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The 100% Rule

Ep. 55

What if the hardest day of your life turned out to be the one that changed everything?



Aaron Frazier, VP of Sales and Marketing at American Technology Specialists, found his turning point after a grueling day of labor in the Arizona heat. That moment pushed him to recommit to his education and completely redirect his path.


Tune in for a conversation about perspective, perseverance, and how one small moment can set an entirely new course.


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