• Phil Goad: God is the Author of Redemption and the Founder of Families
    2025/04/08

    How can you support the kids and families in need around you?

    In this episode, Jeff and Phil discuss:

    • Building a business with spiritually aligned partners.
    • Utilizing a leveraged buyout with your employees so everyone has ownership.
    • Being drawn into foster and orphan care with a Godly heart.
    • Orphan care domestically and internationally.
    • How God blesses a giving spirit.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Treat your employees generously. Your assets are your people. Treat people generously in a way that they would never want to leave.
    • Take your skills and talents and apply them to kingdom work. It may be within business, it may be in advocacy. People have a need for your skills.
    • Everybody can do something to help support kids in need.
    • Making giving a priority - God keeps His promises and will care for you if you give in faith.

    "We've been redeemed. And we're in the business of redemption. Foster care and adoption and caring for the moms and dads and the families is really a deep part of that." — Phil Goad

    Episode References:

    • Family Life: https://www.familylife.com/
    • Every Child Arkansas: https://everychildarkansas.org/
    • Restore Hope: https://www.restorehope.io/
    • 100 Families Initiative: https://www.restorehope.io/100families

    About Phil Goad: Dr. Goad and his wife, Starla, have three children and 10 grandchildren. Phil is a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the foster care program in Pulaski and Perry Counties, Arkansas. Dr. Goad also serves as Chair of the Every Child Arkansas (ECA) Executive Leadership Council. ECA is a state-wide network of advocates, agencies and other organizations working together in trust-building collaboration to fill the biggest gaps in foster care and adoption in Arkansas. Phil and Starla serve with organizations involved in care of orphans and vulnerable children in the US and around the world. They are actively involved in their church and love to teach and mentor others who share a desire to follow in the steps of Jesus Christ. They have a passion for marriage ministry and are long-time supporters of FamilyLife, previously headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2021, Dr. Goad retired from CTEH, LLC, an environmental and public health consulting firm, where he served as Co-Founder, CEO and Principal Toxicologist. CTEH is a national leader in helping governments, businesses and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas (1977) and a Ph.D. degree in Interdisciplinary Toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1982). Starla received a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Harding College (1976).

    Connect with Jeff Thomas:

    Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

    Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

    Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

    Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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  • Kate Gardner: Empowering Agency in Next-Generation Generosity
    2025/04/01

    How do I give my kids a leg up, but not two legs up on the couch?

    In this episode, Jeff and Kate discuss:

    • Being all-in for the Kingdom, even when in secular spaces.
    • Creating positive investing and generosity experiences from a young age.
    • Avoiding Sudden Wealth Syndrome.
    • Believing in your children and giving them agency.
    • Fostering healthy money communication.

    Key Takeaways:

    • God can work in all places - not just holy places.
    • Our brains are literally not built to take in large amounts of money at one time or handle the overwhelm of options that comes along with it.
    • You need to understand that God owns it all. Your investments are a work that you do to steward the Lord’s resources.
    • There is blessing and struggle in empowerment. Deliver that to your children.
    • Healthy family stewardship is built out of healthy communication.

    "I really encourage families to think about giving their kids sums of money and not just controlled, restricted family foundation board seats or trust payments every year. For me, I've wrestled with it; I've been through hard things with it, but I have grown so much in having the stewardship agency that I do." — Kate Gardner

    Episode References:

    • UTMA & UGMA Accounts - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/utma-ugma
    • The Gathering: https://www.thegathering.com/
    • Gospel Patrons: https://www.gospelpatrons.org/

    About Kate Gardner: Kate Gardner is next-generation philanthropist with a passion for holistic stewardship and community-building. Coming from a family business legacy, she focuses on ministry, investing, and helping other Next-Gens through a faith-based community called Magnify and running a podcast called Ascendants (with a book now as well!). She seeks to encourage other inheritors and business families to seek relational health, creativity, and purpose in the way they both wrestle with and embrace stewarding resources and "living a legacy.”

    Connect with Kate Gardner:

    Website: https://www.magnifygeneration.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gratefullykate/

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ascendants/id1600096737

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHC9ZDVY

    Connect with Jeff Thomas:

    Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

    Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

    Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

    Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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  • Dr. Bill Hall: The Lost Art of Listening
    2025/03/25

    How can you start being a better listener within your home and family?

    In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bill discuss:

    • Finding independence at the age of 12.
    • Careful listening - the key to success.
    • Attention and listening as a form of generosity.
    • Seek first the Kingdom.

    Key Takeaways:

    • True listening is not waiting for your turn to speak. It is trying to see the world through their eyes.
    • The only way you can understand another person’s reality is to really, truly listen.
    • The greatest gift you can give anyone is your time. The only way they know you’re giving your time is by listening and paying attention.
    • See people as an individual who needs help, not as a dollar sign.

    "Being listened to is so much like being loved that I can’t tell the difference." — Dr. Bill Hall

    Episode References:

    • The Power of a Positive No by William Ury: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-No-Relationship-Still/dp/0553384260

    About Dr. William K. Hall: My Priority One objective is to help clients accomplish their key financial goals. Priority Two is to ensure the client has a will, trust, term insurance (if needed), and plans for passing wealth to spouse and children. Priority Three is to develop a custom investment plan.

    Dr. Bill Hall has been active as a Certified Financial Planner since 1985 and with Securities America, Inc. since 1991. He is now with OSAIC Wealth Inc., which acquired SAI in 2023. He manages money primarily for senior executives and their families.

    Bill’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California as a Ford Foundation Fellow, an MBA from San Diego State University, and a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

    Bill co-founded The Executive Committee, TEC (now Vistage), on the West Coast in 1969. Vistage is now a worldwide CEO organization with over 46,000 members.

    He has held positions as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Vedax Corporation, the former parent of Vistage.

    Bill was a Registered Professional Engineer who worked offshore for Shell Oil and in marketing operations with Mobil Oil. He served as a first lieutenant in the Seventh Army in Germany and was a Professor at California State University, Fullerton, and Pepperdine University.

    Bill’s past activities with nonprofit organizations include serving as Chairman and Vice Chairman of two Foundations and Chairman of the Board of a University. He frequently advises nonprofit organization CEOs and has served on several Advisory Boards for California Companies.

    He serves on the Mission Hospital Foundation Board Finance Committee and the Haggai International Board.

    His company manages $158,000,000 for 94 families.

    Connect with Dr. William K. Hall:

    Website: https://osaicwealth.com/

    Connect with Jeff Thomas:

    Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

    Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

    Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

    Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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  • Dan Fachner: It Starts with People
    2025/03/18

    How are you taking care of your people at all levels?

    In this episode, Jeff and Dan discuss:

    • No act of generosity is too small.
    • Taking care of your people, no matter what their job is.
    • Ensuring a people-first culture.
    • The 7 Cs of good culture.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Enjoy your job, enjoy the product, but most importantly, enjoy the people.
    • In your organization, you’re all on the same team and working towards the same win. No matter the role, every person is important and good in their role.
    • It takes a commitment and everybody bought in to perpetuate and thrive with a great culture.
    • More than anything, people want to feel needed, wanted, and appreciated.

    "My philosophy is that people matter so much that you have to care about each and every one and the job that they do. And as you do that, you’ll get some great success across the organization." — Dan Fachner

    About Dan Fachner: Dan Fachner is the Chairman, President and CEO of J&J Snack Foods Corp., a leading snack food company providing innovative branded snack foods and beverages to food service and retail channels. Dan started his career at the ICEE company, rose rapidly through the ranks and led the company as President and CEO for 25 years during which he took ICEE from a regional business to a nationally known brand, distributed broadly across a wide-ranging customer base and loved by devoted brand fans across the U.S.

    As the parent company of the ICEE brand, J&J Snack Foods appointed Dan President of the company in 2020 and then subsequently, CEO and Chairman of the Board. In this role, Dan has taken his broad command of strategic selling, operations, finance, and marketing and applied it to J&J’s larger platform of brands including SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, LUIGI’S, and the recently acquired Dippin’ Dots brand. As he leads the organization into its next era of growth, he and his executive leadership team are driving strong and visible progress in J&J culture, operational capability and efficiency, brand development, and profitable growth.

    Dan resides in Franklin, TN with his wife, two married daughters and nine grandchildren. He was named to the Best of the Best Top Entrepreneur List by Spirit of the Entrepreneur in 2018 and was the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Nashville’s Man of the Year in 2022. He has served on various collegiate and nonprofit boards and is currently the Chairman of the Board for J & J Snack Foods. Board member of Consumer Brands Association, Azusa Pacific University and” In His Grip.”

    Connect with Dan Fachner:

    Website: https://www.jjsnack.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-fachner-5671146b

    Connect with Jeff Thomas:

    Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

    Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

    Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

    Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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  • Bill High: Vision, Mission, Values
    2025/03/11
    Have you and your family set your compass - vision, mission, values - for future family success? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bill discuss: Trusting God’s plan and seeing others’ generosity in those plans.The breaks and acceleration of our money and our generosity. Successful succession planning in business and family.Making a world view shift in regards to raising our children. Key Takeaways: Generosity is a powerful tool to change lives. Family was the first human institution established by which He’s going to make the world more beautiful and creative, and within which we can see God’s generous nature.Most failures within families are the result of poor communication. Start bringing your kids into your family giving when your children are young. If you didn’t, start now. "I find that when the upper generations define their values, including their giving values, that those younger generations become more willing to accept those guidelines, and they will honor them, even if they disagree with them, and so it's all about having clarity, because clarity brings unity, and that's what they want." — Bill High Episode References: Navigators: https://www.navigators.org/Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547Upcoming Book - October 2025: The Legacy Life: How to Build Generations of Influence and Impact - https://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-legacy-life/423762 Check Out Bill’s Other Books: https://billhigh.com/shop/ About Bill High: Bill is synonymous with three core values: Family, Legacy, and Generosity. He's facilitated workshops nationwide, focusing on the essence of family legacy and redefining its biblical meaning. Initially practicing law at a prominent Kansas City firm, Bill later founded one of the U.S.'s largest Christian foundations. He then pivoted to specialize in family legacy consulting. An accomplished author, one of his notable works is "Leadership NOT by the Book," co-written with David Green. At 7 Generation Legacy, Bill is renowned for assisting families in crafting enduring multi-generational legacy plans. Bill High was brought up in a low-income family in rural Missouri and came to know Jesus at a young age. His generosity journey began as a teenager, faithfully tithing on everything he earned. Bill started the first half of his career in law before leaving to launch what would later become The Signatry, a donor-advised fund platform that connects “donors with doers” tackling some of the world’s biggest problems. Through his work with The Signatry, Bill developed a passion for seeing individual families united by a clear and driving mission and vision that reflects God’s particular calling for them. In recent years, Bill has focused much of his efforts on consulting for and guiding families stewarding wealth through some of these considerations, and he had many practical considerations to share. Connect with Bill High:Website: https://billhigh.com/Website: https://legacystone.com/7th Gen Consulting: https://7thgenconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamfhigh/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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  • Bill and Dana Wichterman: God-Shaped Investments, God-Shaped Returns
    2025/03/04
    How are you aligning your money to bring glory to God?In this episode, Jeff, Bill, and Dana discuss: Start your marriage on the same financial page, and let God lead it.Nothing in life has a sacred and secular divide.Stories of successful stewards.Understanding your finish line and approaching it with joy. Key Takeaways: If you want to be a good giver and be most effective, there is work to be done to find the most impactful organizations and needs. You may not be called to give it all away, you may be called to work so that others might live.Keep seeking God’s face, and let Him adjust. Just start somewhere, find alignment, and start being generous now. "I just encourage business owners who also have capital and investment to think about their investments as business ownership, too, and how that can be applied for the Kingdom." — Dana Wichterman Episode References: Rich Christians in the Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Sider: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Christians-Age-Hunger-Generosity/dp/0718037049HOPE International - https://www.hopeinternational.org/The Culture: Upstream from Politics - https://www.oaktonfoundation.com/post/culture-upstream-from-politicsDying to Live: Finding Joy in Giving Yourself to God - https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Giving-Yourself/dp/0615990762 About Bill and Dana Wichterman:Dana Wichterman spent her career as an international economic development professional at the US Agency for International Development. She currently works at Impact Foundation, helping Christians deploy their charitable capital for impact investing. She serves on the boards of Talanton, Five Talents, and Faith Driven Movements. She is the founder of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor network in Washington, DC. Dana holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University.Bill Wichterman has spent his career in law and politics, including as Special Assistant to the President in the White House. Bill is the author of the book, Dying to Live: Finding Joy In Giving Yourself to God, and the influential essay, "The Culture: Upstream from Politics." He is co-founder of Wedgwood Circle and Board President of Faith and Law. Bill holds an M.A. in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America. Connect with Bill and Dana Wichterman:Website: http://stewardsnotowners.com/Book: Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith - https://www.amazon.com/Stewards-Not-Owners-Aligning-Money/dp/1637633750YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixnP4QW_IBGI-fsM7Yt2wALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewichtermans/posts/?feedView=allTwitter: https://x.com/thewichtermansFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewichtermansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewichtermans/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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  • Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten: Opening Hearts Through Courageous Storytelling
    2025/02/25

    How are you helping to crack open hearts and mend the frayed community we live in?

    In this episode, Jeff and Kelly discuss:

    • Kelly’s transformational experience in South Africa in her early 20s.
    • The beauty of meeting new people and learning from them.
    • Identifying your superpower.
    • The need for engaging, values-based entertainment and programming.

    Key Takeaways:

    • We are all different. If you are curious and kind, you can always find something that connects you to someone else.
    • One of the biggest risks to success and happiness is allowing the day to take us through without spending our time intentionally.
    • Be willing to take risks. Ask yourself at every juncture, do I want to go left or right? It will free you from the machine.
    • God’s time and path may not be what we expect, but it is guided by Him. Only in retrospect can we see that path.

    "Our job is not to preach. Our job is to crack open hearts. And you crack open hearts with high emotional stakes, with the realization that people can find themselves and their stories on the screen." — Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten

    Episode References:

    • The Spiritual Art of Business by Barry L. Rowan: amazon.com/Spiritual-Art-Business-Connecting-Divine/dp/1514007622
    • House of David - Coming February 27, 2025: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/House-of-David/0PGUBDIDXTNZZ0JDLMRZWK608M
    • Wall Street Journal: Religious Movies Are Sweeping Hollywood. Rich Investors Are Pouring In Millions. By John Jurgensen - https://www.wsj.com/style/house-of-david-jon-erwin-wonder-project-angel-studios-d31ac703

    About Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, Chief Executive Officer, Wonder Project:

    For the last 20 years, Kelly has been at the forefront of innovation in digital media and technology, holding senior leadership roles at Netflix, YouTube, and Aura.

    Most recently, Kelly was President & COO at Aura where she spearheaded the company’s product and go-to-market strategy and oversaw the product, sales, marketing, and operations teams. From 2015-2021 Kelly served as Vice President of Content Partnerships at YouTube, where she led the global partnership strategy and management of content creators and media companies across the Americas. Prior to YouTube, Kelly was Vice President of content Acquisition at Netflix from 2007 to 2014, driving the company’s international expansion across markets in Western Europe, Canada, and Latin America. Kelly also held positions at Sony Pictures, Bain & Company, and Audax Group.

    Connect with Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten:

    Website: https://www.thewonderproject.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymerryman/

    Connect with Jeff Thomas:

    Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

    Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

    Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

    Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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  • Thomas Talbott: Make Giving a Lifestyle
    2025/02/18
    What small things can you do to enrich the lives of those around you? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Thomas discuss: Learning to save and give generously from a young age. Encouraging generosity in our children. Giving back to our abundant God. Understanding different giving models. Key Takeaways: Involve your kids in your giving, from small gifts to neighbors during the holidays to mission trips. They will learn through your example and experience. Be a good steward of giving - ensure the funds are going to worthwhile organizations and causes.Cash is the most expensive way to give. A very small portion of most people’s balance sheet is cash - look deeper for better giving. There are more ways to give than just cash. You can give in small ways that will make a big impact on people’s lives. "If we've been given the most, we need to be the most generous people of all." — Thomas Talbott Episode References: Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Kara E Powell - https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Faith-Everyday-Ideas-Lasting/dp/0310329329 About Thomas Talbott: Thomas Talbott, a CFP®, CKA®, and CAP® Professional, joined Stewardship Advisors, LLC, a fee-only independent Registered Investment Advisor in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as a Financial Advisor in 2014 and became a partner of the firm in January of 2017. As a Financial Advisor, Thomas thoroughly enjoys helping people plan, manage, and distribute their assets. He has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and seeks to serve others by integrating his faith and experience. He incorporates his five core values of integrity, others-oriented, service, godliness, and quality delivery into his advice and encourages others to be good stewards of their resources. He enjoys the relationships he has built with his clients and desires to help them have clarity, security, and confidence in their financial futures. Thomas earned his BA from Messiah University (Grantham, PA) and his MA from Columbia International University (Columbia, SC). Thomas was awarded his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2012 and his Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® in 2020. He is a member of Kingdom Advisors and earned his Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in 2016. What’s important to Thomas is his faith and family. As a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, he has been active with his church, various ministries, and in his community for years. Thomas has raised funds, served on non-profit leadership teams, promoted local candidates, mentored students and engaged couples, and led Sunday School classes, mission trips, and small groups. He loves to serve and influence others.Having lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania since the mid-1980s, Thomas and his wife of four decades, Cindy, have five daughters, four sons-in-law, and twelve grandchildren. He relishes the time he spends with his family and enjoys it when they join him in his outdoor interests, among which are wilderness adventures, fly fishing, bicycling, and skiing. He has run several marathons and bicycled across the United States in 2007 with just his daughters. Connect with Thomas Talbott:Website: https://www.mystewardshipadvisor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-talbott-9a6036a3 Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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    35 分