Most business owners avoid documenting their core business processes (even though they’re key to building a business that works without them) so we decided to do if for them. We interview industry experts and have them share their best small business systems and processes. Our team then converts those interviews into procedure templates that you can duplicated, customised and deployed within your business. It’s the quickest, easiest and efficient way to build a systemised business.
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Smashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who’ve left corporate life to build something of their own. Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests share their journeys of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, offering practical insights on how to do more of what you love and get paid what you’re worth, while taking greater control over your career desti ...
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Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution. In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level. If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place. Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.
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No-nonsense marketing content and interviews to help you master marketing and grow your business. Hosted by Allan Dib, bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing.
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The Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors podcast brings you off-the-cuff conversations from business growth and tech experts to help you grow your trade business. Whether you just started your own business or are a veteran with an expanding team, this show will keep bringing you useful ideas, interviews, tools, and tips each week to help you grow.
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A helpful guide to developing your leadership so that you can inspire and grow your team. All coaches are leaders, but not all leaders are coaches! Further your leadership skills by learning about transformational leadership. Unleash the power of inspirational coaching.
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Access to Anyone is the podcast that explores how you can get to know anyone you want to in business and in life using everything from the latest technology to the most time tested principles.
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Kim Barrett, founder of the online marketing agency Your Social Voice, lets you in on the secrets to generating more leads, converting those leads to sales, and scaling your business. Each episode is rich with the essentials of taking control of your business and increasing its social media engagement and sales. He will lay bare the latest marketing strategies and tactics you need to implement to keep you ahead of your competitors. Almost like a consultation session, but it’s free, accessibl ...
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247. How AI + One Key Role Will Systemize Your Entire Business - David Jenyns
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56:59Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Take our five minute quiz and get a free custom road map to growing your contracting business: https://trybta.com/DL247 To learn more about Breakthrough Acade…
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How to Develop Systems Champions, Strengthen Teams, and Navigate Change with Proven AI Strategies Featuring David Andrew Jenyns
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24:20David Jenyns is a serial entrepreneur, systems devotee, and founder of SYSTEMology, a company dedicated to helping business owners worldwide scale and streamline their operations. With over 20 years of experience in franchising, digital marketing, and business strategy, Jenyns has established himself as a trusted leader in the industry. After succe…
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How To Blend AI With Human Judgment To Price Confidently, De-Risk Decisions, And Close Deals Featuring Michael Himmelfarb
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25:43Michael Himmelfarb is the founder of HG Partners, a consulting firm that advises growing tech companies on monetization and go-to-market strategy. He developed a unique consulting model that combines the advantages of AI with the human superpowers of creativity, empathy, and experience to deliver high-impact results in as little as 48 hours. A form…
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How to Use Consultative Selling and Data Insights to Win Corporate Clients and Scale Your Business Featuring Jonny Cooper
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26:57Jonny Cooper spent 12 years as a professional musician, touring the world as a pianist before realizing he didn’t want to be broke forever and transitioning into sales. He gained experience selling home improvements, houseboats, hot tubs, and holidays, among other ventures, before building a financial services firm from scratch and scaling it to £1…
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246. How 8 Years in a Community Changed My Contracting Business - Ryan Lermitte
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47:13Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Take our five minute quiz and get a free custom roadmap to growing your contracting business: https://trybta.com/DL246 To learn more about Breakthrough Academ…
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S3:E15 - Why 99% of Entrepreneurs Fail (Michael Gerber's System Secret)
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51:54In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Michael E. Gerber, the renowned author of the E-Myth and a pioneering figure in small business systems. Known worldwide for his groundbreaking philosophy that encourages entrepreneurs to work "on" their business rather than "in" it, Michael shares his profound insights on business systems, ent…
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S3:14 The Secret To A $130M Business & Owner Freedom with Nick Sinclair
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38:48In this episode, Nick Sinclair, the founder of TOA Global, discusses his remarkable journey of building a $130 million business. Nick shares his candid insights on achieving true owner freedom by implementing strong systems, making strategic hiring decisions, and shifting his focus from being 'in' the business to working 'on' it. The conversation d…
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245. The AI Playbook Every Contractor Needs in 2025 - Greg Shove
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47:07Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Take our 5 minute quiz and get a custom roadmap to systemizing your contracting business: https://trybta.com/DL245 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, c…
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How to Use Metaphors and Visual Communication to Engage Clients and Sustain Business Growth Long-Term Featuring Todd Cherches
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28:15Todd Cherches is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based leadership and executive coaching firm. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches,” a three-time award-winning adjunct professor of leadership at NYU, a lecturer on leadership at Columbia University, a TEDx speaker, and the author of the groundbreaking book, "VisuaL…
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244. Secrets of $10MM Contractors: 6 Steps to Freedom - Danny Kerr
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1:10:52Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Grab your FREE Contractor Growth Method resource bundle: https://trybta.com/DL244 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP2…
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Bridging Hands-On Experience and Digital Education with Mike Kremsreiter
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49:36Today’s guest is a trusted voice in the painting industry and a true educator at heart. Mike Kremsreiter, founder of Home Painting Advice, has spent over 25 years helping homeowners and contractors elevate their craft through practical knowledge, honest insights, and real-world experience. From running a successful residential painting business to …
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243. Leading The Change in The Green Industry - Mark Sedgley
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45:35Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Take our 5 minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard today: https://trybta.com/DL243 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: http…
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How to Reframe Fear, Set Meaningful Goals, and Build Momentum With the Paradox Process Featuring Thomas Jones
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26:37Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process, designed to rapidly transform negative feelings into powerful knowledge and insight—essentially, how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be described as renegade; however,…
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242. 4 Mindset Shifts For When You Want To Give Up - Danny Kerr
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12:10Landscapers! Learn how to build a killer annual strategic plan for your business at our free web class on December 9. Spaces are limited, so save your spot now. https://trybta.com/CE-SPL-Dec9 Take our five minute quiz and get your free custom Contractor Growth Scorecard here: https://trybta.com/DL242 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click …
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S3:E13 Hiring a Systems & AI Manager with Jake Richards
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22:33In this episode, David Jenyns interviews Jake Richards, the Systems Champion at Bayswater Projects, a construction business. They discuss Jake's journey into his role, the evolution of systems within their company, and the significant impact a dedicated Systems & AI Manager can have on business growth, efficiency, and cultural change. Support the s…
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How to Create Authentic Brand Connections Using Emotional Motivation and Customer-Centric Business Strategies Featuring Kevin Perlmutter
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25:47Kevin Perlmutter is the Chief Strategist and Founder of Limbic Brand Evolution, a brand strategy and neuromarketing consultancy that puts emotional insight at the center of how brands attract and retain customers. He’s also the author of BRAND DESIRE: Spark Customer Interest Using Emotional Insights. Kevin works with business and brand leaders to c…
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The Compassion Within: How to Grow a Business That Reflects Your Values with Robert Glazer
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42:18Can your company grow bigger and stay true to what matters most? In this episode, I sit down with Robert Glazer — serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and a true expert in values-driven leadership. We dive into the uncomfortable question: can you scale a business without diluting your culture or losing your way? Robert shares hard-earned wisdom…
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241. Is SEO Dead? Modern Contractor Marketing Tips - Phil Risher
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51:42Take our 5 minute quiz and get your free personalized Contractor Growth Scorecard today: https://trybta.com/DL241 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP241 In a world where everyone turns to AI to ask questions, how do you make sure YOU show up as the answer? In today’s episode, Phil Risher reveals the secret to…
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How to Pivot From Corporate to Entrepreneurship With Ecosystems, Collective Learning, and Fearless Commitment Featuring Suzanne Mau-Asam
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24:07After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Suzanne Mau-Asam has seen it all—the good, the bad, and the “we’re not sure what’s happening here.” But here’s the thing: she doesn’t stop at quick fixes or standard solutions. As a sociologist, certified somatic coach, learning and development specialist, and embodied leadership expert, Suzanne brin…
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Efficiency, Accountability, and Growth in the Trades with Ron Nezat
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26:21In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Kathy and Tom sit down with Ron Nezat, a seasoned entrepreneur who transformed his hands-on start in decorative concrete into a thriving multi-business empire. Ron shares how his journey began with a simple home project and evolved into a network of successful ventures — including his d…
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What if Your Copywriter Became Your CEO with Claire Marshall
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41:35What if your copywriter became your CEO… and crushed it? In this episode, I sit down with Claire Marshall, who started with us as a copywriter and eventually became the first CEO of Lean Marketing (back when we were still called Successwise). We reflect on the wild ride of building a global team, leading without micromanaging, and growing a busines…
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240. Do Free Vacations Close More Deals? John Dwyer’s CRAZY Strategy - John "JD" Dwyer
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54:20Take our 5 minute quiz and get your free personalized Contractor Growth Scorecard today: https://trybta.com/DL240 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP240 What if you offered a potential customer a free vacation if they hired you by the end of the week? Would it increase your closing rate? Today’s guest John Dw…
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How to Stand Out With Authentic Copy, Tough Love, and Mentorship After Leaving Corporate Leadership Featuring Liisa Reimann
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239. Modern Contractor Sales Process REVEALED (close more jobs starting now) - James Hatfield
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42:06Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL239 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP239 The modern buyer doesn’t want to wait. They expect instant answers, real-time communication, and a seamless experience from first click to final payment. Today, Liveswitch…
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Primal Dating Building Lasting Business Success Through Relationship Strength Evolutionary Psychology and Community Support Strategies Featuring Tim Ash
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27:45Tim Ash is a recognized authority on evolutionary psychology, persuasion, and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, executive advisor, and the bestselling author of several books, including Primal Dating, Unleash Your Primal Brain, and Landing Page Optimization. As the CEO and co-founder of a digital optimization ag…
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238. Is Going Viral Worth It? The Vancouver Carpenter Story - Ben Degros
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49:03Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL238 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP238 Ben Degros has built an audience on two YouTube channels: one on skateboards and one on drywall. Guess which one has more subs? In this episode, Ben breaks down his proces…
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How to Grow Your Business, Manage Time, and Beat Self-Doubt as a Female Entrepreneur Featuring Shandra Moran
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27:48Shandra is the CEO of The Transit Lounge, working with women who want to grow their service-based side businesses into profitable, thriving ventures in part-time hours. She’s an award-winning marketing director, professional results coach, Money Breakthrough coach, podcast host, and co-author of the international bestselling book, Elevate Your Succ…
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How Two Vans Became a $65M Brand with Alana Nicholls
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48:01What if repeat customers and referrals could grow your business faster than chasing new leads? In this episode, Alana Nicholls shares how she and her husband bootstrapped an electrical company from two vans to a $65 million national brand with 100+ staff—then stepped back and installed a CEO to run it without them. We dig into the early door-knocki…
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237. The #1 Mistake Contractors Make With Coaching (Costly!) - Brendon Toyne
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54:43Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL237 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP237 When we started Breakthrough Academy 10 years ago, business coaching for contractors wasn’t particularly common. Most of the contractors we talked to had never considered …
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How to Make Strategic Career Pivots and Build a Network That Energizes and Challenges Your Growth featuring David Lancefield
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24:59David is the founder of Strategy Shift. He’s worked with more than 50 CEOs and hundreds of other C-suite executives to design bold strategies, supercharge their leadership, and transform their cultures in 20 countries. He’s a contributor to Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and Strategy+Business, and a guest lecturer at London B…
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Kindness as a Growth Strategy With Brent Ridge
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43:18What if your biggest growth lever isn’t capital or creatives—but kindness, creativity, and simply showing up? In this episode, I talk with Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802, about how a small goat farm became a national skincare brand. We cover the real stuff: starting with hand-wrapped soaps, cold-calling big stores, landing a 52,000-bar ord…
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236. Matt Risinger’s $10MM Time Blocking System REVEALED - Matt Risinger & Danny Kerr
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1:25:40Grab your productivity resource bundle here: https://trybta.com/DL236 Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/QF236 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP236 There’s 168 hours in every week. That’s true for everyone. So why do some people stall out while othe…
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How to Stand Out, Build Trust, and Drive Change as a Fearless Entrepreneur Facing Unpredictable Business Environments Featuring Jeffrey Hayzlett
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24:29Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, primetime TV and podcast host, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. As Chairman and Founder of the C-Suite Network, he connects executives and entrepreneurs to foster business growth. A former Fortune 100 CMO, he is known for his bold, no-nonsense approach to leadership, marketing, and innovatio…
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S3:E12 How To Become A Profitable Tradie with Tony Fraser-Jones
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38:45David Jenyns reveals the breakthrough Systems Champion concept that's transforming business systematization. Five years after publishing SYSTEMology, David shares the critical insight that business owners aren't the right people to systematize their own businesses; they need a dedicated Systems Champion. Support the show: https://www.systemhub.com/…
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Chris Ducker on Leading for the Long Haul
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43:28What if the smartest move for your business right now isn’t to push harder—but to pull back with intent? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Chris Ducker to unpack what it takes to lead for decades, without burning out.. We talk about the season of life that inspired his latest book, The Long Haul Leader, why “more” isn’t alway…
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235. Contractors: Stop Solving the WRONG Problems - Mike Andes
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54:21To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP235 Let’s be honest: It’s kinda hard to prioritize when everything is on fire. With so many problems to solve and systems to build, how do you figure out what to focus on? Today, landscaper, content creator and author of Total Business Turnaround Mike Andes is here to answer…
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From Chaos to Clarity: How Systems Champions Drive Growth with David Jenyns
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41:35In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we welcome David Jenyns, founder and CEO at SYSTEMology.com, author of Systemology and The Systems Champion. David has helped countless business owners build scalable systems that free them from key-person dependency and allow their businesses to grow sustainably. Our guest shares why t…
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How to Stand Out in Consulting by Combining Creative and Analytical Skills for Effective Business Development Featuring Katie Wilson
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28:07Katie Wilson is the founder of Serious Moonlight Consulting, a sales and marketing leader helping tech and retail companies achieve sustainable growth. After leaving Big Tech—following 15 years at Google as Head of Sales—she has helped a variety of startups, companies, and individuals untangle and demystify their sales and marketing processes. She …
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