Boutique Agency White-Label Digital Marketing Execution

This episode from Byer Co discuss the **advantages of using a boutique digital marketing agency**, particularly in the current economic climate. These benefits include **budget flexibility, specialized expertise, faster project delivery, and the ability to supplement existing marketing teams**. Additionally, Byer Co highlights its **white-labeled digital marketing execution services**, allowing other agencies and marketing teams to outsource tasks like SEO, content creation, and reporting while maintaining their own branding. This approach offers **seamless integration, on-demand skills, and scalable support** without the overhead of in-house hiring, ultimately helping clients present polished results.

Episode Transcript

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Welcome back to the all new digital rage. I'm Jeff Byer, the producer here at Byer

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Company and this is episode 18. In this episode we have a combination of
boutique agency advantages paired with our white label digital marketing
services. Both of these topics are geared toward marketing agencies looking to
outsource tasks to our dedicated specialist. This is not only more cost-effective
but much more efficient than internal development cycles can be. Check it out

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and let me know your thoughts. Thank you. Hey everyone welcome back. Today we're
going to do a deep dive into this whole world of boutique agencies. Oh cool.
Yeah. We've got these two web pages right from this company Byer Co. Right.
Digital marketing agency and you know I thought this would be a really good

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topic to deep dive into because especially now everyone's really looking at
their marketing budget and wondering how to get the most bang for their buck.
Absolutely. Byerco is tapping into something that we're seeing more and more of
which is this move towards these smaller more specialized agencies. Okay.
And they're really emphasizing their niche focus. Okay. They work with businesses

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in B2B, cybersecurity, manufacturing, the Internet of Things, green technology
and then just straight up digital marketing. So they're not trying to be everything
to everyone. They're saying like we know these industries, we know them well and
that's where we excel. Yeah. So do you think that kind of specialization is more

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important now than it used to be? I think so. I mean just think about it from your
perspective. Oh yeah. If you needed help with your marketing, wouldn't you want
someone who really understood your industry? Like really understood? Yeah.
Someone who spoke my language. Exactly. Yeah. Spoke your language, knew the
challenges you face. You all the ins and outs. Exactly. I think that's really the

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appeal of these boutique agencies. That makes a lot of sense. Yeah. So they
actually list out I think eight specific benefits of going with a boutique
agency. And the first one they motion is supplementing agencies of record. Okay.
So can you kind of break that down? What does that mean? Sure. So an agency of
record is typically a larger agency. Yeah. It's handling a company's like

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overall marketing strategy. But sometimes a company might need extra help in
a specific area. Like what? What would be a good example? Well, like maybe SEO or
content marketing. Okay. Something really really specific. And that's where this
boutique agency can come in and just supplement that work that the larger
agency is doing. Okay. So it's almost like a tag team approach. Exactly. Exactly.

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Bring in the specialists when you need them. When you need to. I like it. Yeah.
They also talk about smaller dedicated teams as a benefit. Is that connected to
this? Yeah. Definitely because because boutique agencies are smaller by nature,
you're often going to have just a more direct line of communication with the

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people working on your project. Gotcha. There's less bureaucracy.
Incisions can be made more quickly. You're not just a number in the system. You
know we're like an actual person. Yeah. They're dealing with. Right. They also
brag about faster delivery that even mentioned daily and weekly development
cycles for things like content marketing and SEO. Wow. That's fast. Yeah. It is.

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Yeah. Why are they able to move so much faster? Well, it's it's more than just the
size of the team. Okay. I think boutique agencies just tend to have this more
agile approach to project management. Okay. They're just not as bogged down by
all those layers of approval and rigid processes. And you know what I mean? Yeah.
I do. I do. So they can be more responsive to your needs as a client. Mm-hmm.

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And adapt quickly to any changes in the market. So it's kind of like smaller
teams, streamline processes. Yeah. It's more flexible. Absolutely. And budget
flexibility. They mentioned that too as a benefit. Yeah. Which, you know, of
course, appeals to everybody in this current economic climate. Oh, yeah. I mean
everybody's watching their spending. Right. Right. So every dollar counts. Yeah.

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Budgets are tight. Yeah. And so companies are trying to figure out how do I
get the most out of every dollar I spend on marketing? Right. Boutique agencies.
They're often much more willing to work with clients. Okay. To find a pricing
structure that really fits their budget. So they're a little bit more creative. Yeah.
Maybe. Yeah. Definitely. They're not locked into the same rigid pricing

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models that you see with those big agencies. So really customizing their
services to meet the needs of their clients. And that kind of goes hand in
hand with their next point, which is that they're specialists in their field. Yeah.
You know, we touched on this earlier, but it seems like that deep knowledge. Yeah.
Of specific industries is a real differentiator for them. For sure. And that

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specialized knowledge, it allows them to provide more targeted and effective
solutions. Right. They're not trying to be a jack of all trades. They're masters
of their niche. Exactly. Yeah. And that mastery can be a real asset in a field
like digital marketing, which is constantly evolving. Okay. All the time. I mean,
every day there's something new. Right. This next benefit might seem a little

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counterintuitive. Okay. But they claim that boutique agencies are ideal for
project work. Interesting. So why would that be? You would think a larger agency
would be better equipped. Right. Yeah. You think for a large scale project.
Mm-hmm. But we'll remember boutique agencies are all about agility and
efficiency. Right. So if you've got a specific project that needs to get done

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and you need to get it done quickly, and effectively a boutique agency can come
in, laser focus on that one thing. Okay. Get it done. Right. Not get bogged down
in bureaucracy. Like a special ops team for your marketing. That's a great way
to put it. Yeah. Like swoop in, get the mission done. Yeah. Move on. I love that
analogy. They also mentioned that boutique agencies are well suited for remote

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work, which makes sense with everybody working remotely these days. Well, and
their smaller size and those streamline processes just make virtual
collaboration easier. Sure. Yeah. I mean, so many companies are embracing
remote work. Right. And so I think that adaptability is a huge advantage for
these boutiques. Mm-hmm. I mean, a boutique agency can be just as responsive and

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effective. Yeah. Whether they're working from a shared office. Right. Or from
different locations around the world. Or even their couch. Exactly. Exactly. They
wrap up their list of benefits by emphasizing cost effectiveness compared to
in-house resources. So is it always more cost effective to outsource to a boutique
agency than to build your own team? It's a great question. Yeah. And it really

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depends on what the company needs. Okay. And what their circumstances are. Yeah.
But in a lot of cases. Okay. Yeah. A boutique agency can offer you access to top-tier
talent. Mm-hmm. Without all those overhead costs of hiring. Right. Training,
managing a full-time team. Yeah. You don't have to worry about benefits and all that.
Exactly. It's like you're getting a whole marketing department on demand. It's a

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great way to think about it. So we've covered a lot here. We've talked about what
makes boutique agencies stand out all those benefits they offer. How they're
adapting to the changing needs of businesses. Right. But now I want to talk
about this whole idea of white label digital marketing. Okay. They mention this.
Mm-hmm. What exactly does that mean? So white labeling is essentially about

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working behind the scenes. Okay. So instead of promoting their own brand, a
white label agency like Byerco. Mm-hmm. They handle the execution and the
reporting for marketing teams and other agencies. So they're doing the work. Yeah.
But somebody else gets to put their name on it. Pretty much. Yeah. That's an
interesting approach. Yeah. It is. So can you give us a first, for instance, how would

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this work in the real world? Okay. So let's say you're a really busy marketing
director at a big company. Okay. You have a great strategy for a new campaign.
But your team is already like swamped. They're maxed out. Yeah. Exactly. Okay. So you
could hire more staff. Right. But that takes time and money. It does. Instead you

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could partner with a white label agency like Byerco. Okay. And they would handle
all the nitty gritty of executing that campaign. So what would they handle? Like the
design, creating content, all the social media manager, all that stuff. So from
the outside, it would look like my team did all the work. Exactly. But behind the
scenes. Behind the scenes. It's the white label agency. Yeah. Pulling the

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strings. Pulling the strings. I like it. And Byerco, they highlight three. They
call them game changer benefits of this. No. Okay. So seamless integration on
demand expertise and freeing up your time so you can focus on strategy. Those are
those are pretty compelling benefits. Yeah. Especially if you're juggling a lot
of priorities and you're on a tight deadline. Right. It makes a lot of sense. But

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what about the white label agency? Don't they miss out on recognition? It seems
counterintuitive. Yeah. But a lot of white label agencies, they actually thrive
in this behind the scenes role. Really? Yeah. They're more focused on delivering
those results than building your own brand. Okay. And they tend to attract a
certain kind of client who values discretion and efficiency. So it's a

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different kind of marketing game. Totally. Where success is measured by the
clients' achievements. Yeah. Not by how much press the agency gets. Exactly. But it
still requires a lot of skill and expertise to operate in that hidden world.
Absolutely. And that's really where Byerco's value proposition comes in. Okay. They
emphasize their agency experience. Their focus on results. Okay. And their data-driven

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ROI-focused approach. Which you can see on their website, right? Oh yeah. Absolutely.
It's very straightforward. I mean, it's almost like a conversation in tone. It's
not what you normally see from a marketing agency. No, it's not all slick and
jargony. No, not at all. And they even say like, we make you look good. Yeah. They do.
Which is, I mean, it's unusual for a marketing agency to say that. Yeah. I think

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their tone and their language are very deliberate. Oh, wait. They're speaking
directly to their target audience. Okay. Which is most likely other marketing
professionals. Yeah. Who already know the industry. Right. And don't need all the
hype. So they're cutting through the noise. Exactly. Getting straight to the
point. So we talked about the good stuff. Yeah. But are there any downsides? Yeah. That's

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an important question. Yeah. Because you know, while boutique agencies have a lot of
advantages, you got to be aware of the potential downsides too. Well, I mean, their
smaller size could mean they just don't have the bandwidth for those really huge
projects. Okay. That makes sense. And their specialized focus may not be the best fit
for companies that have all sorts of different marketing needs. So it's all about

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finding the right fit. Yeah. Absolutely. For your situation. Now, what about
white labeling? Okay. Are there any ethical considerations there?
It's a transparency is key. Okay. You have to be up front with your clients about how
you're working with this white label agency. Okay. You need to have really clear
agreements in place about how the credit's going to be attributed. Right. And what's

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going to happen with all the intellectual property. So it's not about being
deceptive. No, it's about collaborating. Yeah. And open communication. Exactly. Trust is
so crucial in a partnership like this. Absolutely. It has to be there on both sides.
Okay. The client needs to trust the white label agency. Okay. To do good work
that's going to align with their brand and their values. Makes sense. And then the

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agency needs to trust the client to represent their work fairly and ethically.
It's a delicate balance. It is. But when it works, it can be really powerful.
Sure. So what does all this mean for our listeners? How can they apply this to
their own work? Well, I had a good question to ask yourself is,
yeah, are you a marketing professional who's feeling kind of overwhelmed right

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now? Would a white label partnership help you free up some time to focus on the
big picture? Interesting. Or maybe you're a business owner who's trying to find
the right marketing support. Could a boutique agency with specialized
expertise in your industry be what you're looking for? Yeah. I think those are
some good questions to ask. Definitely some food for thought. Yeah. So we've learned

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a lot here today about what sets boutique agencies apart? Yeah, for sure.
All the benefits that they offer and how they're changing the marketing
landscape. Absolutely. And we've just scratched the surface of this topic. We have.
But that's what the deep dives all about, right? It's giving you that knowledge
and insights so you can make informed decisions. Yeah. Navigate the complexities
of the business world. Absolutely. Welcome back everyone. So before the break,

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we were talking about how boutique agencies are using this whole white
labeling thing to help their clients. Right. And fire cut, they give some
pretty good examples on their website. Yeah, I do. One phrase that really jumped
out at me was flawless execution without the hassle. Oh, that's good. Yeah.
It really captures what white labeling is all about. Right. Like fire

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co is saying, let us handle all that behind the scene stuff so you can focus on
the bigger picture. Okay. You know, they take care of the details. They make
sure the campaigns are running smoothly. The designs are all polished. So they're
like the engine under the hood. Yeah. I like that. But the client gets to be
the driver. Exactly. Yeah. And take the credit for a smooth ride. And a smooth ride

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it is. Yeah. That's going to be really appealing for agencies and marketing
teams that are already stretched thin. Absolutely. It allows them to do more
without having to add to their workload. Right. Fireco basically becomes like an
extension of their team. Interesting. Yeah. But how does a white label
agency like fire co how do they prove that what they're doing is working? Oh,

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that's a good question. Because they're not taking public credit for it.
Right. So how do they show their value? That's where data and reporting
come in. Okay. Fireco really stresses how important it is to provide those
custom white labeled reports with clear data driven insights. So the reports
are branded as if they came directly from the client's own team. Exactly. So

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it's not just raw data. No, it's packaged into a story. Okay. That the client can
then use to show their stakeholders. It's like giving them the ammunition to prove
that their marketing dollars are being well spent. Exactly. It's all about making
the client look good. Okay. And helping them achieve their goals. Even if the
work was done behind the scenes by a white label partner. Yeah. That's the beauty of it.
So what happens when a client suddenly has this huge campaign launch? Oh yeah.

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Or a last minute deadline. Right. Can a boutique agency handle that? Well,
buyer code addresses this directly on their website. They do. Yeah. Okay. They talk
about how they can scale with you, providing that extra bandwidth you need. Oh,
it without the growing pains of having to hire and train all these new staff.
So they're like an on-demand marketing department. Yeah. Exactly. They can just kind of tap

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into whenever you need it. Whenever you need it. Especially in today's world,
where everything's so unpredictable. Oh, absolutely. It's like a really efficient way to manage your
resources. I think so. And because they're already familiar with the client's brand and their processes.
Right. They can ramp up quickly without a lot of onboarding or training. We always think that

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bigger is better. Right. But here it seems like smaller and more specialized is actually the way
to go. Yeah. Why do you think that is? What's causing this shift towards these boutique agencies
and this white labeling thing? Well, I think it's part of a bigger trend that we're seeing in a lot
of industries, actually. Oh, interesting. Yeah. Businesses and consumers. They're putting more value on

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authenticity, personalized experiences. I think a more human touch. Exactly. Yeah. It's not just
about efficiency and saving money. No. It's about building relationships. Yeah. Finding partners who
are aligned with your values. Absolutely. So you think boutique agencies are well positioned to thrive
in this environment. I think they're in a really good spot. Their size and their structure just allow

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them to be more nimble and responsive. Right. And that's specialized focus. Let's them develop that
deep expertise. But they also got to be data savvy, right? Oh, yeah. For sure. Tech enabled to keep
up with the digital marketing world. Absolutely. They can't just be creative. They had to be analytical,
results oriented. Okay. They'd be able to measure their impact, show the client using data

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that what they're doing is working. So it's a combination of creative talent and analytical skills.
Yeah. A little bit above. What do you think the future holds for boutique agencies?
Right. Is this just a trend or is this like a fundamental shift? I think it's a pretty big shift,
actually. You do. Yeah. I think the traditional agency model is being challenged. Okay.

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By all these new approaches that are more flexible, efficient client centric. Exactly. And I think
boutique agencies are leading the way. So this isn't just about fire co or even boutique agencies
in general. Right. It's about a bigger change happening in marketing industry as a whole.
Yeah. We're moving towards a more collaborative data driven and results oriented way of doing

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marketing. And that's going to benefit everybody. Hopefully. Yeah.
Agencies and clients think it's crossed. So for our listeners, how can they apply these insights?
That's a good question. What should they be thinking about as they consider their marketing needs?
Well, if you're a marketing professional and you're feeling a little overwhelmed. Okay.

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Maybe a white label partnership could free up some of your time. Okay. So you can focus on strategy.
Interesting. Or if you're a business owner who's having a hard time finding the right marketing
support. Right. Maybe a boutique agency with specialized knowledge in your industry could be the answer.
These are some really good questions for our listeners to consider. Yeah. I think so. Has they

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learn more about boutique agencies and white labeling? It's definitely a lot to think about. It is.
And remember, we want to hear from you. Yes, we do. Have you worked with a boutique agency before?
What was it like? Yeah. Any advice you'd give to our listeners? Head on over to our website or
social media and join the conversation. Your perspective is valuable. It really is. It helps us create a

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more informed discussion for everyone. That's what the deep dive is all about. Absolutely. Learning
and growing together. Learning and growing together. I love it. So you know, we were talking earlier
about trust being such a huge part of white labeling. Oh, yeah. For sure. And I mean, it makes sense,
right? If you're letting another company represent your brand. Right. You're really going to have faith in

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them. You really do. Get it right. It all comes down to trust. It does. White labeling just doesn't work.
If you don't have that solid foundation of trust. Okay. And transparency between the agency and the client.
Because you're essentially putting your reputation in their hands. Exactly. You could be a little nerve
racking. A little bit. Yeah. But if you find the right partner, it's totally worth it. Okay. So how do you

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find the right partner? How do you make sure that they get your brand? Well, you got to your homework.
Okay. Look at their track record, client testimonials, portfolio, all that stuff. Okay. But it's also about
more than just their skills, right? Oh, yeah. It's about finding a partner whose values align with yours.
Right. Like they say on their website, no ego. Yeah. Data driven. ROI focused. Exactly.

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Do you think that's important for a white label agency? I think it's crucial. It tells potential
clients, hey, we're not in this for the fame. Right. We want you to succeed. We're happy to be behind
the scenes. Exactly. And that's not something every agency is comfortable with. Right. But it's
essential for white labeling to work. Absolutely. It takes a certain level of maturity. It does.

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To be okay with not getting the credit. To let the client shine. What about the agency's team? Okay.
I mean, Byerco talks about their people being these specialists. But do they ever get the
recognition they deserve if they're always behind the scenes? That's a really good question. Yeah.
And it's something that a lot of white label agency struggle with. Right. How do you build that

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feeling of ownership? Great pride. When your work is invisible. Right. I think communication is
really important. Okay. You have to be upfront with your team about what white labeling means.
And you got to celebrate those successes internally. Even if they're not getting any public
praise. Even if exactly. So make them feel like they're part of something bigger. Yeah. Even if

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their name isn't on the final product. Exactly. But it's not just about saying good job. No, it's about
creating a whole culture of trust and respect. Right. Where everyone feels valued. So it seems like
white labeling requires trust at every level. Yeah. You could say that. Not just between the agency
and the client, but within the agency itself. Absolutely. Everyone needs to be on the same page.

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Working towards that shared goal. So for our listeners, what's the big takeaway here?
I'd say be open to new possibilities. Okay. Don't be afraid to shake things up a bit.
Explore different agency models. Think about the benefits of white labeling. Yeah. And most
importantly, find partners you can trust. Partners who share your vision. Exactly. Well,

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we've learned a lot today about boutique agencies. Yeah. And how they're changing the marketing
landscape. Yeah. It's been a really interesting conversation. We also got into the nitty-gritty of
white labeling. All the opportunities and challenges that come with it. Absolutely. But we're not
done yet. We want to hear from you. We do. What are your thoughts on all of this?
Have you worked with a bootique agency? What was your experience like? Head over to our website or

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our social media channels and tell us about it. Your perspective is so valuable. It really helps us
create a richer discussion. Because that's what the deep dive is all about. Learning from each other.
Learning, growing. Growing together. That's how we all stay ahead of the curve.
Absolutely. Until next time, keep dive and deep. Keep learning.
And keep challenging the status quo. Reach out to us at jbyer.com for comments and questions.

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