Transforming Pain. Conquering Addiction. Empowering Lives. Explore the revolutionary power of Kratom in this insightful podcast series hosted by Madalyn Sklar. You'll hear riveting personal accounts of overcoming challenges such as chronic pain, opioid and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression through the use of Kratom. Each episode uncovers the profound impact this botanical has on individuals seeking alternative pathways to healing and well-being. Krato ...
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At the seed of every good online program, there’s a community. Kami Huyse believes empowering that community is critical to lasting success. In this podcast Kami, along with Madalyn Sklar, will focus on the root of the matter — building online communities. Through this process, they'll share information, helpful tips and advice, and takeaways to help build your own community. Learn how to monetize, provide value, inspire others to take action, and make this a great experience for everyone. K ...
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Always entertaining and informative, in each Spinning Yarns Podcast our Oriental rug experts interview prominent interior designers - bringing our audience the best interior design tips, tricks and techniques to help you better serve your clients and better build your home. In every show we discuss the interior design industry and all the latest trends from the ground up, weaving our decades of experience in the rug trade with expert contributions from interior decorators, furnishers, arts a ...
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Ep 34: Trading Pills for Plants: Craig Burlingame's Life-Changing Kratom Discovery
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn sits down with Craig Burlingame, a dedicated advocate for Kratom and its life-changing benefits. Craig speaks candidly about his struggles with anxiety, chronic pain from a torn rotator cuff, and the negative side effects of prescription painkillers. His discovery of Kratom in 2022 marked a turning point i…
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Ep 33: Reclaiming Life: Marcelle Morfin on Healing and Advocacy with Kratom
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This episode of Kratom Stories welcomes Marcelle Morfin, a Kratom super advocate who shares her deeply personal story of triumph over chronic pain and medical dismissal. After sustaining a severe spinal injury during her time in the military, Marcelle's life became a whirlwind of doctor's appointments, ineffective treatments, and mounting frustrati…
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Ep 32: Finding Hope and Healing with Kratom: Venus Usher's Story
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn speaks with Venus Usher, an ardent Kratom advocate who shares her transformative journey from suffering to healing. Venus recounts her years of enduring chronic pain due to endometriosis and the subsequent ill effects of FDA-approved medications like Lupron, which led to extreme measures, including multipl…
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Ep 31: Rediscovering Hope: Scars Rodriguez's Incredible Kratom Journey
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On this episode of Kratom Stories, listeners will hear a raw and honest conversation with guest Scars Rodriguez as he details his harrowing battle with chronic pain stemming from a childhood diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. After enduring countless surgeries and grappling with the destructive cycle of prescription opioids, a defeated Sca…
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Ep 30: Goodbye Pharma, Hello Kratom: Heather Habura’s Path To Pain Relief
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Heather Habura seems to have it all - a glitzy career as a national television host, a thriving business, and a beautiful family. But beneath the surface, a silent struggle raged. In this episode of Kratom Stories, Heather bravely opens up about her battle with endometriosis and Crohn’s disease, diagnoses that brought debilitating pain and a medica…
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Ep 29: From College Stress to Kratom Success: Soren Shade's Story
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Soren Shade, a Kratom advocate and entrepreneur, shares his unconventional introduction to the plant. While battling the pressures of studying at Columbia University, he found himself overly reliant on caffeine, leading to sleep deprivation and compromised well-being. Soren's discovery of Kratom through an episode of Hamilton's Pharmacopoeia, ironi…
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Ep 28: Surviving Loss and Addiction: Jenifer Martin's Inspiring Kratom Story
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Jenifer Martin, a recovering addict and mother of four, joins Madalyn on the podcast to share her powerful journey. Struggling with addiction for years, Jenifer's life took a dark turn with the rise of fentanyl, leading to homelessness and the devastating loss of her husband. After hitting rock bottom, she found solace in a Florida detox and reside…
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Ep 27: Empathy in Medicine: Dr. Mike's Approach to Chronic Pain & Kratom
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn talks to Dr. Mike, a primary care provider who also treats chronic pain and happens to be a pain patient himself. He's gained an impressive following on TikTok for his candid discussions about pain management and patient advocacy. Dr. Mike shares his personal experience with chronic pain and how it transfo…
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Ep 26: Tara's Triumph: Conquering Pain and Depression with Kratom
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, we meet Tara R., a nurse who discovered Kratom just three weeks ago (April 2024) and is already experiencing profound changes in her life. After years of battling mental health issues like bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, along with chronic pain caused by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and degenerative disc dise…
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Ep 25: Recent FDA Study Validates Kratom's Safety
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Despite years of scrutiny, recent FDA studies have now acknowledged that dried leaf Kratom is well tolerated in humans. This pivotal update was discussed recently in Etha Natural Botanicals’ "Live Fully with Kratom" podcast, and I'm thrilled to share this episode with you here on Kratom Stories. You'll hear Etha’s co-founder, Alexander, and head of…
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Ep 24: From Back Pain to Botanicals: Alexander Karp’s Kratom Journey
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In this insightful episode, we dive into the transformative impact of Kratom on Alexander Karp's life—an engineer turned Kratom advocate and entrepreneur. As co-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals, Karp shares his journey from experiencing chronic back pain to finding substantial relief through Kratom. This led him down a path of deep curiosity abou…
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Ep 23: Transforming Lives with Victor Chung of ETHA Botanicals
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In this riveting conversation with Victor Chung, co-founder and CEO of ETHA Botanicals, we learn he is deeply rooted in compassion and a desire to make a difference in the world. On a mission to solve his chronic pain, Victor's journey into the heart of the Kratom industry uncovers not just personal healing but also groundbreaking innovation. ETHA …
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Ep 22: Amanda Schuchardt, A Chronic Pain Warrior's Story
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In this compelling episode, Amanda Schuchardt, a chronic pain advocate and avid storyteller on TikTok, shares her transformative journey with Kratom. As someone who has grappled with the debilitating effects of chronic pain and the challenges of traditional pain management, Amanda provides an insightful look into how this plant has offered her not …
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Ep 21: Breaking Free with Kratom: Jennifer VanBlunk's Journey
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We dive into the transformative journey of Jennifer VanBlunk, a long-time Kratom user whose life was drastically changed by this botanical wonder. Jennifer shares her compelling story, from the depths of prescription opioid dependence following a severe injury in the military to discovering Kratom for recovery and pain management. With nearly a dec…
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Ep 20: A Life Reclaimed: Twinkle VanFleet's Path to Wellness
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In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Twinkle VanFleet, a chronic pain warrior and passionate Kratom advocate. She shares the gripping narrative of how Kratom became her lifeline, offering solace from a life once dominated by unbearable pain, pharmaceuticals, alcohol dependence, and the brink of despair. Twinkle…
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Ep 19: Chronic Pain Advocate Brandy Novicka and Her Kratom Discovery
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In this empowering episode, I sit down with Brandy Novicka, a fervent advocate for the chronic pain community. Faced with a critical shortage of her prescribed pain medication due to widespread pharmacy outages, Brandy turned to Kratom as an alternative pain management solution. Her narrative is a compelling tale of embracing the relief that Kratom…
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Ep 18: The Healing Leaf: Heidi Sykora's Path to Kratom
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We explore the life-changing journey of Heidi Sykora, a dedicated Kratom advocate and healthcare professional. Battling with chronic pain and complex medical history from a young age, Heidi's transition into a world with less pain began with her introduction to Kratom by her son. Her experience sheds light on the profound impact this botanical has …
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Ep 17: Kratom Conversations: Exploring Alternatives with John Newmark
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In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with John Newmark, M.S., LPC., a psychotherapist who shares his personal journey with Kratom. John's exploration into this plant began as a search for an alternative treatment for his chronic pain and that path led him to discover its myriad benefits. This chat underscores the multifaceted benefi…
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Ep 16: From Addiction to Innovation: The Blate Papes Journey with Harrison Cohen
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Harrison Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Blate Co., the makers of Blate Papes, shares his transformative journey from battling opioid addiction and body image issues to discovering and utilizing Kratom as a pivotal tool in his recovery. Harrison's story illuminates his early interest in health and fitness, leading him down a path of substance explorat…
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Ep 15: Finding Relief Naturally: Christopher Deaney's Kratom Experience
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In this episode, we explore Christopher Deaney's journey with Kratom, highlighting its profound impact on his pain management. After years of relying on traditional medical treatments with limited success, Christopher discovered Kratom, which provided him not just relief, but a newfound sense of vitality and well-being. We dive into the transformat…
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Ep 14: Kratom Chronicles: Chai's Story of Recovery and Renewal
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In this inspiring episode of Kratom Stories, I talk with Chai, also known as Aisha, a registered nurse who has witnessed a remarkable transformation thanks to Kratom. Her journey begins with a struggle against alcoholism, depression, and an eating disorder, leading to multiple relapses even after managing brief periods of sobriety. Kratom entered h…
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Ep 13: Leaf of Life: Advocating for Kratom with Jennifer Dzikowski
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In this impactful episode, I sit down with Jennifer Dzikowski, a passionate advocate and vocal critic of the restrictions surrounding this botanical wonder. Jennifer shares her personal journey with Kratom, highlighting its significant role in her battle with pain, an ordeal that conventional medicine and opioids failed to resolve. Her story is not…
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Ep 12: The Kratom Guy Mike Overstreet: Unveiling a Path from Pain & Addiction to Advocacy
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In this installment of Kratom Stories, I sit down with Mike Overstreet, popularly known as The Kratom Guy. He opens up about his transition from a harrowing battle with opioid dependency to finding solace and pain relief in Kratom. Sharing a universally resonant struggle of managing chronic pain post a wrestling injury, Mike's personal narrative po…
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Ep 11: Kratom: A Game-Changer for Chronic Pain Sufferers Like Deborah E
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Deborah E, a long-time friend of mine, shares her life-changing experience with Kratom in this episode. Struggling with chronic pain for over a decade, she turned to prescription painkillers like Oxycodone and Gabapentin for relief. However, these medications led to numerous side effects, leaving Deborah in search of a better solution. Upon hearing…
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Ep 10: From Pain to Power: A Kratom Transformation with Dru Clay
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In this engaging episode, I sit down with Dru Clay (High Fight IQ), who shares his transformative journey from dependency on pharmaceuticals to discovering Kratom—a natural alternative that brought significant relief to his chronic pain and sports injuries. Struggling initially due to lack of information, Dru recounts his self-taught understanding …
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Ep 9: From Gaslit to Relief: Kratom's Healing Power with Truther Nurse
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In this episode, I invite Kristen Granger, known as Truther Nurse on social media, to discuss the profound impact Kratom has had on her life. Kristen, previously a nurse who experienced debilitating pain, was initially gaslit and misdiagnosed by doctors. Her journey for answers culminated in a lupus and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis. Frustrated …
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Ep 8: Turning Over a New Leaf: Jordan Richard's Kratom Redemption
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In a heartfelt interview with Jordan Richard of New Hope Botanicals, we dive into the transformative power of Kratom. He shares his journey of renewal and recovery, crediting Kratom as a fundamental ally. He went from a harrowing cycle of opioid addiction to a life filled with purpose and passion. Jordan underscores the plant's role as a pivotal to…
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Ep 7: From Despair to Hope: How Kratom Transformed Dijon Evans' Life
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In this captivating episode of the Kratom Stories podcast, guest Dijon Evans shares her incredible journey with Kratom. Despite facing multiple amputations and a terminal diagnosis, she discovered that Kratom saved her life, providing hope and pain relief amid severe health conditions such as full-body CRPS and trigeminal neuralgia. Dijon emphasize…
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Ep 6: Navigating Through Addiction: Wade Harman's Kratom Story
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Tune into this gripping episode of the Kratom Stories podcast as your host, Madalyn Sklar, engages Wade Harman in an eye-opening conversation. Wade, who is not just the founder of Botanical Family (also dubbed the Kratom Family) but also a triumphant example of overcoming addiction, shares details of his transformative journey. You'll hear the deep…
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Ep 5: Crohn's Disease and the Healing Power of Kratom: A Conversation with Emily
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In this episode, I sit down with Emily who is known as Botanical Queens on social media and is well-recognized as a passionate Kratom advocate. Her journey using this natural remedy in her battle against Crohn's disease drove her to create an online community of enthusiasts and beginners alike. Emily strives to educate through her informative video…
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Ep 4: Dispelling Kratom Myths and Advocating Sensible Use with Brian Gallagher
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In this episode of the Kratom Stories Podcast, I interview Brian Gallagher from Kratom Science, a blog and podcast actively devoted to debunking myths and providing informed perspectives about Kratom. His in-depth understanding of this botanical comes from diligent self-study, expert interviews, and insights from everyday Kratom users. Brian offers…
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Ep 3: Jennifer Gillis' Journey: From Despair to Relief with Kratom in Her Battle Against Chronic Pain
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In this episode of the Kratom Stories Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Gillis, a long-term sufferer of Transverse Myelitis. Despite the powerful opioids prescribed to her, relief was fleeting until 2019, when a friend introduced her to Kratom. Skeptical yet desperate, Jennifer tried it and found herself experiencing substantial relief within two week…
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Ep 2: Embracing Kratom: Misty Brown's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
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Join us on a transformative journey with Misty Brown where she shares how chronic pain led her to opioid and cocaine addiction. Then a chance encounter with the documentary, A Leaf of Faith, introduced her to Kratom. Purchasing her first batch from a local vendor, she found this plant to be a balm for her cravings and pain, helping her regain contr…
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Ep 1: My Kratom Story: How a Plant Transformed My Pain to Power
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Welcome to the first episode of "Kratom Stories" with me, your host, Madalyn Sklar. If you've ever battled chronic pain, you know how tough of a fight it is. For more than a decade, I've been in the trenches of degenerative disc disease, relying heavily on prescription opioids that came with their fair share of issues. From the societal stigmas to …
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Kratom Stories: A Prelude to the Impactful Tales of a Remarkable Plant
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Hi, I'm Madalyn Sklar and I have some exciting news to share. I've been passionately working on a new project that I'm ready to tell you all about. You know, over the years, I've connected with so many people who have benefited from this remarkable, but often misunderstood plant called Kratom. Their stories are inspiring and at times, heart-wrenchi…
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Four Smart Social Secrets to Grow Your Community
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In the last episode, Madalyn shared how she launched her online course, the #TwitterSmarter Masterclass. In this episode, Kami is sharing a bit about her upcoming Smart Social Secrets course. She'll talk about why she wanted to launch her first big course and give us an overview of it. Kami also shares how she'll promote Smart Social Secrets. Podca…
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A Preview of the TwitterSmarter Masterclass
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The next two episodes are follow-on episodes to Episode 125: How to Create an Online Course for Your Community. We are going behind the scenes of our courses to talk about how and why we have created them. Madalyn is first up, sharing how she built and marketed her #TwitterSmarter Masterclass. Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthat…
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How to Create an Online Course for Your Community
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If you worry that you don’t know enough to teach something you’re knowledgeable about, just know there’s a course in everyone and everyone is a master at something. In this episode, we share our five steps to creating your own course. We talk about choosing a topic and audience, outlining your course, how you'll give it, your learning platform, and…
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In this episode, we interview Andrea Weckerle, Founder of CiviliNation and the author of the book Civility in the Digital Age: How Companies and People Can Triumph over Haters, Trolls, Bullies and Other Jerks. We talk all about trolls and how you can deal with them in your community. Podcast show notes are available at https://communitiesthatconver…
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In this episode, Madalyn and Kami share how they get things done faster by becoming super organized, putting a system in place, and asking for help. Podcast show notes are available at http://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode123
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Review of StreamYard for Video Live Streaming
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In this episode, Kami Huyse shares how she is using StreamYard. She also answers a bunch of questions so you can learn all the ins and outs of this great live stream tool. Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode122
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Remove These 6 Stumbling Blocks to Your Success
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In this episode, we share six stumbling blocks to your success and how to remove them. We'll show you how to re-frame and channel that energy into the task at hand. Stumbling Block #1: Fear of being criticized Stumbling Block #2: Fear of being overwhelmed Stumbling Block #3: Fear of change Stumbling Block #4: Fear of the impact on loved ones Stumbl…
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How to Connect with Your Tribe with Next Level Engagement
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In this episode, we share 4 supercharged methods for reaching out to people on your list once or twice per year. You can change the method each time to keep it interesting. Method #1: Handwritten notes Method #2: Custom GIFs Method #3: Send a Personalized Video Method #4: Unexpected Gifts Podcast show notes available at https://communitiesthatconve…
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