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In this week’s live stream, we’ll cover how you can:

1. Build a financial safety net.

2. Turn your skills into a consulting business.

3. Land your first paying client. Let’s turn your layoff into a breakthrough.

Let's connect! 🔗 //www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/

YouTube: @StartUpWithFeras

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