46: Being Comfortable Is Not an Option, with Jaimee Newberry

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46: Being Comfortable Is Not an Option, with Jaimee Newberry

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May 1, 2018

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Longtime web developer, tech executive, startup co-founder, inspirational speaker, and coach Jaimee Newberry joins David and Jason to discuss her own journey, when to go out on your own, when to walk way from projects, and how to deal with unexpected success.

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May 1, 2018

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46: Being Comfortable Is Not an Option, with Jaimee Newberry

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