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This could get interesting and also kind of fun to look back on the hardest of times as an entrepreneur. What are some of your hardest times as a businessman and what were some of the extremes you have been through/done? Obstacles, issues, etc. Just a topic starter. I think we can probably all relate to most of what will be said. Thanks

EDIT: Also what were some of the things you did to overcome and get through?

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