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In this episode, Aussie entrepreneur Brian Smith, founder of global enterprise UGG boots, shares his story about starting UGG with less than $500, and an idea to bring sheepskin to California. Brian shares his early stories about raising cash in the 80\u2019s, why understanding finance is key, and how the universe conspires to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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