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Scratching around for a new career at age 53

PerryAugust 9, 2012Marketing BlogLeave a Comment

Just this morning I had a Team Action Group call with two guys in major mid-life transition.

Both were forced out of otherwise comfortable careers by unstoppable forces.

Both had seriously dabbled with AdWords. One was doing…

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