Are you struggling to turn your idea into a great documentary story? This podcast takes you through the steps that world-class documentary makers use to create compelling documentaries from real-life ideas. Whether it's for Netflix, The BBC, or Amazon, or you are just starting out, great storytelling is what your audience craves - it's the foundation of every successful documentary. Award-winning documentary maker Nigel Levy goes behind the scenes to discuss the key story skills behind some ...
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I LOVE LUCIFER the Podcast is a new Romantic Comedy Horror audio series starring Adam Levy (The Witcher). Two B movie stars battle movie monsters by day... and real monsters by night. When the cameras stop rolling, the lines of reality are blurred, and the fantasy of their day job turns into a living nightmare. CREATED BY SUSIE SINGER CARTER and DON PRIESS CAST ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM/SINGER RICK SINGER - LARRY S ...
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Welcome to a real-world MBA, where entrepreneurs guide you through what it really takes to start, scale, and sell your own business. Your hosts: J and Carol Scott, who left careers in corporate management to launch their own house-flipping business. Every Tuesday, you'll meet a new guest and learn actionable tips for hiring, firing, marketing, raising capital and more. So whether you're looking to boost profits or bring a new idea to life, you'll come away informed and inspired. Tune in, and ...
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BiggerPockets Podcast : Real Estate Investing and Wealth Building to Help You Get Bigger Pockets
BiggerPockets.com : Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner
“You guys have been unbelievable – the best podcast I’ve ever been on in my whole life. You guys are masters of the Podcast Universe” – Grant Cardone, Author of The 10X Rule, show 108 “Thanks to Brandon Turner & Joshua Dorkin at BiggerPockets for what turned out to be the most FUN interview I’ve ever done!” – Hal Elrod, Author of the Miracle Morning The BiggerPockets Podcast The World’s Top Real Estate Investing Podcast. With Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner [visitor] Join BiggerPockets.com to ...
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The Storytelling behind Netflix's hits F1:Drive to Survive and Meerkats with Sir David Attenborough - a Masterclass
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What happens when your documentary feels flat and unengaging, despite all your hard work? This was the main question behind a Masterclass I gave at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. We look at why a lack of storytelling craft and mentorship in the industry often leads to issues with storytelling, and debunk the myth that extensiv…
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How 'The Gladiator' cinematographer John Mathieson thinks about film, a unique perspective from one of the greats.
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When we sat down to talk, John Mathieson and just returned from shooting Gladiator 2 with Ridley Scott in Malta. He was part of the orignal team, having wenty-five years earlier shot the original iconic film. Afer that first collaboration he was the cinematographer for numerous films for Scott, including Kingdom of Heaven, Hannibal and Robin Hood. …
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Becoming a documentary storyteller - the Four Essential Steps
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The art of documentary storytelling is not a static skill, but a journey with distinct milestones. I'm Nigel Levy, your guide through the labyrinth of crafting compelling narratives, and this episode of DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast is your roadmap. This is about unearthing the universal skills that will elevate your craft regardless of y…
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In conversation with DocFix student James - from scattered facts to a great story
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This episode it a little different, as it's a converation between myself and James, a student of the DocFix Program. James' background is in drama, and later as part of the marketing department of Lionsgate Films, a very large US entertainment company and film producer and distributor. James came to us with his passion project, and his first docume…
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Sculpting Documentary Stories Through The Score with composer Birger Clausen
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Birger Clausen, the composer, is one of my closest collaborators, most recently on the two-time Emmy nominated (including for music and sound) and RTS winning 9/11: Life Under Attack. In this episode we talk about many things - the relationship with the composer, mood and storytelling, the use of specific effects and the avoidance of cliche, trends…
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From editing Star Wars to hit Indie docs: Storytelling Insights from Col Goudie
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When Col Goudie joined me as the editor on a documentary I was directing about the one-legged World War 2 flying ace Douglas Bader, they turned up in a flying jacket and walking on crutches with a limp. It was a co-incidence. Col is brilliant, but not that method! But it does indicate something of the enthusiasm and passion of this hugely successfu…
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The secret behind the Meerkat Superstars - with writer director Caroline Hawkins
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This conversation tells the tale behind the meerkat soap opera superstars, a venture that started as a documentary idea and blossomed into a series with a massive following (fans include Tom Cruise and Robert Redford). The series creator Caroline Hawkins takes us from conception to realization, involving a trip to Cambridge University, convincing a…
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How to go from an idea to a film - why the idea alone is never enough
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a captivating documentary? It shouldn't be a surprise that it all boils down to the art of storytelling. This mini episode outlines the four-step process that allows you to take an idea and develop it into a real story - a documentary that is meaningful, memorable and has an impact. Th…
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The Transformational Power of Words: Gary Mitchell's Story
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Many years ago, I was in the theatre watching a play about The Troubles (the horrific violence and conflict endemic in Northern Ireland). I had no connection to those events, and yet that play was one of the most engaging and thrilling dramatic experiences I have had - in a theatre or on film. The writer of that work is Gary Mitchell, a writer who …
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Creating Unforgettable Documentaries with Henry Singer, director of "9/11 The Falling Man"
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One of the most significant documentaries in recent times was made by Henry Singer. He took an image of the horror of the 9/11 terror attack on the Twin Towers in New York - The Falling Man - and turned it into a powerful story about... well, exactly how that story came to be is one thing we cover in our conversation. Along the way, we share Henry'…
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Behind the Scenes of the most popular shows in the modern TV landscape - with Ben Turner of Fulwell 73
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Ben Turner is one of the creative minds behind Fulwell 73. This production powerhouse is responsible for global hit entertainment shows like The Kardashians, James Corden's Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke, music series with Ed Sheeran, stadium events with Elton John and sports series such as Sunderland 'Til I Die - the series on which he and I firs…
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How the BBC teaches documentary storytelling - and what it gets wrong
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Hello, Nigel Levy here, and welcome to this podcast series. It's been created to explore the simplest yet most powerful way to create meaningful documentary stories. Storytelling in documentaries is something that seems to exist between drama techniques and instinct. But it is its own discipline, with specific skills and techniques that exist to ta…
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BONUS - Up Close with I Love Lucifer actor, Mike Rad
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While we prepare to bring you an exciting season 2, we will continue to provide entertaining bonus content – from interviews to spotlights on some other great indie podcasts out there. Today we are shining a spotlight on the voice behind I Love Lucifer demon, Fluffy Kitty, the wickedly cool Mike Rad. We talk about acting, cavemen, pro-surfing, the …
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BONUS - Up Close with Podcast Expert Tanner Campbell
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Tanner Campbell has been podcasting since 2010, in which time he has been an audio engineer, studio owner and live-sound engineer. He’s a Top-100 podcaster, writer, speaker, teacher, growth & monetization consultant and was recently named one of the Top 22 people in podcasting by Podcast Magazine. He has a passion for helping independent podcasters…
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BONUS - Up Close with I Love Lucifer star Adam Levy
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While we prepare to bring you an exciting season 2, we will continue to provide entertaining bonus content – from interviews to spotlights on some other great indie podcasts out there. Today we are shining a spotlight on I Love Lucifer star Adam Levy. Adam's unique talents have brought to life the characters of both The Narrator and Tanya's father,…
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BONUS - FEED DROP - "The First Episode Of: I Love Lucifer"
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While we prepare to bring you an exciting season 2, we will continue to provide entertaining bonus content – from interviews to spotlights on some other great indie podcasts out there. Today we are shining a spotlight on “The First Episode Of:” A unique podcast about Audio Drama and the creative process where host W. Keith Tims listens to the first…
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BONUS - FEED DROP - Delivery Podcast - Episode 10 - “Chastity Part 1”
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While we prepare to bring you an exciting season two – we are committed to bringing you entertaining Bonus Episodes. In today’s Episode 15 we are delivering a full episode of Delivery Podcast - one of our favorites from our Podcast Family. Delivery Podcast is an audio horror in 13 episodes that chronicles the subtle discoveries of a small group jus…
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BONUS - FEED DROP - Omega Star 7 - Episode 7 - “Hairy Spacers, and the Hallway of Almost Infinite Doors”
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If you’re finished listening to all 10 episodes of I Love Lucifer - we have some great bonus episodes including feed drops from some of our fave Indie Audio Dramas from around the world! This week we are shining a Pod Light on the bi-monthly Space Opera Audio Drama called Omega Star 7 - the name of a cluster of wild stars situated in a strange, yet…
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BONUS - FEED DROP - Tales of Sada Emedu.- Episode 17: The Barque - Olinwa Aora/Matthias Alaric
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If you’re about to listen to this episode, hopefully it means you’ve listened to the whole first Season of I Love Lucifer…if not… come on, get your “I Love Lucifer on now! But, if you have and you hoping for more, thank you!! And just know we’re on the case! Tanya and Holly have SO much more to accomplish. But before we can dive into the unbelievab…
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BONUS - I LOVE LUCIFER THE PODCAST LIVE LAUNCH Q&A 7 14 21
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Michael Neeley (our podcast guru) brilliantly moderates the wild Cast and Creators of I Love Lucifer. In this Q&A Creators, writers, producers, directors and performers Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, as well as cast members Adam Levy of Netflix’s The Witcher and HBO’s Industry, DawnMarie Ferrara, Deanna Hurst-Levine, Lorraine Devon Wilke, Rick…
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BONUS - I Love Lucifer Makes Podcast History in Sound Design!
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Susie and Don discuss some of the sound design challenges they faced while producing their comedy/horror "I Love Lucifer”, as well as the scene they believe makes podcast history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Go Girl Media | Realm
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The explosive SEASON FINALE reveals a web of secrets between Tanya and Holly, Tanya and Ian, as well as the introduction of the mysterious new Assistant Director, Lili. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NAR…
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EPISODE 9: Their bond breaks when Tanya accuses Holly of being a covert demon. In meantime, Nigel is kidnapped by Typhon. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE …
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EPISODE 8: More dysfunctional monsters plague Tanya and Holly, leading them closer to Typhon and Echidna. Holly’s attempt to play matchmaker for Tanya and Ian backfires horribly and threatens the huntresses’ already tenuous bond. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by:…
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After vanquishing a powerful foe, Tanya and Holly learn that Larry lied and their demon hunting days are indeed, not over! Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE…
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Holly and Tanya attend an appearance that turns out to be a bloodbath as they encounter minions of Tartaros. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Original Music "Scream Queens" - Music & Lyrics by Scott Martin Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON…
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Tanya's estranged -- and strange -- father, Nigel, insinuates himself back into her life. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM RICK …
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Tanya and Holly's skills are tested during an epic battle against evil. Shig gets weird. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM RICK S…
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Tanya and Holly's demon hunting days begin. Life will never be the same. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Don Priess Mastered by: Kevin Walker Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM RICK …
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A shocking discovery and a string of lies lead Tanya and Holly to a horrifying encounter. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Robert Beaucage Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOMPSON SUSIE SINGER CARTER - HOLLY KLYM RICK SING…
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Scream Queen Bee Tanya Thompson's life is turned upside down with the arrival of her new rival, the beautiful ingenue, Holly Klym. Created by: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess Written by: : Susie Singer Carter, Don Priess, Robert Beaucage Directed by: Susie Singer Carter Starring: ADAM LEVY - NIGEL THOMPSON/NARRATOR DAWNMARIE FERRARA - TANYA THOM…
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I Love Lucifer (comedy/horror) - When the cameras stop rolling, the lines of reality are blurred, and the fantasy of their day job turns into a living nightmare, when two B movie stars battle movie monsters by day and real monsters by night. Now if they could only get along with each other… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 105: The MOST Profitable Skill to Learn (From a $200M+ VC Investor) with Codie Sanchez
Successful business owners are addicted to building businesses, sometimes to their folly. For someone like Codie Sanchez, this isn’t a problem, but a superpower. Codie is a journalist, a venture capital partner, an angel investor, and an entrepreneur. She loves, as she puts it, “building herself out of a job”, which means creating businesses with h…
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105: The MOST Profitable Skill to Learn (From a $200M+ VC Investor) with Codie Sanchez
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Successful business owners are addicted to building businesses, sometimes to their folly. For someone like Codie Sanchez, this isn’t a problem, but a superpower. Codie is a journalist, a venture capital partner, an angel investor, and an entrepreneur. She loves, as she puts it, “building herself out of a job”, which means creating businesses with h…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 104: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Start Buying Profitable Real Estate with Andrew Luong
It’s hard for real estate investors to get started, especially without a mentor, a background in real estate, or an existing network. Many of those interested in buying profitable, cash-flowing real estate are busy with their 9-5 job or even running their own business. This was at least the case for landlord and founder of Doorvest, Andrew Luong, w…
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104: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Start Buying Profitable Real Estate with Andrew Luong
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It’s hard for real estate investors to get started, especially without a mentor, a background in real estate, or an existing network. Many of those interested in buying profitable, cash-flowing real estate are busy with their 9-5 job or even running their own business. This was at least the case for landlord and founder of Doorvest, Andrew Luong, w…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 103: Are You Seen as Credible in A Customer’s Eye? with Mitchell Levy
What does it mean to be credible? Are you showing up and providing for your customers, your partners, and the world as a whole? These are questions that today’s guest, Mitchell Levy has been asking. Mitchell is an expert on credibility and is trying to make not only business, but the world a more credible place to live and work.Mitchell has been wo…
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103: Are You Seen as Credible in A Customer’s Eye? with Mitchell Levy
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What does it mean to be credible? Are you showing up and providing for your customers, your partners, and the world as a whole? These are questions that today’s guest, Mitchell Levy has been asking. Mitchell is an expert on credibility and is trying to make not only business, but the world a more credible place to live and work. Mitchell has been w…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 102: Are You Ready to Take the Entrepreneurial Leap? with Gino Wickman
Many business owners and entrepreneurs have read books like Traction and Rocket Fuel, both of which talk about how to build a successful business, partnership, and how to use the EOS (entrepreneurial operating system). Today we have on the author of both those books, and a new book Entrepreneurial Leap, Gino Wickman.Gino always had the entrepreneur…
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102: Are You Ready to Take the Entrepreneurial Leap? with Gino Wickman
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Many business owners and entrepreneurs have read books like Traction and Rocket Fuel, both of which talk about how to build a successful business, partnership, and how to use the EOS (entrepreneurial operating system). Today we have on the author of both those books, and a new book Entrepreneurial Leap, Gino Wickman. Gino always had the entrepreneu…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 101: Acquiring a $1.5M Business with Only $10k Out of Pocket with Nigel Guisinger & Sean Ade
We buy and sell a lot of different assets like houses, stocks, and even bitcoin (sometimes). But what about buying and selling businesses? Business acquisitions can seem like an entirely different world, but they aren’t too different from the regular buying and selling of assets we do every day.Today’s show features Nigel Guisinger, who you may rem…
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101: Acquiring a $1.5M Business with Only $10k Out of Pocket with Nigel Guisinger & Sean Ade
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We buy and sell a lot of different assets like houses, stocks, and even bitcoin (sometimes). But what about buying and selling businesses? Business acquisitions can seem like an entirely different world, but they aren’t too different from the regular buying and selling of assets we do every day. Today’s show features Nigel Guisinger, who you may re…
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BiggerPockets Business Podcast 100: You Can't Fear Failure: Scott Trench on the Evolution of BiggerPockets
How does a 27 year old become the CEO of a major online brand? Not only that, how does a 27 year old take an online brand, build upon it, and create something better? Well, if your name is Scott Trench, the answer is: a lot of hard work, some tough decisions, and looking out for the customer whenever possible.Before he was head honcho at BiggerPock…
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100: You Can't Fear Failure: Scott Trench on the Evolution of BiggerPockets
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How does a 27 year old become the CEO of a major online brand? Not only that, how does a 27 year old take an online brand, build upon it, and create something better? Well, if your name is Scott Trench, the answer is: a lot of hard work, some tough decisions, and looking out for the customer whenever possible. Before he was head honcho at BiggerPoc…
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