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Sep 2025
1h 12m

Giving founders brutally honest feedback

Hubspot Media
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Want to start your business the right way (with less than $1k)? Get the guide: https://clickhubspot.com/wsu Episode 741: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the most common mistakes founders make and how to fix them PLUS old school businesses that are making a comeback. — Show Notes: (0:00) Busine ... Show More
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