Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.
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Brian Casel (@casjam) and Jordan Gal (@jordangal) share their raw and real behind-the-scenes of their entrepreneur journeys. From bootstrapping software startups to raising money to selling and exiting businesses, to growing teams and the emotional rollercoaster that is startup life. It's all here in Brian and Jordan's weekly(ish) updates.
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Behind the scenes stories of how we're building bootstrapped companies
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Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies About the Podcast Bootstrapped Unicorns is dedicated to Examining the Journey of Entrepreneurship. Interviews of entrepreneurs – finding out their back story, how they discovered their business, and how they overcame the challenges they faced, will help you – our viewers, friends, and peers – move forward with confidence. Josh Pies (Host), serial entrepreneur and guy who has hit both good and hard times, never gives up. What has fueled h ...
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We’ve been in the food delivery industry since 2005 and have bootstrapped the entire way. While we compete with VC backed behemoths, this podcast gives listeners an idea about day to day life as an entrepreneur behind closed doors.
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Welcome to Bootstrapped Growth where you will get actionable, tactical steps you can implement immediately to get results. No latest tips or tactics. No mindset training or feelings. Myself and the guests I bring on are going to share with you the most effective sales, marketing and business skills, strategies, and frameworks so you can repeatedly build a business in any economy.
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Welcome to the ultimate podcast for exploring *how to make money online*, *build a business on a budget*, and *leverage the best tools and resources* available in the digital marketplace! This show is your guide to understanding a variety of *online income streams*, including *affiliate marketing*, *eCommerce*, *freelancing*, *digital products*, and *passive income generation*. If you’re looking to start a side hustle, grow an entrepreneurial idea, or learn *proven strategies to boost your r ...
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Two bootstrappers building SaaS apps on Shopify, sharing their experiences along the way. TBX is a weekly podcast by Jack Kowalski of NeatShift and Bjorn Forsberg of FORSBERG+two.
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A transparent account of bootstrapping an insurance business as a solo founder.
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This podcast will follow my journey as I create https://www.reviewiply.com my latest bootsrapped SaaS. I will keep you updated on everything that goes on. How many customers, how many free trials, what is the MRR? All of the details you could want about my latest SaaS product.
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Backstage Capital is venture investment fund that backs underrepresented tech startup founders. Since inception in September 2015, Backstage has deployed nearly $2m into 40+ startups around the U.S. that are led by women, POC, and LGBT founders. This podcast takes you behind the scenes to show you what it's like to build a fund from scratch and give you deep insights into what investors are REALLY looking for. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You might steal a donut. But that'll have nothing to do ...
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Books as Business Cards: Writing Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success with Karen Anderson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/rSL6zacyC-E Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations f…
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Bootstrapping a Movie Recommendation App (with Kyle Cords)
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Kyle Cords, founder of Omlist, shares his journey of creating a unique movie recommendation app designed to save users time by providing personalized suggestions based on their preferences. Transitioning from a TV writer in Hollywood, Kyle recognized the fragility of the entertainment ecosystem during the pandemic and decided to bootstrap his own b…
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Sometimes, you have to pivot. And that's harder than it seems: old assumptions are deeply ingrained, new frontiers look scary. But right now, Podscan needs this. And today, I'll share what happened, why I'm changing direction, and where this will go. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for y…
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2024 look-back and takeaways. 2025 goals. Let's go! Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev Instrumental Products Clarityflow Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Jordan's company, RosieAf Bootstrapped Web
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363: Ben Rometsch — From Side Projects to Industry Giants
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Ben Rometsch (@dabeeeenster.bsky.social), the founder of Flagsmith, created a bootstrapped SaaS success story. Feature flags are transforming software deployment by decoupling releases and enhancing control. And Ben bootstrapped this deceptively simple-looking part of engineering into a significant software business. And then there's the open-sourc…
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362: Startup Opportunities in Podcasting
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The podcasting industry is full of business opportunities. I see them every day, either as a podcaster, a listener, or someone running a SaaS in this industry. So here are the most promising ideas and problem areas in podcasting — right now. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you…
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Money Matters: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs
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Money Matters: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs with Mills Bender | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/JYKm37aPmY4 Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspir…
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361: Pierre de Wulf — Bootstrapping ScrapingBee to Millions
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Pierre de Wulf (@PierreDeWulf), the founder of Scraping Bee, transformed himself from a frustrated developer into a SaaS success story. Here's what you'll learn from this episode: 1/ 🐝 Pierre's journey began with a subpar web scraping tool, sparking the idea for Scraping Bee. Discover how he bootstrapped his company in a crowded market, emphasizing…
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Bluesky takes. Activation funnels. Retention. Delegating. Demo videos. Video marketing. Sick vacations. Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Jordan's company, Rosie Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow…
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360: Product-Market Fit & Time-to-First-Value
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Imagine standing at a crossroads, juggling countless possibilities yet needing to choose just one path. That's what most early-stage founders struggle with. And for me, that's picking the right course towards the ever-elusive Product-Market fit. Today, I'll share how I tackle this challenge and what I do to show my best customers the highest possib…
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Redefining Success: Balancing Business & Mental Well-Being
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Redefining Success: Business & Mental Well-Being Balance with Lord Neil Giller | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/XbkqYr0gQFs Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this empowering episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies speaks with Lord Neil Giller, a coach and former business owner. …
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359: Connor Turland: Pioneering the Future of Bookkeeping with Ceedar.ai
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Connor Turland (@Entrecurious) is the prototypical software entrepreneur. He found a niche from a "prior life" and is now building an AI bookkeeping SaaS. Now, many founders struggle with bookkeeping, so this is your opportunity to learn more about the pitfalls and opportunities of that field from someone who speaks both "developer" and "bookkeeper…
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358: Love Is For Those Who Love the Work
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AI was supposed to do our chores while we write prose and compose symphonies. Why is it composing our music and writing our books now, while WE do the chores? As software founders, we have a special responsibility — after all, we're the ones crafting a new reality of AI empowerment. But here's the thing: an AI does not love its work. It can't. And …
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Today, I’ll dive into the difference between a trial user and a trial abuser and what you can do to invite the former and prevent the latter. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them out. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/free-t…
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The Power of Positive News: Community Journalism Entrepreneurship With Debbie Gunter | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/V7hEBcHPOmc Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode, host Josh Pies welcomes Debbie Gunter, owner of a community newspaper based in College Park, Orlando. Debb…
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356: James Phoenix — Mastering Code & AI for the Modern Developer
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Coding with AI changes everything. It changes how we design, test, and improve our software projects. Today, I’m talking to generative AI expert James Phoenix. He’s written the book on prompt engineering and shares his hard-earned AI insights freely on the show — including a crash course in developing effectively with the Cursor IDE. Are developers…
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Podcasting Meets Newsletters: A Winning Strategy for Creators
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Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of the Earbuds Podcast Collective, shares her extensive experience in the podcasting and newsletter space, shedding light on the intersection of these two mediums. Starting her journey in 2017 with a podcast recommendation newsletter, Arielle initially aimed to help others discover quality content without the intention …
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355: The Age of the Gatekeeper Is Over
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YouTube is both the best and the worst source of information — because we can watch it all, but no one will tell us what's REALLY worth watching. Here's how the gatekeepers have vanished, and what has taken their place. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what mat…
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From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC
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From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC with AJ Munson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 34 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/toqRh5SZZbk Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Join host Josh Pies on this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns as he dives into the world of family-owned businesses with hi…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 33 | Harnessing the "WE": Transforming Leadership and Business Culture with Kyle McDowell Original Publish Date: November 7, 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/gWE1trRb6gA Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies of C47 Digital St…
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Blueprint for Business Growth
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 32 | Blueprint for Business Growth: Innovative Architecture, Entrepreneurship, and Empathy with Nathan Aleskovsky and Frank Davi, Jr Original publish date: July 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/3tsdvxxXI6Y Thanks for tuning in to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Welcome! Join us in this compe…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 31 | Entrepreneur's Edge: How Coach Pete's Playbook Elevates Small Businesses Original publish date: June 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/C1JiyVNUNtU Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies talks with business and performance coach…
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Putting in more hours to put in less. Building systems for delivering software. Deploying demo video(s). Listening to customers. Using a business to deepen your craft. News detox. Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan …
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354: The Art of Productive Procrastination
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The problem with having no boss is that there's no one to stop you from procrastinating. I'm challenged by this daily, and I have found a few ways to stay accountable. I'll share those with you today. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them ou…
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"Thank you for solving my problem."
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Bluesky is having a moment. Halloween. Customers telling us their problems are solved. Essential onboarding. Calm before the (hiring) storm. Projects are waiting. The podcasting election. Bluesky starter packs to follow: Founders & Bootstrappers Podcasters Ruby on Rails People Laravel Friends Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Twitter Jordan's c…
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353: Podscan’s Dream Customer (Acquisition) Strategy
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I want new prospects to receive the maximum possible value the moment they register for Podscan, so I treat them as customers before they even come to the page for the very first time. Here's the Podscan Dream Customer strategy — from idea to execution. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works fo…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 30 | Barry Botwin's Altitude Adjustment: From Flights to Home Financing Original publish date: June 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/SDIeml9K3pU Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies interviews his friend Barry Botwin, a former co…
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A Life of Serial Entrepreneurship
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 29 | A Life of Serial Entrepreneurship With Carey Sobel Original publish date: June 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/2VB0GgVVtZo Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Join host Josh Pies as he explores the world of serial entrepreneurship with Carey Sobel, a dynamic guest -- w…
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Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Political noise. Removing features. Positioning. Products for developers. Idea wireframes (as a service). Hiring a video editor. Retainer-based hiring. Frequent flyer miles. Apple picking. Brian's stuff: Brian's products: New! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow B…
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Yesterday, I shrunk the size of my production database from four terabytes to just under one terabyte. Something interesting happened last weekend that made me realize I needed to change how I think about scale. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, ch…
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Hey we didn't talk about WordPress this week! But we did talk about Elon... Also: Brian's working on a components product (instrumental.dev), Jordan's figuring out onboarding (heyrosie.com), and Brian's starting to scale consulting (onemonth.app). Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jo…
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When a Podscan user got a bit "too general" with their keywords, all of a sudden, my email provider stopped sending emails. Whoops. Let's talk user error and founder foresight. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them out. The blog post: https:…
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Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Brian's new product (Instrumental.dev). Comparing the open-source leadership styles of Matt, DHH, and Taylor. Building products for builders. Components. Tightening the team. Scaling consulting from 1 to...? Let's Go Mets. Brian's stuff: Brian's products: New! Instrumental.dev "On…
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350: Building Your Castle in Someone Else's Kingdom
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SaaS founders are simultaneously tenants and landlords, renting the tools we need while offering our own services for subscription. It's a world where true ownership seems increasingly elusive, yet understanding its nature is crucial for building lasting value. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that …
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AI-Powered Podcasting: How to Streamline Your Workflow (with Nick Nahlbach)
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Join Sarah St John and Nick Nahlbach as they dive into the transformative role of AI in the podcasting world, highlighting how tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI can significantly enhance content creation for podcasters. Nick shares his journey of exploring AI tools before the rise of ChatGPT, revealing how he and his partner recognized the poten…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lnYoAp9VHdY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: May 2024 RELEASE DATE: October 2024 EPISODE: 28 SHOW NOTES: Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Episode 28 | Designing An Ideal Life: Blueprints for a New Beginning with guest Jeanne Collins This episode of Bootstrapp…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PdAeEbiyybQ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 2024 RELEASE DATE: October 2024 EPISODE: 27 SHOW NOTES: Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Episode 27 | Crafting Your Exit: For Business Owners Looking Ahead with guest Laurie Barkman Ever wondered what it take…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aeLqPKlmACQ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 2024 RELEASE DATE: October 2024 EPISODE: 26 SHOW NOTES: The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Episode 26 | The Cure Within: Finding Your Unique Remedy for Success and Fulfillment with guest Markus Kaulius Join…
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349: Navigating Constraints as a Bootstrapper
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Bootstrapping is all about dealing with constraints: no money, the day job, lack of experience, and having no distribution. If you want to know how I tackle the restricted resources I am building Podscan on, this one's for you. Today, we'll dive into what drives my priorities and how they find their way into a complex platform that juggles a lot of…
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Brian and Jordan's expert (lol) takes on WordPress-land. Car shopping. Netflix rec's. Funnel tracking. Customer observations. Over-building. Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners If you're wondering "what's happening in WordPress?", our friend Matt Medieros published this excellent "just the facts" timeline. Connect with Jordan: Jo…
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348: Observability in Software Businesses
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“I didn’t see it coming.” I had to admit that to myself a few times recently. Over the last couple of weeks, I've been experiencing several issues with Podscan that only came to pass because I didn't really have any observability on my system. At least that’s what I know now. Today, let me share my early-stage learnings about system observability i…
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Surviving Survivor® and Making 6 Figures off a $9/mo Membership Program (with Liz Wilcox)
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ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another insightful episode of *Frugalpreneur* with your host, Sarah St. John. Today, we're excited to have Liz Wilcox back with us. Liz, known for her prowess in email marketing and her dramatic survival on *Survivor*, where she placed 4th, brings a unique blend of reality TV insights and business acumen. We dive into her…
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