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After hundreds of endurance races, Josh Sprague knew exactly what he hated about traditional hydration gear. Instead of continuing to complain about it, he decided to build something better.

That frustration became Orange Mud, launched in 2012 with an early prototype, a crowdfunding campaign and Josh personally taking the product to races and expos. There was no traditional startup playbook, just an idea, direct feedback from athletes and the willingness to figure things out as he went.

In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Josh shares what those early years really looked like, the mistakes and lessons that came with building Orange Mud, and how the mindset developed through hundreds of endurance races carried into entrepreneurship.

But Josh didn't stop with one company.

He takes us inside the creation of Seven Clay and Anvil & Acre, and talks openly about one of the hardest transitions for many entrepreneurs: building businesses that don't depend on the founder for every decision. Josh explains how implementing EOS changed the way he operates, what cash-flow pressure taught him, and why learning to let go can be just as difficult as learning how to build.

We also get into another passion that has become a major part of Josh's life, motorcycles. He shares why riding gives him another outlet for adventure and exploration, along with the story of a dirt-road crash that became a very real reminder that an easy ride can change in seconds.

From endurance racing and product development to entrepreneurship, leadership, motorcycles and learning when to get out of your own company's way, this is a conversation about what it really takes to keep building and keep moving forward.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 First Sale Memory
00:20 Podcast Intro Promo
00:54 Meet Josh
01:47 Break The Ice
05:19 Sponsor Shoutout
06:02 Kansas Roots
07:54 Parents Work Ethic
10:48 College Direction Shift
15:42 Early Jobs Lessons
19:53 Endurance Racing Origin
23:57 Motorcycles Enter Life
27:44 Moto Vs Pedal Mindset
30:17 Orange Mud Genesis
33:24 DIY Pack Prototype
34:32 Crowdfunding Reality Check
36:19 First Expo Sales
37:35 Staying Relevant Long Term
40:33 Seven Clay Origin Story
43:14 Quality Obsession Wins
45:39 Anvil & Acre Growth Metrics
47:54 EOS Systems And Delegation
53:52 Hard Lessons Cash Flow
56:48 Legacy And Adventure
58:30 Moto Crash PSA
01:03:32 Final Wrap And Thanks

#JoshSprague #OrangeMud #SevenClay #AnvilAndAcre #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #EnduranceRacing #EnduranceAthlete #TrailRunning #MountainBiking #MotorcycleAdventure #MotorcyclePodcast #Powersports #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide

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Bryan Beeson has built businesses at the intersection of automotive technology, insurance, connected safety, and motorcycles giving him a perspective few entrepreneurs in the industry possess.

In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Bryan joins me to take us through his unlikely journey from promoting raves in Texas and helping build an early online dealership inventory platform to spending 16 years in the insurance industry, where he saw how automation, data, and technology could transform the way risk is understood.

Bryan explains why he and his wife purchased Discount Moto Gear and transformed it into DMG Motorsports, what it takes to compete against companies such as RevZilla and Amazon, and why they expanded into selling restored sportbikes from the late 1980s and 1990s.

Those experiences ultimately came together in RiderShield, the connected motorcycle-safety platform Bryan is now building. He breaks down the vision for crash detection, emergency alerts, theft tracking, and rider intelligence while confronting the difficult questions surrounding privacy, data ownership, and whether this technology could eventually change the way motorcycle insurance works.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Financing Gear Trap
00:24 Podcast Intro and Guest
01:57 Dream Garage Picks
02:45 First Bike Crash Story
03:30 Ride Playlist and Bucket List
04:16 Dinner With Mom
04:41 Sponsor Break
05:07 Texas Roots and Music
06:38 College and Early Hustle
08:05 Raves to Tech Mindset
09:13 Building Cyber Car Lot
11:26 Selling Dealers on Online
14:11 Exit and Family Move
17:11 Insurance Automation Breakthrough
22:00 Telematics and Risk Reduction
23:27 VC Lessons After Sale
24:47 ConnectUp Origin Story
27:57 AI Safety Vest Vision
31:28 COVID Pivot to Phones
33:53 Privacy and Union Buy In
38:19 Why the App Stalled
40:15 Back to Wearables
41:25 Starting DMG Chapter
42:40 Discovering Motorcycle Overstock
44:15 Betting On Ourselves
46:34 Dealers And Distributors
50:43 Finding The Right Niche
53:43 Amazon And Big Retail
57:27 Pivoting Into Bike Sales
01:01:27 Specializing In Heritage Sportbikes
01:04:29 RiderShield Origin Story
01:07:50 Hardware Tracking And Theft
01:10:30 Crash Detection And Dual Units
01:13:30 Privacy Alerts And Data Reports
01:25:02 Future Vision And Wrap Up


#BryanBeeson #RiderShield #DMGMotorsports #MotorcycleSafety #RiderSafety #CrashDetection #MotorcycleTheft #MotorcycleSecurity #ConnectedMotorcycle #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleInsurance #MotorcycleBusiness #Sportbikes #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide

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Italian engineer and entrepreneur Timoteo Maffei joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to share the incredible story behind EGERA, an electric motorcycle that started as a garage project during 2020 and has evolved into a serious attempt to build a production motorcycle in Italy.

Timoteo's journey into motorcycles started long before EGERA. From working on Harley-Davidsons in Switzerland to founding MavTech, contributing to Moto2 development, and applying experience from the automotive and medical-device industries, his career has given him a very different approach to motorcycle design and engineering.

In this episode, Timoteo takes us inside the development of EGERA from the early prototypes and thousands of kilometers of real-world testing to designing and manufacturing components, solving engineering problems, and trying to turn an idea built in a garage into a motorcycle people can actually buy.

We also get into the realities of electric motorcycles, performance, range, battery technology, charging, weight, and the challenges smaller manufacturers face when competing against established global brands.

This isn't just a conversation about whether electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles. It's about what happens when an engineer, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, and an entrepreneur decides he wants to build something different and then actually tries to make it happen.

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Website: www.positivemotorcycles.com
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Timestamps:
00:00 Community Over Hardware
00:21 Podcast Welcome And Guest Intro
01:36 Dream Garage Picks
02:23 Ducati Vs Aprilia Passion
03:57 Speed Round Favorites
06:27 Sponsor Break
06:50 Growing Up A Maker
08:42 Harley Mechanic To University
10:34 First Startup MavTech Lessons
13:06 Moto2 Racing Engineering
16:21 Medical Device Discipline
18:54 Engineer Vs Entrepreneur Mindset
20:08 Why Build Egera In 2020
23:07 Garage Prototype Process
24:15 Design Choices And Scrambler Look
25:36 Biggest Build Frustrations
27:55 First Ride Frustrations
28:50 Lockdown Rebuild Lessons
30:05 Volta Legacy in Como
31:28 Airfield Speed Testing
33:05 Who the Bike Is For
34:16 Fleet and Defense Ambitions
37:19 Funding and Preorders
40:20 Why Launch Slipped
42:12 Keeping Price Attainable
44:31 Customization and Platform
45:51 Service and Spare Parts
48:49 Community Over Commodity
52:18 Futura 25 Bigger Vision
54:25 Milestones and Family Values
58:54 Where to Follow and Farewell

#TimoteoMaffei #EGERA #PositiveMotorcycles #ElectricMotorcycles #EVMotorcycle #ItalianMotorcycles #MadeInItaly #MotorcycleEngineering #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleStartup #Moto2 #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide

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After importing electric motorcycles from China and later moving into motorcycle media, Paul Roberts has experienced the EV industry from two very different sides.

In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Paul joins me to take us through his journey, the opportunities he pursued, the challenges he encountered, and the lessons that ultimately changed the direction of his career.

From there, we explore where the electric-motorcycle industry is getting things right and badly wrong. We discuss adoption across the UK and Europe, along with the industry’s biggest challenges: price, range, charging infrastructure, and consumer trust.

Paul also shares his perspective on LiveWire, Sur-Ron, struggling startups, and what riders should investigate before putting money down on an unfamiliar brand. He explains why the sub-$10,000 market could matter far more to widespread adoption than another expensive flagship EV and where he sees charging and battery technology heading next.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Five Minute Charging Future
00:18 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro
01:53 Dream Garage Picks
03:16 Music and Ultimate Ride
04:52 First Bikes and Memories
06:10 Dinner Guests and Sponsor
07:43 Growing Up on a UK Farm
08:36 Breaking Into Broadcasting
10:42 Running Stations and Business Lessons
13:07 Leaving Radio for Real Estate
16:34 Discovering Electric Motorcycles
18:59 Buck City Biker Media Pivot
20:37 Cutting Through EV Hype
25:06 Deposit Risks and Aftercare
26:55 Is Europe Ahead on E-Motos?
30:04 Adoption Hotspots and Cold Weather
31:55 Barriers: Price, Range & Charging
33:55 Forced EV Narrative and Incentives
38:47 EV Soul and LiveWire Talk
40:15 LiveWire Launch vs. Loud Pipes
40:51 EV Noise and Road Safety
43:13 Fake Sounds and Pedestrian Alerts
44:52 Sur-Ron Youth Boom
46:11 Regulations Catching Up
48:34 Startup Support and Trust
50:18 The Uncomfortable Truth About Range
52:50 Price Sweet Spot Under $10K
56:57 Who Survives the Next 5 Years?
01:02:09 Dream EV Cruiser Build
01:04:20 Design Matters for EVs
01:07:14 Battery Tech Reality Check
01:08:51 Buck City Biker Roadmap
01:12:44 Where to Follow and Wrap


#PaulRoberts #BuckCityBiker #ElectricMotorcycles #EMoto #EVMotorcycles #LiveWire #SurRon #ZeroMotorcycles #EVCharging #BatteryTechnology #EVAdoption #MotorcycleInnovation #MotorcycleTechnology #FutureOfMotorcycles #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #EuropeanMotorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide

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For Kim Okabe, motorcycles became much more than a passion. They became a way to work through one of the most difficult periods of her life.

After getting her motorcycle license with encouragement from her mother, Kim unexpectedly lost her shortly afterward. In her first year of riding, Kim put roughly 56,000 kilometers on two wheels. Those miles gave her somewhere to process the grief, forced her to stay present, and eventually introduced her to a motorcycle community that would change the direction of her life.

Today, Kim is the Managing Director of The Litas, a global community of more than 26,000 women riders across 350+ branches worldwide. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Kim shares her personal journey into motorcycling, how she discovered The Litas, and what it takes to help build and protect a worldwide community without ego, judgment, politics, or toxicity.

We also talk about women in motorcycling, creating welcoming spaces for new riders, the connection between motorcycles and mental wellness, and why sometimes the road gives us exactly what we didn't know we needed.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Kim Okabe
02:01 Rapid Fire Icebreaker
03:31 Sponsor Message
04:12 Growing Up in BC
05:20 Mom and First Bike
07:01 Loss and Healing Rides
10:21 From Solo Miles to Community
11:56 Career Shift and Accident
15:09 Finding The Litas
18:29 What The Litas Is
21:07 Joining and Branch Leaders
22:00 Volunteer Culture and Standards
24:15 Misconceptions and Why Women Ride
27:00 Building a Welcoming Culture
27:37 Litas Growth Story
28:18 Wellness Summit Spark
31:29 Designing The Retreat
33:22 Why Women Need Space
40:00 Women In Motorcycling
41:41 Advice For New Riders
44:00 OEMs And Community
46:16 Sponsor Drop Fallout
51:10 Global Vision And Sponsors
54:46 Where To Connect
55:41 Closing Reflections


#KimOkabe #TheLitas #WomenWhoRide #WomenRiders #WomenInMotorcycling #MotorcycleCommunity #MotorcycleWellness #MentalWellness #MotorcycleCulture #MotorcycleLife #WomensMotoWellnessSummit #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide

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Dimitris Raptis has spent nearly two decades helping lead two of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world across some of the industry's most complex international markets.

After beginning his career in Greece with Kawasaki, Dimitris joined BMW Motorrad, eventually moving to BMW headquarters in Munich and taking on leadership responsibilities across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and beyond. After 15 years with BMW, he joined Harley-Davidson, ultimately serving as Vice President of Asia Pacific and overseeing markets including Japan, China, India, Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Dimitris takes us inside a side of the motorcycle industry most people rarely get to see. We talk about the differences between BMW and Harley-Davidson, how motorcycle culture changes from country to country, why a strategy that succeeds in one market can completely fail in another, and how dealer and distributor networks operate around the world.

We also dig into the explosive importance of India and China, the rise of Asian motorcycle manufacturers, what separates great dealerships from average ones, and where Dimitris believes the biggest opportunities for the global motorcycle industry may be heading next.

Few people have experienced the motorcycle business from this many countries, cultures, and perspectives. This conversation gives us a fascinating look at just how different and surprisingly similar the motorcycle world can be depending on where you ride.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:23 Rapid Fire Icebreaker
06:47 Sponsor Message
07:18 Growing Up in Greece
08:54 From Engineering to Kawasaki
10:49 Greek Market and Best Sellers
12:26 Joining BMW Motorrad Greece
13:56 BMW Culture and Dealer Standards
16:12 Global BMW Role and Market Insights
19:44 Rider Behavior Across Countries
22:00 Distributor vs Dealer Models
24:09 Why India Matters
28:32 Royal Enfield and Affordable Premium
31:03 Switching from BMW to Harley
34:36 BMW vs Harley Culture
40:28 China and India Opportunity
43:44 What Makes Dealers Great
46:35 BMW China Growth Playbook
48:05 Entry Models and Pricing
53:01 Dream OEM Mix
55:18 Electric Bikes Reality Check
01:01:58 Leading Across Cultures
01:06:17 Launching a New Market
01:08:45 Harley Future Strategy
01:14:15 Legacy and Wrap Up

#DimitrisRaptis #BMWMotorrad #HarleyDavidson #Kawasaki #MotorcycleIndustry #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #MotorcycleDealers #AsiaPacific #GlobalBusiness #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide

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Jeremy Coon has spent most of his life around motorcycle dealerships. He started behind a Harley-Davidson parts counter at 16, worked his way into sales and management and then got fired at 23.

That firing ended up pushing him toward something much bigger.

In 2007, Jeremy opened Lucky U Cycles in Wildwood, Florida. He shares what those early days really looked like: getting turned down for his first lease, tracking down used motorcycles wherever he could find them, answering every phone call himself, taking risks, making expensive mistakes, and figuring out how to survive as a young business owner.

Nearly 20 years later, Lucky U Cycles has grown into a high-volume powersports dealership with locations in Wildwood and Fort Myers.

Jeremy joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to talk about the wins, the setbacks, the lessons that cost him money, the recent expansion into Fort Myers, and what it really takes to build and grow an independent motorcycle dealership.

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Fort Myers: https://www.luckyuftmyers.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Lease Rejection Breakthrough
00:28 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro
01:45 Speed Round Icebreakers
04:24 Sponsor Message – Milwaukee Gear
05:08 Growing Up in Leesburg
06:26 First Harley Shop Job
08:37 Harley Boom Era Lessons
10:27 From Parts to Sales Manager
12:52 Fired, Then Inspired to Start
15:43 Landing the Wildwood Location
17:08 Early Lucky U Cycles Hustle
19:00 The Gold Wing Flip Lesson
21:03 Grinding Through the Growth Years
25:29 Setbacks and Aha Moments
27:33 Inventory Chase and Expansion Vision
30:55 Reinvesting to Grow
31:25 From Doer to Leader
31:51 Hiring and Keeping Talent
33:39 Building the Blueprint and Culture
33:54 A Community-First Dealership
35:14 The House of Trikes Deal
38:07 New Brands and OEM Life
41:57 Winning on Customer Experience
44:04 Recognition and Florida Roots
45:45 Jeremy's Five-Year Vision
47:10 The Reality of a Second Store
50:45 Industry Shifts and Advice
54:01 Where to Find Lucky U Cycles
55:43 Tampa Expo and Charity Rides
58:14 Final Thanks and Wrap

#JeremyCoon #LuckyUCycles #UsedMotorcycles #MotorcycleDealer #MotorcycleDealership #Powersports #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #FloridaMotorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide

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Ross joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to talk about a career spanning Triumph, Polaris, Indian Motorcycle, Victory and now Royal Enfield, where he leads the brand across the Americas.

He shares what it was like working around John Bloor during Triumph’s resurgence, why Polaris believed the Indian name could accomplish something Victory couldn't, and what ultimately led to Victory being discontinued. Ross also explains why he left Polaris for Royal Enfield and why India may play an increasingly important role in the future of the global motorcycle industry.


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Timestamps:
00:00 Victory vs Indian Brand Equity
00:28 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup
01:44 Rapid Fire Icebreakers
04:01 Birmingham Roots and Riding Bug
06:30 Engineering to Sales Pivot
07:54 John Bloor Interview Twist
10:23 Triumph Growth and Germany Mission
15:33 US Lessons and Leadership Growth
18:00 Global Riding Cultures Compared
20:48 Leaving Triumph for Polaris
22:39 Acquiring Indian and Ending Victory
27:44 Designing Modern Indian Heritage
30:46 Polaris Strategy and Why Royal Enfield
32:59 India Manufacturing Pivot
35:26 Joining Royal Enfield
37:55 Bikes Too Expensive
39:38 Pure Motorcycling Culture
41:04 Himalayan Success Formula
44:08 Americas Growth Strategy
49:50 Future Industry Direction
51:37 Harley Hero Partnership
53:44 Media Shift and AI
58:23 Dealer Network Overhaul
59:56 Flagship Stores Plan
01:07:32 New Products and EV
01:09:57 Closing Thanks and Farewell


#RossClifford #RoyalEnfield #IndianMotorcycle #Triumph #Polaris #VictoryMotorcycles #MotorcycleBusiness #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleDealers #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide

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After growing up playing traditional sports, Daniel Lanuza discovered motorcycles at 17 and started racing at 19. What followed was a rapid climb from complete beginner to AFM champion and then a breakout professional debut at Laguna Seca, where he stunned the MotoAmerica paddock with a provisional pole and a podium finish during his first-ever professional race weekend.

In this episode of One Gang Worldwide, Daniel takes us inside that unforgettable weekend and the journey that followed. He talks about leaving the United States to race in Europe, the financial realities of chasing a professional racing career, becoming his own mechanic, adapting to an entirely different racing culture, and the sacrifices that happen far away from the cameras and podiums.

But at the heart of Daniel's story is something bigger than racing: betting on yourself when there are no guarantees.

From discovering motorcycles as a teenager to chasing a World Championship dream overseas, Daniel is doing it his way and proudly representing America every time he lines up on the grid.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Laguna Crash And Podium
00:28 Podcast Intro And Guest Hype
02:26 Speed Round Begins
02:39 Tracks And Dream Garage
05:24 Heroes And Life Outside Racing
06:54 Cheat Meals And Surprises
08:56 Dinner With Nicky Hayden
10:55 Championship Vs MotoGP Win
12:02 Growing Up In Mountain View
14:02 Starting Late In Racing
16:10 Learning From T3 Mentors
19:57 AFM Rise And Training Tips
22:44 MotoAmerica Laguna Weekend
25:51 Why Move To Europe
27:36 Culture Shock And Respect
30:32 Aggressive Racing Culture
31:27 Lessons From Europe
32:48 MotoGP Fandom Contrast
34:55 Gear And Rider Reality
38:02 Hidden Work Behind Racing
39:33 Mechanical Know How
41:00 Brake Failure Story
42:39 Hardest Setback Moving
49:54 Mentors And Flag Pride
52:14 Goals And Legacy
55:00 Advice And Sponsorship
58:41 Closing Thanks And Helmet

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Few people have witnessed the evolution of the powersports industry from as many angles as Tim Calhoun. From the Army's 101st Airborne Division to building dealer networks, growing iconic brands, and helping companies navigate some of the industry's biggest challenges, Tim's four-decade career has taken him behind the scenes of American motorcycling like few others.

In this episode, Tim shares the stories behind the Gilroy Indian years, the explosive rise of Western Power Sports, the hard lessons learned from the LeoVince chapter, and why he believes the next generation of riders and electric motorcycles, will shape the industry's future. It's an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, innovation, and what it really takes to build a lasting business in the world of powersports.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Gilroy Indian Tease
00:26 Podcast Intro and Guest
01:56 Army Years in Europe
04:00 Break the Ice Round
07:28 Gear and Rider Essentials
11:03 Sponsor Shoutout
11:45 Growing Up in Oregon
15:39 Sports and Work Ethic
18:37 Army Lessons and Mentors
21:35 Breaking Into Powersports
24:30 Rep Road Reality Check
29:34 Rebuilding Indian in Gilroy
33:04 Scout Vision Debate
33:53 Why Vintage Indians Ruled
35:20 Leaving Indian and Rebuilding
36:30 WPS Rocket Ship Growth
38:52 Why Brands Fail Today
44:37 LeoVince Betrayal Story
48:59 Starting Over at 52
51:48 Electric Riders Opportunity
55:17 SEMA and Aftermarket Power
01:01:03 Building the Ideal Parts Platform
01:06:15 Advice for Small Brands
01:10:36 Consulting Mission and Wrap Up

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