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<description><![CDATA[Srirupa Dasgupta helps small business owners succeed -- in business and in life. She is the author of Effortless Networking: Everyday Wisdom to Transform Your Business and Life , and a Certified Integral Coach through New Ventures West. Sri has custom-designed coaching programs to help her clients communicate effectively, network successfully, earn the trust and respect of others, address conflict skillfully, influence others more easily, and be better leaders overall. Sri has been educated as computer scientist, artist and coach, and has over 10 years of experience as a senior manager within the corporate sector and 5 years of experience ... ]]></description>
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<title>How to Motivate People to Send You Referrals</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:46:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the best way to get people to send you referrals? Find out here.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - Starting Conversations, Easily</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If starting conversations with people is a challenge for you, whether in a business or social context, here is your answer. "[My biggest networking challenge is] starting conversations with all levels of people, from Ministers, Chief Executives down."]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - How To Build A Sincere Professional Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what you need to do to make an impression that leads to building a sincere professional relationship? Here's the answer - and it's simpler than you probably expect.]]></description>
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<title>Get Unstuck - Melt Away The Stress Of Success</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:34:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you highly successful and equally stressed out? Would you prefer the success, but not the stress? Find your solution here.]]></description>
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<title>Get Unstuck - Overcome Your Overwhelm</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:48:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel that you're unable to be successful because you get overwhelmed too often? There is a simple solution for this. Find out what it is in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Get Unstuck - Get Past the Anxiety of Succeeding</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:13:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does the thought of being successful cause you stress and anxiety? Learn how to get past it - and it's probably not what you think.]]></description>
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<title>Get Unstuck - The Trouble With Self-Improvement Projects!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:03:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover what it takes to stick with New Year Resolutions and other self-improvement projects - it's probably not what you think. What was your New Year Resolution this year? Did you decide to eat more healthily, or exercise more regularly? Maybe you wanted to become a better listener, or be more patient, or work on reducing stress. 
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<title>Effortless Networking - How To Impress Someone Quickly</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:07:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to impress someone quickly, here's the ONE thing you need to do. Here's an interesting question from a reader, which may be one that you share too...]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - How To Find The Time To Network</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you struggle to find the time to network, while still keeping your business running, here's a simple and easy solution. Do you struggle to find the time to network, while still keeping your business running? ]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent Your Contacts From Losing Interest</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 08:44:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your contacts lose interest by the time you follow up with them? Can you relate to this comment -  "I do well with meeting new contacts. The conversation seems to flow very well, but when I call to follow-up, it seems their attitudes have changed and the interest level has diminished significantly."  If so, read this article and find out how to solve this problem.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - How To Keep In Regular Contact With Your Network</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:09:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To effectively use your professional network to build your business, you must keep in touch with people. But how do you figure out who the "right" people are? How do you decide how often to keep in touch with each person? How do you do all this without getting overwhelmed?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - Can We Get Together for Coffee?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:45:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many cups of coffee do you need to cultivate a networking contact? Find out here!]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - If Only I Had The Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:23:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you lack the confidence to network successfully? The solution is easier than you think.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Constructive Conversations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:04:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you start a conversation that's useful to you and the other person? How do you talk about your business offering in a social context? Find out here.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking-Finding Qualified Prospects</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:08:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about a powerful yet under-utilized tool that can help you find qualified prospects every time.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Do You Have Trouble Remembering People's Names?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:36:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A common suggestion to remember people's names is to repeat it many times during your initial conversation with them. But this technique doesn't always work. Find out what does work-and consistently.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Get Back In The Loop</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:27:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the best way to reconnect when you've been out of the "loop" for a while?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Why Bother Networking?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 13:46:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do you network? And does networking "really" work?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Can You Network In Your Sweats?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:40:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the season of many social gatherings - which means many opportunities to network. How should you be dressed, in order to take advantage of all these opportunities?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Moving On Without Being Rude</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:17:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you often get "stuck" talking with one person at networking events, here is one simple thing you can do.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Do You Suffer from the &quot;Knowing-Doing Gap&quot;?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:57:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We often know exactly what we should do - like eating healthily, exercising, and so on - and yet, we don't do it.  If this is your relationship with business networking, here's your solution.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: How to Connect With Someone Quickly</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:57:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are 2 simple steps you can take to connect with another person quickly, no matter what the context?]]></description>
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<title>Conversation Starters</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:20:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I hate "conversation starters"! Learn why - and what the alternative is.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Stepping Forward Into New Situations</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's the 2-part solution to finding the confidence you need to do new things -- and it has been tested out by many people, including my 2-year old son.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Do You Move Into &quot;Sales Mode&quot; Too Soon?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:48:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two simple steps to recognize the right moment to move into "sales mode".]]></description>
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<title>My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Me</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:14:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you your own biggest challenge, when it comes to business networking?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Promote Your Business with Ease and Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:10:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps making small talk is a breeze for you. Perhaps your challenge is talking about "business". If so, this article is for you!]]></description>
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<title>Online Networking - What's the Difference?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:05:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I recently presented a business networking workshop for the San Francisco Small Business Administration (SBA), a participant asked me about my thoughts on online networking. It's a great question that's rarely asked, so I wanted to share my response in this article.    I think online networking is not very different from offline or in-person networking.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Reconnecting with Past Contacts</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel awkward about reconnecting with past contacts? Learn how to make reconnecting a delightful experience.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Is Making &quot;Small Talk&quot; a Challenge for You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:37:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to business networking, I find that people are often encouraged to make "small talk". Have you ever wondered whether or why it's necessary?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Getting the Most out of your Conversations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:17:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you able to get the most out of your conversations? Especially when you only have a few minutes of the other person's attention?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Do People Recommend Your Business to Others?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:11:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's a story about everyday networking, and how effective it can be -- for both the business and the customer/client.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: How Not To Feel Like A &quot;Pest&quot; When You Network</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:56:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A simple way to increase your confidence when networking.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Building Your Network from &quot;scratch&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:50:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need to build or re-build your professional network? Here is a simple, 3-step process.]]></description>
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<title>[Effortless Networking] How to Network without &quot;Elevator Speeches&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In business networking, I find that many people often confuse self-introductions and "elevator speeches". Do you?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Building Your Contact List</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:51:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Need to build your contact list? Here's a straight-forward way to get started.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start and Maintain Profitable Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:55:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you need to do, to easily cultivate "profitable" relationships? Find out here.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Getting People to Do What They Say They're Going to Do</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 08:56:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have trouble getting people to follow through on what they promise to do? Here's a simple way to address this "problem."]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Knowing When to Stop Talking!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 19:39:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obviously, being able to start a conversation is important, since networking is all about having successful conversations. However, knowing when to *stop* talking is equally important! Learn how to perfect your timing in this area.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Finding Real Prospects</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 14:40:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you having finding prospectve clients or customers? Did you know that networking events may not be the best way to meet prospects?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Ending Conversations Tactfully, Confidently, and Easily</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2006 20:13:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you sometimes get stuck talking with one person the whole time at a networking event? Find out how to end conversations tactfully and confidently -- without using "techniques".]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - Finding the Right Networking Group or Event</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:58:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to find the best networking event or group to suit your business and your personality. Find out how to get the most out of every event you attend.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - Initiating Conversations with &quot;Strangers&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel awkward starting a conversation with someone you don't know? Use your curiosity to smooth the way.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: What's the Best way to follow up with Leads and Referrals?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leads and referrals are two different things. Do you know how best to follow up with each?]]></description>
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<title>No Time to Network?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:48:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Struggling to find time in your busy schedule for business networking? Learn how to integrate networking into your normal workday, and save time, money and energy.]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Conversations - the heart of networking</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:42:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Conversations are at the heart of all networking activity. How confident and comfortable are you, engaging people in conversation?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: Elevator speeches vs. Self-introductions</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:30:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the difference between an elevator speech and a self-introduction? And do you know when to use one vs. the other?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: A Better Way to ask for Referrals</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know how to ask for what you want in a way that gets you results, especially when it comes to asking for referrals?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking: How to &quot;Work the Room&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 21:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You need 2 key elements to be able to "work the room" efficiently and successfully. Do you know what they are?]]></description>
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<title>Effortless Networking - A Good Starting Point For Best Results</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 10:28:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New to business networking and wondering where to start in order to get the "best results"? Or perhaps you're changing your business focus and trying to figure out how best to "re-group"? Here are 4 steps to help you find a good starting point to get the best results from your networking efforts.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Other People to Follow Up With You</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2006 18:44:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have trouble following up with people you meet? Or getting people to follow up with you? Well, here are 3 simple steps to resolve this issue!]]></description>
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