Jan 2025

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214: Simple Marketing for Smart People b...

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

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Today’s author promises to teach us a new way to craft marketing content that compels customers to act without feeling sleazy. Join Mike & Cory as they try to shun complexity and give belief-building a try.

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