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		<title>Be Ready for This in the Vending Machine Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The vending machine business can be both rewarding and challenging. As I embarked on this journey, I encountered various hurdles and successes that shaped my experience. If you&#8217;re considering entering this industry, here&#8217;s what you should be ready for. The Reality of Machine Issues:Every vending machine, whether new or old, will face issues at some &#8230;</p>
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		<title>God&#8217;s Plan is Perfect: How Faith Transformed My Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Piccione]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Life is filled with ups and downs, moments of clarity, and periods of doubt. But one thing has remained constant in my journey: the unwavering belief that God&#8217;s plan is perfect. Let me share how this faith has transformed my life in ways I could never have imagined. The Power of Intention and Faith:When we &#8230;</p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Wrong With These Financial Guru&#8217;s?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Some financial gurus say give up every pleasure to reach freedom. Here's why that's wrong and how to get there without hating your life.</p>
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		<title>Deion Sanders: The Inspiration Behind My Renewed Self-Belief</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Life has a way of presenting us with role models when we least expect it. For me, that role model emerged in the form of Deion Sanders, a figure I had known of but never deeply explored. This is my journey of rediscovery, inspired by Prime Time himself. The Allure of Prime Time:Deion Sanders, affectionately &#8230;</p>
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		<title>How I Can Finally Breathe: My Journey to Better Breathing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Breathing is something we often take for granted, but for many, it&#8217;s a daily struggle. For years, I felt suffocated, unable to breathe freely. But through research, experimentation, and determination, I discovered ways to breathe better. Here&#8217;s my story. The Struggle with Breathing:For most of my life, I was plagued with severe allergies, making it &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Diving Deep into the Vending Machine Business: My One-Year Journey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Piccione]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever thought about diving into the vending machine business? I did, and it&#8217;s been a rollercoaster of a journey. From the allure of recurring cash flow to the challenges of finding the right locations, I&#8217;ve seen it all. Let me take you through my one-year adventure in this industry. Why I Chose the Vending Machine &#8230;</p>
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		<title>What Is Our Current Understanding of Money?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Occasionally we change our understanding of money, what we intend to do with it, how we intend to grow it, and what that will do for us in the long run. There&#8217;s no point in busting your butt for months in order for it all to be wasted on you doing things that don&#8217;t provide &#8230;</p>
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		<title>101 Passive Income Ideas To Start Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Piccione]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are no limit to passive income ideas out in the world. Earning passive income is a worthwhile pursuit as it allows you to exponentially grow your income while reducing or limiting your daily output. In this article we will talk through specific passive income ideas you can start today. Here are 101 Passive income &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Why I Sold My Rental Property To Buy Index Funds</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why I sold our house-hacked rental property to buy index funds instead, and the real math that made trading real estate for simplicity worth it.</p>
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		<title>VeeCon 2023: My Favorite Moments From Gary Vee&#8217;s Super Conference</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Piccione]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Gary Vaynerchuk’s Veecon 2023 just came to an end and it was incredible! Three words to describe Veecon would be, energetic, inspiring, and Community-driven (okay technically 4 but this is my blog so I make the rules) There were hundreds of speakers and thought leaders from all over the world. Speakers like Daymond John, Jesse &#8230;</p>
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