Best Kathryn Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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#327 Undergrove with Elizabeth Hargrave and Mark Wootton 1:05:30

20h ago1:05:30

1:05:30

David is at the helm this week, joined by Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan, Mariposas) and Mark Wooton (Legend of the Five Rings, Mariposas). The trio discuss Elizabeth and Mark’s new game Undergrove, a resource management and tile placement game about building a mycelial and arboreal network. Topics include how Undergrove was developed, designing for …

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The Perception of Value and the Imbalance I See in the Online Coaching Industry 41:04

23h ago41:04

41:04

The weird things I’ve observed in the online course creator, and coaching industry that would never fly in any other industry. And why so many coaches are on the brink of quitting. Tune in to find out. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The weird marketing and sales approaches that I believe are causing a massive imb…

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The Unfiltered Truth Behind Reaching 9 Million in Sales That People Don’t Talk About with Ruth Larbie 49:41

9d ago49:41

49:41

If you feel like your business results are tied to your self-worth and you only feel good when you’re seeing sales and success, I recommend listening to this episode. Ruth Larbie is sharing her journey to 9 million dollars in sales and the many lessons and personal transformation she’s experienced. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISOD…

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#326 Therapeutic TTRPGs with Daniel Hand 54:08

15d ago54:08

54:08

Dirk is joined by Daniel Hand, therapeutic counselor and author of “Role-playing Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioners Guide”. Together, the pair discusses Daniel’s journey into TTRPGs and his process of introducing them into his practice, and eventually designing his own game for therapeutic purposes. Topics include adjusting crunch, the benefit…

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Behind the Scenes: Are You Setting Conditional Goals that Won’t Give You What You Actually Want 30:45

15d ago30:45

30:45

When we chase conditional goals like “I want more money, because when I make more money, I’ll be happy” it’s not sustainable. And even celebrity entrepreneurs face the realities of this at the height of their success. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How to connect back to your why and build a brand bigger than you…

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How to Bust Out of the Marketing and Sales Box and Communicate Authentically 36:39

23d ago36:39

36:39

Found yourself saying, “I just want to show up as me without the marketing and sales gimmicks?” Then you’ll want to listen to the episode as I share how to bust out of the marketing and sales boxes and communicate authentically. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The counterintuitive approach to finally breaking free…

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#325 Civilization Series 7 with Jon Shafer 57:15

29d ago57:15

57:15

Enjoy episode #325 of The Game Design Round Table. In this episode, we discuss the new Civ 7 game with Jon Shafer, the co-founder of the show and a digital games designer. This will be our seventh episode in the Civ games series.By Dirk Knemeyer

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How to Stop Giving Your Power Away as a Client and How to Stop Taking Responsibility for Your Clients’ Transformations 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

If you’re feeling tired as a coach or frustrated as a client, I want you to tune into this episode where I share where many of us give away our power and blame others. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why many coaches feel exhausted right now, and how to you regain your center so that you can feel excited again in …

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How to Step into the Unknown and Trust the Pivot in Business Even if You’re Experiencing Success with Ali Daniel Posco 53:53

1M ago53:53

53:53

If you’ve ever achieved success but decided it wasn’t aligned anymore, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Ali Daniel Posco as she shares her story of leaning into the unknown and pivoting in business after building a wildly successful business. Ali Daniel Posco is a spiritual business coach and mentor who's helped over 450 women start and g…

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#324 Civilization Series 6: Civ 7 First Look 57:26

1M ago57:26

57:26

Civilization 7 has just been revealed! Dirk and David discuss their first impressions from the reveal stream, from the exciting new mechanics to what should have been left behind. They also talk about what they would like the Civilization Series to eventually be. Topics include the potential inclusion of RPG mechanics, focus on population centers, …

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Three Powerful Story Prompts to Create Captivating Content 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

Not sure what to say to captivate your audience and create an instant connection? Well, I’m sharing three powerful story prompts to create captivating content. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How storytelling builds instant connections with your audience and why it’s so important to use it. The three powerful stor…

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How to Establish Yourself as An Authority When You Don’t Like Tooting Your Own Horn 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

Don’t you love tooting your own horn or talking about yourself, but you know you need to establish yourself as an authority to cultivate trust? Well, you’re in for a treat because I’m sharing how to be it in this episode. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The typical belief behind the question, “How do I establish m…

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#323 Tunic with Andrew Shouldice 51:14

2M ago51:14

51:14

Dirk is joined this week by Andrew Shouldice, creator of isometric action-exploration game Tunic. They discuss the journey of developing Tunic, and the lessons learned from a lengthy production. Topics include Andrew’s attitude toward storytelling, how to manage a project long-term, how to focus on what’s important, and knowing when you need help.…

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Why Sensory Marketing is a Must for Those Selling the Invisible 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

Are you curious about how to infuse your content with emotion that deeply connects with your audience? I’m sharing why using sensory marketing is a must for those selling the invisible. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What sensory marketing is and how to incorporate it into your content strategy. How using a combi…

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Why Asking What You Need to Do to Attract People into Your Business is the Very Reason It’s Not Happening 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Attraction happens in the way someone is being rather than something they are doing. So, if you ask what you need to do to attract clients, you’re already repelling them. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why asking what you need to do to attract people into your business is why it’s not happening. How attraction ac…

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#322 Future of Legacy Games with Rob Daviau 56:11

2M ago56:11

56:11

In this episode, Dirk and David welcome Rob Daviau, known for creating legacy board games. They discuss what Rob has been working on, the process of designing legacy games, staying true to the original, and the future of the company's vision.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron

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One of the Creative Phases that’s Often Missed in Business & How It’s Impacting Your Success 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

Have you lost the spark of creativity in your business? Are you just going through the motions, ticking things off a to-do list? Well, I want to share the things that are often missed in the creative process that keeps us stuck on a content creation hamster wheel. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why a lot of ideas…

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The Counterintuitive Approach to “Building Trust” Through Your Content 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

The question two of my clients asked me that stopped me in my tracks… “How do you build trust so effortlessly through your content before anyone ever speaks to you?” I’m answering that in today's episode. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why I believe trust isn’t something you build through your content, but rather…

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#321 Civilization Series 5 with Will Thompson 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

Welcome back to the Civilization Series! In this episode, Dirk welcomes Will Thompson, the creator of the upcoming game Winter Rabbit. Here, they discuss Will's vision for Civilization and the integration of Indigenous technologies into the game. They also talk about the differences between warfare and how the 4cs fit into history.…

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How to Look at Your Marketing Differently so that You Stop Wondering How to Speak to Your People 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

Do you freeze trying to think about how to capture the full essence of your work in a way that makes sense? I get it! So I want to offer you an alternative way of looking at your marketing so that you don’t ever wonder again how to speak to your people. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why most entrepreneurs freeze…

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How to Set Yourself Up for Endless Content Inspiration 32:21

3M ago32:21

32:21

Do you struggle to stay motivated and inspired to create content and it feels more like a job you hate? Tune into this episode as I share how to set yourself up for endless content inspiration that leaves you excited instead of drained. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why we bump up against creative blocks and how…

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#320 Civilization Series 4 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

Dirk and David come together once more to discuss the civilization series! This week, topics include David’s thoughts on Civilization 6, the value in how the world map is created, what the games choose to simulate, and what can be improved in the technology and religion systems.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron

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How to Get Your Dream Clients to See Themselves in Your Content 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Are you curious about how to get your dream clients to see themselves in your content? Tune into this week’s episode to learn how. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why we struggle to speak to the heart of our dream clients and how to change it. How traditional marketing keeps you from having your dream clients say …

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How We Dilute Our Message and My Real-Time Story 23:49

4M ago23:49

23:49

Do you find yourself diluting your message because your head and heart are in a battle with themselves? If so, I’m sharing a real-time story that will illustrate how I navigate this and why it happened to me. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How I was diluting my message for a new creative project and how it didn’t…

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#319 Listener Questions June 2024 57:36

4M ago57:36

57:36

Join us for another round of listener questions! David and Dirk discuss topics such as whether and how to avoid game-breaking synergies, what impact finances has on the love of design, and balancing strategy and role play mechanics.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron

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What We Can Learn About Client Attraction From Dating and Relationships 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

What does dating and relationships have in common with client attraction? When you know this you’ll stop repelling dream clients. Tune into this week's episode to find out. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why understanding language patterns and human behavior is vital for communicating and attracting people into o…

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The Misconception About High-Pressured Sales Tactics 28:28

4M ago28:28

28:28

So many soulful business owners are cautious not to use icky or high-pressured sales tactics. And I've been guilty about this too. But when does trying to be too nice impacting your ability to ask for what you want. Tune in as I share my insight. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why trying not to be icky or pushy i…

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#318 Modules and RPGSEA with Pam Punzalan 53:43

4M ago53:43

53:43

Dirk and David are joined by Pam Punzalan, known for her work on personal projects such as Navthem’s End and A Rising Tide, as well as commissioned pieces for Dungeons and Dragons, Blades in the Dark, and Starfinder. Together, the trio discusses the differences between producing hired work and indie projects, as well as the importance of RPGSEA. To…

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The Important Thing to Be Aware of When Seeking Guidance to Get the Most Out of It 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

Receiving guidance and mentorship is vital when growing a business, but there is something you need to be aware of when someone gives you advice. Tune in as I share my insight. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why do we want to take all guidance and advice with a grain of salt, and how do we know if what’s being sh…

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How Oversimplification in Marketing & Sales Messaging is Impacting Your Customers Expectations 35:44

5M ago35:44

35:44

Promising quick results in a short period of time is setting a lot of entrepreneurs up for failure. Tune into this episode to hear why. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What oversimplification in messaging is and why you’ll want to be aware of it. How promising quick results in a very short period of time is impact…

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#317 Earthborne Rangers with Andrew Navaro 58:28

5M ago58:28

58:28

Dirk and David are joined by Andrew Navaro, creator of open-world board game Earthborne Rangers. They discuss how Earthborne Rangers was developed, and the lessons learned from the project. Topics include the making of an open-world board game, diverging story paths, expansions, and when to stop supporting an ongoing game.…

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How to Know What to Refine and Optimize in Your Marketing for Growth 32:17

5M ago32:17

32:17

Tired of guessing what works and what doesn’t in your marketing and sales strategies, then you’ll want to tune into this episode. I’m breaking down how to know what to refine and optimize to get better results. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The problem I see that most entrepreneurs make and how it’s keeping them…

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Justin VanBlaricom!! #NokeVanCo #FishburnPerk #chasingdreams 2:21:55

5M ago2:21:55

2:21:55

Justin left his lucrative career in the financial industry following a passion to co-found Noke Van Co in Roanoke. It started small with explosive growth in a very short time. His vans are a dream for anyone who loves adventure. In 2023, Noke Van Co. won the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce's New Small Business of the Year Award. Justin and wif…

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How I Make Decisions When Things Aren’t Working with My Marketing 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

Rarely do we share real-time behind-the-scenes decision-making because it’s sexier to share the wins. But the in-between is actually where the magic happens and so much of the lessons unfold here. In this episode I’m sharing how I make decisions when my marketing isn’t working. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How …

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#316 Citizen Sleeper with Gareth Damian Martin 55:10

5M ago55:10

55:10

Dirk and David meet with Gareth Damian Martin, creator of In Other Waters and Citizen Sleeper. They discuss Gareth’s design journey, as well as the process of creating Citizen Sleeper. Topics include the use of tabletop mechanics in video games, when to obscure probabilities, using literary prose effectively, and how a game of Citizen Sleeper devel…

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4 Simples Phases to Create Marketing and Sales Alignment 43:04

5M ago43:04

43:04

Business can feel overwhelming, especially with all the noise of what to do and what not to do. So in this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 key phases to master for business success. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why growing a business is simple if we focus on these 4 key phases. How easily it is to get distract…

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Why It’s Difficult to Keep Up with Trying to BE Consistent 34:26

5M ago34:26

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By Kathryn Thompson

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#315 Civilization Series 3 52:12

6M ago52:12

52:12

Welcome back to the Civilization Series. In the third installment, David and Dirk break down their experiences with Millennia, the latest 4X offering from C Prompt Games and Paradox Interactive. They discuss what aspects of the game worked for them, as well as what they would like to see develop as patches and updates are to come. Topics include ho…

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How to Attune to Your Voice to Show Up Authentically in Your Business 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

Find yourself asking “how can I find my authentic voice?” so I can create content that actually sounds like me…then you’ll want to listen to this episode because I’m answering this question for you. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why just telling some to “be you” is easier said than done when someone is trying to…

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4 Things to Focus on IF You Want Sales Success 36:34

6M ago36:34

36:34

Wondering where to focus your energy and time to ensure sales success? I’m sharing the 4 things I’d do every time I start a business and why most people aren’t focusing on them. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 4 things to focus on if you want sales success (& why more people aren’t focusing on them). The patterns …

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#314 Designing to Ship with Xalavier Nelson Jr 56:46

6M ago56:46

56:46

Dirk and David interview prolific designer and leader Xalavier Nelson Jr. They discuss Xalavier’s illustrious and busy career, focusing on his philosophy of how to ship a game as well as knowing your own capabilities. Topics include his work and inspiration for El Paso, Everywhere, how he manages to produce so many games, treating staff fairly and …

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How to Communicate What You Do So That Your Community Sees Themselves Reflected in Your Words 40:37

6M ago40:37

40:37

Curious to discover how to put into words what you do so your audience sees themselves in your content? You’ll want to tune into this episode to see how I’ve done it and how I coach my clients to achieve it. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why your audience might not be connecting with your message and how to chan…

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What’s a Customer Buying Journey & Why You Need One to Create Consistent Client Attraction 47:21

6M ago47:21

47:21

All business owners want a consistent way to attract clients into their business, yet many rely on posting and praying or winging it. So I’m sharing how to create consistent client attraction, while honoring your feminine energy. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The step on the customer buying journey that most peo…

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Molly Bullington! #BlueRidgeRacing #deerhunter #texastavern 2:06:58

7M ago2:06:58

2:06:58

Molly Bullington finally made it here for an excellent conversation. She tells of how she gained ownership of Blue Ridge Racing which is the management company for Roanoke's largest running events. She has likely given you a high five at the finish of the Blue Ridge Marathon, Salem Half Marathon, The Drumstick Dash or others. Charleston, SC is her …

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#313 Civilization Series 2 57:15

7M ago57:15

57:15

Welcome to the second episode of the series on the “Civilization” games, as well as other 4X titles. Continuing from episode one, the pair talk about the phenomenon of “One More Turn”, using overlapping progression paths, and quality life improvements for the genre. They also share their insights on the game “Humankind”, as well as how their attitu…

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How You’re Limiting Your Creativity and Business Growth without Knowing It 54:02

7M ago54:02

54:02

If you’re a master at what you do and you want to change the way we do things…this week, I’m sharing a big limiting pattern a lot of experts experience and how to overcome it. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The role of the expert and how this impacts our creativity and ability to innovate what we do. How to deepe…

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The Potent Question, a Client, Recently Asked Me and How the Questions You Ask Can Change the Trajectory of Your Business 24:03

7M ago24:03

24:03

If you have a coach or mentor, are you asking them questions that can change the trajectory of your business? This week, I’m sharing the potent question a client recently asked me and how questions we ask can change the trajectory of your business. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How the quality of your questions …

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#312 Civilization Series 1 55:31

7M ago55:31

55:31

This episode marks the beginning of a new series focused on the Civilization series of games. Dirk and David are joined by Soren Johnson to discuss their background with the Civilization games, and how they got introduced to the series. They discuss the development of the earlier games, as well as the broader strokes of Civilization, including the …

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The Three Puzzle Pieces Needed Turn Connection into Clients with Helen Thacker 34:22

7M ago34:22

34:22

If you’re craving a simple way to turn connections into clients, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Helen is sharing the three puzzle pieces needed that will move your audience to a sale in a simple and gentle way. Helen is a sales strategy and messaging coach with 19 years of experience. She’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs with the simple…

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Overwhelmed by All the Marketing Strategy Choices and Mixed Messaging Unpacked 50:10

7M ago50:10

50:10

If you’re overwhelmed by all the marketing and sales strategy choices out there and mix messages…this is for you! I’m unpacking why this is happening and how to shift through it. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO TODAY’s EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The real reason we experience overwhelm on what to choose and do when it comes to marketing and sales an…

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