<![CDATA[The Incubators Couch]]>130967b4-d50d-5e5d-bd7f-7bf4f07aeee8Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:56:36 +0000Captivate.fmKomposition LLChttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a4741c0e-c63e-49b4-9999-99cffb325a54/XaXwmgq1pyH7FWu8XFoO4gZi.jpgThe Incubators CouchKomposition LLCKomposition LLCBeing in business for over 13 years has taught us a lot and there is one thing we recognized that was missing throughout this whole experience. The space to share, vent, uplift, learn from fellow business owners and to know you’re not alone or losing your mind. This realization birthed the idea of The Incubators Couch, a production by Komposition LLC. In each episode of the Incubators Couch hosted by Kirk and Kanique Nugent, you will hear stories and experiences from Entrepreneurs that have shaped how they run their business and may help you to run yours too. https://icouch.shownoepisodicnopodcastSupport the show!For Success in Business Branding you MUST know who you areFor Success in Business Branding you MUST know who you areAre you healed enough to be your true Authentic self? Branding isn't defined by who you want to be or who you think you are. It's all about the real unadulterated you. This is Episode 24 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight The Nameless Group.

For Success in Business Branding you MUST know who you are 24

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]]>Are you healed enough to be your true Authentic self? Branding isn't defined by who you want to be or who you think you are. It's all about the real unadulterated you. This is Episode 24 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight The Nameless Group.

For Success in Business Branding you MUST know who you are 24

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]]>ff81a02a-75b4-4e07-89b4-e9427d7ef397Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050033:56nofull2424Komposition LLCAirBNB Guest Plus Barbecue equals TroubleAirBNB Guest Plus Barbecue equals TroubleOur guest says his company makes short term rentals sexy but what happens when the guest breaks the rules? How do you respond? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 23 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight A Quiet Corp.

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]]>Our guest says his company makes short term rentals sexy but what happens when the guest breaks the rules? How do you respond? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 23 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight A Quiet Corp.

AirBNB Guest Plus Barbecue equals Trouble 23

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]]>8d0a1765-00a1-46b9-8401-b55677b18dd2Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050024:55nofull2323Komposition LLCHow Quickly can you Get this Done? Famous Last WordsHow Quickly can you Get this Done? Famous Last WordsMeasure twice and cut once simply means check multiple times before you start because once you start you can't go back. In Business what happens when you skip Discovery and Analysis? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 22 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight NaneTech.

How Quickly can you Get this Done? Famous Last Words 22

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]]>Measure twice and cut once simply means check multiple times before you start because once you start you can't go back. In Business what happens when you skip Discovery and Analysis? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 22 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight NaneTech.

How Quickly can you Get this Done? Famous Last Words 22

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]]>af234308-799e-4a59-b313-d09d565fa9ceMon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050027:40nofull2222Komposition LLCClients who will NEVER be SatisfiedClients who will NEVER be SatisfiedLong Term Clients are Awesome but what happens when certain patterns emerge? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 21 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Designed By Carla.

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]]>Long Term Clients are Awesome but what happens when certain patterns emerge? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 21 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Designed By Carla.

Clients who will NEVER be Satisfied 21

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]]>5e77f85d-83a2-45e3-b978-94005257dfa0Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050034:59nofull2121Komposition LLCWhy the 2nd & 3rd Project with a Client gets better and better!Why the 2nd & 3rd Project with a Client gets better and better!Client Acquisition is still the most expensive part of business but a seldom discussed fact is that each subsequent engagement with a client gets better and better. Let's talk about it. This is Episode 20 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Skylar Scott Studios.

Why the 2nd & 3rd Project with a Client gets better and better! 20

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]]>Client Acquisition is still the most expensive part of business but a seldom discussed fact is that each subsequent engagement with a client gets better and better. Let's talk about it. This is Episode 20 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Skylar Scott Studios.

Why the 2nd & 3rd Project with a Client gets better and better! 20

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]]>55deb323-fd0b-41c3-9775-681e3d502251Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050033:06nofull2020Komposition LLCAre you Ready to be an Entrepreneur?Are you Ready to be an Entrepreneur?What do you need to consider before taking the plunge into business for yourself? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 19 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will give tips on the transition into entrepreneurship and spotlight Komposition.

Are you Ready to be an Entrepreneur? 19

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]]>What do you need to consider before taking the plunge into business for yourself? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 19 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will give tips on the transition into entrepreneurship and spotlight Komposition.

Are you Ready to be an Entrepreneur? 19

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]]>9eb87ca4-9f6a-4bb9-bedb-79fa03d8b6f6Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050049:53nofull1919Komposition LLCIs the Customer Really always Right?Is the Customer Really always Right?As a Business Owner or Entrepreneur you get to decide who you provide services too. In extreme circumstances you may need to sever a client relationship. Let's talk about it. This is Episode 18 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Face to Face Marketing.

Is the Customer Really always Right? 18

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]]>As a Business Owner or Entrepreneur you get to decide who you provide services too. In extreme circumstances you may need to sever a client relationship. Let's talk about it. This is Episode 18 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Face to Face Marketing.

Is the Customer Really always Right? 18

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]]>f5e5b885-4db1-47a6-b68f-66ed1e77c423Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050024:47nofull1818Komposition LLCDo Values play a Role in Business Client Success?Do Values play a Role in Business Client Success?What happens when your values and worldview don't match in fact collide with a clients perspective? Does it have impact on your ability to serve them? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 16 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Live and Rest.

Do Values play a Role in Business Client Success? 17

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]]>What happens when your values and worldview don't match in fact collide with a clients perspective? Does it have impact on your ability to serve them? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 16 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Live and Rest.

Do Values play a Role in Business Client Success? 17

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]]>9f8920d3-9b3d-4067-833d-11cc4aaedda6Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050025:43nofull1717Komposition LLCBusiness Lessons Learned from an Event Space OwnerBusiness Lessons Learned from an Event Space OwnerWhen you make a mistake with a Client, how do you handle it? Have you ever had to give a client a firm No? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 16 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Studio 53.

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]]>When you make a mistake with a Client, how do you handle it? Have you ever had to give a client a firm No? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 16 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Studio 53.

Business Lessons Learned from an Event Space Owner 16

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]]>bed7bb5c-8deb-4389-b5bf-4293b7c82196Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050024:06nofull1616Komposition LLCBusiness Lessons Learned from a Ecosystem BuilderBusiness Lessons Learned from a Ecosystem BuilderIs your Business ready for a next level client? What happens when perception nullifies exceptional work? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 15 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique, will spotlight OU Launchpad.

Business Lessons Learned from a Ecosystem Builder 15

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]]>Is your Business ready for a next level client? What happens when perception nullifies exceptional work? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 15 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique, will spotlight OU Launchpad.

Business Lessons Learned from a Ecosystem Builder 15

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]]>b9a139ee-3dd6-4bd6-bcfc-a563687aa8d3Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050036:11nofull1515Komposition LLCBusiness Lessons Learned from a Business CoachBusiness Lessons Learned from a Business CoachWhat happens when your more invested than your client? What are the signs to watch for that let you know you're in this situation? Let's Talk about it. This is Episode 14 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Ideas to Life.

Business Lessons Learned from a Business Coach 14

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]]>What happens when your more invested than your client? What are the signs to watch for that let you know you're in this situation? Let's Talk about it. This is Episode 14 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Ideas to Life.

Business Lessons Learned from a Business Coach 14

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]]>f29f5706-1394-49f8-9482-bc6994ccedc9Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050016:48nofull1414Komposition LLCBusiness Lessons Learned from a veteran Marketing CoachBusiness Lessons Learned from a veteran Marketing CoachThere is a Science to arriving at the cost for your services or products in Business. How do you arrive at the right price, package, and balance between effort and reward? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 13 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Melody Tholstrup with My Size Marketing.

Business Lessons Learned from a veteran Marketing Coach 13

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]]>There is a Science to arriving at the cost for your services or products in Business. How do you arrive at the right price, package, and balance between effort and reward? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 13 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Melody Tholstrup with My Size Marketing.

Business Lessons Learned from a veteran Marketing Coach 13

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]]>bd7e4b24-4583-4012-95b1-19f664c8a472Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050023:31nofull1313Komposition LLCBusiness Lessons Learned from a seasoned Real-Estate Broker | Incubators CouchBusiness Lessons Learned from a seasoned Real-Estate Broker | Incubators CouchWe all know if it seems to good to be true... It probably is. In this episode hear a story from a real estate broker and the lessons she learned from it. This is Episode 12 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Jessica Dudley with Design Realty Solutions.

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]]>We all know if it seems to good to be true... It probably is. In this episode hear a story from a real estate broker and the lessons she learned from it. This is Episode 12 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Jessica Dudley with Design Realty Solutions.

Business Lessons Learned from a seasoned Real-Estate Broker | Incubators Couch 12

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]]>dc3136ab-2289-45cf-9049-b2946ae2f276Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050023:13nofull1212Komposition LLCWhat is your Client User Experience and How often do you Test it?What is your Client User Experience and How often do you Test it?Is it possible for potential clients to get far into your intake process and not know exactly what they're getting? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 11 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight their business Komposition LLC and Kirk's story.

What is your Client User Experience and How often do you Test it? 11

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]]>Is it possible for potential clients to get far into your intake process and not know exactly what they're getting? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 11 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight their business Komposition LLC and Kirk's story.

What is your Client User Experience and How often do you Test it? 11

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]]>7c0c9ddf-39f8-4fa9-95f3-db170b1d1839Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050042:16nofull1111Komposition LLCHow are you Responding to Potential Clients?How are you Responding to Potential Clients?Do you assume the Worst when a client asks questions? Do your responses to potential clients come from a place of seeking to educate? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 10 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Headshot HSV, Neville Simpson.

How are you Responding to Potential Clients? 10

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]]>Do you assume the Worst when a client asks questions? Do your responses to potential clients come from a place of seeking to educate? Let's talk about it. This is Episode 10 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Headshot HSV, Neville Simpson.

How are you Responding to Potential Clients? 10

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]]>2e61368d-9b7f-403b-b417-e6967b4d6ea2Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050028:54nofull1010Komposition LLCHow important is a Target Market in Business?How important is a Target Market in Business?As you and your business mature you'll find a client profile that refills you, that you are uniquely qualified to serve. You'll also find clients that are none of the above. This is Episode 9 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy and Sha'rose Erion.

How important is a Target Market in Business? 9

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]]>As you and your business mature you'll find a client profile that refills you, that you are uniquely qualified to serve. You'll also find clients that are none of the above. This is Episode 9 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy and Sha'rose Erion.

How important is a Target Market in Business? 9

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]]>7fd43f2f-130d-464b-a2c6-502a97c12e6dMon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050020:23nofull99Komposition LLCIs your Desire and Passion for your Work Derailing your Ability to get Paid?Is your Desire and Passion for your Work Derailing your Ability to get Paid?If you didn't love what you do in Business you probably wouldn't be in Business doing it. Passion is great unless its stopping you from best practices in Business especially when it comes to getting paid. This is Episode 8 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Moore Media and Mauriá Moore.

Is your Desire and Passion for your Work Derailing your Ability to get Paid? 8

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]]>If you didn't love what you do in Business you probably wouldn't be in Business doing it. Passion is great unless its stopping you from best practices in Business especially when it comes to getting paid. This is Episode 8 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Moore Media and Mauriá Moore.

Is your Desire and Passion for your Work Derailing your Ability to get Paid? 8

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]]>3437dcc4-eea2-4ef7-ba27-49f8cbf9bb6dMon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050021:40nofull88Komposition LLCNew Experiences can help Refine your Business Depending on the SeasonNew Experiences can help Refine your Business Depending on the SeasonBy their very nature Seasons come and go, what Season of Business are you in? Hunger, Growth, or Independence... And what are some do's and don'ts for each season? This is Episode 7 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Inspire To Engage with Copywriter, Rachel Eubanks.

New Experiences can help Refine your Business Depending on the Season 7

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]]>By their very nature Seasons come and go, what Season of Business are you in? Hunger, Growth, or Independence... And what are some do's and don'ts for each season? This is Episode 7 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight Inspire To Engage with Copywriter, Rachel Eubanks.

New Experiences can help Refine your Business Depending on the Season 7

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]]>55452673-7302-4acb-83ea-abc0d08614c7Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050022:56nofull77Komposition LLCIs your Business Quality represented in the Amount you Charge?Is your Business Quality represented in the Amount you Charge?We all have to start somewhere when charging for business services but when do you stop doing work for free? Or At Cost? When do you start making money and how much do you charge? What is your service or product really worth?

This is Episode 6 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight U Know I'm Right with Writer and Theater Professional Danita Jones.

Is your Business Quality represented in the Amount you Charge? 6

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]]>We all have to start somewhere when charging for business services but when do you stop doing work for free? Or At Cost? When do you start making money and how much do you charge? What is your service or product really worth?

This is Episode 6 of the Incubators Couch! Hosts, Kirk and Kanique will spotlight U Know I'm Right with Writer and Theater Professional Danita Jones.

Is your Business Quality represented in the Amount you Charge? 6

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]]>9d1e7280-02ff-4acc-bf6f-fb9c41ba227aMon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050031:25nofull66Komposition LLCAre you Consistent with your Business Products? Do you Communicate effectively with Clients?Are you Consistent with your Business Products? Do you Communicate effectively with Clients?There are many other Businesses that do what you do but none of them have your combination. What you bring to your Work Product makes it special. Are you Consistent with that? Can your clients rely on you to bring it every time? Do you communicate when that doesn't happen? This is Episode 5 of the Incubators Couch and we will spotlight Father Son Cooking and Chef Richard Hardin.

Are you Consistent with your Business Products? Do you Communicate effectively with Clients? 5

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]]>There are many other Businesses that do what you do but none of them have your combination. What you bring to your Work Product makes it special. Are you Consistent with that? Can your clients rely on you to bring it every time? Do you communicate when that doesn't happen? This is Episode 5 of the Incubators Couch and we will spotlight Father Son Cooking and Chef Richard Hardin.

Are you Consistent with your Business Products? Do you Communicate effectively with Clients? 5

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]]>fcc707ab-adec-40ad-874c-a725c9ca865bMon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050025:28nofull55Komposition LLCAs a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Do Clients really have all the Power?As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Do Clients really have all the Power?As Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Service Providers it can be hard to recognize you have Power in Client relations and this video focuses on just that. This is Episode 4 of the Incubators Couch where we spotlight 57 North Hampton a Mental Health Non-Profit with CEO Janna Peterson.

As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Do Clients really have all the Power? 4

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]]>As Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Service Providers it can be hard to recognize you have Power in Client relations and this video focuses on just that. This is Episode 4 of the Incubators Couch where we spotlight 57 North Hampton a Mental Health Non-Profit with CEO Janna Peterson.

As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Do Clients really have all the Power? 4

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]]>a3f2b530-e7c6-4923-bc9c-5f7cefe78a0eMon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 -050030:18nofull44Komposition LLCWhen a Thriving Business Relationship Goes Wrong What do you do?When a Thriving Business Relationship Goes Wrong What do you do?We're back for Episode 3 of the Incubators Couch with hosts, Kirk and Kanique and we welcome Paul Nixon of Virtual VP Education Consulting to the Couch this week and he has a story to share.

When a Thriving Business Relationship Goes Wrong What do you do? 3

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]]>We're back for Episode 3 of the Incubators Couch with hosts, Kirk and Kanique and we welcome Paul Nixon of Virtual VP Education Consulting to the Couch this week and he has a story to share.

When a Thriving Business Relationship Goes Wrong What do you do? 3

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]]>0909ee35-8922-4049-9815-eed6039e47bdTue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 -050021:57nofull33Komposition LLCOpen for Business doesn't necessarily mean Ready for BusinessOpen for Business doesn't necessarily mean Ready for BusinessWe're back for Episode 2 of the Incubators Couch with hosts, Kirk and Kanique. We welcome Monica Montgomery of MCM Services to the Couch this week and she has a familiar story to share.

Open for Business doesn't necessarily mean Ready for Business 2

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]]>We're back for Episode 2 of the Incubators Couch with hosts, Kirk and Kanique. We welcome Monica Montgomery of MCM Services to the Couch this week and she has a familiar story to share.

Open for Business doesn't necessarily mean Ready for Business 2

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]]>6fbdca00-bdab-4227-9e07-19b133cbfee9Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 -050020:14nofull22Komposition LLCDo you have PTCD? (Post Traumatic Client Disorder)Do you have PTCD? (Post Traumatic Client Disorder)In this launch episode, co-host Kanique shares her client horror story about her "Clientzilla".

Do you have PTCD? (Post Traumatic Client Disorder) 1

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]]>In this launch episode, co-host Kanique shares her client horror story about her "Clientzilla".

Do you have PTCD? (Post Traumatic Client Disorder) 1

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]]>12913b2c-6103-4906-9da7-423df4e985f1Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -050034:27nofull11Komposition LLC