Armando Cruz & Juan Carlos Bernal are on this week’s Master Class to share their thoughts around mindset, adapting to changes, and facing the unknown. Armando is a physical therapist and runs his own clinic in Miami and Juan Carlos is an executive coach that helps businesses optimize their business processes. Although they’re not in the real estate industry, their advice and wisdom have lifted Alex out of so many challenges throughout his career and he knows whatever obstacle you’re facing right now, these two men can help you through it.
Key Takeaways:
- Armando & Juan Carlos are not in the real estate industry but are successful entrepreneurs in their own right.
- Who is Armando? He runs a fitness and physical therapy studio in Miami.
- Who is Juan Carlos? He is an executive coach that helps with business processes and marketing.
- When you have uncertainty, stress goes up and confidence goes down, and with that, taking action also goes down.
- This is life! Don’t wait for it to go back to the same way. It will never be the same. This is a new reality.
- Don’t wait for ‘the right time.’ Do it now. What are you looking for now?
- This is a great time to hit the reset button and be productive!
- Business owners are confused. They are spinning the wheels because they’re not 100% sure what direction to go in.
- What’s good about this situation and where’s the opportunity?
- Are you bored?
- Armando has three children he has to homeschool and he’s also trying to figure out what to do within his own business. He’s packed.
- Armando shares how he has been able to pivot his business during this time.
- There are seven healths in this world: Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, Relationship, Financial, Environmental, and Adventure health.
- How do you measure where you are in each of these aspects of health?
- Be careful not to instill fear in your kids.
- There is so much uncertainty that Juan Carlos has opened up his services for free to help people in need.
- Don’t let your fears get out of control.
- People are very concerned about finances. What can they do?
- Change your ‘I can’t’ phrase to ‘I don’t want to’ and see how you feel about that statement after.
- How can you serve your clients today? Be in touch with their needs. They’re different today than they were before the pandemic.
- Focus on things no one can take away from you, like your family. Then focus on the things that can be taken away and find solutions to it.
- Be willing to sacrifice and take a few steps back to get yourself financially healthy.
- Something Juan Carlos can always count on is God.
- You have a platform! Get out and share your story.
- Doors open up when you have the right intentions. Giving back makes a world of difference in your mental state.
- You can’t pour from an empty cup. Put your oxygen mask on first.
- How do you pursue sales differently during this time?
- Armando shares an example of why it’s important to ask your audience and not ‘assume.’
- Ask and then start serving in that capacity.
- When things start getting back to "normal", how do you balance what you ‘used to do’ vs. the changes you’ve made?
- Final words of advice from Armando and Juan Carlos on the future and what to look forward to.
- How do Armando and Juan Carlos help others?
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Tweetables:
“One of the biggest lies we get as small businesses is 80% of what’s being taught is for big business and when people try to implement it, it doesn’t work. It doesn’t work because it was never meant for you.”
“When you have uncertainty, stress goes up and confidence goes down.”
“Everything you want in life, generally speaking, is going to be from a stranger.”
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Alex has had his podcast for nearly four years now and gets frequent questions from investors and peers on whether it makes sense to start a podcast or not. Alex jumps on a Facebook Live to answer some questions about podcasts, why it’s beneficial to your brand, and offers tips and tricks he’s learned over the last four years of podcasting!
Key Takeaways:
- Joe Rogan is moving over his content library to Spotify. This is a big deal!
- Alex shares why podcasts are a big deal on this Facebook Live episode.
- You have a message, you have a story. You should put it out there!
- Congrats to Joe Rogan!
- For anyone producing content right now, this Spotify deal is a big win for content creators.
- People ask Alex all the time if they should start a podcast.
- Alex has been podcasting since June 2016.
- Consistency is key when it comes to whatever you’re doing in life.
- Starting a podcast is actually not very complicated to do!
- Podcasts aren’t going anywhere!
- What are some of the benefits of having a podcast?
- Be authentic when you get on the microphone. Don’t try to be someone else.
- Alex’s intent for the Flip Empire Show was to never monetize it.
- It’s important to niche your podcast down.
- If Alex were to start a podcast again today, how would he approach it?
- This podcast is part of Alex’s life purpose. To communicate and give value to others!
- Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal has a big ripple effect on content creators.
- There are three types of podcasts out there. Alex's is a hybrid of all three.
- Have an interest in Alex’s slide deck that he shared today? Subscribe to the Flip Empire Show and then shoot Alex an email about it!
- Alex answers some questions from attendees on his Facebook Live.
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Tweetables:
“If you’re thinking of doing anything, whether it’s start a business, … commit to it and be consistent.”
“You have a voice, you have a message; I encourage you to share that with people.”
“You can create a podcast and you funnel opportunities your way.”
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Matt has only been in the wholesale business for a year and a half and has already closed $946,000 worth in deals with a small team and practically no overhead. His key to his success? He calls other investor’s dead leads and revives them. Matt shares his story along with how he’s been able to close these deals during a pandemic, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
- Matt closed $946K in deals in 2019. He wished he could have pushed it a little more to close seven figures! He’s only been in business for a year and a half.
- Matt gives a quick recap of his background. He comes from sales expertise.
- Remember, everybody’s market is different and there are a lot of variables to consider.
- What does Matt’s team look like and how many deals did it take to get to $946K?
- How did Matt do this with only four people on his team?!
- Matt still works leads for other companies. The key to Matt’s success is that he discovers what other people aren’t doing well and does the opposite of that, to stand out.
- Matt shares his sales strategies and how he became comfortable selling on the phone.
- Matt’s main marketing channel was getting other people’s leads, picking up the phone and calling them. How much did this marketing channel cost Matt?
- Matt works old leads, usually between three months to three years in age that aren’t being called actively by wholesalers.
- What is Matt doing to market for new buyers right now during the pandemic?
- Where does Matt see the market going in the next three to six months?
- Matt is looking to dive a bit more into commercial property, due to the pandemic.
- How does Matt know when to look for opportunities vs. keep focused on his main bread-and-butter business model?
- Despite running a successful business, Matt spends a lot of time with his family. He prioritizes this in his life.
- Matt is the perfect example that you don’t have to be hustling your face off!
- Matt answers some Facebook Live questions!
- How does Matt negotiate and close a deal?
- Matt shares how he is addressing calls with buyers about COVID-19.
- People are fearful right now. You can either attach yourself to fear or you can face everything and rise.
- What’s a good way to learn about wholesaling?
- Make sure you’re consistent! Consistency is key in everything you do.
- What does Matt do if he receives duplicate leads from different investors?
- Matt’s main KPI is to follow up with people until they buy or die.
- Does Matt have cold callers?
- Matt is incredibly dialed into his business model. It’s important to have focus and not to get shiny object syndrome.
- How many hours does Matt spend a day cold calling?
- The ASCEND mastermind is open. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to be considered for this high level mastermind that focuses on LIFE & BUSINESS.
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Connect with Matt: Website & LinkedIn
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Tweetables:
“How many people out there are just letting leads go by the wayside as a normal course of their operations? The majority.”
“Keep educating yourself. You’re never going to be good enough. So, read books, listen to podcasts, and seek out mentors.”
“I never try to make myself seem like ‘the bank’ or an agent. I always try to be a common man when brokering a deal. Be upfront and do right by them. It goes a long way.”
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Steve Cavanaugh just got back from a quick trip to Louisiana to check out a potential self-storage facility. Steve didn’t always start out this way and shares how he created his own roadmap to live the life that he’s wanted. You might not make as much money as you want in your life, but it’s completely possible and realistic to live the kind of life that you want, starting tomorrow.
Key Takeaways:
- Steve has created an intentional life.
- Steve just got back from Louisiana last week and is looking to acquire a self-storage property.
- There’s a lot of confusion on how to really live out your vision.
- Why did Steve want to get into self-storage?
- Sometimes you need an outsider's perspective to make sure you’re getting into a good deal.
- It’s so important to have a group you can be vulnerable with.
- How did Steve create his own roadmap?
- What’s the best task management system out there?
- Whatever system you have, make sure it just works for you.
- Alex would get stressed by looking at his calendar and it being jammed packed with to-dos.
- Alex & Steve are celebrating their one year anniversary with ASCEND.
- What kind of wins have they experienced so far?
- Both Alex & Steve are looking forward to the ASCEND Mastermind Retreat in Miami!
- Vision is critical and both Alex & Steve can help you work backwards to achieve the kind of life you want to have for yourself and for your family.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
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Connect with Steve on Facebook
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Tweetables:
“You should be doing as much research into whatever niche you want to go into if you possibly can.”
“It takes some accountability. You need people to ask you what’s going on and how you’re doing with XYZ.”
“We are only limited by the stuff that we tell ourselves.”
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RJ Bates III grew his business incredibly rapidly, but it cost him nearly everything. He would spend 10+ hours a day on the phone trying to put out fires instead of actually enjoying the fruits of his labor. He had to take a step back and reevaluate what was most important to him. He shares his story and how he was able to scale down to live a more fulfilling and profitable life.
Key Takeaways:
- RJ scaled his business very quickly but he wasn’t making money and he wasn’t happy. He had to go back to the drawing board to design a better life.
- How did RJ get into wholesaling?
- As RJ started to get more into it, he realized it’s about creating generational wealth and began acquiring assets.
- During this time, RJ grew his business to 74 employees, but they weren’t niche anymore and they weren’t making any money.
- RJ is so grateful that his business partner trusted him to pivot the business and get them back on track.
- How can people overcome fear and get themselves out of the hole they might be in? RJ shares his advice.
- There’s plenty of opportunity out there right now.
- Despite having a business for 3-4+ years now, RJ is still using ‘beginner’ tactics to get his business up and going.
- We need to be real with the challenges we have.
- Covid-19 has brought us closer together.
- Comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t compare yourself to other people
- Everything that could go wrong in 2019, did go wrong for RJ. RJ opens up on what happened.
- RJ grew his business at such a rapid rate that everything else was falling apart at the seams.
- Listening to the advice of his peers, he realized he needed to become much, much leaner.
- Scale to be better, don’t scale to be bigger.
- RJ is in the process of liquidating his assets to become more lean.
- Remember, you’re on your own unique journey. Don’t try to replicate someone else’s success.
- RJ is so grateful with his relationship with God and putting his trust in Him.
- RJ shares the impact masterminds have had on his business.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
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Connect with RJ: Website & Facebook & Instagram
Recommended Resources:
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Book by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Predictive Index: Lead, don’t manage. Use the power of talent optimization to design great teams and lead them through anything.
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Tweetables:
“My visionary brain basically almost killed our company. It just drove us into the ground.”
“The credit cards were maxed out. There was no option for us.”
“Don’t allow fear to give you paralysis. You have to go out and take action.”
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Tracy Royce is a real estate investor that has seemingly been able to ‘crack the code’ on social media and build her brand! With a little over 11k followers on Instagram, Tracy reveals that all it takes is connection, consistency, and authority to grow your audience. She explains a little bit more about what this all means and how you can authentically grow your social media following, and why you’d want to invest the time in doing so!
Key Takeaways:
- A lot of people do not understand how to use social media. Today’s guest is here to help you navigate that!
- Social media is here to stay and it’s going to be more and more part of our lives.
- Why do people have a love/hate relationship with social media?
- When it comes to social media, where do we even begin?
- There are three things you want to keep in mind when posting on social media: Connection, Consistency, and Authority.
- TIP: Always be yourself!
- If you don’t know what to post, as you start posting more, people will start reacting to things and you will be able to understand what your audience wants.
- TIP: Go to instagram and search hashtags within your niche to network and connect with others.
- Do polls on Instagram asking your audience what they’re looking for!
- It takes time to grow a following. There will be some days nobody responds, but the good news is that on stories it only lasts 24 hours!
- Does Tracy outsource any of her social media?
- Social media takes time!
- Tracy loves to use Instagram!
- Tracy grew to 11k followers, but that didn’t happen overnight.
- Finding a support network is key! Get people who will support you and lift you up.
- Should you buy likes? NO!
- What you’re doing today might evolve in the next six months. Social media is ever changing.
- Take a look at Tracy’s social media and see what jumps out at you.
- Tracy answers some live Facebook questions!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
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Connect with Tracy: Royceofrealestate.com & Instagram
Social Media Resources:
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🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
💻 Access to Online Course: 5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less): http://www.flipempire.com
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Tweetables:
“Connection translates into connecting people who are in your niche. You want to think about what your social media page is about.”
“Social media takes time, but I see the value in it, so I make time in my business to be able to do that. It’s part of my business.”
“When it comes to social media, people see through your bull pretty quickly.”
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Cris Chico is a trailblazer when it comes to wholesaling in any market, and he has taught investors from all over the country on how to close deals virtually. He was the first person to introduce the concept of virtual wholesaling and today, he goes into how you can leverage Facebook ads to target different-sized counties to find gems from the comfort of your own home. It's the NEW Virtual Wholesaling.
Key Takeaways:
- Alex and Cris are very close and he has appeared on the podcast at least 5 times now!
- How do you get leads into your pipeline?
- Cris was able to get Facebook ads to work for his niche and it’s been very good to him!
- As a wholesaler, do you focus on Local or virtual wholesaling? Chico shares his thoughts.
- Cris is not picking one market, he’s selecting a marketing channel to dictate where the leads come, and then work those deals wherever they may be.
- Cris breaks down what a beginning vs. advanced wholesaler should do with Facebook ads.
- Cris recommends staying away from places like California and New York, or at least be prepared to have a larger budget.
- How can you get leads in small towns?
- Cris shares the 3 things you need to know about "National Wholesaling"
- Truth is, Facebook knows everything about you.
- The biggest obstacles Cris has is getting appealing photos of the properties and how to show these properties when you’re 1,000 miles away.
- How much money should you spend on ads to get a good lead?
- What should your Facebook page look like?
- You gotta have a nice website! Your reputation depends on it.
- Cris showcases a couple of examples on what sort of images perform well on Facebook.
- Cris talks about how to handle Facebook lead forms.
- Should you continue the conversation with a seller via text or should you call them?
- How do you get your seller to take good photos?
- Cris breaks down how to get buyers when you’re working virtually.
- You don’t need to find 1,000 wholesalers, agents, and cash buyers. Just find 2-3 good ones within each county.
- Cris lays out how he approaches conversations with wholesalers and partners with them.
- How do you find a local title company?
- Cris answers some live Facebook questions.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
Get Chico's Best Performing Facebook Ads Here
Additional Recommended Resources that Alex & His Team Use:
Best SEO built Websites for Real Estate Investors
Big Data For Real Estate Investors, Tailored for You
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Access to Online Course: 5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less): http://www.flipempire.com
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Tweetables:
“Rather than focusing on a small radius or area, expand the area that you market. We’re getting more leads and we’re operating virtually.”
“Everybody should learn how to sell and they should learn online advertising.”
“Everyone should have 2-3 wholesales that they can tap into any market.”
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Michael Franke closed 31 deals last year in his real estate business, which is run by him and his father. He was a math high school teacher who was struggling to make ends meet and real estate has been life-changing for him. Michael shares how he finds his high-quality lists, offers tips on taking your SMS marketing to the next level, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
- Michael had several financial troubles in the beginning, but he was able to climb his way out of them!
- How did Michael get into real estate?
- Why was God taking Michael in a different direction from teaching?
- What does Michael’s team look like today?
- How did Michael discover his ‘genius zone’?
- How has Michael been able to achieve 72% profit margins?
- SMS marketing has been a strong contender in Michael’s marketing strategy.
- Where is Michael getting his data?
- The harder the list to get, the better the list!
- How does LeadSherpa work?
- When should you transition from texting to the phone?
- Call back on the hangups! There can be gold in there.
- It’s critical to get back to your callers quickly.
- How has Michael been managing his SMS leads on his own?
- Michael shares his investment strategy, between wholesaling vs. flipping a property.
- How has Michael adjusted his game plan with COVID-19?
- Why is whole-tailing Michael's favorite strategy right now?
- How do you know when it makes sense to whole-tail vs. wholesale?
- Why did Michael join Ascend?
- What’s next for Michael?
- Michael had a lot of limiting beliefs and ASCEND has helped him overcome them.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
Let’s Connect on Instagram: @alexpardo25 (and other Social Media platforms --- see links below)
Recommended Resources:
The Original Compliant Text Messaging System for Real Estate Pros (use code: flipempire)
Batch Lead Stacker: The Ultimate System For Real Estate Professionals Text Messaging Skip-Tracing List Manager And More!
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How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today: https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Access to Online Course: 5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less): http://www.flipempire.com
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Tweetables:
“Part of the way we’re able to stay so profitable is that we’re not just sending mail or texts to a broad list. We try to really target it in and really try to figure out who has the most pain.”
“Factor in your time. It’s that thing you can’t get back.”
“As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to isolate yourself. But it’s truly rewarding to spend time with people who have the same mindset and just being in a community like Ascend is amazing.”
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Antonio Edwards specializes in finding distressed residential and commercial properties at a discount for wholesale, rehab, buy-and-hold, owner financing, and lease options. Antonio also teaches others around the world how to quit their job and become financially free by making money in real estate without having to use no money and credit. He shares his thoughts on how to keep things lean during a pandemic and why you should be hyper-focused on acquiring assets in your portfolio.
Key Takeaways:
- How long has Antonio been in real estate?
- Antonio’s first deal was a crack house! It was crazy.
- Antonio worked with a mentor very early on to help him through this. Always surround yourself with good people to help you through.
- Alex did okay for himself in the first few years without a mentor, but he made a ton of mistakes.
- The best investment you can make is in yourself. You don’t know what you don’t know.
- How has COVID-19 impacted Antonio’s market, business, and community?
- How has Antonio pivoted due to the pandemic?
- Start offering lower on your houses. Around 15‒20% lower.
- Rehabbers! Be cautious! The market is too uncertain.
- How has Antonio been communicating with his tenants?
- People who have cash in the bank will prevail!
- What is the difference between now and 2009?
- It’s critical to live below your means.
- Due to the pandemic, Antonio has been able to be more present with his family.
- Antonio talks about when he knew that this pandemic was going to be serious.
- If you want to flip, keep it up, but Antonio recommends you keep some properties for cashflow.
- How can wholesalers keep afloat during this pandemic? What should they be doing/thinking about?
- The real name of the game is cashflow!
- How does Antonio break down his cash percentage in his business when he closes a deal and makes a profit?
- Let’s talk about self-directed IRA.
- When you have debt, it introduces risk.
- Antonio discusses the pros and cons of having a debt model vs. a free-and-clear model.
- If you keep things simple, you’re going to win the game.
- Alex opens the podcast up for Q&A!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Do you see the value in a High-Level Mastermind Community of Successful Entrepreneurs? Do you believe the right Coaching can help get you to where you want to go? Learn more about ASCEND, and let's have a conversation to see how we can help you Ascend your LIFE & BUSINESS!
Let’s Connect on Instagram: @alexpardo25 (and other Social Media platforms --- see links below)
Connect with Antonio on Instagram: @antonio_j+edwards
Recommended Books:
Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash‑Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts: http://www.flipempire.com/podcast
SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW: https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo
How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today: https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/
Access to Online Course: 5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less): http://www.flipempire.com
WHO IS ALEX PARDO? https://flipempire.com/about/
FOLLOW ME ON:
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/alexpardo25
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo
Tweetables:
“I think we’re going to have a bad cycle in the next 90-plus days.”
“‘Every five properties I flip, I like to keep one. You should have some money to buy one that way.”
“The name of a game as an investor is to really buy an asset.”
Ask Alex A Question:
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