Follow our journey as we build and launch two startups. Hosted by Matt Wensing, founder of Summit, and Peter Suhm, founder of Reform.
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Join Scott Hollrah, founder of Venn Technology, as he takes you "In the Thick of It" with the real stories of founders who are actively navigating the challenges and triumphs of running their businesses. This podcast goes beyond the typical entrepreneurial success stories and delves into the messy, gritty, and sometimes chaotic world of building and growing a company. Get inspired, learn from the experiences of others, and gain insights into what it truly means to be in the thick of the entr ...
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A top rated comedy podcast where comedians Stephen Kramer Glickman, Matt Walker, Mike Black, and Mike Glazer interview influential people, comedy gurus, and award winning artists. Tune in for entertaining celebrity stories and secret behind-the-scenes dirt straight from Hollywood.
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"Here's Where It Went Wrong", a new podcast from Bluewire, features comedians Andrew Nadeau, Wen Powers, and the greatest comics they know! Each week they’ll sit down with a hilarious guest to cover one of their favorite subjects in pop-culture, history, and sports, but only discuss the worst parts of it! Together, they'll trace its history and dissect the worst of the best, to try to figure out Where It Went Wrong!
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Tap, tap. Is this thing still working? Matt has some news to share with the listeners.By Matt Wensing & Peter Suhm
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Get ready to dive into the entrepreneurial path of ENO8's founder, Jeff Francis. Join us as Jeff takes us from his roots in small-town Farmersville, Texas, to his emergence as a visionary tech entrepreneur. During our conversation, Jeff opens up about the transformative experiences that molded his technology career and the hurdles he's conquered. H…
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#44: Matt Wensing, Founder & CEO | Summit
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1:32:54In this episode, we welcome Matt Wensing, founder and CEO of Summit, an innovative low-code/no-code automation platform. Matt shares his journey into the world of B2B tech services. From a young age, Matt has always been curious about his future career path. Initially pursuing political science in college, he soon discovered his true passion was in…
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#43: Seth Frey, Founder & President | Big Frey Branded Goods & Swag Kits
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1:08:55Starting a business is a collaborative effort, as Seth Frey, founder and president of Big Frey, discovered while navigating partnerships and industry changes in promotional products. Seth's entrepreneurial journey began with family inspiration. Post-college, he and his brother established Granny's Goodies, offering exam survival kits to students. B…
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In this episode, we feature our first-ever husband and wife duo—Reagan and Elle Pugh—each with their own thriving entrepreneurial ventures. Together, they share the personal and professional experiences that not only brought them together but also fuel their mutual support in business. We explore key topics like the value of mentorship, navigating …
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Toolbox Series: Chris Hamilton on Employee Health Benefits
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1:01:05Navigating employee benefits can be a major hurdle for business owners. Selecting insurance plans—from health to dental to vision—can be daunting, with decisions affecting team members and their families. In this episode, we welcome Chris Hamilton of Hotchkiss Insurance. He shares valuable insights on choosing practical, cost-effective benefit plan…
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#41: Steffie Tomson, Founder & CEO of Getaway Sticks
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1:20:20In this episode, we welcome Steffie Tomson, the innovative mind behind Getaway Sticks. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Steffie's journey from a cognitive neuroscience researcher to footwear entrepreneur is as unique as her product line. Steffie shares her mission to revolutionize women's shoes by marrying style with comfort. She recounts the hurdles s…
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#40: Rick Girard, Founder & CEO of Intertru
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1:15:11Gut feelings in hiring decisions are a common but flawed approach. Rick Girard's experience in recruitment revealed that many companies often lean on personal biases when selecting or rejecting candidates. This insight led him to create Intertru, a platform leveraging generative AI to promote more objective hiring practices. Rick's story demonstrat…
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4 Founders Have a Chat - In The Thick of It Podcast (LIVE Stream)
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1:00:03Recently we celebrated 1 year of In The Thick of It podcast with a live-streamed episode featuring past guests, including: 👤 Justin Smith, Founder of Ebenezer Consulting 👤 Roy Keely, Founder of FirmStudio 👤 Taylor Brooks, Founder of Simple We hope you enjoy our banter and discussion around business, leadership, and professional development. It was …
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Anniversary Throwback - #22: Jonathan Lusk, BirdDog
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1:19:09As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed. In this episode, we learn from Jonathan Lusk, an entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in Texas before going on to attend Texas A&M and build a career in wealth…
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Anniversary Throwback - #17: Taylor Brooks, Simple Donation
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1:44:14As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed. In this episode of In the Thick of It, host Scott interviews Taylor Brooks, founder and CEO of Simple Donation. Taylor shares his journey from growing up in Atlant…
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Anniversary Throwback - #6: Clayton Flurry, Flurry's Market
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1:40:05As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed. Clayton Flurry is the Founder of Flurry’s Market + Provisions, a beloved local butcher shop and grocery store in Flower Mound, Texas. After spending nearly two dec…
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Anniversary Throwback - #1: Chelsea Curtis, Seaport Consulting
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40:09As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed. Last year, we kicked off the podcast with our first guest: Chelsea Curtis, Founder & Managing Partner of Seaport Consulting, a successful Salesforce consulting fir…
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#39: Robert (Bob) Bowdon, Founder & CEO | VerityPay and Verity Advisors
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1:26:08Entrepreneurial journeys often take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to extraordinary success. In this episode, we explore Robert (Bob) Bowden's transition from landman to thriving business owner. Bob shares his experience founding two distinct companies: Verity Advisors, which assists in unclaimed property recovery, and VerityPay, offering text…
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#38: Joni Girardi, Founder & CEO | DataSelf
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1:37:46This episode features Joni Girardi, founder and CEO of DataSelf, a business helping mid-sized organizations use data and analytics to gain a competitive edge. Joni's fascination with technology began in his youth, sparked by learning about the unidirectional flow of electrons in diodes. Initially pursuing electrical engineering, he later switched t…
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Toolbox Series: Candace Sandifer on Estate Planning for Business Owners
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1:03:46Estate planning may not be the first thing on your mind when launching a business, but it's a crucial step that shouldn't be overlooked. In this episode, we dive into the world of asset protection with estate planning attorney, Candace Sandifer. She outlines key measures entrepreneurs should implement to safeguard their business interests. Candace …
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#37: Kasey Sisson, Founder | Kasey S Consulting
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1:24:58In this episode of "In The Thick of It," Kasey Sisson discusses her journey from recent graduate to successful entrepreneur. After completing her Masters in Organizational Communication in 2019, Kasey leveraged her creative abilities and passion for teaching to establish her own marketing agency, Kasey S Consulting. Kasey shares both the highs and …
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Toolbox Series: Yobany Mayen on Banking Partnerships
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1:03:11In this In The Thick of It Toolbox episode, Yobany Mayen, Senior Vice President at Encore Bank, talks about the importance of entrepreneurs and businesses having a solid banking relationship. Scott and Yobany discuss the impact of interest rates, the role of personal guarantees, cash management, fraud prevention, and lending processes for small to …
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Toolbox Series: Laura Neathery on Marketing & Branding
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53:10Unlock the power of strategic marketing for your startup or small business. In this insightful episode, Laura Neathery, founder of LJ Consulting & Marketing, shares her expertise on the invaluable role of partnering with a marketing agency. Discover the ideal timing to engage an agency and the key qualities to prioritize for a successful collaborat…
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#36: Sam Bluntzer, Owner | Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter
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1:38:49On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with Sam Bluntzer, owner of Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam shares his unique path to entrepreneurship, from growing up in the small town of New Braunfels, Texas to becoming a Marine Corps fighter pilot and eventually taking over a gutter business just two weeks before the COV…
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Bonus Episode: Happy Memorial Day with Scott Hollrah
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2:40This week, we're taking a pause to celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have served. Many people often think of Memorial Day as the start of summer, but I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember those who've sacrificed themselves for our freedom in the United States. While Veterans Day honors both living and deceased veterans, Memoria…
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#35: Randy Steinle, Co-Founder & CEO | Cyber Trust Alliance, Inc.
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1:29:54In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” Scott welcomes Randy Steinle, CEO and co-founder of Cybertrust Alliance based in Austin, Texas. Randy shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to studying business and economics at Wheaton College in Chicago, and how his early career experiences in sales and leadership roles at various technology com…
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#34: Ray Blakney, Founder & CEO | Rayvensoft Ventures
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1:40:46In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” we're joined by Ray Blakney, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, a holding company for multiple successful online businesses. Ray recounts his diverse upbringing, from his birth in the Philippines to his childhood in Turkey and eventual move to the United States. He shares his experi…
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#33: Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder, President & COO | BILT
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1:38:22On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott meets with Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder President & COO of BILT, a revolutionary app utilizing 3D technology to deliver interactive and immersive environments to users. BILT's goal is to help companies put their products in the hands of customers through a digital format. Ahmed shares life before launching …
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#32: George Baker, Operating Partner | Rujo Boots
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1:11:12This episode of In The Thick of It features George Baker, Operating Partner at RUJO Boots. George has an extensive career that all started with helping people find the perfect parking spot. After years of using traditional management methods, George founded ParkHub to optimize parking operations with innovative technology and subscription-based mod…
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#31: Marcus Jeffrey, Co-Founder & VP | Expansion, FreeFuse
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1:35:09On this episode of In The Thick of It, we're joined by Marcus Jeffrey, co-founder of FreeFuse, an interactive video platform focused on creating immersive content experiences online. Marcus shares stories of his upbringing and recounts early ventures into his entrepreneurial journey, including starting a catering business and a vending management c…
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#30: Roy Keely, Founder | Firm Studio
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1:23:30Today’s episode features Roy Keeley, founder of Firm Studio. Roy is a life-long entrepreneur who started his career selling baseball cards as a kid. Not much has changed since then, only now he’s selling technology and helping businesses bring products to life. Roy shares stories about his upbringing and life post-college, taking a job in circuit b…
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Toolbox Series: Adam Curran on Commercial Real Estate
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1:00:38In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, a longtime friend of Scott’s, Adam Curran, gives his advice on how business owners should go about leasing or buying their first property. Adam Curran, Managing Principal at Holt Lunsford Commercial, shares the importance of working with an experienced broker and the qualifying questions you should be as…
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Toolbox Series: Chris Goheen on HR & Payroll Solutions for SMBs
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36:20In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, Scott is joined by Chris Goheen, President of Workforce Go!, a leading HR and payroll solutions provider. Handling payroll and HR functions in-house can be complex and time-consuming, especially for growing SMBs. Chris covers the common challenges business owners face, such as keeping up with changes in …
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#29: Scott Hollrah, Founder & CEO | Venn Technology
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1:34:52On this episode of In The Thick of It, the tables are turned and Scott sits in the hot seat to tell his own founder story. Melissa Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Venn Technology, asks Scott all his favorite questions about his own entrepreneurial experiences. He shares memories of life growing up, his college days at Texas A&M, and the jo…
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Toolbox Series: Patrick Tam on Outsourced Accounting
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43:14In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, outsourced accounting expert Patrick Tam joins Scott to discuss the advantages of third-party financial support for any business. Running the financial and accounting aspects of a business is complex, time consuming, and often outside of the wheelhouse for most entrepreneurs and business owners. That’s w…
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#28: Cody Durham, Founder | 10 Gage Ridge Roofing
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1:26:01In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott sits down with Cody Durham, founder of 10 Gage Ridge Roofing, a leading roofing company specializing in providing high-quality roofing solutions for residential and commercial properties. Cody shares his unique career journey from running Texas A&M’s Chili Fest in college to owning a Jimmy John's. He spe…
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#27: Jim Taugher, CEO & Creative Director | CI Design Inc.
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1:24:20With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jim Taugher, founder of CI Design, Inc., offers advice on how to become a great founder in today’s episode. Raised in rural Wisconsin, Jim followed his creative passions for art, music, and design, attending college in Arizona before moving back home to launch CI Design, a branding and design agency, at …
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#26: Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO | Simply Noted
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1:14:36On this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO of Simply Noted, an automated handwritten notes company. Rick shares his unique journey that shaped his unrelenting drive and competitiveness, from losing his father at a young age to becoming a college football standout. Though he played in the NFL, Rick quickly rea…
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#25: Brian Borichevsky, Founder & CEO | ROK Golf
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1:48:56Get inside the mind of a scrappy solo founder as we talk with Brian Borichevsky, the CEO and pioneer behind indoor golf entertainment startup ROK Golf. With no prior experience starting his own business but equipped with ample vision, Brian bootstrapped his unique concept from the ground up, tapping into his life savings to open the first high-tech…
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Toolbox Series: Ben Haile on Outsourced Human Resources
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49:39In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, HR expert Ben Haile joins Scott to explain why many founders turn to third-party experts when their businesses start to scale.They discuss how early-stage companies leverage outsourced HR services to establish infrastructure for talent management while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn when the right timin…
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#24: Andy Morehouse, Founder & CEO | Talewind
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1:31:47In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Andy Morehouse, founder and CEO of Talewind, about his journey in the entrepreneurial trenches. After working for over a decade in his father’s HR tech company, Andy made the decision to strike out on his own. He shares what propelled him to make the leap, early hiring missteps, the angst of l…
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#23: Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer | Sniffle
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1:37:45In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott has an in-depth conversation with Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer of Sniffle, an AI-driven telehealth platform. Chris shares his winding journey to entrepreneurship, from working various jobs in healthcare recruiting and staffing startups to finally finding product-market fit with Sniffle. Chris outli…
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#22: Jonathan Lusk, CEO & Co-Founder | BirdDog
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1:19:30In this episode, we learn from Jonathan Lusk, an entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in Texas before going on to attend Texas A&M and build a career in wealth management. Jonathan started out at AT&T and Goldman Sachs, but eventually left to launch his own independent investment firm. More recently, Jonathan co-founded BirdDog, an online marke…
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#21: Dave Rowe, President/Founder | CloudServus
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1:35:01Dave Rowe is the founder and CEO of CloudServus, an IT consulting company focused on Microsoft technologies. In the podcast, Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey, from playing college football at the University of Oklahoma to working at Dell and various IT consulting companies. A pivotal moment was in 2019 when he partnered with his "cousin-in-l…
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Toolbox Series: Curt Swindoll on EOS - A Framework for Growth
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1:12:16Curt Swindoll is a certified implementer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a comprehensive framework designed to help leadership teams gain traction. In this episode, Curt explains the EOS system which provides tools to clarify vision, solve problems with accountability, and achieve alignment. Some key EOS concepts covered include lead…
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#20: Peter Matejcek, Founder & CEO | INHouse Video
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1:35:47Peter Matejcek is the founder and CEO of INHouse Video, a video production company that helps small businesses create affordable video content. In this episode, Peter chronicles his long entrepreneurial journey from fleeing communist Czechoslovakia as a child to building ventures ahead of shifting market demand and consumer understanding. After val…
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#19: Josh Green, Co-Founder & CEO | Pursuit
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1:12:12Growing up as the youngest of 8 kids in a Catholic family, Josh Green learned the values of hard work, faith, and close bonds from a young age. He originally planned to pursue politics and government after college, but pivoted to investment banking and later private equity to address his mountain of student loans. As CFO in his late 20s of an aeros…
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Matt Wensing, Peter Suhm
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Matt Wensing, Peter Suhm
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Matt Wensing, Peter Suhm
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Peter Suhm, Matt Wensing
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Matt Wensing, Peter Suhm
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Matt Wensing, Peter Suhm
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Even though the podcast took a publishing break in 2023, Matt and Peter kept recording. This is the story of Summit and Reform in 2023 — a year full of change. Matt Peter Summit ReformBy Peter Suhm, Matt Wensing
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