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Jan 2022
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How we built The Colin and Samir Show

COLIN AND SAMIR
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On this episode, Colin and Samir break down how they built The Colin and Samir Show. Subscribe to our newlsetter to learn about the Business of Creators every Tuesday & Friday: http://thepublishpress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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