#56: Part 1: A Story About A $40 Million Dollar Fraud And Its Priceless Lessons For Investors & Entrepreneurs The Business Growth Show

Learn More Earn More Business Growth Podcast
Host: Brian Webb
Episode 56: Part 1: A Story About A $40 Million Dollar Fraud And Its Priceless Lessons For Investors & Entrepreneurs
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What does desperation, patriotism, entrepreneurship, a 40 million loss for investors, concurrent FBI and SEC investigations, and a pending indictment of a friend and former client all have in common? This podcast, this episode, my interview today with Chris Bentley, let's jump into the show.
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