How to turn your lunch break into a six-figure business blueprint using questions everyone has access to

Discover the 5 specific ChatGPT prompts that are helping parents build AI-powered side hustles without sacrificing family time. Host Ace Allan reveals the exact questions that turn lunch breaks into business breakthroughs and shows why the biggest AI goldmine isn't in fancy tools—it's in asking better questions.

00:00 - Opening
00:35 - Overview
01:15 - The Paradigm Shift
02:50 - Prompt #1: The Market Detective

Prompt: "I'm a parent with [X hours] available per week. Analyze the top 5 problems that [target audience] are actively paying to solve right now. For each problem, tell me: the average price people pay for solutions, how saturated the market is, what skills I need to serve this market, what solutions have they already tried and failed, and rank them by opportunity for a beginner.

04:25 - Prompt #2: The Business Blueprint

Prompt: "Create a detailed business plan for a [service/product] targeting [specific audience]. Include startup costs under $500, time commitment of [X hours/week], step-by-step launch sequence, pricing strategy, and first 90-day action plan. Make this realistic for someone with no prior business experience."

05:55 - Prompt #3: The Content Machine

Prompt: "Generate 30 days of content ideas for [your business niche]. For each idea, provide: the main topic, 3 key points to cover, a compelling headline, a specific problem it solves for my audience, and format this as a content calendar that I can batch create in one weekend."

07:15 - Prompt #4: The Problem Solver

Prompt: "I want to solve [specific problem] for [target market]. Give me 5 different business models I could use, ranging from low effort/low income to high effort/high income. For each model, explain how it works, what I would charge, how to get my first customer, and realistic income potential in months 1, 6, and 12."

08:35 - Prompt #5: The Launch Accelerator

Exact Prompt: "Create a 30-day launch plan for [your business idea]. Include daily tasks that take maximum [X hours per day], what to post on social media, how to find my first 10 clients, what tools I need (free options preferred), and how to validate my idea before investing a single dollar. Make this actionable for a busy parent."

10:35 - Why This Matters
11:20 - Whiskered Wisdom

Market Detective - Rapid market research and opportunity identification

Business Blueprint - Comprehensive business planning with realistic constraints

Content Machine - Systematic content creation and calendar planning

Problem Solver - Multiple business model exploration and validation

Launch Accelerator - Step-by-step 30-day implementation plan

Use during lunch breaks, naptime, or evening "side hustle mode"

Start with constraints: available time, budget, family commitments

Focus on problems you already understand as a parent

Validate before investing significant time or money

Parenting experience provides unique market insights

Time constraints force efficiency and focus

Family-first values align with sustainable business models

Existing problem-solving skills transfer to entrepreneurship

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ChatGPT Toolkit - Advanced versions of all 5 prompts plus templates

Upcoming 50 AI Prompts Collection - Specific side hustle prompts for beginners (joint the newsletter to get 1st access)

ChatGPT - Primary AI tool for all prompts

Deep Research Mode - Enhanced research capabilities (separate episode referenced)

Any LLM model (Claude, Gemini, Perplexity) - Alternative AI platforms

Choose one prompt that resonated most during the episode

Open ChatGPT (or preferred AI tool)

Customize the prompt for your specific situation, available time, and target audience

Hit enter and start the conversation - don't overthink it

Ask follow-up questions to refine and improve the output

Test the Market Detective prompt with 2-3 different target audiences

Run the Business Blueprint prompt for your most promising opportunity

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Implement the Launch Accelerator prompt for systematic business development

Use Content Machine prompt to plan and batch-create marketing content

Apply Problem Solver prompt to validate and refine your business model

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Why Your 2026 Success Starts With Who You Really Are, Not What You Want

In this powerful year-end episode, Ace Allan reveals the Identity Audit Framework - a three-part system that helps parent entrepreneurs stop building businesses for someone else's life and start creating ventures aligned with their authentic values. Through real-world application and tactical exercises, listeners discover how to identify whose voice is driving their goals, uncover what they actually care about, and bridge the gap between where they're heading and where they want to be using AI tools.

00:00 - Opening
00:35 - Episode Preview
01:40 - The Core Problem Revealed
02:56 - The School Parking Lot Story
04:45 - The Identity Audit Framework
08:56 - Intelligent Elevation: The Bigger Picture
10:16 - Whiskered Wisdom: The Dangerous Person

Write down all current goals for 2025

Identify whose voice influences each goal

Recognize external vs. internal motivation sources

Spot when building someone else's life with your energy

Recall moments of peak energy and fulfillment

Identify moments of drain and resentment

Connect energy patterns to underlying values

Understand that energy follows values, not goals

Honest projection of current path's 5-year outcome

Define authentic desired destination

Identify the gap requiring intentional change

Use AI to bridge the gap faster than previous generations

Use technology to become more of your authentic self

Avoid using AI to become someone else

Align AI tools with discovered values and identity

Create competitive advantage through authenticity

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Identity Audit Framework - Complete 45-minute self-assessment process

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Complete the Identity Audit Framework - Set aside 45 minutes for all three parts

Write down current goals - List everything you're working toward in 2025

Identify voice sources - Note whose influence shaped each goal

Assess current projects - Ask "Am I building for who I really am or who I think I should be?"

Values-based decision making - Filter future opportunities through discovered values

Regular trajectory checks - Monthly assessment of current path vs. desired destination

AI tool alignment - Choose technology that amplifies authentic self rather than creating false persona

Energy monitoring - Track which activities energize vs. drain based on values alignment

Build identity-first business model - Structure ventures around authentic values

Create family-integrated success - Design business that enhances rather than competes with family life

Develop authentic competitive advantage - Use self-knowledge as differentiation in AI economy

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Complete the Identity Audit Framework this week - don't just think about it, actually write it down and discover who you're really building for.

Know a parent entrepreneur who's working hard but feeling empty? Forward this episode to help them discover if they're building someone else's dream life.

Tracy Brinkmann reveals how parents are using AI to create personalized Santa videos and earn $2,000+ before New Year's. Drawing from his own experience running this exact business model in the 1990s with dial-up internet, Tracy shows how modern AI tools make this seasonal opportunity 10x easier and more profitable. This episode provides the complete system for transforming yourself into Santa using AI face-swap technology and charging premium prices for magical personalized messages.

00:00 - Opening
00:33 - Episode Overview
00:50 - The Market Reality Check
01:31 - The Personal Story Setup
03:35 - Tracy's 1990s Credibility Story ⭐ KEY INSIGHT
05:35 - The Modern AI System Overview
07:25 - Video Creation Process ⭐ KEY STRATEGY
09:00 - Pricing Strategy ⭐ CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR
10:40 - System Building & Templates
12:25 - Why This Matters ⭐ BIG PICTURE
14:45 - Personal Christmas Memory Story
16:45 - Whiskered Wisdom & Action Step

Script Generation: Use ChatGPT with specific prompt formula

Video Creation: AI face-swap technology + festive backgrounds

Pricing Structure: $75-$125 base, premium add-ons

Platform Distribution: Fiverr, Etsy, Facebook groups

Template Development: Create reusable scripts for efficiency

Tracy successfully ran this business model in 1998

Parents paid $20-$50 per call with primitive technology

Modern AI tools make the process 10x easier and more profitable

Families pay for Christmas morning magic, not technical services

Personalization creates emotional value worth premium pricing

Local parent networks provide built-in trust and referral systems

ChatGPT

Claude

Face Swap

Reface

Polo AI

Creator Kit

Runway (backgrounds)

PIKA (backgrounds)

CapCut

Simple phone video editors

Fiverr

Etsy

Facebook Marketplace

Local parent Facebook groups

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Research Local Demand: Spend 30 minutes checking Facebook groups, Nextdoor, parenting forums for holiday service requests

Test AI Tools: Download and experiment with face-swap apps

Create First Script: Use the ChatGPT prompt formula for a sample Santa message

Set Up Accounts: Create profiles on Fiverr, Etsy, or local Facebook groups

Create Sample Video: Record your first Santa message using AI tools

Price Testing: List your service with the suggested pricing structure

Template Development: Create reusable scripts for different child types

Process Optimization: Streamline your 15-minute creation process

Expand Offerings: Consider year-round character opportunities

"What took me hours of recording and phone coordination in 1998, you can do in 15 minutes with AI and a smartphone."

"You're not selling a video. You're selling Christmas morning magic."

"The biggest opportunities hide in plain sight, disguised as other people's holiday stress."

"AI doesn't replace human connection — it amplifies it."

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Think Successfully & Take Action!

Discover the hidden goldmine sitting in your local community that most parents completely overlook. While everyone debates remote work and worries about AI replacing jobs, smart parents are quietly building $2,000-5,000 monthly income streams by solving simple problems for local businesses using AI tools. This episode reveals the exact three-step system to find, pitch, and deliver AI services that local business owners desperately need - all while working just 10-15 hours per week around your family schedule.

00:00 - Opening
00:42 - Introduction & Episode Overview
01:47 - Why Local Businesses Need Your Help
02:34 - The Dance Recital
04:54 - The Local AI Service Blueprint - Step 1: Pick Your Lane
07:02 - Step 2: The 15-Minute Client Finder Method
08:54 - Step 3: Parent-Friendly Delivery System
12:33 - Why This Matters
13:16 - Whiskered Wisdom: Opportunities Hide in Plain Sight

The Local AI Service Blueprint

Pick one service lane and master it before expanding

Focus on recurring revenue models when possible

Start with businesses you already know and frequent

The 15-Minute Client Finder Method

No cold calling required

Lead with value by creating sample work first

Position yourself as a local parent, not a faceless agency

Parent-Friendly Delivery System

Batch work into family-friendly time blocks

Use AI templates to maximize efficiency

Set clear boundaries about family-first schedule

The "Problems as Opportunities" Mindset

Train yourself to see struggling businesses as income opportunities

Focus on obvious, fixable problems rather than complex solutions

Remember that business owners want reliability over perfection

ChatGPT - Primary AI tool for content creation and copywriting

Canva - For creating visual social media content

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Previous episode on email campaigns https://DarkHorseSchooling.com/EP516

This Week: Pick 5 local businesses and spend 15 minutes researching their online presence

Choose Your Lane: Decide which of the three AI services (social media, website copy, or email automation) fits your interests and local market

Create Sample Work: Before approaching any business, create 1-2 sample pieces that demonstrate your capabilities

Set Your Schedule: Block out 2-3 hour time periods twice weekly when you can work uninterrupted

Start Local: Begin with businesses you already frequent or have connections with

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Tracy Brinkmann reveals the $50 billion agentic AI revolution that's creating a new class of parent entrepreneurs who build "ghost businesses" - income streams that run themselves, make decisions without human input, and generate real money while the owner is completely offline. This isn't basic automation; it's AI agents that think, decide, and execute entire business workflows. Tracy breaks down his Weekend Warrior Blueprint showing exactly how to build your first profitable AI agent in 48 hours, even with zero coding experience.

00:00 - Opening
00:45 - Episode Overview
01:55 - The Age of Doing vs Orchestrating
04:25 - Weekend Warrior Blueprint - Complete System

Phase 1 Foundation Agent setup

Phase 2 Intelligence Layer

Phase 3 Profit Engine implementation

05:05 - Five Best Business Verticals for Parents
06:10 - No-Code Platforms
06:25 - Decision Trees Explained
07:26 - Intelligence Layer Strategy
09:00 - Profit Engine Implementation
10:30 - Monitoring and Optimization
12:45 - The Bigger Picture: Democratization of Business
14:00 - The Psychological Barrier
14:45 - Whiskered Wisdom: Tonight's Action Step

Phase 1: Foundation Agent (Saturday Morning - 2 hours)

Choose business vertical from the five best opportunities

Set up infrastructure using Make.com or Zapier

Create decision trees for automated choices

Phase 2: Intelligence Layer (Saturday Afternoon - 3 hours)

Connect to multiple AI models (Claude, GPT-4, specialized tools)

Build memory systems using Notion or Airtable

Create feedback loops for continuous learning

Phase 3: Profit Engine (Sunday - 4 hours)

Implement revenue-generating workflows

Set up automated upselling and dynamic pricing

Create monitoring and optimization systems

Plan horizontal scaling strategy

Tier 1: Simple task agents

Tier 2: Decision-making agents

Tier 3: Full business orchestration systems

Focus on orchestrating, not doing

Start with one automated task, master it, then scale

Use AI agents that get smarter over time

Build systems that work 90% without human intervention

Make.com - No-code AI agent platform

Zapier - Automation platform with AI capabilities

Notion - AI memory system and database

Airtable - Alternative database for AI memory

Claude - AI for complex reasoning and analysis

GPT-4 - AI for creative content generation

Content creation and social media management

Customer service and support

E-commerce order processing and inventory management

Lead generation and email marketing

Data analysis and reporting

Write down three repetitive tasks you do in your business or side hustle

Research automation for ONE task using Make.com or Zapier's AI features

Don't overthink - pick the task that resonated most when you heard the list

Saturday Morning (2 hours): Set up your Foundation Agent

Choose your business vertical

Create Make.com or Zapier account

Build your first decision tree

Saturday Afternoon (3 hours): Build Intelligence Layer

Connect multiple AI models

Set up memory system

Create feedback loops

Sunday (4 hours): Launch Profit Engine

Implement revenue workflows

Set up monitoring systems

Plan scaling strategy

Master one agent before adding another

Focus on 90% automation, 10% human intervention

Scale horizontally once profitable

Consider teaching others as additional revenue stream

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Don't wait for the "perfect time." The 18-month window for maximum advantage is open now. Start with one task automation tonight and begin building your escape from trading hours for dollars.

Host Tracy Brinkmann reveals how a Phoenix mom of three built a $2,847/month income stream by creating custom GPTs during her kids' naptime. This episode breaks down the exact 3-step system for turning parental pain points into profitable AI solutions, featuring real strategies that work around family schedules without sacrificing precious time with kids.

00:00 - Opening 

00:51 - Podcast Introduction & Episode Overview

01:20 - The Naptime Entrepreneur Revolution

02:42 - Lisa's Breakthrough Story

04:15 - Step 1: The Pain Point Audit (15 minutes)

06:05 - Step 2: The Naptime Build (45-90 minutes)

06:25 - Step 3: The Family-Proof Launch (30 minutes setup)

08:20 - The Bigger Picture: AI Democratization

09:40 - Whiskered Wisdom: 15-Minute Pain Point Inventory

Episode on using AI for Deep Research - https://DarkHorseSchooling.com/EP513

Pain Point Audit (15 minutes during morning coffee)

Naptime Build (45-90 minutes focused time)

Family-Proof Launch (30 minutes setup, then runs itself)

Birthday party planning

Meal planning for picky eaters

Youth sports team organization

School fundraiser coordination

Family budget tracking

Start pricing at $3-5 per conversation

Upload to ChatGPT store

Share in relevant parent communities

Let word-of-mouth drive growth

OpenAI GPT Store - Platform for selling custom GPTs

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Facebook Groups - Primary distribution channel for parent-focused GPTs

Parenting Forums - Secondary distribution for validation and sales

15-Minute Pain Point Inventory: Set timer, brain dump every frustrating task you've Googled as a parent in past month

Circle the 3 most frustrating problems

These become your first 3 custom GPT ideas

Choose your most frustrating pain point

Validate demand in 3 relevant Facebook groups

Block out 90 minutes for your first GPT build

Build and launch your first custom GPT

Price at $3-5 per conversation

Share in parent communities where your audience gathers

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Key Message: Your goal isn't to become an AI expert—it's to use AI to get your life back.

"The custom GPT market isn't being dominated by tech bros in Silicon Valley. It's being conquered by soccer moms in suburbia."

"Your pain points are your profit points. If you're struggling with it, thousands of others are too."

"The parents who take action on this simple exercise will be the ones building their first GPT next week."

"Stop waiting for the perfect time. Start building during naptime. Your future self and your family will thank you."

Tracy exposes the uncomfortable truth about AI productivity tools: they're creating more burnout than breakthrough for parent entrepreneurs. Through real client stories and practical frameworks, he reveals why having more AI tools is making parents more exhausted and provides the 3-2-1 Digital Minimalism Framework to reclaim mental space, family time, and actual productivity.

00:00 Opening

00:51 Episode Overview

01:45 The Maria Case Study

04:00 The 3-2-1 Digital Minimalism Framework

3-Tool Rule: ChatGPT/Claude, Zapier/Make, Notion/ClickUp only

2-Hour AI Window: 30 minutes morning planning + 90 minutes execution

1-Week Digital Detox: Monthly recalibration period

4-week implementation timeline

07:10 The Bigger Picture

08:30 Whiskered Wisdom - Tonight's Action

The AI Tool Audit: List every AI tool used in past week

Tomorrow's reflection questions about time saved vs. feeling busy

Awareness as first step toward digital freedom

Limit to 3 AI tools maximum

One AI writing assistant

One automation platform

One organization system

Restrict AI interaction to 2 hours daily

30-minute morning block for planning/content

90-minute execution block during work time

No AI interaction outside these windows

Take 1 week off monthly

Complete digital detox from all AI tools

Manual planning, writing, and thinking

Brain recalibration and dependency prevention

Week 1: Audit current AI tool stack

Week 2: Cut ruthlessly to 3 essential tools

Week 3: Implement 2-hour AI windows with alarms

Week 4: First digital detox week

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ChatGPT and Claude (AI writing assistants)

Zapier and Make.com (automation platforms)

Notion and ClickUp (organization systems)

Open notes app on your phone

List every single AI tool used in the past week

Don't judge yourself - just document everything

Ask yourself for each tool:

Did this actually save me time?

Did this make me feel busier or more scattered?

Use this awareness to identify which tools serve vs. overwhelm you

Begin Week 1 of the 4-week implementation:

Complete comprehensive audit of all AI tools

Prepare mentally for the "cutting" phase

Start noticing your current AI interaction patterns

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Key Message: The goal isn't to use more AI tools—it's to use the right ones, the right way, so you can actually live your life.

"You're not using AI tools—they're using you."

"The most productive parents aren't the ones using the most AI tools—they're the ones who've learned to say no to digital noise so they can say yes to what actually matters."

"Your kids need you present, not productive. Your family needs you peaceful, not optimized."

"Stop collecting AI tools like they're Pokemon cards and start using them like the precision instruments they're designed to be."

In this powerful episode, Ace Allan exposes the dark truth about AI side hustles designed by people without kids and reveals his game-changing Family-First AI Framework. Through the heartbreaking story of Sarah - a mom who almost quit her AI journey when her daughter asked "why do you love your laptop more than me?" - Ace demonstrates how parents can build sustainable AI income streams without sacrificing precious family moments. Learn the revolutionary Bedtime Story Test, the One-System Rule, and the 90-10 Automation Split that transformed Sarah from an overwhelmed parent entrepreneur to earning $3,200/month in just 10 hours per week.

00:00 - The Family Time Paradox

00:45 - Welcome 

01:15 - The Controversial Truth

02:30 - Sarah's Breaking Point Story

04:05 - The Family-First AI Framework: Three Pillars

07:30 - Tactical Applications

11:45 - Bigger Picture: Wealth Transformation

12:45 - Whiskered Wisdom: The Non-Negotiable Truth

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Sarah's Success Story - $3,200/month working 10 hours/week case study

Family-First AI Framework - Complete system for parent entrepreneurs

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Read one bedtime story without rushing or thinking about your to-do list

Be completely present during this time

Ask yourself: "How can I build my AI business to protect more moments like this?"

Write down your family's "sacred times" - moments you refuse to sacrifice for business

Choose your ONE AI system to focus on for the next 90 days

Audit your current AI activities against the Bedtime Story Test

Map your current AI workflow and identify tasks taking more than 15 minutes

Implement the 90-10 Automation Split in your chosen system

Protect your sacred times by saying no to conflicting opportunities

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Remember: Your kids won't remember how many hours you worked, but they will remember whether you were there for the moments that mattered. Build your escape plan, but build it the right way.

Think Successfully & Take Action!

Tracy Brinkmann

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What if you could know before you build whether people would actually buy?

In this episode, Tracy Brinkmann dismantles the myth of “build it and they will come” and reveals the new model smart parent entrepreneurs are using — sell it before you make it. Learn how to test side hustle ideas using AI-generated prototypes, gather real proof of demand, and protect your most valuable resource: time with your family.

You’ll discover:

Why “build first” is the biggest lie holding parents back.

How one mom sold 42 planners she hadn’t even made yet — thanks to AI.

The 5-step “Sell It Before You Make It” framework for testing ideas in days, not months.

The mental shift that turns uncertainty into freedom.

1. Build Blind vs. Build Smart
“Build it and they will come” is outdated. Testing before you build lets you see demand before you pour in your time, money, or sanity.

2. AI Is Your New Business Partner
AI tools like Canva AI, Midjourney, and ChatGPT make it easy to generate mockups, visuals, and landing page copy in a few hours — not weeks.

3. The 5-Step Framework

Generate your prototype with AI. Make mockups, visuals, or previews.

Build a simple landing page. Use Carrd, Gumroad, or Leadpages.

Put it in front of real people. Run small ads or share in parent groups.

Measure reactions. Track clicks, signups, and pre-orders.

Deliver or pivot. Build what works. Scrap what doesn’t.

4. Proof Beats Perfection
Validation matters more than polish. A single $20 test can save you hundreds of wasted hours.

5. Your Ideas Aren’t the Risk — Wasted Time Is
Every hour saved from guesswork is an hour you can give back to your family, health, and peace of mind.

“They told you to ‘build it and they will come.’ That’s a lie. The winners test demand before they ever build it.”

“Your ideas aren’t the risk — wasted time is.”

“Freedom doesn’t come from perfection. Freedom comes from testing, learning, and moving fast.”

“You don’t need a finished product. You need proof.”

Canva AI – for creating digital product mockups

Midjourney / Leonardo AI – for generating visuals

ChatGPT (Custom GPTs) – for writing sales copy and descriptions

Carrd, Leadpages, or Gumroad – for building simple pre-order or waitlist pages

This episode isn’t just about saving time. It’s about reclaiming control. AI has flipped the old business model — now, one parent at the kitchen table can test a side hustle idea in a weekend instead of spending months guessing.

Selling before you make it isn’t cutting corners; it’s cutting waste.

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In this episode of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur: AI Escape Plan, host Tracy Brinkmann pulls back the curtain on three AI-powered side hustles parents can start tonight—no coding, no courses, no late nights. From content repurposing to AI data training, Tracy reveals real-life examples (including how one Texas mom made $8,000 in three weeks) and a proven process to turn AI into income without sacrificing family time.

This episode breaks through the hype and delivers practical, family-friendly AI strategies for parents ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind.

00:00 – The AI Side Hustle Promise
01:04 – Why Most People Fail at AI Side Hustles
02:38 – Three AI Side Hustles You Can Start Tonight
06:05 – Why This Matters Now
06:55 – Whiskered Wisdom: Pick One and Start Tonight
07:45 – Closing: AI Is Your Lever, Not Your Lottery Ticket

“AI isn’t your lottery ticket—it’s your lever. Pick it up tonight and start pulling.” — Tracy Brinkmann

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