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Jul 2014
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SPI 117: Broke on a Friend’s Couch to Su...

Pat Flynn
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#117: Today’s guest on the podcast, Dwight Peters, had started a number of different businesses that didn’t go according to plan, which eventually led him to going broke and having to stay on his friend’s couch while he figured out his next move. His perseverance paid off, however, because Dwight is now the founder of BackersHub, a successful online business ... Show More
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