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While hooking up with these people, be sure to ask them if they know anyone who might be interested in distributing your product or helping you learn more about the industry. Be sure to offer something in exchange. The strategies I have written about in these two articles, if used religiously and with all your heart and effort, will garner you great results and help make you a leader in your industry. Good luck and get right to your Bulldozer Marketing plan! Jaci Rae’s grit and determination have brought her from an impoverished childhood to a career as an award-winning singer, No. 1 best-selling author and entrepreneur who has toured around the world. 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