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#225: Launch Roadblocks: How to Keep Your Promotion on Track

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David Valencia
August 13, 2025
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#224: Promote Your Podcast Like a Pro

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David Valencia
August 6, 2025
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#223: 5 Signs Your Marketing Funnel Needs a Fix

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David Valencia
July 30, 2025
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#220: Reset Part Two: Get the Most Out of Your People

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David Valencia
July 9, 2025
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#219: Reset Part One: Get Better Leverage in Your Business

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David Valencia
July 2, 2025
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#218: How to Sell to Existing Students and Clients

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David Valencia
June 25, 2025
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#217: Do I Need a Big Audience Before I Launch?

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David Valencia
June 18, 2025
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#216: How to Run an Unstoppable Online Program with Stew Darling

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David Valencia
June 11, 2025