• IQ Hurts Sales? The Data Scientist Who Burned Down Old Hiring | Regina Chou
    Mar 18 2026

    Most founders use data for every part of their business - except hiring. They run numbers on their product, their marketing, their cash flow. But when it comes to the most expensive decision in the company, they trust a gut feeling and a resume.

    Regina Chou is changing that. She grew up in a rice paddy in Taiwan, became the first in her family to attend college, and built a predictive hiring engine that analyzes 450 psychographic traits to determine - before the offer letter goes out - whether someone will perform and whether they will stay. Her REGI Blueprint powers the Performance Machine and has helped scale companies from Mercedes-Benz dealerships to CrowdStrike's $2 billion IPO.

    In this conversation, Regina shares the data point that upended decades of hiring science (IQ hurting sales), the blind experiment that proved resumes are irrelevant, and why the most surprising traits - hope, greed, emotional resilience - are the ones that actually predict your next great hire.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • IQ has a negative correlation to car sales at Mercedes-Benz dealerships - the traits you assume matter most might be working against you
    • Hope, optimism, and emotional resilience are the consistent predictors of performance across industries and job roles
    • A blind hiring experiment with 3,000 applicants and zero resumes produced hires still succeeding five years later
    • "Greed" - aspiration for material goods - turned out to be a top performance driver for garage door technicians
    • Same company, same product, different countries - top performer profiles were vastly different across cultures
    • Gen Z wants the same thing every generation wants - meaningful work and an environment where they can thrive
    • Regina's formula for founders: combine data and technology with heart to build a winning hiring system

    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Why traditional hiring science is broken

    1:16 Regina's origin story - Taiwan, poverty, and a grandfather's dream

    5:55 The Mercedes-Benz IQ discovery

    8:35 Building a model that predicts actual performance

    14:32 Blind hiring at Diamond Asia Capital

    19:55 Tommy Mello and the greed factor

    23:22 Gen Z - same challenges, louder voice

    27:02 Data + heart: advice for struggling founders

    31:54 The vision - when resumes become irrelevant

    PS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:

    1. Join me for the Ai Accelerator Workshop this March 25th - LIVE from Genius Network Headquarters - register here: www.AiAccelerator.com/Live

    2. Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffee

    3. Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.
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  • Jonathan Whistman: The Architect Behind $500M Exits and Teams Competitors Fear
    Mar 11 2026

    Jonathan Whistman is The Sales Boss - the architect behind human powered organizations where identity, belief, and culture drive extraordinary performance. He helped Tommy Mello scale A1 Garage Door to a half-billion dollar exit, with technicians going from $200-300k producers to $900k average - and top performers reaching $3 million.


    Andy Elliott had so much success running his team on Jonathan's system that he invested $2 million and partnered with Jonathan to co-create the Performance Machine - combining The Sales Boss methodology with ElliottHire's training and activation systems.

    Jonathan's superpower comes from an unusual place: growing up inside a religious cult. That experience taught him how to read human behavior with precision - and how identity, belief, and culture shape everything people do. Now he applies those insights to help leaders build organizations where humans perform at their highest level.

    In this episode, he walks through the Think | Feel | Act framework, explains Sacred Rhythms, and reveals why most companies are like a high school band when they could be Carnegie Hall. He also shares the Talent Reveal Interview - a group hiring method that lets you find your first $100k producer in 30 days.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 Introduction and opening hook

    3:08 The saddest thing about hiring

    7:14 Predictive hiring and the Reggie Blueprint

    12:59 Jonathan's cult backstory

    19:07 Think | Feel | Act explained

    28:41 Sacred Rhythms in action

    31:41 Inside Andy Elliott's sales meeting

    40:03 How the software platform works

    51:08 The Talent Reveal Interview

    55:55 Final question and closing


    🔗 Explore resources & next steps: TheSalesBoss.com/free

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  • The 19-Year Collaboration Plan: Ai + IP + Patents (with Dan Sullivan & Mike Koenigs)
    Mar 4 2026

    Most entrepreneurs think the future is “Ai tools.”

    That’s only half the game.

    The other half is IP - because if you’re creating anything valuable, you either protect it, productize it, or you’ll watch someone else monetize it.

    In this episode, Dan Sullivan and I make a 19-year commitment to a “Free Zone” collaboration - and we break down how to build 10x–100x partnerships using Ai + patents + thinking tools, without getting distracted, diluted, or stolen from.

    You’ll see how Dan turns concepts into protectable assets (with an insane patent cadence), and how I’m turning conversations into prototypes, tools, and marketing - fast.

    If you’re a founder who’s overwhelmed with ideas, half-finished Ai outputs, or “vendors” who don’t actually collaborate… you need to watch this.

    In this episode, Dan and I break down:

    • The Free Zone collaboration model (and why vendors don’t count)
    • How Multiplier + Simplifier partnerships create patentable output
    • Dan’s real IP engine: 78 patents issued, 75 pending, and the workflow behind it
    • Defensive vs. offensive IP: copyright + trademark + patents
    • Why the real bottleneck isn’t your market—it’s distraction, isolation, and personal-life ceilings
    • How to turn “what you already do” into a tool, framework, and protected asset
    • Why the future belongs to entrepreneurs, not giant corporations

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 The 19-Year Commitment
    01:28 Why This Collaboration Became the Model
    03:10 AI + Patents + Free Zone: The Big Bet
    04:25 Dan’s Patent Engine (78 issued, 75 pending)
    06:23 Staying Simple in an AI World
    09:57 Fast Filter Applied to Our Collaboration
    15:52 Defensive vs. Offensive IP
    18:13 “I Self-Medicated With Thinking Tools” (Dan’s story)
    21:33 How Dan Spots Patents Everywhere
    27:08 The Real Problem: Isolation + Distractibility
    33:28 Mike’s “$10M Opportunities” AI Tool
    38:52 “Hero To” Clarity + Real Numbers
    45:35 The Hidden Growth Ceiling: Lifestyle + Identity
    54:59 The Plan: 10x the Podcast Audience
    58:31 “Instant IP” for Every Episode
    01:01:44 Why AI Talent Leaves Big Companies
    01:05:36 Next Steps: Story → Animation Trailer
    01:07:18 Wrap Up: Build Bigger With People You Like

    PS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:

    1. Join me for the Ai Accelerator Workshop this March 25th - LIVE from Genius Network Headquarters - register here: www.AiAccelerator.com/Live

    2. Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffee

    3. Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ai Predictions for 2026 (Part 1)
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I’m sharing my 2026 Annual Predictions — and they aren’t abstract, theoretical, or “someday” ideas.These are the shifts already reshaping:How money is madeHow companies are builtHow teams are replaced, compressed, or amplifiedAnd how one person can now do what used to take an entire organizationThis is about more leverage, fewer bottlenecks, and protecting your humanity while everything accelerates.I’ll walk you through real examples — from building medical diagnostic software in the Amazon jungle…to prototyping investment platforms, films, brands, and businesses in days instead of years.If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or creator wondering “How do I stay ahead of this?” — this episode is your map.Watch the full episode on YouTube (or listen below).KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSAI Is No Longer OptionalThe question isn’t if you’ll use AI — it’s whether you’ll use it intentionally, or be replaced by someone who does.The One-Person Company Is RealWe’re closer than anyone realizes to the first one-person billion-dollar business. AI is collapsing org charts and multiplying output per human.Speed Is the New SuperpowerI show how ideas now move from conversation → prototype → revenue in days — using tools like NotebookLM, Claude, Gemini, and synthetic video.“Outside Movies” vs. “Inside Movies”Learn how to create fast, persuasive media that sells your vision — and internal media that aligns your team instantly.AI as a Time MachineAI isn’t about working harder — it’s about reclaiming minutes, hours, and days of your life by eliminating low-value work.Hollywood Is Dead — Brands Are the New StudiosYou no longer need crews, studios, or massive budgets to produce cinematic, persuasive content. The gatekeepers are gone.Robots Are Replacing Roles (Fast)Human hiring is down. Robot deployment is exploding. The smart move is capturing your institutional knowledge now.Community Is the New LuxuryAs AI companions rise, real human connection becomes more valuable, not less. Zig where everyone else zags.Degrees Are Losing PowerNobody cares where you went to school. They care whether you can solve $100K problems — or create million-dollar opportunities — with AI.Humanity Still WinsAI doesn’t dehumanize us. Humans do that. Used correctly, AI makes you more creative, more connected, and more impactful.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] The 2026 Wake-Up CallWhy the last 12 months rewrote the rules of business — permanently.[00:02:10] How This Entire Presentation Was Built With AIFrom voice notes to research, scripts, and video — in minutes.[00:05:12] The “Outside Movie / Inside Movie” FrameworkHow to sell your vision fast and align your team instantly.[00:07:23] The Amazon Jungle StoryUsing AI to compress a 2.5-hour fundraising pitch into a 2-minute cinematic video.[00:13:20] Building Medical Software in 90 MinutesHow a phone, AI, and a dream became a working diagnostic tool in the rainforest.[00:16:30] AI Power Shifts & Global Tech MovesWhy speed, not politics, determines who wins next.[00:22:26] Electricity = CurrencyWhy energy, compute, and AI tokens are the new oil.[00:24:39] The Ford MomentRobots replace labor, and productivity explodes.[00:26:21] Capturing Institutional KnowledgeHow to future-proof your business before roles disappear.[00:30:18] Disrupting Private Equity in a DayFrom idea to millions raised — without code, developers, or months of planning.[00:36:34] Prediction Markets & the Vice EconomyWhy platforms like Polymarket outperform traditional polling.[00:38:23] Hollywood Is Officially DeadSynthetic media, AI films, and the rise of brand-built studios.[00:40:50] The Loneliness EconomyWhy AI connection is rising — and why real community now commands a premium.[00:44:45] The Collapse of the DegreeWhat actually matters in hiring and opportunity creation now.[00:48:53] AI as a True Time MachineHow AI agents quietly work in the background while you live your life.[00:52:08] The Singularity WindowWhy the next 6–18 months matter more than the last 20 years.[00:54:01] Remember Your HumanityWhy none of this matters if you lose what makes you human.If you’ve been feeling the acceleration…If you sense the old rules breaking…If you know there’s a smarter, faster, more human way forward…This episode will help you see it — and step into it.– MikePS – See if there's still tickets to Ai Accelerator LIVE this March 25th - Live from Genius Network HQ:
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • What Most Longevity Advice Misses - with Dr. Greg Burzynski
    Jan 22 2026

    🔗 Start here: RestoreLongevityClinic.com/start

    Most people think longevity is about supplements, wearables, and annual scans.

    That’s not the real problem.

    The real issue is timing. By the time something shows up clearly on imaging, you’re often already behind the curve.

    In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I sit down with Dr. Greg Burzynski, a concierge longevity physician who applies oncology-level rigor to prevention, not sick care.

    We break down five breakthrough medications and supplements most people (including me) had never heard of—and two advanced blood tests that can detect cancer risk and recurrence long before scans ever will.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why aging itself should be treated as a disease
    • 5 little-known longevity compounds doctors rarely talk about publicly
    • The limits of scans, wearables, and “data overload”
    • Two blood tests that can detect cancer signals far earlier than imaging
    • How high performers should think about longevity as a strategy—not a gadget stack
    • Who concierge longevity medicine is actually for (and who it’s not)

    I’ve lived through cancer once.

    That changes how you think about prevention.

    If you’re already doing the basics - and you want the next 20% edge without drowning in noise - you need to watch this.

    🔗 Explore resources & next steps: RestoreLongevityClinic.com/start

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Why Most Longevity Advice Fails
    01:18 Meet Dr. Greg Burzynski
    03:28 Why “Sick Care” Is Too Late
    05:12 P24: Protein Absorption & Aging
    06:48 Senolytics & Clearing Old Cells
    09:37 Carbon 60 & Free Radical Damage
    11:36 Epigenetics, Brain Health & Aging
    13:29 Glucose, CGMs & Longevity Drugs
    17:01 The Data Overwhelm Trap
    19:14 mTOR, Aging Pathways & RESTOR
    24:10 Blood Tests That Catch Cancer Early
    26:14 Who Longevity Medicine Is Really For
    29:44 Why Acting Now Matters

    P.S. One line from Greg stuck with me: “The future is coming fast. Your job is to stay healthy enough to make it to it.” That’s the real game.

    P.P.S. Start here: RestoreLongevityClinic.com/start

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    31 mins
  • The "Free Money" Tax Credit Nobody Told You About
    Jan 7 2026
    What if I told you the government owes you money – possibly tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars – and all you have to do is ask for it back?I know - sounds like complete BS.That's exactly what I thought when my buddy Justin Maxwell told me about the R&D Tax Credit while I was speaking at an event. But he made me an offer I couldn't refuse: "Let me do all the work, show you exactly what you'll get back, and you don't pay me a dime unless you keep the money."Within a couple weeks, I had a fat check deposited directly into my bank account. Then more checks after that. Then we went backwards three years and got even more money back.And here's the kicker – this isn't some sketchy loophole. It's a legitimate government incentive designed specifically for business owners like you who are innovating, creating, building, and testing new things in your business.In this episode, Justin Maxwell from Big Life Financial breaks down exactly how the R&D Tax Credit works, who qualifies (spoiler: way more people than you think), and why your accountant probably has no idea this even exists for small businesses.If you're spending money on AI tools, developing new products, creating new systems, testing new technologies, or basically doing anything innovative in your business – you need to listen to this episode. Like, right now.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSWhy Nobody Knows About This (And Why Your Accountant Doesn't Either)From 1981 to 2015, the R&D Tax Credit was essentially only for Fortune 500 companies. That's why most accountants still think it's only for engineering firms and people in white lab coats. But the rules changed a decade ago, and small business owners can now tap into this incredible benefit – they just don't know it exists yet.The "Double Dip" That Sounds Illegal But Isn'tHere's where it gets insane: You already deduct your business expenses to lower your taxable income, right? Well, the R&D Tax Credit gives you an additional credit on top of that deduction for any money you spend on innovation, development, and qualified research activities. It's literally a dollar-for-dollar write-off of your tax bill – a credit, not just another deduction.You Can Go Backwards Three YearsThink about everything you spent money on in 2022, 2023, and 2024 developing new products, testing AI, creating new systems, hiring people to build things. You can amend your returns and get that money back. Mike got multiple direct deposits within weeks of filing.The July 2025 Game-ChangerPreviously, you had to depreciate the credit over five years. But the new bill passed on July 4th, 2025 changed everything – now you can take the full credit immediately for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Instead of waiting five years to get your money, you get it all at once. We're talking checks hitting your account in 3-6 weeks.Who Actually Qualifies (Probably You)If you're in tech, software, medicine, manufacturing, engineering, science, or any business where you're testing new technologies, creating new protocols, implementing AI, or developing new systems – you likely qualify. One of Justin's clients with just $450K in revenue got $5,000 back. Another with medical practices got $550,000. The range is anywhere from $2K to $500K+.Zero Risk, Zero Upfront CostJustin's team does all the research, all the work, and tells you exactly what you'll get back before you pay them anything. They only get paid when you get paid. And if the IRS somehow doesn't approve it or takes the money back, they refund everything. There's literally no risk.The Mindset Shift That Changes EverythingWhat Mike loves most about this isn't just the money – it's the permission it gives you to innovate without fear. When you know you'll get a tax credit back even if your experiment fails, you take bigger swings. You hire faster. You test more. You grow. Mike used his R&D credits to hire four new people and expand internationally.It's Not Just For "Lab Coat" BusinessesIf you're creating courses, building AI workflows, developing new client onboarding systems, testing marketing automation, or prototyping new tools with your team – that counts. The key is documentation: videos, transcripts, proof you paid people, proof you spent the money on qualified activities.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] This Is Literally Free Money Mike introduces the R&D Tax Credit and why he was initially skeptical when Justin first told him about it.[00:01:39] Why This Credit Was Hidden From You Justin explains the history – how it was created in 1981 for big automakers and why small businesses didn't qualify until 2015.[00:03:14] The Practical Tactical: How The Double Dip Works Breaking down how you can deduct expenses AND get an additional tax credit on top of those same expenses.[00:06:08] Going Backwards In Time For Money How the 3-year lookback works and why Mike got multiple checks by amending past returns.[00:07:20] The July 4th, 2025 Game-Changer The new law that allows ...
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  • Ambition's Enemies (and How to Beat Them) with Dan Sullivan & Mike Koenigs
    Nov 13 2025

    What if I told you your biggest obstacle to growth isn’t competition or burnout – but other people’s envy?

    In this powerful new episode, Dan Sullivan and I unpack the hidden forces that shape (and sometimes sabotage) entrepreneurial ambition and reveal how to protect, amplify, and sustain it for life.

    Dan also debuts his brand-new “Four-Day Future” method for staying focused, fulfilled, and future-ready.

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Ambition is the fuel that powers entrepreneurs but it’s also fragile – Dan Sullivan reveals how to safeguard your drive from the silent forces of comparison, guilt, and envy.
    • We explore why envy is the most dangerous ambition killer, how modern culture has engineered it into our daily lives, and what you can do to stay immune.
    • Dan unveils his newest framework, The Four-Day Future a simple but profound way to measure progress, recalibrate quickly, and keep your ambition expanding at every stage of life.
    • You’ll also hear how Dan’s recontextualizing Strategic Coach’s entire curriculum to help entrepreneurs turn every “thinking tool” into an “ambition tool.”
    • Whether you’re an established founder or just reawakening your drive, this episode is a masterclass in staying focused, fulfilled, and fearless no matter what the world throws your way.

    KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

    Ambition Is a Capability
    Dan shares how ambition isn’t about chasing goals it’s about building the capability to think bigger, act faster, and stay confident through every stage of growth.


    The True Enemy of Ambition: Envy
    Discover how envy operates like gravity pulling ambitious people down, and how to protect yourself from its influence (especially when you’re tired or doubting yourself).


    Socialism, Social Media & the Envy Machine
    Dan explains why modern culture is engineered to make you feel guilty for succeeding, and how to escape that mental trap.


    From “The Gap” to “The Gain”
    Learn to measure your progress backward (not forward), and instantly turn frustration into fuel for the next level of growth.


    The Four-Day Future Method
    Dan unveils his new tool to measure progress and recalibrate your goals in real-time, staying focused, happy, and ambitious every week.


    Ambition Killers vs. Amplifiers
    Mike and Dan break down how guilt, fatigue, and overcommitment can kill drive, and how mini-calibrations and micro-wins keep ambition alive.


    TIMESTAMPS:
    [00:00:00] Introduction: Why NASA is betting on Ai to reach Mars by 2040
    [00:01:48] The biggest challenges: health, food, sanitation, power, mental health
    [00:06:20] How a simple brainstorm led to CoughSense - an Ai-powered astronaut health app
    [00:09:04] The “Genius Stack” Framework: stacking 10+ Ais for breakthroughs
    [00:13:12] The truth about trusting Ai platforms (and why speed beats loyalty)
    [00:16:13] Turning ideas into code prompts (even if you can’t code)
    [00:19:52] Testing 10 Ai coding tools in parallel - winners and losers revealed
    [00:26:47] What my son built with Ai at 23 (and why it landed him equity in a company)
    [00:30:45] The Americium Story: turning nuclear waste into power for space exploration
    [00:38:22] Ai storytelling: from scripts to synthetic video to pitch decks in minutes
    [00:44:20] Why founders must lead by example - culture, behavior, and mindset shifts
    [00:47:08] The Four Quadrants of Ai: Superpowers, Marketing, Top-Line Growth, Automation
    [00:53:20] Real stories from Ai Accelerator Live - teams, families, and breakthroughs
    [00:57:59] Final message: The 18–36 month window before Ai becomes non-optional


    PS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:

    1. Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffeeCA

    2. Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and experiencing a massive personal and professional breakthrough? Watch this.
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    54 mins
  • Unlocking True Freedom (Heal Trauma and Transform Your Life)
    Nov 6 2025

    Have you ever felt trapped by stress, trauma, or unresolved emotions that keep you stuck in cycles of pain and disconnection?

    In this transformative episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and world-renowned Qi Gong Master, Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center.

    Together, we unpack how Qi Gong – an ancient, powerful practice – is changing lives by reconnecting us to our true selves, healing deep trauma, and unlocking profound freedom.

    Mingtong shares incredible insights from his 30+ years of practice, revealing how simple yet profound Qi Gong techniques empower high performers, CEOs, and even those facing incurable diseases to shift from mere survival to thriving.

    If you're longing for true inner peace, vibrant health, and emotional freedom, this is your gateway.


    KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

    Why Qi Gong is Your Missing Link
    Discover how simple, gentle movements and meditative practices reconnect your mind, body, and spirit, reversing years—even generations—of trauma.


    Healing Trauma, Creating Freedom
    Mingtong shares astonishing case studies, including how Qi Gong reversed seemingly incurable illnesses and transformed broken marriages and lives stuck in despair.


    Releasing Multi-Generational Patterns
    Learn how hidden emotional patterns passed through generations are held in your body—and how Qi Gong gently releases this trapped energy.

    Transforming Relationships with Qi Gong
    Find out why couples who practice Qi Gong together experience profound reconnection, healing, and deeper intimacy beyond the honeymoon phase.

    Ai, Technology, and Embodied Awareness
    Understand the urgent importance of reconnecting with your physical body and emotions in the age of AI—and why this embodied connection is key to preserving our humanity.

    From Surviving to Thriving
    Hear how Qi Gong empowers you to reclaim your health, emotional vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual purpose, giving you lasting internal freedom.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • [00:00:00] Introduction: Trauma, Stress & Qi Gong

    • [00:03:32] Meet Master Mingtong Gu

    • [00:04:25] Biggest Mistake in Health & Life

    • [00:07:26] What Exactly is Qi Gong?

    • [00:11:47] Qi Gong vs. Meditation & Yoga

    • [00:16:05] Mingtong’s Journey from Trauma to Healing

    • [00:21:41] The Qi Gong Healing Miracle

    • [00:23:12] Mike’s Personal Trauma & Language Patterns

    • [00:30:20] Multi-Generational Trauma Release

    • [00:39:29] Qi Gong’s Power to Release Disease

    • [00:44:36] What Happens at a Qi Gong Retreat?

    • [00:49:06] Healing Marriages Through Qi Gong

    • [00:54:30] Why Embodied Awareness is Essential in the Age of AI

    • [01:02:53] True Freedom is Embodied

    If you’ve ever felt stuck or held back by deep emotional wounds, unresolved stress, or just a lack of true inner freedom, this episode will open doors you didn’t know existed.

    To your freedom,
    – Mike

    PS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:

    1. Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffeeCA

    2. Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and experiencing a massive personal and professional breakthrough? Watch this.
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    1 hr and 8 mins