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Nov 2019
42m 32s

SPI 396: Not So Fun Business Stuff (But ...

Pat Flynn
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#396: Today we're bring my CFO and COO, Matt Gartland, on the show to talk about the changes that are coming to smartpassiveincome.com (including how we're getting team members more involved in the content) and the new business fundamentals guide he's writing. Learn the basics of getting started with an LLC and why you need one, the first things you should d ... Show More
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