and e-commerce. Simon shares his global perspective gained from working with his team that operates in 206 countries and th…

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Driving Sustainable Growth in the Evolving Food Industry with Wendy Jean Bennett 44:50

11M ago44:50

44:50

This week on the podcast, Brent sits down with Wendy Jean Bennett, vice president of retail commerce leadership at Tyson Foods. They discuss Wendy Jean's career in the food industry spanning over 30 years, mostly at Tyson. Wendy Jean shares her passion for food and desire to influence the company to make it better each day. They also discuss the ev…

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Leading the Walton College into the Future with Brent Williams 37:37

12M ago37:37

37:37

For his last episode as host of the podcast before transitioning the hosting duties, Matt sits down with incoming interim dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Brent Williams, to discuss the future of the Walton College and Brent's experience that has prepared him for this role. They begin the episode with Brent discussing his broad range …

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Reflecting on a Successful Tenure as Dean with Matt Waller 43:07

12M ago43:07

43:07

This week on the podcast, we turn the mic to Matt as he is interviewed by incoming interim dean and new podcast host, Brent Williams. They reflect on Matt's transformative 8-year tenure as dean and how they initially met when Brent was a student of Matt's. They discuss key highlights during Matt's time as dean and then look to the future. Looking a…

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Implementing Strategic Plans that Deliver Results with Chad Clinehens 31:01

12M ago31:01

31:01

This week on the podcast, Matt talks to Chad Clinehens, President and CEO of Zweig Group. They begin the episode by discussing Chad's background as a two time graduate of the University of Arkansas in engineering and business. Chad was able to leverage his engineering and MBA background to elevate his work in the AEC (architecture, engineering and …

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Pivoting Your Career Successfully with Becky Lumly 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Becky Lumly, Chief Financial Officer at Front Range Capital Partners in Denver. During the episode they discuss Front Range Capital Partners and their funding model along with Becky’s background and an overview of how she pivoted from the world of public accounting into hospitality and then to her curren…

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Designing Intuitive Technology with Empathy and Purpose with Josh Smith and Jonathan Sasse 27:49

1y ago27:49

27:49

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Josh Smith, CEO and Jonathan Sasse, Chief Strategy Officer of Metova Strategies. During the episode they discuss their roles at Metova and how the company has pivoted through the years since the initial founding in Franklin, Tennessee. They then dive into how empathy and effective listening to customers …

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Looking Beyond Traditional Assets with Josh Pack 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Josh Pack, co-CEO of Fortress, a global asset management firm. They discuss how Fortress invests in an unconventional way in debts and assets by lending against intellectual property, patents, trademarks, legal claims and more to generate high returns. Josh shares his unlikely career path to joining Fort…

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Incorporating Business Lessons Into Your Life with Zach Wiegert 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

This week on the podcast, Matt sits down with Zach Wiegert, Managing Principal and Founder at Goldenrod Capital Advisors. The episode begins with Matt and Zach diving into Zach’s journey from professional football player to commercial real estate to leading acquisition developments as Managing Principal and Founder at Goldenrod Capital Advisors. Za…

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Exploring the US Economy with Michael Brown 30:44

1y ago30:44

30:44

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Michael Brown, Principal US Economist for Visa and member of the Walton College’s Dean’s Executive Advisory Board. They begin the conversation with Michael sharing how he got interested in economics during his undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, what he does in his role at Visa in the ma…

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Improving Economic Performance in the Heartland with Ross DeVol and Blake Woolsey 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

This week on the podcast, Matt sits down with Heartland Forward’s President and CEO Ross DeVol and Chief Communications and Development Officer Blake Woolsey. They begin with Ross explaining what Heartland Forward does and their goal of focusing on improving economic performance in the American Heartland. They then dive into how Ross and Blake beca…

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A Conversation with ChatGPT 23:47

1y ago23:47

23:47

This week on the Be Epic podcast we are introducing a new kind of episode, a conversation with ChatGPT-4. During the episode Matt asks ChatGPT-4, the generative AI tool, a series of questions regarding how generative AI is created, how AI and machine learning are shaping the future of supply chain and retail, why someone would want to live in North…

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Introducing the Master's of Science in Marketing with Craig Geiger 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

This week on the Be Epic podcast Matt sits down with Craig Geiger, full time instructor and Director of the newly launched Master's of Science in Marketing degree at the Walton College. To begin the episode, Craig and Matt discuss Craig's rich history in the consumer packaged goods industry, working across customer insights, sales, marketing and ca…

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Exploring the Mind of A Venture Capitalist with Earnest Sweat 29:15

1y ago29:15

29:15

This week on the podcast, Matt sits down with venture capitalist Earnest Sweat. The conversation begins with Earnest discussing his journey from traditional investments to alternative investments and how he became interested in venture capital. Earnest then dives into how he became an investor in FreightWaves and Platform Science by going through h…

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From Scientist to Company President: Embracing Change with Marc de Beer 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Marc de Beer, President of Aviagen North America. They begin by diving into how Marc got involved with animal science and nutrition and how Aviagen uses genetics in the boiler breeding business to supply the best breeding stock to poultry companies around the world. They continue by discussing Marc’s jou…

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The Growth of Alternative Financial Investments with Chuck Bauer 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

This week on the podcast, Matt sits down with Chuck Bauer, partner and head of investor relations for EnCap Investments. The episode begins with Chuck walking through what EnCap does as a private investment firm focused on North American energy markets. Matt and Chuck then dive into what alternative investments are as well as the importance of esta…

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Building Supply Chain Resiliency with Tracy Rosser 27:20

1y ago27:20

27:20

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Tracy Rosser, current Strategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners and previous EVP of Operations at Transplace (now Uber Freight) and SVP of Transportation and Supply Chain at Walmart. Tracy and Matt begin by discussing Tracy’s experiences in logistics, operations, and supply chain: specifically Tracy’…

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Entrepreneurship and Outdoor Recreation at the University of Arkansas with Jason Ridge, Taryn Mead, and Matthew Myers 20:50

1y ago20:50

20:50

This week on the podcast, Matt sits down with Jason Ridge, Taryn Mead, and Matthew Myers with the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Jason is the Chair of the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation (SEVI), Taryn is an Assistant Professor of Product Design, Innovation, and Management, and Matthew is the program manager for …

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Expanding Economic Development in Arkansas with Mike Malone 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

22:27

This week on the podcast Matt sits down with Mike Malone, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development at the University of Arkansas. Mike has been very involved in the growth of Northwest Arkansas, serving previously as the VP of Community and Corporate Affairs at Runway Group and President and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Council. The discussion begins …

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