Best Michael Gao Podcasts (2024)

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Legal Challenges of Cross-Border Transactions & Precious Metals vs Real Estate/Crypto With Simon Sinclair 39:09

18d ago39:09

39:09

In this episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D, I sat down with Simon Sinclair, head of SS Global Wealth, Investor & Entrepreneur, an expert in cross-border transactions and investment strategies. We explored the complexities of international business, particularly in real estate and precious metals, and discussed the benefits of structuring dea…

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Navigating Investments: A Family Office Director's Approach With Ethan Gao 1:04:47

25d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., we have the pleasure of interviewing Attorney Ethan Gao, Managing Director of Gao Family Office. Ethan shares his personal and professional journey, offering profound insights on wealth management, investment strategies, and balancing family life with his busy schedule. He confidently credits the …

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Innovating Against Banking Fraud With Jose Merino 1:05:15

1M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

In this compelling episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., We dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of fraud prevention with Jose Merino, CEO and founder of Rewire Holdings. Jose’s vast experience in technology and finance positions him as a key voice in the fight against financial fraud. With nearly 14% of digital accounts impacted by frau…

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Three Months In: Milestones & Memories on Frankly Speaking with Sendra D. 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

In this special episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., the host, Sendra Dorcé reflects on the transformative journey of the past three months, from transcending fear to embracing love and emotional intelligence as business and political leader. Sendra D. is the catalyst for change who disrupted the family status quo to create a new paradigm fo…

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Marine Leadership Mindset: Lessons for Business Success with Richard Walsh 57:25

1M ago57:25

57:25

In this powerful episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., we explore the Marine Corps leadership mindset and how it can be applied to achieve success in business and beyond. Our guest, Richard Walsh, CEO Sharpen the Spear Coaching - EX COMBAT, a former Marine officer shares invaluable insight into the core principles that define Marine leadershi…

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Vipassana Meditation. Is it for you? With Barry Lapping 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

In this new episode of "Frankly Speaking with Sendra D.," I had the pleasure of interviewing Barry Lapping, a seasoned Vipassana Teacher and the director of Dhamma Dhara Vipassana Meditation Center in Shelburne, Massachusetts. He shared insights into the Vipassana practice, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and empowerment. He discussed …

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The Brand Expert's Playbook: Winning Strategies With Michael Doyle 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

In this episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., we sit down with Michael Doyle, CEO & Brand Champion of Brand Iron, a brand consulting & marketing firm that forges brands and drives revenue. A renowned brand expert with over 20 years of experience in building and transforming brands. Raised over $5 billion for clients. Helped 40 companies get a…

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The New Hybrid Strategy Western Investors are Using For Africa: VC + Philanthropy With Luni Libes 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

In this insightful episode, Sendra Dorcé sits down with Luni Libes, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Africa Eats, a holding company that nurtures and accelerates the growth of early-stage agribusinesses across Africa. Luni shares his journey as he deals with the challenges faced by agribusinesses in Africa. He discusses his 30+ year journey as a…

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Is Germany Still The Greatest Economic Power House Or Is It Again The Sick Man Of Europe? With Mr. Thomas Roell 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

In this captivating episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., I welcomed an incredible financier and investor, Mr. Thomas Roell, managing partner and CEO of piHub in Frankfurt, Germany. He shares his journey from a background in banking to founding his own company, focusing on private debt loans, real estate, and infrastructure facilitation. We d…

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How The Russia- Ukraine Conflict Will End: Pulling Back The Curtains With Adrian Rauko, Former Special Forces (Austria) & CEO @ iC Agency 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

In this engaging episode of "Frankly Speaking with Sendra D," host Sendra Dorcé delves into the intricate world of international politics and humanitarian efforts with guest Adrian Rauko, former special forces (Austria) & CEO@iC agency. The conversation covers topics such as the political landscape in Ukraine, the role of leaders like Zelensky, and…

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Understanding Ayurveda: A Journey With Dr. Nikhil Mehta, MBBS India 47:16

3M ago47:16

47:16

In this incredible episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., host Sendra Dorcé converses with distinguished Dr. Nikhil Mehta from Pune India, who is trained in Western Modern Medicine and is an expert in Ayurvedic Medicine for more than 3 decades where he discusses this intricate journey of learning and practicing this ancient form of healing. Th…

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A Soldier Against All Odds With Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, Combat Veteran, and Author 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this compelling episode of "Frankly Speaking with Sendra D.," host Sendra Dorcé engages in a profound conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, a combat veteran and Author with a remarkable military career spanning over 31 years. Lt. Colonel Pike's journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The episode…

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Are Female Narcissists On The Rise? With Robin Caral Shaw 51:33

3M ago51:33

51:33

In this riveting episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D., host Sendra Dorcé engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Robin Caral Shaw, CEO & Esquire/Mediator, diving deep into the intricate world of female narcissism. Sendra and Robin bring their unique backgrounds in psychology and law to the table, providing listeners with a comprehens…

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Insights Into Mortgage Note Investing With Richard Mason, CEO & Fund Manager, Northern Star Mortgage Fund 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Welcome to another captivating episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D. Today, I’m thrilled to have Richard Mason, who is an extraordinary leader and proven financier and investor with over 20 years in the world of real estate and mortgage note investing. As the CEO & fund manager of Northern Star Mortgage Fund, his unique expertise and profound …

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Breakthrough Life’s Chaos Using Vipassana Meditation With Barry Lapping, Director & Teacher, Dhamma Dhara Vipassana Meditation Center 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

In this enlightening episode, I engage in a in depth dialogue with Barry Lapping, a seasoned Vipassana Teacher and the director of Dhamma Dhara Vipassana Meditation Center in Shelburne Massachusetts on the beneficial and transformative power of Vipassana meditation and its practical application to disrupt the stress of daily life. The episode explo…

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Mediation: An Unparalleled Tool To Master Conflicts Effectively With Robin Caral Shaw 39:29

4M ago39:29

39:29

Welcome to another enlightening episode! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robin Caral Shaw, an experienced corporate attorney and mediator based in Florida. Robin shared her journey from being a native New Yorker to becoming a successful lawyer and mediator in both Washington, D.C. and Florida. During our conversation, Robin high…

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Africa The Land Of Dynamic Opportunities With Mr. Alain Mangion, CEO & Investor 49:45

4M ago49:45

49:45

In this episode, Mr. Alain Mangion, CEO Credinvest International, a finance expert, delves into Africa's financial landscape. He analyzes the strategic roles of China, Russia, the U.S., and Europe in the region, highlighting the need for unified European investment strategies to compete effectively. The discussion covers energy and infrastructure p…

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Investors' Strategy For Preserving Capital & Hedging Risks In Current Volatile Climate With Simon Sinclair, Investor & Entrepreneur 36:35

4M ago36:35

36:35

Simon Sinclair, an expert in the global real estate industry, will be sharing valuable insights in this episode. He will delve into funding platforms, strategic risk mitigation, and cross-border transactions. You will learn about purchasing buildings, hotels, and development sites worldwide, with strategies for minimizing risks through evidence-bas…

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Leading From An Emotionally Intelligent Mindset 48:36

5M ago48:36

48:36

In this episode, leading from an emotionally intelligent mindset is discussed while reflecting on what I observed in my extraordinary family dynamics. I recount how, even at an early age with my siblings, I often took the lead within my household as though I had a fundamental knowledge that I was being prepared for a unique journey. This was the ca…

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Frankly Speaking With Sendra D.: The Real Authentic And Affluent Life 0:31

5M ago0:31

0:31

I invite you on a profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment as I open up about my tumultuous path, sharing intimate stories of personal loss, addiction, and the struggle to reclaim my life. From affluent beginnings as a diplomat's daughter to my darkest days of substance abuse and the transformative decision to embrace sobriety, I reflect …

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Waking Up From Fear To Love 30:09

5M ago30:09

30:09

In this episode, through a raw and heartfelt storytelling, I reflect on my tumultuous past, including my experiences growing up in a diplomatic family in Haiti, battling addiction, and losing close family members. I serve as a testament to resilience, the power of self-discovery, and the importance of confronting one's fears. This episode is a hear…

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Episode 32 - Misty Flanagan, Commercial Real Estate Developer and the importance of Mindset 1:35:23

4y ago1:35:23

1:35:23

Today we have Misty Flanagan, co-founder and head of marketing at Elevated Development, a local Houston based residential and commercial development firm. Misty came from a strong corporate background having worked for a Fortune 500 general contractor firm before diving into her real estate career. What I found so fascinating about Misty is not onl…

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Episode 31 - Grant Burwash, How to empower landlords and tenants with Landlord Credit Bureau 47:16

4y ago47:16

47:16

Today we have Grant Burwash from Landlord Credit Bureau, which is a company based out of Toronto Canada started by a serial tech entrepreneur who was trying to solve his own problems with his rental portfolio to improve property management and rent collection. LCB is a consumer reporting agency when a landlord signs up, they can report all their re…

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Episode 30 - Michael Seago, 25 Years of Investing in Houston 1:07:48

4y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Today we have Michael Seago, a local investor and broker who has been investing in the great Houston area for more than 25 years. As he mentioned during the introduction, Michael graduated from Texas A&M and got a business degree from Houston Baptist University. He went on to become the CFO for a multimillion dollar company before following his pas…

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Episode 29 - Evan Trinidad, What's Tourlie? 40:11

4y ago40:11

40:11

Today we have Evan Trinidad, President and co-founder of Tourlie. What’s Tourlie you might ask. Tourlie is a new start-up company that helps busy real estate agents with showings and open houses and also provide extra income other agents who has time and looking to do some side hustles. It’s almost like Uber/Lyft concept but for real estate showing…

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Episode 28 - Howard Wang, Multifamily Syndication First Deal 225-Units! 1:12:51

4y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Today we have Howard Wang from Alpha One Capital to share some of his experience in the multifamily real estate syndication world. As you'll hear in our conversation, Howard has a very impressive background. He worked in private equity consulting firm and performed valuation for over $600m of transactions. Then he started his own RE investment care…

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Episode 27 - Christine Lin, Title Insurance Overview and Costs 54:13

4+ y ago54:13

54:13

Today we have Christine Lin from Fidelity National Title to shed some light on what title companies do during the real estate transactions in Texas and also what to look for in Schedule A through D of the Title commitment documents, and most importantly what are some of the state regulated fees vs. other negotiable fees. She also offered some tips …

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Episode 26 - Sam Yee, Multifamily SBL Lending at CBRE 1:15:37

4+ y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

This was one of the last episodes we recorded before COVID. Sam Yee is a Vice President on the Debt and Structured Finance team at CBRE, focused on small balance apartment lending in Houston and across the US. During his time at the firm, CBRE funded over $2 billion in small multifamily loans and in 2017 became the nation’s top SBL lender. Sam has …

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Episode 25 - Vivian Khai, 2020 Tax Preparation for Realtors 46:06

4+ y ago46:06

46:06

Vivian Khai is a CPA and has a MBA from University of Houston. She has a very extensive professional background in accounting, project management, and software training on Microsoft Office products for small businesses and accountants. For the last seven and half years, she has been running her own tax preparation firm here in Houston and has a lot…

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Episode 24 - Huy Nguyen, eXp Realty What To Do As A New Agent 43:19

4+ y ago43:19

43:19

Today’s guest is Huy Nguyen from eXp Realty and one of the longest standing members of the Landlord Association. This conversation was hosted by Jimmy Lam where the three of us shared our experiences from both a part-time and full-time real estate agents’ perspectives. As many of you know, Huy transitioned from a W2 job to being a full-time real es…

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Episode 23 - Na Guo, COVID update from a Houston RE developer 38:38

4+ y ago38:38

38:38

This is a follow-up interview with our guest from the last episode, Na Guo of River Bridge Investments who develops residential and mixed-use projects here in Houston. She gave us an update on the townhouse projects in Independence Heights and her two new projects in the Medical Center and Conroe. We’ll talk about some of the financing hurdles as w…

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Episode 22 - Na Guo, Ground-Up Development in Houston 42:08

4+ y ago42:08

42:08

Today we have an interview with Na Guo from River Bridge Investments who specializes in ground-up developments. This was also recorded before COVID. And like what we did with Nikhil on the commercial retail side, hopefully we can bring Na back to give us an update on how the pandemic has affected the real estate business from a developer’s perspect…

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Episode 21 - Nikhil Shah, Retail Sector COVID Update 33:18

4+ y ago33:18

33:18

Today we have a follow up episode with Nikhil Shah from SGRE Capital, whose business model is purely focused on buy, value-add, and sell commercial retail properties in the Houston and Dallas areas. We brought him back to give us an update on how the retail sector is holding up relative to other real estate asset classes as well as get his future o…

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Episode 20 - Nikhil Shah from SGRE Capital, how to succeed in commercial retail space 1:06:10

4+ y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Nikhil Shah is a founder of SGRE Capital, which focuses on the commercial retail space in the greater Dallas and Houston areas. Before SGRE Capital, Nikhil has done more than $1b of transactions at GE Capital and has 6yrs of energy investment experience at Enron. Today, Nikhil and his team focuses on value-added retail and neighborhood shopping mal…

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Episode 19 - askJimmy (COVID-19 update edition) 47:30

4+ y ago47:30

47:30

Today, Jimmy is going to give us an update on his portfolio as an example and a glimpse of the market conditions. He also mentions how he is dealing with some of the tenants who are struggling to pay rent and how his group is leveraging the SBA loan programs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/landlord-association-podcast/donations…

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Episode 18 - Thaison Hua, Importance of Legal Protections 1:34:28

4+ y ago1:34:28

1:34:28

Hello everyone, welcome back to new season of the Landlord Association podcast. Today we episode 18 that has been long overdue. This was a recording from our last meet-up in February with featuring Thaison Hua and a founding member of the Hua Law Group. Thaison is a fantastic young attorney here in Houston that provides legal services on LLC format…

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Episode 17 - AskJimmy about late rent, pet deposit, ozone machines and much more! 16:47

5y ago16:47

16:47

Today we have another Ask Jimmy session that was recorded on a webinar and converted into a short podcast. We’re hoping that in the future, we can host live webinars online, have Q&A sessions to answer questions, host guests online instead of in-person meet-ups, presentations, excel tutorials, the possibilities are endless. So we’re very excited. I…

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Episode 16 - David Williams & David Hoke, HML from Red Door Funding 52:13

5y ago52:13

52:13

Today we have David Williams and David Hoke from Red Door Funding, a Houston based hard money lender focused on helping real estate investors for more than a decade and have done thousands of deals. They went over the basics of what is hard money lending, also the different products they have for fix-n-flippers and buy-n-hold landlord investors; as…

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Episode 15 - Lance Langenhoven Commercial Properties with No Overnight Tenants and Kiva.org! 1:58:26

5y ago1:58:26

1:58:26

This is a recording from our September monthly meeting last Thursday. We invited Lance Langenhoven, who is a commercial real estate broker who has done more than $150M of transactions in the Houston area. This is not a typical presentation about apartments and multi-families. Lance focuses on properties that doesn’t have ‘overnight’ tenants, that i…

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Episode 14 - John Hernandez, Maximize Cash Flow with Rooms for Rent 44:04

5y ago44:04

44:04

We have a great episode for you this week. We met up with John Hernandez from Houston Rooming Houses to talk about his investing experience and how he differentiates himself from other investors with an unique investment style that specializes in buying fixer-uppers and turning them into rooms for rent that really maximizes the cash flow per proper…

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Episode 13 - #askJimmy 12:50

5y ago12:50

12:50

Today we have another Q&A session with Jimmy Lam, the president of the Landlord Association, to answer some of the questions posted on our Facebook page. We always get great questions from our members and so Jimmy is here to give his perspectives. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/landlord-association-podcast/donations…

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Episode 12 - Michael Plaks, "Black Belt" Tax Strategist 1:17:37

5y ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Last week, we have the honor of speaking with Michael Plaks, who founded the tax accounting company call REI Tax Firm. Michael is an expert on IRS taxation and real estate business and he frequently writes and speaks on these topics and is a regular contributor on the biggerpockets forums. Michael also has over 20 year of experience representing cl…

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Episode 11 - Charles Nguyen "WholeScaling Ninja" 1:23:43

5y ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Today we have the pleasure speaking with Charles Nguyen, a Houston-based wholesaler who was corporate IT professional and built a wholesaling business with scalable systems and processes while maintaining his full-time job. So he has since became known as the “wholescaling ninja”. Now Charles has expanded his wholesaling business into multiple mark…

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Episode 10 - #askJimmy 32:10

5y ago32:10

32:10

We have another installment of the #askJimmy segment where he answers some of the burning questions posted on our facebook page. Also, as a bonus, just to give our listeners a different perspective: we talked at a high level about the commercial office building asset class, based on Jimmy’s professional experience at Hines. Obviously, class A offic…

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Episode 9 - Loan Factory with Hanh Dao and Richard Blanchard 1:51:31

5y ago1:51:31

1:51:31

This was recorded at our last monthly meeting when Nacy Zheng invited Hang Dao and Richard Blanchard from the Loan Factory, where they have closed more than 60 loans last month. Because it was recorded at the meeting, some of the questions didn’t come out but you’ll understand the gist based on Hanh and Richard’s response. They also walked through …

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Episode 8 - Tommy Lee of Kirkwood Haven Partners 48:50

5+ y ago48:50

48:50

Today we have Tommy Lee from Kirkwood Haven Partners, a real estate development company where he is a managing partner responsible for overseeing construction projects. I have known Tommy and his wife Nancy for about a year. Together, they own many single family rentals in their portfolio as well as have done about 30 fix and flips in the last twel…

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Episode 7 - #askJimmy 12:59

5+ y ago12:59

12:59

Jimmy Lam answers questions about rent-to-own, appliances warranty, benefits of owning rental properties and how he does rental inspections. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/landlord-association-podcast/donationsBy George Gao

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Episode 6 - How is Salvation Army Helping Affordable Housing in Houston with MaKieba Hatton 1:24:16

5+ y ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Today we have MaKieba Hatton from Salvation Army where she currently works as a Housing Navigator or case manager, which means she helps veterans and other Houston residents find affordable housing with the support of government agencies based on their unique situations. She came to our meeting last week to tell us about the different types of publ…

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Episode 5 - Rich Drake Renters Warehouse 48:36

5+ y ago48:36

48:36

Rich Drake is the CEO of Renters Warehouse franchise in Houston as well as an active investor. Rich and his team grew Renters Warehouse into one of the biggest property management companies for single family residences in the Houston area. In this show, we’ll talk about some new ideas and strategies for property owners like how to increase you pote…

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Episode 4 - #askJimmy 11:35

5+ y ago11:35

11:35

#asJimmy segment where Jimmy answers Facebook member questions on trampolines, evictions and rent increases Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/landlord-association-podcast/donationsBy George Gao

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