Join Teri and Pam, two online business owners in Colorado, as they share their tips for growing a profitable (and enjoyable) business, welcome their biz besties to share their wisdom and experience, and chat about their books of the month...all while kicking perfectionism, procrastination, and fear to the curb. This podcast is all about the entrepreneur life and the realness of it all...no holds barred authenticity. Come, sit with us. Learn more about your hosts at https://houghtonllc.com an ...
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Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time ma ...
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2025 Goals for Your Small Business: A Blueprint for a Successful Year
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The end of the year is upon us. Have you started thinking about your goals for your small business in 2025? How will you take your business to the next level next year? Listen in as Teri and Pam share their goals and talk about how you can make 2025 a success for your business!Av Pamela Grice and Teri Houghton
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Building in Silence: Tackling Entrepreneurial Loneliness
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Loneliness is becoming an epidemic inside of the online business industry. If you are a business owner and have experienced the isolation, the feelings of loneliness that tend to come with working from home, you are not alone even though it feels like it. In this episode we talk about entrepreneur loneliness: what it looks like, what contributes to…
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Book Review: Tara Mohr - Playing Big
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In this episode, we're getting back to the "books" part of Business Besties and Books with our review of Tara Mohr's book, Playing Big. We'll share what we liked, what we didn't, and what insights we took from the book. Listen in to learn more! Find the book here: Tara Mohr - Playing Big Favorite Pam's White Winter Hat Company on Etsy!…
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Unlocking Financial Confidence: How to Change Your Financial Mindset
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Are your business finances keeping you up at night? Listen in to this episode to learn how to change your financial mindset and have a healthy realtionship with money!Av Pamela Grice and Teri Houghton
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Next Steps to Grow Your Small Business: Unveiling Your Business Potential
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Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is figuring out what to do next. Listen in to this episode, as we talk about next steps to grow your small business and meet your goals! Sign up for our mailing list and grab your free Next Step Goal Planner!
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Hustle & Harmony: Setting Boundaries in Your Business to Achieve Work Life Balance
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Is work life balance actually possible for entrepreneurs? We believe that it's not. But by setting boundaries in your business, you can manage your huge task list without becoming overwhelmed. Listen in to learn our best tips for maintaining a semblance of balance without getting legalistic about it. Get your free Time Blocking Planner here!…
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Bold Moves: How to Overcome Fear in Business and Move into Confidence
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Have you ever felt a pit in your stomach or your heart racing when you're making a decision as an entrepreneur? Or have you felt like something was physically holding you back from taking action in your business? That's what fear feels like. In this episode, we talk about different ways that fear can hold us back in business. Then we'll discuss how…
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The Time-Savvy Entrepreneur: Our Best Time Management Skills and Strategies
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As an entrepreneur, do you struggle with either procrastinating or overworking? You need time management skills! We've been there. So in this episode, we're sharing our individual time management strategies, as well as discussing various time management systems we've tried and how they worked for us. Get your copy of the Eisenhower Method grid and …
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A Reintroduction to Business Besties and Books
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Whether you're just finding us or you've been listening for a while, maybe you're wondering, "Who the heck is Business Besties Podcast, anyway?" So in this episode, we're reintroducing ourselves. Listen in to learn who we are, what our businesses are about, and what we want to achieve with our new venture, the Business Besties Mastermind! Get your …
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Crochet Business Growth Stage: What's Yours? Take the Quiz
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Our Crochet Business Growth Stage Quiz will help you determine exactly where you are in the various phases of business growth. Are you a Stitching Starter, an Emerging Artisan, an Established Crochetpreneur, or a Crochet CEO? Listen in to learn what all these mean and what steps to take next when you take the quiz, below. What's Your Crochet Busine…
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Leveling Up: Are You Ready to Join a Mastermind Group?
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Have you considered joining a mastermind group but you're not sure if you're ready? In today's episode, we'll discuss the mindset, time, financial commitment, and values we expect from members in the Business Besties Mastermind. This will help you decide if this is the right time and the right group for you! Grab your copy of the Mastermind Reflect…
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Powering Up: Exploring our Personal Strengths in Business and Our Mastermind Preview
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In this episode, Pam and Teri will be talking about our strengths, based on our results from the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder). We'll discuss why they matter, how they play into our lives and businesses, and how we will leverage each member's strengths in the Business Besties Mastermind. Listen in to learn more!…
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Our New Adventure: Business Besties Mastermind Group for Creative Women
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We've been on a break during a busy spring, during which lots of exciting things have happened. But nothing is more exciting than our latest venutre! The Business Besties Mastermind group will help creative women entrepreneurs as they start and grow their businesses. Listen in to learn about what to expect from this great new opportunity, which is …
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In the final episode of our five-part series on success, we're talking about how to be successful in professional education. Lifelong learning is a key to success as an entrepreneur. Listen in as we discucss different types of professional development, from courses, to workshops, to conferences and other in-person events. We also give tips for sele…
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In part three of our series on success, Teri and Pam share what personal success means to each of us. This encompasses health, personal relationships, and solid decision-making, among other things. Listen in as we talk about how to determine your core values and evaluate how those play into your personal success--both now and in the future!…
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5 Key Standards for Success in Business
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In part two of our series on success, we're redifining success in business. In this episode, we'll share our five key standards for success in business. Listen in as we discuss financial success, team leadership, personal fulfillment, making an impact, and moving our businesses forward.Av Pamela Grice and Teri Houghton
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How To Make Money Fast with Crochet
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Are you a crochet designer, physical product seller, or service provider looking to boost your business and make some quick cash out of thin air? Emergencies and unexpected financial needs can often arise, and having the ability to pivot and create new income streams is crucial for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we'll explore various strategies fo…
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Thriving Minds, Thriving Lives: How Do You Define Success?
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This week, we're kicking off a series about success. First off, how do you define success in your life and business? Pam and Teri talk about how each of us define success and how that plays out in our our day-to-day lives.Av Pamela Grice and Teri Houghton
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Mistakes I Made in My Crochet Business
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When we start a crochet business, it's natural that we're going to make missteps. But the important thing is that we recognize our mistakes, learn from them, and use what we've learned to move our businesses forward. Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at mistakes I've made in my crochet business and sharing what I would do differently i…
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How Do I Overcome Procrastination as an Entreprenuer?
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As an entrepreneur, do you ever ask yourself, "How do I overcome procrastination in my business?" In this episode, we talk about areas in which we procrastinate, why we procrastinate, and some strategies to help you break through procrastination in your own business.Av Pamela Grice and Teri Houghton
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News about Etsy for Sellers: Changes Coming in 2024
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As small business owners, we tend to be control freaks. We don't like change, especially change that we have no control over. So naturally, when we hear news about Etsy changes, sellers can worry that it will affect our income. Today, we're going to talk about what's changing at Etsy in 2024, including Etsy Gift Mode and the new Etsy seller account…
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Pattern Thieves, Scammers, and Scrapers: Intellectual Property Theft in the Crochet Community
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Crochet designers, are you being targeted by pattern thieves, scammers, and scrapers? This is becoming a huge problem in the crochet business world. So today, we're going to talk about what crochet designers can do to mitigate intellectual property theft. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get your…
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What Crochet Events Should You Attend in 2024?
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In this episode, we'll explore the types of crochet and crafting events available in 2024 to crochet business owners, help you identify which event is right for your business goals, and provide tips for making the most out of your event experience. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get a our free …
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Dr. Roz on How to Love Intentionally in Your Life and Business
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In this episode, Pam and Teri talk with Dr. Elisabeth Rosner (AKA Dr. Roz) of Love Revolution. She's an author, speaker, and a Nonviolence365® Certified Trainer. Above all, in everything she does, she chooses the path of love. Join us as we talk with Dr. Roz about how to love intentionally each day in our lives and business relationships. And we'd …
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Navigating Crochet Community Norms: Lessons from the Elyse Myers Crochet Tutorial Drama
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The recent controversy surrounding Elyse Myers' crochet retro daisy tutorial has ignited a lively debate within the crochet community, raising questions about community norms, intellectual property, and newcomer integration. In today's discussion, we'll address the question of what are the social norms in the crochet community? And then, how can we…
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Welcome to 2024! After some time away we are back! Today Pam and Teri talk about the beginning of the year and who we need to be today. The new year comes with thoughts about who we are are where we are going! We would love to have you join us and tell us now that 2024 is moving forward who you need to be today!…
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What Does a Crochet Business Coach Do - And Is Pam Quitting?
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People often misunderstand the role and value of business coaches. So I thought I this was a good time to clear up some misconceptions about coaching. Specifically, what exactly does a business coach do? And should Pam quit coaching? Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get your FREE Handmade Busines…
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Gosadi: A Brand-New Software for Crochet & Knit Design
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Fiber designers know that putting your pattern out to all the places on the internet can be tedious and consume hours of labor every week. As a professional designer herself, Michele Costa felt these pain points and decided to create a solution. Enter gosadi, a software for crochet and knit design that streamlines the e-commerce process for digital…
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Money mindset is like your business's BFF – it's super important, especially for our awesome female entrepreneurs who bring their own flair to the entrepreneurial game. So, let's chat about how our fellow entrepenuers are rocking their money mindset: Feeling Empowered and Confident: Our female entrepreneurs are all about confidence and empowerment.…
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Grateful Success: Cultivating Gratitude in Business
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Pam and Teri are so grateful for all of our listeners. They have so much fun getting together each week to talk about business and life and be able to share it with you! Totday they talk about all they are grateful for in their businesses! Gratitude isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's an integral part of the podcasting process, weaving through the …
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Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Crochet Business
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Have you ever considered using LinkedIn to grow your crochet business? LinkedIn is powerful tool for growth, networking, and brand development. In this episode, I'll delve into some various strategies for using LinkedIn, from making connections to posting engaging content, using LinkedIn wisely, and ultimately growing your crochet business on this …
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Why do we need mentors in business! On this episode Teri and Pam talk about how mentorship is a part of their journey in business! Mentorship is like the secret sauce for female entrepreneurs, injecting a dose of fabulousness into their business journeys. Picture this: a magical guide helping navigate the glittery, sometimes challenging, world of e…
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Isolation in Crochet Business: The Antidote
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Today, we are here to explore the antidote to isolation and provide a comprehensive prescription to help you not only survive but thrive in your crochet business. So, grab your crochet hooks, get comfortable, and let's dive into this journey of growth and community building that can change your life as a crochet business owner. "Grab a hook and a W…
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Summit Success: Navigating In-Person Gatherings
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Teri and Pam are talking about how you start when you are ready to have a summit...in person! This is a real part of their lives right now and they are sharing some of what is going on behind the scenes in business! There are many parts to consider as you focus on the details of holding an event. Even though it seems overwhelming you've got this!…
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Creative Handmade Business Offers for Black Friday Success
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Are you ready to harness the power of Black Friday for your handmade business, where you can increase sales, improve your bottom line, and serve your customers all at the same time? In this episode of Crochet Business Chat, we will discuss strategies for a win-win approach to Black Friday that maximizes profits and customer satisfaction. Grab a hoo…
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Expressing Success: The Five Love Languages of Business
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Teri and Pam are discussing using The Five Love Languages in Business. They had thoughts on how to incorporate these languages into business to make the people around you seen and heard. Incorporating love languages into the world of business is a really unique and powerful approach to nurturing relationships and making the workplace a more positiv…
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Crochet & Color: A Thoughtful Gift For Crocheters by Juniper & Oakes
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If you're looking for the perfect gift for your favorite crocheter, check out this brand new crochet-themed coloring book from Juniper & Oakes! It's also great as a stocking stuffer, a stress reliever, and a fun activity to share your love of crochet with your kids. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tip…
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What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Crochet Business
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When you focus too on much the negatives in your crochet business, you can become overwhlemed and feel like giving up. Everyone gets discouraged sometimes but you don't have to stay there! Listen and learn what to do when you want to give up on your crochet business. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business ti…
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Craft Fair Economics: Are Craft Fairs Profitable for Your Crochet Business?
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You invest your valuable time and money to sell at craft fairs. But after you've accounted for materials, booth fees, wages, taxes ... are craft fairs really profitable for your crochet business? Listen in and I'll share some important details to look at so you know where your money is coming from and where it's going. Grab a hook and a WIP and lis…
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How to Build Kindness in Your Business
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Teri and Pam discuss how you can build kindness in your business. How to do this in a way that is caring but also with boundaries. In business we all have to decide how to we react to different situations and other humans. Isn't that just how life is anyway? It isn't always easy but there are ways to build a business out of kindness that makes you …
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Teri and Pam have some thoughts on 4th quarter planning! Why do we do and how we look at this last quarter of 2023. It is time to look at where you have been where you are going and make adjustments to finish the year out strong. Planning out the fourth quarter of the year is essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations for several reas…
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On this episode Pam and Teri talk about using the muscle called resilience. We both believe it is something you have to work out especially as an entrepreneur. It seems like just when you hit one summit in work there is another one out there and it takes a certain mindset to keep climbing. We totally believe that this a muscle that can be created a…
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Pricing Amigurumi: How Much to Charge for Crochet Items
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Pricing amigurumi is one of the biggest struggles for ami crocheters who want to be profitable. Don't worry, we've got you covered. In this episode of Crochet Business Chat we will delve into the crucial topic of how much to charge for crochet items - specifically amigurumi - and how it affects the profitability of your crochet business. Grab a hoo…
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3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling on Etsy
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Is selling on Etsy not working for you? If you're making these Etsy mistakes, you can slow down your success. But don't worry, we'll share some common mistakes people make with their Etsy shops and how you can overcome them! Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get your FREE Product Description Bluep…
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Building Together The Single Entrepreneurs Community Quest
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On this episode Pam and Teri talk about building a community with the lens of being a single entrepreneur. It can be challenging at times and how do we handle a community once life shifts again? Which it always does 😊. They talk through some of their favorite communities of their pasts and how they have helped them grow. We so need community in thi…
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Exploring the Digital Toolkit: Navigating Software Options
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We love software! We love talking about this subject. There are so many options out there for each part of your business. Today we talk about many different types of software and our opinions on each of these. We move from website options all the way to how to keep track of time worked. This is a great place to start if you are at the early stages …
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Interview Business Bestie: Diane Cunningham Ellis
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We are so excited to share this episode with our business bestie Diane Cunningham Ellis. She is a rock start in all parts of life. We loved learning about her business, her story and having a few laughs along the way. She runs amazing masterminds and is a fierce in her drive to help other entrepreneurs.. She leads with bravery and helps entrepreneu…
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Are you a born leader? This is the opening question of today's episode as Pam and Teri explore leadership in business. They talk about the parts of being a leader as we run our businesses. We can lead in different ways that help our businesses move forward and give the structure for our team. Being a leader can be hard and it can be messy. It can b…
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On this episode Pam and Teri discuss social media, what it means to entrpeneurs, and how to make it work for businesses. They talk about the real and some of the stumbling blocks that people run into and how to deal when we "don't" want to or feel like being on social media. They also spend some time talking about branding and what that means to a …
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Before you can monetize your social media platforms, you need to build a strong presence. This involves creating engaging content, interacting with your audience, and promoting your crochet products. Listen in as we explore how to make money on social media platforms and how to optimize these strategies for maximum profit. Grab a hook and a WIP and…
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