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20 January 2016 | 5 replies
utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=booksSimply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.
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2 October 2016 | 9 replies
You see, you offer few answers that, until answered, we can't give you a meaningful response.
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6 October 2016 | 4 replies
Fannie and Freddie both actually encourage such rebranding, and have websites set up for independent folks like me to go in and call it whatever name I wish.
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8 October 2016 | 9 replies
I appreciate the encouragement and your contact.
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11 October 2016 | 15 replies
thanks for the encouragement and words of advice, well appreciated@Ben Leybovich its an honor to have a person of your character responding on my first thread on BP.
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20 September 2020 | 14 replies
@Jon Thank you for the words of encouragement.
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29 May 2013 | 7 replies
During the 3-day class, I have met some wonderful students and we've teamed up to motivate, encourage and hold accountability towards each other.
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3 June 2013 | 20 replies
Hey Maria,If you put together a rough business plan with timelines and goals we can comment on it.If someone asks how to do something, it's hard to figure out the background and capabilities they bring to the table.On the other hand if you ask: "I have this opportunity and I can do A, B or C but I'm inclined to do B because blah blah blah"Now you'll get meaningful feedback!
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30 May 2013 | 20 replies
Since I don't support or encourage those practices as a contractor, I find that I sometimes, get the short end of the stick in NOT being awarded some home improvement jobs.
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16 March 2017 | 5 replies
I encourage everyone to invest....