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While it's never been a better time to start a business, it's also never been harder to grow a business. Guest Lara Hodgson is coauthor with long-time business partner Stacey Abrams of the new book LEVEL UP: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back. In it they share intense behind-the-scenes stories of building their own businesses\u2014two of which failed, and the third successful company, NOW. Lara provides actionable, get-it-done principles for founders\u2014especially those who have been historically disadvantaged in entrepreneurship like women and people of color\u2014to break free and get to the next level.\xa0

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