This is not just a warning. It’s a firsthand report from someone who lived through hell.

Bek Lover was born in the U.S., but raised by survivors of one of the most brutal communist regimes in modern history. His family was thrown into camps, tortured, and slaughtered in a war America barely remembers. He lived through the Kosovo genocide. He was under the World Trade Center when 9/11 hit. And after the death of his brother, he almost didn’t make it out.

In this episode, Bek delivers a blistering takedown of America's descent into digital tyranny. From AI-driven technocracy to crypto surveillance to a complete collapse of free speech. He shares how the censorship he faced on Clubhouse mirrored the oppression his ancestors suffered under communism. This is his wake-up call.

From growing up in war zones to rebuilding his life through faith, podcasting, and purpose, Bek pulls no punches. He warns what’s coming and why millions are sleepwalking into it.

This conversation will shake you. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s what happens when you give the mic to someone who’s lived through everything.

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Bek Lover: https://instagram.com/beklovernyc

Website: https://beklover.com

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome Bek!

01:28 The Journey into Podcasting

04:02 Generational Trauma and Family History

05:33 The Kosovo War and Its Impact

15:24 The Importance of Free Speech

16:57 The Role of Social Media and AI

33:23 The Power of Resilience and Comebacks

37:29 Cultural Misunderstandings and Family Loss

37:44 Life Under Communism in Albania

39:39 The Value of Free Speech

41:47 The Rise of AI and Job Displacement

44:22 Spirituality and Free Will

54:00 The Power of Sales and Public Speaking

01:03:45 The Impact of Podcasting

01:05:13 Conclusion

#TruthHurtsShow #BekLover #TruthPodcast #CommunismVsAmerica #AIFreeSpeech #DigitalSlavery #AmericaCollapse #FreeSpeechCensorship #AlbanianSurvivor #KosovoWar #911Survivor #ComebackStory #PodcastViral #WhistleblowerTruth #CensorshipExposed #TechnocracyWarning #AmericanDecline #RawConversations #NoFreeSpeech #AIWarning

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In this explosive follow-up episode of the Truth Hurts Show, former CIA officer John Kiriakou returns to reveal shocking truths about U.S. foreign policy, Iran, and how America is spiraling into dangerous territory.

John explains how every U.S. president refused Israel’s repeated demands to bomb Iran until now. He outlines how this shift has triggered one of the most unstable geopolitical periods in modern history. From CIA war games to top-secret tech at DARPA, John breaks down why U.S. war planners never have an exit strategy and how these mistakes have cost millions of lives.

He also tells the wild story of how Paramount Pictures hired him to rescue child actors in Afghanistan. With no passports, a secret layover in Iran, and 27 lives on the line, John pulled off a covert mission with zero backup. No one knew where he was. He could have vanished forever.

From his time inside the CIA to the night before the Iraq invasion, John gives firsthand accounts of internal government chaos, media lies, and why America is on the brink of collapse. He also reveals why he's already secured a Greek passport for himself and his kids just in case.

If you're ready to hear the truth behind the headlines from someone who’s lived it, this is the episode to watch.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome John!

03:27 The Kite Runner Rescue Mission

15:16 The Iran Invasion Plan

26:49 Geopolitical Tensions: Russia, China, and Iran

27:55 China's Military Strategy and Taiwan

31:01 US Defense Spending and National Debt

33:28 DARPA: The Secretive Tech Innovators

35:44 Living Off the Grid: Is It Possible?

36:36 Edward Snowden's Exile and Legal Battles

38:59 Collecting Lincoln Memorabilia

46:06 Intelligence Agencies: Strengths and Operations

51:54 CIA's Role in the Iraq Invasion

#CIAWhistleblower #JohnKiriakou #TruthHurtsShow #AndrewBustamante #EspionageExposed #CIASecrets #GovernmentCoverUp #DeepState #WhistleblowerTruth #Mossad #EpsteinFiles #BlackmailPower #InsideTheCIA #SpyTalk #SpyPodcast #SurvivingTheSystem #ExposeTheTruth #ExCIA #CovertOps #TruthSeeker #DiaryOfASpy

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In this explosive episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with John Kiriakou, a former CIA agent turned whistleblower, who risked everything to expose one of the darkest chapters in American intelligence history.

Kiriakou takes us deep inside the world of espionage — from close calls with death in war zones, to the disturbing reality of CIA torture programs and black sites. He opens up about his role in publicly confirming the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques”, the political backlash that followed, and how his moral line cost him everything — including his freedom.

But that’s just the beginning. Kiriakou also shares shocking claims about Jeffrey Epstein’s possible ties to Mossad, and how blackmail may have been weaponized at the highest levels of power. Plus, hear how this ex-operative applied CIA tactics to survive prison, and what he learned about government, justice, and personal integrity along the way.

This is the interview the intelligence community doesn’t want you to hear.

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00:00 Welcome John!

01:22 Epstein's Role as a Mossad Access Agent

03:16 The Elusive Black Book and Its Secrets

04:18 Close Calls: Assassination Attempts on John

07:30 The Assassination of Stephen Saunders

20:33 The Double Agent Dilemma

35:09 The September 11 Attacks and Their Impact

45:31 Post-9/11 CIA Operations

50:57 Flying Armed and CIA Logistics

55:02 John Kerry and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

56:11 Investigating Afghanistan's Poppy Fields

01:01:41 The Dash D Lely Massacre

01:23:09 CIA's Enhanced Interrogation Techniques

01:35:57 CIA Recruitment and Sociopathic Tendencies

01:46:39 Training Drills and Real-Life Scenarios

01:49:04 Prison Life and Survival Tactics

01:54:15 Manipulating Fellow Inmates

02:11:36 CIA Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance

02:18:48 The Importance of Truth

#CIAWhistleblower #JohnKiriakou #TruthHurtsShow #AndrewBustamante #EspionageExposed #CIASecrets #GovernmentCoverUp #DeepState #WhistleblowerTruth #Mossad #EpsteinFiles #BlackmailPower #InsideTheCIA #SpyTalk #SpyPodcast #SurvivingTheSystem #ExposeTheTruth #ExCIA #CovertOps #TruthSeeker #DiaryOfASpy #IntelligenceInsider #JoeRoganExperience #LexFridmanPodcast #ModernWisdom #DiaryOfACEO #GeopoliticsDecoded #MilitaryIntel #DarkState #TruthMatters #UncensoredVoices #DeepStateExposed #Spycraft #PoliticalCorruption #ConspiracyPodcast #SecretAgendas #AlternativeNews #WatchTheWatchers #IntelligenceCommunity

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In this mind-blowing episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian Goldstein and Makan sit down with emotional engineer and founder of Full Liberation Technology, Daniel Packard, who claims to have SOLVED anxiety, procrastination, people-pleasing, and even addiction—without drugs, therapy, or endless journaling. Sound too good to be true? Daniel breaks down exactly why the mental health industry is failing you—and how his 90-minute free training and 6-week system has a 90% success rate in permanently eliminating anxiety by treating the real root cause: a malnourished nervous system.

Daniel's journey began with heartbreak, PTSD, and panic attacks—and after spending 10 years and $100K on self-help and therapy with no lasting results, he did what any frustrated Berkeley-trained engineer would do: he built a system that works.

Key Points Covered:

- The REAL difference between stress and anxiety

- Why most self-help advice keeps you stuck

- How the fear switch in your nervous system gets stuck “ON”

- The dangerous illusion of “managing” vs. solving anxiety

- Why emotional pain is a nutrient deficiency, not a mindset issue

- How to measure your own anxiety reduction using psychometrics

- Why his clients don’t pay unless it works

Daniel's Links:

Website: https://www.danielpackard.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpackard/

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome Daniel!

00:49 Defining Anxiety

01:22 The Ineffectiveness of Traditional Solutions

01:44 The Innovative Approach to Solving Anxiety

07:20 Personal Journey and the Birth of a Solution

13:39 Understanding Fear and Its Impact

29:55 The Nervous System and Fear

34:34 Understanding Emotional Nutrients

35:12 The Fear Switch and Its Impact

35:41 Procrastination and Nutrient Deficiency

35:58 The Quick Solution to Anxiety

37:22 The Importance of Experiential Training

39:17 Developing a System for Change

40:28 Client Success Stories

45:55 Addressing Food Addiction

47:45 The Root Cause of Addiction

52:00 Achieving Limitless Potential

01:02:26 The Impact of Social Media

01:04:16 Final Thoughts

#TruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #BrianGoldPHD #TruthHurtsShow #DanielPackard #EmotionalEngineering #AnxietyCure #NervousSystemHealing #ProcrastinationHelp #FearHealing #PermanentChange #EmotionalHealth #HealingAnxiety #AnxietyRecovery #RewireYourBrain #TraumaHealing #EmotionalFreedom #SelfSabotageFix #SystematicHealing #EndProcrastination #PeoplePleasingRecovery #HealingWithoutTherapy #JoeDispenza #TonyRobbins #GaryBrecka

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In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian Goldstein sits down with Joshua Mason, founder of Detox Dudes, who shares the harrowing truth behind his breakdown from world champion athlete to bedridden and suicidal.

At 23, Josh was a jiu-jitsu world champion. But just months later, his nervous system collapsed. Misdiagnosed, medicated, and desperate, he turned to Ayahuasca, flying to Peru and drinking in the jungle over 31 ceremonies. What he thought would save him nearly destroyed him.

From hospitalizations to hallucinations, it wasn’t until Josh discovered he had mercury poisoning and Lyme disease that his true healing journey began. Through radical detox, parasite cleansing, and rebuilding his nervous system, Josh reclaimed his health, his purpose, and his life.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “just anxious”… if doctors say it’s all in your head… if you’ve tried it all and still feel broken, this episode will change your perspective forever.

Key Points Covered:

- The shocking story of how a champion athlete’s body shut down overnight

- Why Ayahuasca made things worse, not better — and nearly killed him

- The undiagnosed root causes: mercury, Lyme, parasites

- Why the wellness world is failing the chronically ill

- What most people get wrong about detox

- The truth about colon cleanses, parasites, and daily toxicity

- Josh’s advice for skeptics, seekers, and anyone who feels "off"

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome Josh!

02:25 The Struggle with Pharmaceuticals

03:49 Discovering Ayahuasca

04:57 The Harsh Realities of Ayahuasca

09:06 The Long Road to Diagnosis and Detoxification

12:59 Healing and Recovery: A New Beginning

20:56 The Importance of Integrity in Shamanic Practices

21:13 The Benefits of Colon Cleansing

22:20 Fasting and Cleansing

24:12 Starting Detox Dudes

25:24 Detox Dudes Mission and Methods

26:38 Global Perspectives on Parasite Cleansing

30:00 Addressing Skepticism and the Need for Detox

31:19 Simple and Affordable Detox Methods

34:14 Daily Routines

#TruthHurtsShow #JoshuaMacin #DetoxDudes #MercuryPoisoning #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #Detox #GutHealth #ParasiteCleanse #NervousSystem #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #PlantMedicine #daveasprey #tombilyeu #impacttheory #garybrecka #10xhealth #joerogan

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In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with Philippe Ziade, the powerhouse CEO of Growth Holdings. From arriving in America with nothing but grit to leading a $3 billion real estate and tech empire, Philippe shares the raw truth behind what it really takes to succeed.

This isn’t just about real estate. It’s about vision, resilience, and redefining hospitality through modular design, smart architecture, and a tech ecosystem that learns you — even remembering your favorite coffee two years later. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go from “the guy laying the floors” to “the guy owning the building,” this episode will change how you see the American Dream.

You’ll hear how he:

- Lost $5M on his first job…

- Slept on the floor to close $10M deals…

- Built the world’s first AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas

Phillipe's Links:

Website: https://growthholdings.us/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippe.ziade

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome Phillipe!

01:25 Growth and Evolution in Real Estate

02:44 Transition from Contractor to Developer

04:58 First Major Projects and Lessons Learned

08:36 Philosophy on Success and Personal Growth

09:19 Health, Stress, and the Importance of Balance

10:36 The Future of Hospitality and AI Integration

12:24 Global Operations and Cultural Insights

16:50 Innovative Hotel Concepts and Customization

21:52 Tech-Driven Hospitality: A Seamless Experience

23:01 Challenges of Innovation in Real Estate

24:13 The Shipping Container Project: A Cautionary Tale

26:32 The Reality of Modular Construction

29:55 Family Dynamics in Business

31:17 Revolutionizing Real Estate with Technology

35:23 Navigating Zoning and Regulations

38:10 The Future of Autonomous Hotels

#PhilippeZiade #TruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #RealEstateEmpire #HotelTech #AIHotel #ImmigrantSuccess #FromNothingToBillionaire #TechEntrepreneur #RealEstateInvestor #HospitalityDisruption #AIInnovation #StartupLife #HotelDeveloper #ModularLiving #SmartHotel #RealEstateDisruptor #BillionDollarMindset #LasVegasHotels #LebaneseHustle #CEOJourney #HotelOfTheFuture #HotelTechRevolution #AlexHormozi #PatrickBetDavid #ValueTainment #GrantCardone #CardoneCapital #RealAF #AndyFrisella

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In this jaw-dropping episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian Goldstein sits down with Jennelle Gordon, a survivor, healer, and tantra expert whose life journey sounds like a movie script. From being trafficked in Las Vegas for a decade to faking her own death to escape her pimp, she shares the darkest chapters of her life and the powerful transformation that followed.

She opens up about growing up in a cult-like Mormon missionary family, surviving the foster system, abuse, and manipulation — and how all of it led her to a path of radical healing and spiritual mastery through tantra. Now, she helps men and women around the world reclaim their sexual energy, deepen intimacy, and rewire their trauma at its root.

This episode is raw, real, and deeply uncomfortable at times — but it will shift how you view trauma, sex, healing, and even the nonprofit world.

🔑 Topics Covered:

- Her journey from the military to being trafficked in Vegas

- The shocking truth about how pimps manipulate vulnerable women

- Why she faked her own death to escape

- The truth about anti-trafficking nonprofits & their dark side

- What semen retention REALLY does for men (and their money)

- How sexual energy can be used to heal trauma and connect with God

- Why most people never experience real pleasure — and how to change that

If you're ready for a conversation that pulls zero punches, this one’s for you.

Jennelle's Links:

Website: http://shaktisliving.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaktimastery

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Jennelle

01:14 Jennelle's Dark Past

02:30 Military Service and Vulnerability

04:30 Childhood and Foster Care Struggles

06:50 The Cycle of Abuse and Breaking Free

15:15 The Path to Healing Others

19:20 The Path to Spiritual Union

19:59 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

20:39 Healing and Reconnecting Through Tantra

21:11 The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships

23:17 Understanding Female Orgasms

24:14 The Practice of Semen Retention

25:14 Challenges and Benefits of Semen Retention

31:30 Female Practices for Energy Retention

34:28 Final Thoughts

#TruthHurtsShow #HumanTraffickingSurvivor #SemenRetention #TantraHealing #TraumaToTriumph #SpiritualHealing #FemininePower #EscapeToFreedom #TantricSex #SexualEnergy #SelfHealingJourney #DarkToLight #TruthBombs #CancelCultureExposed #HealingTrauma #FromPainToPower #SexualSovereignty #TantraForMen #SurvivorStory #feminineawakening #JayShetty #JohnDelony #AubreyMarcus #Sadhguru #TealSwan #LeilaMartin #ShanBoodram #MatthewHussey #JordanPeterson #DrGaborMate #LewisHowes #TheHolisticPsychologist #JoeDispenza #DanielleLaPorte #MelRobbins

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What if Botox, fillers, and laser treatments were just band-aids—and the real secret to healing and anti-aging was inside your body all along?

In this powerful episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with Dawne Russell, a former Canadian medical aesthetics clinic owner who left her 7-figure business to pursue a life-changing path in Costa Rica. Dawn reveals the truth about the beauty industry, why she walked away from Botox and fillers, and how she discovered the transformative power of stem cells, exosomes, and regenerative medicine.

From ayahuasca ceremonies to working inside a Costa Rican stem cell clinic, Dawn shares raw insights on:

- Why Botox and fillers only work short-term

- The shocking truth about PRP, lasers, and CoolSculpting

- How stem cells actually reduce inflammation and heal the body from the inside out

- Her journey through burnout, ayahuasca, and rediscovering real health

- Why lifestyle—sleep, diet, breathwork, and mindset—matters more than anything sold in a clinic

This conversation dives deep into the future of anti-aging, longevity, and true wellness. Whether you’re curious about stem cells, skeptical of the aesthetics industry, or searching for real answers about health, you won’t want to miss this one.

Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on health, wealth, and the truth they don’t want you to hear.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Dawne

01:39 Discovering Stem Cell Therapy

03:34 Challenges and Research in Stem Cell Therapy

05:06 Transition to Costa Rica and Ayahuasca Experience

07:18 Insights on Aesthetic Treatments

15:34 Radio Frequency and Other Treatments

25:33 Stem Cell Therapy: Benefits and Experiences

42:34 Client's Post-Surgery Success Story

43:27 Daily Health Regimen

44:18 Stem Cells and Exosomes

44:56 Painful Beauty Treatments

47:12 NAD Therapy Experiences

49:18 Stem Cell Clinics and Quality

54:16 Health and Lifestyle Choices

57:39 Marketing and Stem Cell Advocacy

01:17:15 Ayahuasca Retreats and Wellness

01:20:38 Conclusion and Contact Information

#StemCells #AntiAging #TruthHurtsShow #Longevity #RegenerativeMedicine #HealthPodcast #WellnessJourney #Botox #Fillers #Ayahuasca #Exosomes #NADTherapy #Biohacking #CostaRica #AlternativeMedicine #WellnessPodcast #Healing #BeautyIndustry #NaturalHealing #FutureOfHealth #JoeRogan #AndrewHuberman #DavidSinclair #BenGreenfield #GaryBrecka #PeterAttia #DaveAsprey #RhondaPatrick #AubreyMarcus #LukeBelmar #Biohackers #HealthInfluencers #WellnessCreators #EntrepreneurPodcast #LongevityExperts

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On this episode of The Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan welcome Ish for a wild ride that goes from protein donut taste tests to stories of bad breakups, toxic relationships, revenge tactics, and why Gen Z might already be aging like milk. The crew dives into everything from glitter bombs and Scientology sign-ups to divorce court battles and the psychology of abusive relationships. It’s equal parts hilarious, unfiltered, and brutally real—the kind of episode where laughter mixes with jaw-dropping stories and uncomfortable truths.

Disclaimer: The stories and discussions in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing said should be taken as guidance on how to act in real-life situations. Always consult a licensed attorney for actual legal matters.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Ish

00:01:13 Trying Protein Donuts

00:03:26 Law School and Career Background

00:08:53 Revenge Ideas and Breakup Stories

00:10:56 Creative Revenge Tactics

00:34:00 Legal and Ethical Considerations

00:40:56 Discussing Demographics and Video Stats

00:41:18 Fun with Hissing Cockroaches and Crickets

00:41:45 TikTok and Ex-Boyfriend Stories

00:42:33 Revenge Tactics and Legal Loopholes

00:47:13 Karma and Personal Reflections

00:48:49 Business Ideas and Choir Pranks

00:59:28 Dating Disasters and Red Flags

01:14:01 Reality TV and Cultural Conversations

#LawyerPodcast #Storytime #RevengeStories #BreakupStories #CrazyEx #RelationshipTalk #LifeStories #PodcastCommunity #CallHerDaddy #AlexCooper #PlanBri #BriannaChickenfry #GirlBossTown #GirlsGottaEat #ViolaBenson #CourtneyPerna #RobAndHaley #NotSkinnyButNotFat #alixearle #garyvee #patrickbetdavid #alexhormozi #codiesanchez #grantcardone

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In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian and Makan sit down with serial entrepreneur Alex Smereczniak, founder of LaundroLab and Franzy, to uncover how he went from washing dorm room laundry for classmates to building a multi-million dollar franchise empire. Alex shares the exact strategies he used to turn laundromats into 24/7 cash-flowing assets, the real estate hack that lets owners profit twice, and how Franzy is disrupting the franchise world by making it easier (and cheaper) than ever to buy a business. From raising venture capital to leveraging AI for better business matchmaking, Alex reveals why right now is the easiest time in history to start a business—and how to do it without getting taken by “mailbox money” myths.

Whether you want to own a laundromat, scale a franchise portfolio, or tap into the next big tech-enabled business, this episode delivers practical, hard-hitting advice you can use immediately.

Key points covered:

- From $300K dorm business sale to $71M valuation

- Why laundromats are an overlooked wealth machine

- How to run machines 24/7 without extra space

- Turning commercial real estate into a cash cow

- The pitfalls of franchise brokers & how Franzy changes the game

- Raising capital: from $400K to $35M

- Why AI is the new power tool for entrepreneurs

- The “bet on yourself” economy & surviving the AI job shakeup

Alex's Links:

Website: https://franzy.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Alex!

00:59 Introducing Franzy: The Zillow for Franchises

03:27 The Journey of Laundry Lab

05:48 Building and Scaling Laundromats

09:42 Financials and Operations of Laundromats

13:04 Real Estate Strategies and Franchising Insights

29:00 The Birth of Franzy

31:24 The Real Cost of Franchising

32:42 Challenges in the Franchise Industry

33:24 Building a Zillow-like Platform for Franchises

34:42 Making Franzy Accessible and Affordable

36:19 AI and Data-Driven Franchise Matching

37:45 Assembling the Right Team

39:20 Developing an MVP on a Budget

45:48 Raising Capital for Startups

56:34 The Evolution of Franzy

01:00:18 Future of Entrepreneurship and AI

01:01:28 Final Thoughts

#garyvee #patrickbetdavid #alexhormozi #codiesanchez #grantcardone #andyfrisella #jaspreetsingh #robertherjavec #barbaracorcoran #kevinoleary #valuetainment #impacttheory #theicedcoffeehour #myfirstmillion #biggerpockets #businessinsider #foundr #thegamepodcast #ryanpineda #bradlea #entrepreneur #business #businessowner #smallbusiness #founder #startabusiness #sidehustle #hustle #success #grind #biztips

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