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The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs
Hosted by Nick Lamagna: Real Estate Investing Expert · EN
Welcome to The A Game Podcast, so much more than a self help hour and Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs. Discussing what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams. From MMA and UFC fighters, comedians, actors, astronauts and investors who flip residential real estate or have massive passive income through commercial real estate or wholesaling this is the Podcast for you. Discover the mindset and daily habits of some of the most successful people out there as they share their secrets to success and no matter what they do, they ALWAYS bring their A Game!!
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The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe | Casey Gregersen
1w ago00:46:16Tap to summarizeWhat if you could build a real estate empire doing hundreds of deals, run your own capital fund, and still never miss a single moment with your kids - because you designed your entire business around being present, not around being rich? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for a fired up, high energy conversation with Casey Gregersen, aka "Capital Casey," founder and CEO of Bighorn Capital Fund, former college quarterback, and family-first investor who went from working oil rigs in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico to running a full scale real estate operation across Montana and Wyoming in under five years. This isn't just another deal-flow episode - it's a real look at what it takes to walk away from a "comfortable" W-2, take the leap into entrepreneurship, and build a business engineered to buy back your time instead of stealing it. Whether you're a beginner trying to land your first rental, a W-2 professional wondering how to get into passive income, or an experienced investor ready to scale into multifamily, capital raising, and creative financing, this episode is loaded with real numbers, real systems, and real talk. Casey breaks down the real game: ✅ Why he believes chasing the single family to multifamily "progression" still matters, and the one shortcut beginners can take instead ✅ The three exit strategy rule every new flipper needs before touching their first deal ✅ How his "Revive Method" lets him partner with motivated sellers, take over distressed high equity properties, and split the profit instead of taking on all the risk ✅ The exact script he gives new investors to source deals for free by working with wholesalers who can't move their contracts ✅ How he scaled from private money loans secured against his own equity into running a full-blown customizable capital fund with debt, equity, syndication, and oil and gas offerings under one roof ✅ Why some of his best capital partners are still W-2 earners, and how they use their balance sheets to win better bank terms on multifamily deals ✅ What it really means to build a business you can run without sacrificing the people you're building it for + more Connect with Casey: www.caseygregersen.com/ Casey Gregersen on Instagram Casey Gregersen on Facebook Casey Gregersen on YouTube Casey Gregersen on LinkedIn Casey Gregersen on Twitter Casey Gregersen on TikTok Connect with Bighorn Capital Fund: www.bighorncapitalfund.com/ Connect with Gregersen Properties: www.gregersenproperties.com/ Gregersen Properties on Instagram Gregersen Properties on Facebook Gregersen Properties on YouTube Gregersen Properties on LinkedIn Connect with Wyohouses: www.wyohouses.com/ Wyohouses on Instagram Wyohouses on Facebook Wyohouses on YouTube --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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The Phase All Entrepreneurs Goes Through But Most Never Talk About | Marcus Whitney
2w ago00:53:30Tap to summarizeWhat if a self-taught coder and waiter became one of the most active healthcare venture capitalists in the country - and could teach you everything about reinventing yourself, embracing the incubation period, and finding massive opportunity in the chaos everyone else is running from? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for one of the most raw, real, and inspiring conversations we've had - Marcus Whitney, co-founder and CEO of Jumpstart Health Investors, 3x IBJJF Masters World Champion, soccer team co-owner, podcast host, hip hop head, and creative rebel who went from broke waiter in Nashville to venture capitalist disrupting the entire healthcare industry. This isn't just a business episode - it's a masterclass on identity, reinvention, critical thinking, and what it really means to build a life worth living on your own terms, whether you're in the grind, on the mat, or in the middle of figuring out what the next chapter looks like. Whether you're an entrepreneur trying to raise capital, a Jiu Jitsu competitor questioning your next move, a real estate investor looking for your edge, or just someone trying to figure out who they are when the title gets stripped away - this conversation will change the way you think about failure, freedom, and what it actually means to bring your A Game. Marcus went from dropping out of college and showing up to a restaurant in uniform asking for a job on the spot, to building, scaling, and selling multiple companies and running one of the most active early-stage healthcare VC firms in the US. Now he's opening up about the lessons, the losses, and the season of life nobody talks about - the incubation period. While most people only talk about the climb, Marcus breaks down the real game: ✅ Why standing still is the riskiest move you can make in today's economy - and what entrepreneurship as "full contact economics" really means ✅ How to separate your identity from your achievements so failure never has the power to break you ✅ The difference between the Hustler and the Hacker - and why you need both to create outsized performance in business and in life ✅ What waiting tables taught him about people skills that no MBA program ever could ✅ Why the incubation period isn't failure - it's the most important season of growth most people never give themselves permission to experience ✅ How surrounding yourself with the right people (and cutting back on the wrong ones) is the single biggest lever you can pull for your future ✅ Why hope is the most underrated weapon an entrepreneur has - and how to use it to survive the seasons when nothing seems to be working ✅ What Jiu Jitsu, venture capital, and going back to white belt in Mexico City all have in common + more Connect with Marcus: www.marcuswhitney.com Marcus Whitney on Instagram Marcus Whitney on Facebook Marcus Whitney on YouTube Marcus Whitney on LinkedIn Marcus Whitney on Twitter Connect with Jumpstart Foundry: www.jsf.co Jumpstart Foundry on Instagram Jumpstart Foundry on Facebook Jumpstart Foundry on YouTube Jumpstart Foundry on LinkedIn Jumpstart Foundry on TikTok Jumpstart Foundry on Twitter Connect with Jumpstart Health Ecosystem: Jumpstart Nova Jumpstart Health Investors Jumpstart Capital Jumpstart Insight Connect with Nashville Soccer Club: www.nashvillesc.com Nashville Soccer Club on Instagram Nashville Soccer Club on Facebook Nashville Soccer Club on YouTube Nashville Soccer Club on LinkedIn Nashville Soccer Club on TikTok Nashville Soccer Club on Twitter --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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From 100k Loss To Over 100 Deals Investing In Real Estate | Tommy Harr (Re-release)
3w ago00:58:48Tap to summarizeJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Tommy Harr, the phenom real estate investor, social media star and host of Zombie House Flipping: Family Busines on A&E! Celebrating the launch of Tommy Harr's new hit tv show with a re-release of our fantastic conversation! We're beyond proud of Tommy and so happy for the opportunity he has to show people how one of the truly good guys in the business is crushing it with the people he loves. Tommy went from a D-1 Athlete out of Ohio and climbed his way through the ranks of being a home inspector and Property preservationist. Tommy Transitioned his drive and discipline from soccer to a career In real estate investing and now even a social media STAR with a tremendous following you need to check out if you have not already! In his 20's Tommy has achieved so much including building a portfolio over 65 rentals worth over 15 million, 25 Short term rentals managed in house, done over 100 wholesale deals and renovated over 150 properties! He has been featured twice on Business Insider in 2022 and he is now building a community where he is teaching others to find the success he has found called The Real Side Real Estate Education. Don't miss this episode with a lot of great straight forward content on getting your first deals, rehabbing, keeping yourself safe in this dynamic market and scaling your business to financial freedom through real estate investing. Topics for this episode include: ✅ How real estate investors should adjust numbers to stay safe in todays market ✅ Is there too big a budget when flipping houses ✅ Can you cash flow with todays interest rates ✅ How real estate investors should pay your contractors ✅ Quick ways to tell if you have a bad contractor ✅ How to use social media to build your real estate business ✅ Growing your social media in a short amount of time + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Tommy Harr! Connect with Tommy: www.tommyharr.com Tommy Harr on Facebook Tommy Harr on TikTok Tommy Harr on Twitter Tommy Harr on LinkedIn Tommy Harr on Youtube Tommy Harr on Instagram Tommy's Free Wholesaling Course Watch Zombie House Flipping: Family Business on A&E --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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From Rock Star to Black Belt: Discipline, People Skills & the Principles of Success | John Keefe of Boys Like Girls
4w ago00:59:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs, host Nick Lamagna sits down with John "Beef" Keefe, drummer for the multi-platinum rock band Boys Like Girls, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Shawn Williams, coach, entrepreneur, and performer. From touring the world on sold-out stages to overcoming serious injuries and earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, John shares the mindset, discipline, and habits that create long term success in any field. John breaks down the lessons he's learned from over 20 years in the music industry, how Jiu Jitsu transformed his approach to life, business, and relationships, and why consistency beats motivation every time. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, business owner, musician, or someone looking to level up personally and professionally, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. You'll learn how to stay calm under pressure, develop elite habits, improve leadership skills, manage ego, build strong partnerships, overcome setbacks, and create a life centered around growth and purpose. In this episode, we cover: ✅ How consistency beats motivation - and why the best performers show up even when they don't feel like it ✅ Pressure management - the self-talk, breathing routines, and mental frameworks that help you perform under bright lights (or in front of thousands of fans) ✅ Why musicians make great grapplers - the surprising connection between drumming with four limbs and flowing in jiu-jitsu ✅ Recovering from a broken neck - how Beef went from being told he'd never train again to earning his black belt ✅ The ego trap - why the best coaches (and bandmates) say "I don't know" and why that builds more trust than faking it ✅ Band dynamics as a business - how to maintain 20-year partnerships, navigate hierarchy, and handle conflict without blowing up what you've built ✅ Smelling the roses - how to stay present and grateful when the grind makes it easy to miss the moment Connect with John: John Keefe on Instagram John Keefe on Twitter John Keefe on TikTok John Keefe on Threads Connect with Boys Like Girls: www.boyslikegirls.com Boys Like Girls on Instagram Boys Like Girls on Facebook Boys Like Girls on YouTube Boys Like Girls on TikTok Boys Like Girls on Threads Boys Like Girls on Spotify Boys Like Girls on Apple Music Connect with Renzo Gracie Nashville: www.renzogracienashville.com Renzo Gracie Nashville on Instagram Renzo Gracie Nashville on Facebook --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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The Secret to Staying Dangerous as You Get Older | Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec
Jun 800:52:24Tap to summarizeWhat if the most dangerous person in the room looked nothing like what you expected - and had lessons for your business, your discipline, and your life that no MBA could teach you? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for one of the most inspiring and eye-opening conversations we've had - Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec, 5th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie, author, app creator, and one of the most respected teachers in the global Brazilian jiu-jitsu community. This isn't just a jiu-jitsu episode - it's a masterclass on longevity, leadership, discipline, and what it really takes to build something that lasts, whether that's a martial arts school, a business, or a legacy. Whether you're a competitor, a school owner, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to show up every single day and get 1% better - this conversation will change the way you think about consistency, ego, and what it means to truly master something. Karel built his game not on athleticism or natural talent, but on technique, adaptability, and showing up - training alongside legends like John Danaher, Matt Serra, and Ricardo Almeida out of Renzo Gracie's blue basement, and going on to teach students on every continent in the world. Now he's sharing the exact mindset that keeps him rolling - and winning - decades later. While most people are looking for shortcuts, Silver Fox breaks down the real game: ✅ Why discipline - not talent - is the only thing that separates good from great, on the mat and in business ✅ How to train smarter as you age so you can stay on the mat (and in the game) for decades ✅ The biggest mistake passion-based business owners make when they open a school - and why most don't survive the shakeout ✅ Why ego doesn't get eliminated in jiu-jitsu - it gets managed, and what that means for leadership ✅ What 99 straight days of training during the pandemic taught him about accountability and keeping your word to yourself ✅ How he built a global student base through YouTube, a BJJ app, and weekly live sessions - and why the live connection is everything + more Connect with Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec and the Academy: silverfoxbjj.com Silver Fox on Instagram Silver Fox on Facebook Silver Fox on YouTube Silver Fox on Twitter Download Silver Fox BJJ app: Silver Fox BJJ on Apple AppStore Silver Fox BJJ on Google Play --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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An $800 Side Hustle Into A Multi-Million Dollar Exit: The Story Nobody Saw Coming | Shamus McNutt
Jun 100:50:12Tap to summarizeWhat if you could build, scale, and sell a business for life-changing money - and then help other founders do the same? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for one of the most entertaining and educational conversations we've had in a long time - Shamus McNutt, engineer turned entrepreneur, exit strategist, and founder of Volare AI, an advisory firm helping business owners scale smarter, grow profits, and exit for maximum value. This isn't just another founder story - it's a masterclass on what it really takes to build something from $800 and sell it for 10 figures, and what most entrepreneurs get completely wrong when it's time to walk away from the table. Whether you're just starting out, deep in the grind, or already thinking about your exit, the insights in this episode will change the way you look at building and selling a business forever. Shamus went from mechanical engineering grad at the Colorado School of Mines to co-founding Belong Designs and FlowState Branding, scaling to $5M in annual revenue fully bootstrapped, nearly losing it all, pivoting through COVID to their first 7-figure month, and ultimately selling for a life-changing exit. Now he's dedicated to making sure other founders don't have to go through that process alone. While most founders are building without an exit plan, Shamus breaks down the real game: ✅ Why most entrepreneurs don't even know they can sell their business - and how to start thinking like a buyer right now ✅ How to avoid the sharks in the M&A world and protect yourself from predatory buyers ✅ Why you need to prepare your business for an exit 2-3 years BEFORE you go to market ✅ What really happens emotionally the day the money hits your account - and why the Ferrari won't fix it ✅ How to build a business with your best friends, have the tough conversations, and still keep the friendship + more Connect with Shamus: Shamus McNutt on Instagram Shamus McNutt on LinkedIn Connect with Volare AI: volare.ai Volare AI on LinkedIn --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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Short Sales Are Back: The Forgotten Real Estate Strategy Most Investors Miss | David Randolph
May 1800:44:34Tap to summarizeWhat if everything you thought you knew about short sales was dead wrong? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for a masterclass with one of the most knowledgeable and exciting guests we've had on the show - David Randolph, a real estate investor, educator, and hard money lender who has spent over 15 years cracking the code on one of the most misunderstood strategies in real estate - short sales. This isn't just a conversation about buying houses - it's a deep dive into how to find hidden deals, negotiate directly with banks, and build real wealth in any market. Whether you're a brand new investor, an experienced rehabber, or someone looking to put your retirement account to work, the strategies in this episode will change the way you look at distressed real estate forever. He is the founder of Short Sale Prophets, a coaching program helping investors across the country build wealth using his three core principles - Procedures, Profits, and People. He retired at 42 from a successful corporate career, homeschooled his kids, and after one three-day seminar made a decision that changed everything! You will want to hear his incredible story of how he went from chemical engineering to cracking the short sale code and building a fortune one deal at a time! While most investors are chasing deals on the MLS, David shares rare insight into: ✅ Why the most common definition of a short sale is completely wrong ✅ How to find motivated sellers using FREE public records - no paid lists needed ✅ Why banks are in desperation mode RIGHT NOW and accepting massive discounts ✅ How to stop a foreclosure and take control of the timeline ✅ The truth about deficiency judgments and the tax trap most investors ignore ✅ How to use your IRA or retirement account to become the lender and earn strong returns + more See the show notes to connect with all things David Randolph! Connect with David: thedavidrandolph.com David Randolph on LinkedIn David Randolph on Facebook David Randolph on Instagram Connect with Short Sale Prophets: thedavidrandolph.com/short-sale-prophets/ Text INTRO to 636-685-2990 for David's FREE monthly 2-hour live Zoom short sale workshop --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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Former Pro Hockey Player Reveals How Real Estate Investors Can Buy Back Their Time | Bob Lachance Round 2
May 1100:40:21Tap to summarizeJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for a RETURN appearance with one of the most well-connected and battle-tested guests in the real estate space - Bob Lachance, a former professional hockey player turned full-time real estate investor who has closed over 800 deals and built Reva Global, a world class virtual assistant company now supporting over 600 VAs helping investors and entrepreneurs across the country delegate, systematize, and finally get their time back. This isn't just a conversation about real estate - it's a deep dive into how to adapt when the market shifts, how to stop being the bottleneck in your own business, and how to build a team that performs while you focus on what matters most. He is the founder of Reva Global, a premier virtual staffing company born out of a real need inside his own real estate business, now one of the most trusted VA companies in the industry. You can find him at RevaGlobal.com! You will want to hear his incredible story of going from door knocking and short sales to building a global team and staying ahead of every market shift for over two decades! While most people are still figuring out how to compete, Bob shares rare insight into: ✅ What novation contracts are and why they are one of the smartest exit strategies in 2026 ✅ Why Filipino VAs with four year college degrees outperform US minimum wage hires ✅ How to use AI tools without getting burned by bad or unverified data ✅ Why masterminds and paid education are separating long term investors from those burning out ✅ The mindset shift from solopreneur to scalable team + more See the show notes to connect with all things Bob Lachance! Connect with Bob: Bob Lachance on LinkedIn Bob Lachance on Facebook Bob Lachance on Instagram Connect with Reva Global: www.revaglobal.com/ Reva Global on Instagram Reva Global on Facebook Reva Global on LinkedIn Reva Global on YouTube Reva Global on TikTok --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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Secret Service Agent: Rare Insight on Panic vs Performance | Joe Scargill Part 2
May 500:57:35Tap to summarizeWhat really happens when everything is on the line? With security, public safety, and real-world threats dominating headlines right now, including the shooting at the white house correspondence dinner where you saw Dana White and others, this episode couldn't be more relevant. Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for a RETURN appearance with one of the most unique and fascinating guests we've ever had on the show - Joe Scargill, an active U.S. Secret Service agent, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and leader responsible for protecting high-level targets in some of the most high-pressure environments in the world. This isn't just a conversation about law enforcement—it's a deep dive into how to stay calm, think clearly, and execute when everything is at stake. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, athlete, or someone looking to perform at a higher level, the lessons in this episode will change how you approach pressure, risk, and decision-making. He is the man behind Academy Safe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to certifying martial arts schools with background checks, safety protocols and standards that protect students, kids and families training in gyms across the country. You can find him at A Force BJJ in Ponte Vedre, FL! You will want to hear his incredible story of what it really takes to operate at the highest level under the highest pressure every single day! While most people only see what happens on the surface, Joe shares rare insight into: ✅ How the Secret Service actually handles real-world threats ✅ How Jiu Jitsu trains your brain to make better decisions under pressure ✅ The honest truth about TRT, peptides and BPC-157 for aging athletes ✅ Why cooking at home may be the most underrated health hack you're ignoring ✅ How agents make split-second decisions under extreme pressure + more See the show notes to connect with all things Joe Scargill! Connect with Joe: Joe Scargill on Facebook Joe Scargill on Instagram Joe Scargill on Threads Joe Scargill on LinkedIn Connect with Academy Safe: academysafe.org Academy Safe on Facebook Academy Safe on Instagram Academy Safe on Youtube Academy Safe on TikTok Connect with A Force BJJ: A Force BJJ A Force BJJ on Instagram A Force BJJ on Facebook --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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Why High Performers Self-Sabotage (And the Advantage It Creates) | Mike Ochsner
Apr 2700:49:30Tap to summarizeJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs with our guest Mike Ochsner, also known as "Ox" - former MMA fighter from the days when it was still called NHB, elite firearms trainer for Special Forces, three-time bestselling author, competitive shooter, and high-level real estate investor who once owned the original domain iBuyHouses.com! After 15 concussions left him with vertigo, chronic pain, focus issues and sleep problems that traditional medicine couldn't fix, Mike went deep into applied neuroscience and discovered that simple vision and balance drills could do in 20 minutes what months of rehab couldn't. After a decade working with over a thousand high performers, he developed the Vision Training Method and has been helping athletes, veterans, entrepreneurs and real estate investors eliminate brain fog, crush self-sabotage and perform at their peak ever since. He is the author of the bestselling book Unleash ADHD as Your $6 Million Superpower and creator of the free Peak Brain Reboot Workshop, and he is here to show you how to make your brain work for you - not against you. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or athlete, this episode is packed with powerful insights on: ✅ Why smart people make terrible decisions under stress and how to fix it fast ✅ A simple breathing technique that resets your nervous system in under 60 seconds ✅ Why ADHD is actually a superpower in sales and entrepreneurship ✅ The foods silently destroying your focus and decision making every day ✅ How to stop self-sabotage before it costs you the win + more A must listen episode you will not want to miss! Connect with Mike: Mike Ox Ochsner on Instagram Mike Ox Ochsner on Facebook Mike Ox Ochsner on Linkedin Improve your brain in minutes with Vision Training: www.visiontraining.com Free Peak Brain Reboot workshop: www.peakbrainreboot.com Get your copy of "Unleash ADHD As Your $6 Million Superpower" book: www.adhdadvantage.com -- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516) 540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
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