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My friend, Joe, said yes to solar, after I presented his free proposal, on 2/3/23 and his system is already getting installed this Thursday, 2/23/23. If you’re considering solar, please let me put free proposal together for you for Net Metering 3.0 goes into effect in April. Now’s the time. #solar #free #proposal #BeatNetMetering30 https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5uKFavj2J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This school year has been one of most challenging years I’ve ever had teaching. I’ve had to question whether I should continue in this profession or move on. I have amazing students but it’s been difficult to celebrate those qualities as often as I’d like. Out of nowhere, 1 of my students hada me a gift bag and I can see the stuff monkey on top. We are headed out for lunch so I say I’ll open it later. They make sure to tell me there are snacks on the bottom. The day passes and I didn’t get a chance to open the bag. As we walk out to go home, they remind me again that there are snacks in there. When I get back to class, I grab the bag thinking it’s a belated Christmas gift. After I take my fuzzy monkey out of the bag, there are 2 hand drawn cards that you see with the Nerds candies in there as well. I open the 1st card and the not is apologizing to me for how the class has been making me feel and asking me to not quit. The next card is more of the same but with uplifting quotes (I love quotes) about perseverance. To say I’m choked up would be an understatement. My fuzzy monkey is now dangling above my desk, reminding me to hang in there. #ImNotCryingYoureCrying https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVVOz-PSP7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’ll be 4 years 1/10/23. I may not be crushing this business but I do make way more than I spend having it and I’ve grown immensely as a person as a result of having said yes to the opportunity. If you’re on the fence about a business opportunity, go get some customers and attend trainings. See what will become of your business and you. If you want to know exactly what is I do for my business let’s talk. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCSN0YpK0w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If you’re like me, I needed to increase my income. I didn’t want to increase my time substantially though. Thankfully, a friend shared an opportunity with me and I said yes to it almost 4 years ago. If you’re open to learning, please let know and I’ll share with you the way my friend did. #extraincome #opportunity #serveothers #sayyes https://www.instagram.com/p/ClaLYEir0wF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Killing time before game 1 of the World Cup at @crownandanchorlv . I’ll take $62.50 from 4 Kings on a $1.25 bet. #worldcup #game1 #videopoker #CrownandAnchor #vegas #brittishpub https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMDsTppMTR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What’s not to love about instant cash back gift card purchases, especially when it’s 10.1% on @jerseymikes sandwich? Just one of the perks of my business outside of teaching. Save on everyday expenses. #perks #instantcashback #sharewhatyoudo #offertoothers #jerseymikes https://www.instagram.com/p/CkcKmuGpAJJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My takeaway, @jimkwik, was “TAMEE,” Time, Attention, Money, Effort, and Energy. Be a giver but make sure it’s not going to just takers. Great listen and very informative for entrepreneurs. #JimKwik #podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZ8sZjuSaM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ok, last Friday, I posted a video about completing 3 years without alcohol. Last night in Ft Lauderdale at the culmination of the ACN Elevate national event, I took this picture with Mr. @efraintejadasvp. In March of 2019, I was at my 1st ACN national event. After the 1st day’s training, he came and gave a leadership training to a small group of us. His topic… was integrity, not how we show up for others but ourselves, personal integrity, and keeping the promises we make to ourselves. While it was about seeing our business through to the end and doing what we say we are going to do in it, he planted a seed in me that day. I knew how many times I had committed to losing weight, abstaining from drinking, etc, and never seeing it through. I didn’t take action then, but 6 months later, Mr. Tejada came to Sherman Oaks to do a leadership training. Again, it was about personal integrity, watering that seed and weeding out the ground. 1 month later that seed germinated into me committing to going 1 year without alcohol. Now, it’s 3 years and moving forward. I’m also down 45 pounds since I committed to losing 90 pounds last December 1st. See your promises through. You can do it because you’re amazing! Thank you, Mr Tejada #personalintegrity #mentorinbusinessandlife #efraintejada #acn #personalgrowth #results #promiseskept https://www.instagram.com/p/CjN9pIgO-Dt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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That look you get when you try multiple calls to get an appointment to see your primary care physician and are told you can have a virtual appoint on 9/20, 12 days from now, and you go to urgent care to get seen and the doctor on duty is your primary care physician. #medicalinsurance #hmo #issues #iflaughteristhebestmedicineimhealed https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQgzPJv3Z6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I haven’t posted about Vivint in awhile. This is the current promo running until the end of the month. I also just got off a Zoom training for Vivint and captured the screenshot about Car Guard. Imagine someone trying steal your catalytic converter or the whole car, you get a notification on your Vivint panel or phone app, and you 2-way communicate with would be thief’s that they’re being recorded and cops are on their way! DM me for more info if you’re so inclined. Be safe and get connected and protected! #vivint #homesecurity #carguard #connectedandprotected https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqoSAALXTa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Who’s in the property management industry? Let’s work together and set the new record! #recordsaremadetobebroken #services #residualincome #opportunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CgH1v2-JyIj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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No, i didn’t do the Claremont Loop again. That sweat is from the hot shrimp boil at @shrimpshackcf at @havencitymarket #BringTheSpice #CajunShrimpBoil #FaceSweats #Delicious https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDF8-UPK4p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My buddy Mike Obert and I did the #ClaremontLoop again today and picked up 2 more #loopers since Tuesday, @rhayward96 and his brother-in-law, Scott. I’m proud of Rob as this was his first time and he completed it without stopping (same for Scott)! https://www.instagram.com/p/CftyCWFLGTY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mike Cano and I played a round of golf with a Korean War veteran, Dave, and a Viet Nam veteran, Joe, today at @whisperinglakesgolfcourse. #ThankYouForYourService #warveterans #golf #MakingFriendsEverywhere https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZyVpYPGic/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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-9 with 4 holes to go and sipping on @evansbrewingco https://www.instagram.com/p/CfR2669PyoQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Came down to @rockefellas.bar to support @firingallcylinders and @whereitliesmusic, only to discover @tmxofficial, @rainbringsweather, @eddiejarvis1, and Rob with his new band @blackmercyriffsofficial. They are all former guests from my show, Under the Covers with Mark. I miss those days. #livemusic #rocknroll https://www.instagram.com/p/CfQIlbQriCz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I don’t have many pictures of my dad, but I have this one of him and the machine he worked on for over 35 years to provide for his family. No matter how tired he was (he often times worked 16 hour doubles), he’d make it to as many soccer and baseball games as he was able. His, “C’mon, Marky Baby!!!” would ring through the air at those games and silently at all other times. He adopted me when I was 5 weeks old with my mom and never did I feel like he wasn’t his from inception. He was a character and had sayings I still carry on in his honor (he was a bit of a smart ass and I thank him for sharing that humor with me). I know I didn’t tell you enough that I loved you, dad. I absolutely did. You were my hero. I love and miss you dearly. Happy Father’s Day, Eddie Royce Maples! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_onBQJ6ff/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=