In The Arena with John Lovell
John Lovell is an entrepreneur, insurance futurist, thought leader, avid golfer, a proud husband and father. He prides himself on living in the trenches and this podcast “In The Arena” features interviews with fellow business owners, CEO’s and colleagues who are blazing their own trail in their respective fields as well as thoughtful analysis on everything from business to current events. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena."
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E41: A Lawyer and an Insurance Agent Walk Into a Bar... w/ Chris Turney
06/15/2023
E41: A Lawyer and an Insurance Agent Walk Into a Bar... w/ Chris Turney
EPISODE #39 🎙 Featuring Chris Turney, Founder of Turney LG • • • 🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Chris Turney, Litigator. Talking about prioritizing the protection of his client's reputation and assets, utilizing his experience in high-stakes trials and appeals to strategically represent and negotiate for them. Chris has extensive experience in Missouri and Kansas courts, as well as federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals, and he actively participates as a mediator and presenter in legal education programs.🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Cases of John's in which Chris was involved 🎯 Insurance litigation 🎯 How to be on the right side of the law in insurance 🎯 Trends Chris has seen recently in the world of law 🔗 Link to their site:
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E40: Knot Your Average Flooring w/ Ben Kimminau
05/02/2023
E40: Knot Your Average Flooring w/ Ben Kimminau
EPISODE #40 🎙 Featuring Ben Kimminau, Owner, Kimminau Floors • • • 🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Ben Kimminau. As he talks about his journey working in IT at Sprint and talks about hustling to start up his own hardwood floor business. They discuss the challenges and obstacles of starting a business from the ground up. Venturing through the advice they both have received over the years listeners will gain powerful insight into what it takes to win as an entrepreneur. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Flooring & Entrepreneurship 🎯 Elon Musk & Tesla 🎯 Basketball Career
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E39: Laying the Foundation w/ Bart Lowen
02/15/2023
E39: Laying the Foundation w/ Bart Lowen
EPISODE #39🎙 Featuring Bart Lowen, Vice President, Price Brothers • • • 🎧 Tune in this week, where John sits down with Bart Lowen, Vice President, Price Brothers. For three generations, Price Brothers has helped improve how people live and work. With residential and retail properties, planned communities, apartments and homes, Price Brothers builds, develops, and manages livable spaces with careful attention to quality, design, and people. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 NFL Draft & World Cup benefits🎯 Working together to complete projects🎯 Reaching milestones within partnerships 🎯 Apartments… pro’s & con’s 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on:↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E38: Thinking Outside the Box w/ Russ Pearson
02/01/2023
E38: Thinking Outside the Box w/ Russ Pearson
EPISODE #38 🎙 Featuring Founder & Director of Development, • • • 🎧 In this week’s episode, welcomes , Founder & Director of Development at . They hit on a variety of topics in real estate around Kansas City and past developments that have taken place in Lee’s Summit! Box Real Estate Development is based on anticipating where real estate and financial markets are headed, and using this knowledge to realize equity creation and growth opportunities. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Fundamentals of Traditional Neighborhood Developments 🎯 Durability of multi-family housing 🎯 B&B Theaters coming to Lee’s Summit 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E37: Marketing Your Business w/ Sam Noel
01/18/2023
E37: Marketing Your Business w/ Sam Noel
EPISODE #37 🎙 Featuring , CEO, • • • 🎧 is joined this week by , CEO of Treasure Advertising! Listen in, where they begin with Sam's passion for working with videos alongside his sales background, which has guided him to create a business in marketing and advertising. “Our purpose is to build impactful businesses and meaningful relationships,” - 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Building Brand Awareness 🎯 Future 3D Advertising 🎯 Keeping up with trends and video marketing 🎯 “Familiarity builds trust, and trust closes deals” 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E36: Building Your Future w/ Zalman Kohen
01/04/2023
E36: Building Your Future w/ Zalman Kohen
EPISODE #36 🎙 Featuring , President & COO, . • • • 🎧 To start out our new year, sits down with , President & COO of . If you are looking for motivation to start out this new year, listen in because Zalman has a very impactful story of immigrating to the United States at the age of 15. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 The sacrifice his parents made to get them to the States 🎯 First job working in a Pawn Shop 🎯 Making the move from New York to Kansas City 🎯 Getting up in the morning and applying yourself! 🎯 & much, much more! 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E35: Christmas Special w/ Father Tom
12/21/2022
E35: Christmas Special w/ Father Tom
❄️☃️ EPISODE #35 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄🎅🏼 🎙 Featuring Father Tom, Pastor, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church • • • 🎧 Join us this week as welcomes in Father Tom, and they discuss the reason for the season! Tune in below, where Father Tom shares his story about becoming a Priest and the birth of Jesus as told through Matthew and Luke. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: ✝️ Father Tom’s journey to ministry ✝️ Sights and sounds across the world ✝️ Understanding themes and times in the Bible ✝️ Rooting our lives around Christ ✝️ Serving under Mother Teresa 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E34: Impactful Coaching w/ Luke Hohlt
12/14/2022
E34: Impactful Coaching w/ Luke Hohlt
EPISODE #34 🎙 Featuring Luke Hohlt, Multi-Area Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes 🎧 John sits down with Luke Hohlt, Multi-Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Listen in, as they talk about the impact a coach has on an athlete, how FCA is equipping coaches to be leaders of life, not just sport, and the mission of how FCA came to be…68 years ago! 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Difference in fear coaching v. love coaching 🎯 Where coaching has been and where it is headed 🎯 Who is far from God, but close to you? 🎯 Creating a Legacy 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify:shorturl.at/ijluR ↪️Itunes: shorturl.at/oqCGI
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E33: Managing Your Health & Wellness w/ Cary Skelton
12/07/2022
E33: Managing Your Health & Wellness w/ Cary Skelton
EPISODE #33: 🎙 Featuring , Owner, Sunrise Nutrition, LLC • • • 🎧In this week’s episode, welcomes , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Health & Wellness Coach, and Owner of Sunrise Nutrition! They discuss key issues surrounding our overall health, from inflammation to diabetes, processed foods, and much more! At Sunrise Nutrition, they offer personal nutrition strategies for optimal health and chronic disease prevention. Exploring Medical Nutrition Therapy and functional medicine approach to discover what nutrition plan works best for you. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Lack of movement and & processed foods on the body 🎯 Inflammation in the body 🎯 How do we help our kiddos? 🎯 How health care plays a role in this 🔗 Link to their site: Coming Soon! 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E32: Building Solutions Through Partnerships w/ Chad Anderson & Kurt Krasick
11/30/2022
E32: Building Solutions Through Partnerships w/ Chad Anderson & Kurt Krasick
EPISODE #32: 🎙 Featuring , Vice President & , President, • • • 🎧 , , and take a step into the arena and discuss how became the business it is today. MAR Building Solutions has been a part of Lee's Summit community for more than 40 years. Their President, Chad Anderson, and the combined team of construction, engineering and design staff offer more than 100 years of experience and expertise. Every member of MAR Building Solutions' team is dedicated to providing a safe job site and the best quality and performance for our customers. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 How strong partnerships impact a business 🎯 Mission, Goals, Value 🎯 How to be better from the data you collect 🎯 Two beers & an agreement 🤝 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E31: Layr Your Insurance w/ Phillip Naples
11/23/2022
E31: Layr Your Insurance w/ Phillip Naples
EPISODE #31: 🎙 Featuring , Founder & CEO, • • • 💬 “Our mission? Better business insurance for all. Brokers and agents need to sell and serve more efficiently, small businesses need access to the right type of coverage, and carriers need more productive technology. Layr solves all of these challenges and beyond through innovation guided by our core values” -, Founder & CEO, 🎧 and take a look into the insurance process, what is wrong with it, and solutions Layr is taking to further people's knowledge of the insurance they are buying. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 How the foundation of began 🎯 Why insurance can be purposefully confusing 🎯 Making sure your employees are the right people in the right seats 🎯 “Does a broker still matter?” 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E30: Brewing Up Business w/ Matthew Moore
11/16/2022
E30: Brewing Up Business w/ Matthew Moore
EPISODE #30: 🎙 Featuring Matthew Moore, Owner, Martin City Brewing Company 💬 “Martin City Brewing Company was started because, like so many other craft beer drinkers in Kansas City, I was thirsty for something new. I wanted beer that was bigger, bolder and preferably local. And I knew I wasn’t alone. So, in 2014, after years of homebrewing and business planning, my friend Chance Adams and I opened a brewery in Martin City.” -Matthew Moore 🎧John and Matthew dive into the idea of creating a new hotspot in the Kansas City area - Martin City Brewing Company. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 How a side hustle became a successful business 🎯 The process of brewing their beer 🎯 How starting a business needs checks and balances, in the workplace and at home 🎯 All of the Martin City Brewing locations and future plans 🔗 Link to their site: https://www.martincitybrewingcompany.com/about 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/37ashkcs ↪️Itunes: https://tinyurl.com/ydba26am
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E29: Feeding Your Business w/ Mitch Case
11/09/2022
E29: Feeding Your Business w/ Mitch Case
EPISODE #29: 🎙 Featuring Mitch Case, Founder, More Than a Meal 💬 “I think we could really help some people out doing this,” -Mitch Case, Founder, More Than a Meal 🎧 More Than a Meal was an idea created by Mitch Case and his wife, after having their first child. Join us this week, where John breaks down the whole story of how helping others in time of need extended further than just a business plan. 📈 More Than a Meal found that often times people struggled finding the best way to engage with their employees, clients, friends, and family. Ultimately, it comes down to creating a personalized unexpected moment. From newborn babies to thank you gifts for referrals, they will help you strengthen your most valued relationships with simple, yet impactful, meal kits delivered to their door. Ensuring you provide the personalized touch that created an unexpected moment they won’t soon forget. 🔊 Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯 Bringing back the family dinner 🎯 The shift from family meals to ‘thank you’ gifts & referrals 🎯 The process from ordering a kit to it being delivered at to your door 🎯 Overall wanting to lend a hand to those who deserve it
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E28: Checking the Pulse of Your Business w/ Mary Moore & Dennis Burns
11/02/2022
E28: Checking the Pulse of Your Business w/ Mary Moore & Dennis Burns
EPISODE #28: 🎙 Featuring Mary Moore & Dennis Burns 🎧 How does a business make it to 40+ years? In this episode, sits down with Pulse Design Group’s President, Dennis Burns, and Associate Principal, Mary Moore to discuss how Pulse Design Group reinvented themselves to think differently. 📈This began constructive discussions to create a united leadership front, inspiring their employees by continuing to be on the same page and evolving with new ideas and initiatives! 💬“We want to continue to evolve- and be progressive and be forward thinking and not get stuck in our own way!” - Mary Moore 🔊Take a listen in, where they also discuss: 🎯Trust and transparency with your clients 🎯Working to redefine the system they have 🎯Building strong employees through mentorship 🎯The value of having soft skills 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E27: Sharpening Your Edge w/ Dan Cooper
10/05/2022
E27: Sharpening Your Edge w/ Dan Cooper
EPISODE #27: 🎙 Featuring Dan Cooper . . . 🎧 In this episode, John sits down with Dan Cooper, CEO of Acumen! Listen in as John and Dan dive into the challenges we face everyday, how to sharpen our skills to combat these challenges, and to inspire others to be their best selves! Dan Cooper co-founded ej4, a video-based online training company, in 2003, and was its CEO until selling in 2012. During his time with ej4, he grew the company from a startup to a nationally-recognized firm, serving clients including Pepsi-Cola, Dr. Pepper Snapple, Honeywell, Monsanto and Syngenta. Channel partners included SAP and Oracle. As of 2012, ej4 was serving 1,000+ customers, delivering millions of program views, was highly profitable and debt-free. Today, he is the CEO of Acumen, a mastermind community platform built for CEOs and Owners of strong and growing companies. Dan is also an ACC credentialed executive coach through the International Coaching Federation. He and his wife, Ali, have three children and attend Cure of Ars church in Leawood, KS. Dan enjoys running, all things soccer — coaching, playing and watching —and burning all types of meat on the backyard barbecue grill. 🔗 Link to their site: 🎥 Link to podcast: 🔉Stream on: ↪️Spotify: ↪️Itunes:
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E26: From the Ground Up w/ Matt Pennington
08/10/2022
E26: From the Ground Up w/ Matt Pennington
EPISODE #26: 🎙 Featuring . . . 🎧 In this episode, sits down with , President, . ▪️Born and raised in Nebraska, Matt learned early the value of relationship building. After college, Pennington teamed up with veteran developer David Christie and the two worked together from 2007 to 2016 on ‘big box’ developments. Pennington became interested in mixed use developments and noticed there weren’t many in this area. This led to Pennington founding Drake Development in 2016. ▪️At Drake Development, they specialize in retail, entertainment, mixed-use and healthcare development. Staying on top of ever-evolving trends in the retail landscape, consumer habits, and more, to develop efficient user-centered real estate that's equipped for the latest changes in technology. This focus led to the Streets of West Pryor, a project once not favored by the City of Lee’s Summit. “When people think of a mixed-use development, sometimes the end product falls short. It’s commonplace to have opportunities for live and play, but the ‘play’ doesn’t extend beyond shopping or dining,” says Pennington. Pennington wanted to extend the ‘play’ to outdoor recreation, and this was achieved through ample green space and walking trails connecting to neighboring Lowenstein Park. It was critical we tailored the site plan to include Lowenstein Park, which is a favorite among Lee’s Summit residents. Pennington’s outlook on bringing big projects like this, is to get the community involved as much as possible. “The importance of patience and listening to what the community has to say is a key part of what makes these projects special. They may not have agreed with the proposal before the project, but now we are grabbing lunch with one another,” says Pennington.
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E25: Energy Creates Energy w/ Kyle Watts
06/06/2022
E25: Energy Creates Energy w/ Kyle Watts
In this episode, John chats with Co-Founder of Energy Creates Energy, Kyle Watts, on his journey to creating commercialized technology that could harvest industrial nutrients from waste. Before then, Kyle owned his own construction company and was hands-on in every aspect of landscaping, building pools, restaurants, commercial building, high end homes, demolition, operating heavy equipment and more!
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E24: Catching Up w/ John Lovell
05/26/2022
E24: Catching Up w/ John Lovell
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E23: Brain Balance w/ Roxanne Evans
05/10/2022
E23: Brain Balance w/ Roxanne Evans
John sits down with Roxanne Evans, Owner & Center Director of Brain Balance Lee's Summit, this week to discuss an integrated non-medical approach for your child with the effects of ADHD. They also explore how techniques have changed over time from other generations handling certain disorders and how medication tends to be the new 'norm' in today's society. Brain Balance combines all the tools necessary for your child to thrive in one program.
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E22: Protecting Your Business w/ Ryan Smith
04/27/2022
E22: Protecting Your Business w/ Ryan Smith
From years of police work to advancing technology in security, John sits down with Ryan Smith, President of Titan Security & Consulting. They dive into Ryan's time as a police officer, the switch to security, and how technology in security is advancing. At Titan Protection & Consulting, they pride themselves in utilizing the best personnel, expertise and technology to serve their clients. In addition to having over 300 employees who provide on-site guard services, Titan’s 24/7 video command center constantly monitors clients’ camera systems and responds to any suspicious activity.
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E21: Improving Your Golf Game w/ Kevin Ward
04/15/2022
E21: Improving Your Golf Game w/ Kevin Ward
In this episode, John sits down with Kevin Ward, Founder of The Golf Stable. They discuss the popularity of golf fitness over the years, listening to your golf code, and discuss a range of topics following the 2022 Masters! From Tour Pros to weekend warriors, The Golf Stable helps golfers of all levels better their game in the gym and on the course!
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E20: Everything Crypto w/ Matthew Marcus
04/07/2022
E20: Everything Crypto w/ Matthew Marcus
In this episode, John sits down with Matthew Marcus, a Cryptocurrency Consultant for Good KarMa Capital. They hit on a range of topics from breaking down where crypto came from, what crypto is, and where crypto is heading. Good KarMa Capital offers a wide variety of services to ensure you've got all your bases covered when it comes to participating in crypto.
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E19: Being Wealthy w/ Scott Wesley & Drew Waldron
03/23/2022
E19: Being Wealthy w/ Scott Wesley & Drew Waldron
In this episode, John sits down with Scott Wesley and Drew Waldron, Co-Founders of Canvas Wealth Advisors. They discuss how they began their partnership in 2019, living a 'wealthy' life, and how relationships drive productive conversations. At Canvas Wealth Advisors, they help you think about your wealth differently by listening first, thinking second, and then by bringing you investment opportunities to reach your goals.
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E18: Work-Life Balance w/ Jane Monroe
03/09/2022
E18: Work-Life Balance w/ Jane Monroe
In this episode, John sits down with Jane Monroe, Owner of Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering. They discuss many topics from work-life with kiddos, partnerships, and trusting the journey through the ups and downs. At Embrace the Grape, they want to work with you, your venue, and your planner for a seamless experience. One where you can attend your party instead of organizing and executing every aspect!
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E17: Igniting Servant Leadership in the Workplace w/ Scott Stanger
02/23/2022
E17: Igniting Servant Leadership in the Workplace w/ Scott Stanger
In this episode, John sits down with Scott Stanger, a Growth Catalyst for Acumen. They discuss a range of topics from being a servant leader to your employees, integrating faith in the workplace, and seeking growth in all areas of life. At Acumen, they are committed to helping each other maximize their impact on their customers, employees, suppliers and community.
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E16: Trusting the Process w/ Donnie Funk
02/09/2022
E16: Trusting the Process w/ Donnie Funk
In this episode, John sits down with Donnie Funk, President of Selective Construction Services, LLC. They discuss trusting the process on the path to becoming a business owner. Whether that comes from a trade school, four-year university, or just starting at the lower end of the company. Along that journey, John and Donnie both praise creating relationships in those early years is what has fueled them to where they are today.
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E15: Partnerships, Purpose, and eDiscovery w/ Jeff Dreiling & Eric Kelting
01/26/2022
E15: Partnerships, Purpose, and eDiscovery w/ Jeff Dreiling & Eric Kelting
In this episode, John sits down with Jeff Dreiling and Eric Kelting, Co-Founders of Complete Legal. They hit on discussions such as starting a self-made independent business, the journey of a partnership, and where their challenges have brought them today. Complete Legal thrives on their ability to take a long-term approach, building personal relationships and focusing on results, so you’ll come back to work with the Complete Legal team case after case.
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E14: Multi-family Real Estate and Partnership Success w/ Michael Sullivan
01/13/2022
E14: Multi-family Real Estate and Partnership Success w/ Michael Sullivan
In this episode, John sits down with Michael Sullivan, the founder of MMG Real Estate Advisors. They discuss what challenges Mr. Sullivan has faced in his journey to get to where he is now. John and Michael also mention what they see happening in the Kansas City area in terms of construction real estate, amenities packages taking apartment complexes by storm, and how to maximize growing your business in a partnership.
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E13: Culture Over Everything w/ Chris Lundine
12/17/2020
E13: Culture Over Everything w/ Chris Lundine
In this episode John sits down with Chris Lundine, an Executive Advisor at Culture Index. They dive into the importance of knowing who people really are, how they are hardwired and how that translates into building a winning team. Chris assesses John using his Culture Index Diagnosis and they discuss how matching people with complimentary teammates, the correct roles, etc... can set up an organization for unmatched success.
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E12: Chasing Dreams in Different Fields w/ Chase Coffman
12/10/2020
E12: Chasing Dreams in Different Fields w/ Chase Coffman
In this episode John sits down with fellow Mizzou alum, star Tight End in both his high school and college years and for the better part of a decade in the NFL, Chase Coffman. Chase is a Kansas City native and discusses his upbringing, tight family life, and the road that eventually brought him home to KC, and to his new career as a Financial Advisor with BMG Advisors. It's a fantastic journey and a great discussion!
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