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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. And I did change that day. I had a team of employees and $1 million in sales my first year.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

Success

A big, inspiring “why” propelled Justine Flynn and her co-founders to launch their company, Thankyou, in 2008. In October 2001, with three children under 4 (including an 8-week-old), I moved from Australia to Dallas with my husband, Andrew, who’d been offered a job. Trust your capabilities. I recall slapping my face to reset the image.

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The Assist Conference: So much to do so little time!

Practically Perfect PA

Soon after graduating an opportunity arose for her to travel to Palestine to film the clashes at Qalandia checkpoint. In September 2001 she set up a charity “Lessons With Love” to support the youngsters in Beit Jibrin Camp. In 2000 she won a scholarship to study photography at The London School of Printing. Twitter: @ Fannypoor2.

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VA Industry Leaders: a conversation

Loosely Speaking

Comments: 19 19 Comments Marsha Kopan Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 1:34 pm I am not so sure about this blogging thing. Kathie Thomas, A Claytons Secretary Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 6:36 pm So many questions – and I can answer all or some, or just one. James Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 7:53 pm Good post.

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