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This is a"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":960.45,"endTime":963.75,"body":"place where we can help each"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":963.75,"endTime":967.59,"body":"other to grow and be prepared"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":963.75,"endTime":967.59,"body":"for the next step in our careers"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":967.59,"endTime":970.65,"body":"as finance and accounting"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":967.59,"endTime":970.65,"body":"professionals. So please join."},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":970.98,"endTime":974.01,"body":"The link is in the show notes"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":970.98,"endTime":974.01,"body":"with this episode. 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Until next time,"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":985.92,"endTime":989.46,"body":"you can check out more resources"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":985.92,"endTime":989.46,"body":"at finance leader academy.com"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":989.73,"endTime":992.76,"body":"and sign up for my updates. You"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":989.73,"endTime":992.76,"body":"don't miss an episode of the"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":992.76,"endTime":996.81,"body":"show. And now go lead your team"},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":992.76,"endTime":996.81,"body":"and I'll see you next time."},{"speaker":"Stephen McLain","startTime":996.93,"endTime":997.44,"body":"Thank you"}]}