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Feb 2018
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Why You Need to Be In It for the Long Ha...

Chris Ducker
About this episode
In this episode, I talk about the concept of business longevity, why entrepreneurs should think about being in business for the long haul instead of the next 'get rich quick' scheme and how building your business slowly and purposefully can help you learn from your mistakes. 
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