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Speaking engagements accounted for 75% of Ducey's income in 2015

Jake Ducey · EP 310: You Won't Believe How Many Books This 24 Year Old Has Sold · Jun 22, 2016 · at 14:30

Author and motivational speaker Jake Ducey discusses his primary revenue sources and business model with host Nathan Latka.

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“It was probably it was probably 75% of my income.”

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