{"id":63477,"date":"2025-05-13T10:26:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/?p=63477"},"modified":"2025-05-13T10:26:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:26:35","slug":"what-you-never-knew-about-the-boutique-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/what-you-never-knew-about-the-boutique-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Never Knew About The Boutique Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/assets\/artwork\/1x1.gif\" alt=\"Boutique Chat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/assets\/artwork\/1x1.gif\" alt=\"Boutique Chat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36509085\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/ffe0ff\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/000000\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-apple-podcast-spotify-youtube\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/713-what-you-never-knew-about-the-boutique-summit\/id1351990699?i=1000708306223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLE PODCAST<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/season-6-kickoff-whats-working-for-small-business-retailers\/id1351990699?i=1000649690669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4yOkzDZywMI1wun76iyLGa?si=AUKp99TYTsOaTIc2Wd_27A\">SPOTIFY<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lTNDig76iY0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YOUTUBE<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Hey friends! If you&#8217;ve been around The Boutique Hub for a while, you&#8217;ve probably heard about <em>The Boutique Summit<\/em>\u2014our industry&#8217;s biggest and longest-standing business conference. But today, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the <em>real<\/em> story. Not the polished highlight reel, but the wild, unexpected, chaotic, and inspiring journey of how this event came to life\u2014and how it\u2019s grown into something bigger than I ever imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63469\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FINAL-3-1-864x1536.png 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-you-never-knew-about-the-boutique-summit\">What You Never Knew About The Boutique Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-dream-that-started-it-all\">The Dream That Started It All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewind to 2013: I had this dream to create a space where boutique owners could connect, learn, and grow. There wasn\u2019t anything like it at the time\u2014just a lot of passionate entrepreneurs doing their thing, but without a central place to come together. That dream simmered for a while, but by 2016, I knew it was time to bring it to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I cold-called the Dallas Market Center. Seriously\u2014I just started dialing numbers until I found Amy Harper. I pitched her this wild idea for a boutique industry conference and told her I thought 300 people might show up. Her response? Total shock. Most markets would be thrilled to get 10 new retailers in the door\u2014300 sounded like a pipe dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Amy took a chance. She gave us a corner of the 10th floor (a space that\u2019s now completely transformed into showrooms), and we got to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year One: A Crash Course in Event Planning (and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Boutique Summit in 2017 was pure DIY chaos\u2014in the best way. We had two part-time employees (shoutout to Beth and Jesse), zero experience in event planning, and a whole lot of determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From stuffing swag bags to emceeing on stage and sprinting from registration to behind the scenes, we did it all ourselves. But just before things kicked off\u2026 disaster struck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While working in a hotel conference room, all three of us started feeling sick\u2014headaches, nausea, dizziness. Long story short: we ended up in the ER in Fort Worth, where we found out we had carbon monoxide poisoning due to construction at the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep. The day before our first-ever Summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a whirlwind night of hospital visits and fire department calls, we pulled it together. The show went on\u2014without anyone ever knowing what had happened behind the scenes. To this day, it\u2019s one of the craziest, most surreal memories of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Early Days: Building Something Bigger Than Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the chaos, that first Summit sold out in 48 hours. People were craving connection. The energy was electric. Retailers from all over the country came together, and lifelong friendships and business partnerships were born. It was where Brandon from CommentSold (then Discount Divas) met key people who\u2019d shape the future of the platform. It\u2019s where legends like Mindy from Mindy\u2019s Boutique, Kelsey Darby, and Liz Ross first showed up and showed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the momentum didn\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, we upped capacity to 500 tickets. They sold out in 24 hours. That year, we welcomed incredible speakers like Natalie Ellis of Boss Babe and Meredith from Makeup Junkie Bags (fresh off her Shark Tank appearance). The Boutique Summit was no longer just a dream\u2014it was a movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking It to Atlanta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2019, it was time for a bold move: Atlanta. The energy, the growth, the community\u2014it all came with us. Over 800 attendees packed the event, making it one of our biggest to date. One of the most unforgettable moments? Diana from Red Dress handing out plastic cockroaches as a symbol of resilience. \u201cCockroaches never die,\u201d she said, reminding us all to keep going\u2014even when business gets tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next for the Boutique Summit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the Summit evolves\u2014but the heart stays the same. We come together to learn what\u2019s working (and what\u2019s not), share our wins and struggles, and leave feeling recharged and inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we\u2019re switching things up with new speakers, fresh formats, and even more opportunities for hands-on learning. Whether you\u2019re an apparel boutique, gift shop, kids&#8217; store, or anything in between, <em>this is your space<\/em>. This is where you find your people, your next big idea, and your momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Then to Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, it\u2019s hard to believe how far we\u2019ve come\u2014from three girls running on fumes (and carbon monoxide) to hosting the boutique industry&#8217;s biggest and most impactful event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the truth: <em>The Boutique Summit isn\u2019t about me. It\u2019s about you.<\/em> Your drive, your heart, your hustle. Every speaker, every workshop, every connection\u2014it\u2019s all designed to help you grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I can\u2019t wait to see what we build next, together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/summit-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Ticket to The Boutique Summit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What You Never Knew About The Boutique Summit\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lTNDig76iY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-this-episode\">In This Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/summit-2025\">Boutique Summit 2025<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/retail-bootcamp\">Retail Bootcamp<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boutiquebossstore.com\/\">2025 Boutique Boss Planner<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/new-membership-join-page-podcast\">Join The Boutique Hub<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashley Alderson:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajalderson\/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Boutique Hub:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/\">Website<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/boutiquehub\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/theboutiquehub\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/boutiquehubbusiness\">Pinterest<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@theboutiquehub?lang=en\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvhd0II4sh8IEVK6cWx6IDQ\">YouTube<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-connect-askashley\">Let&#8217;s Connect #AskAshley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have a question or guest recommendation? Let us know your feedback directly <a href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.typeform.com\/to\/LoSusCKq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here! <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you love the Boutique Chat Podcast?! Subscribe to our podcast and after that, leave us a review on<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/boutique-chat\/id1351990699?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;iTunes Apple Podcasts here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-must-have-resources\">Must Have Resources <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Boutique Hub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/\">Website<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/boutiquehub\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/theboutiquehub\/\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/boutiquehubbusiness\/\">Pinterest<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@theboutiquehub?lang=en\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvhd0II4sh8IEVK6cWx6IDQ\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making\/dp\/073521414X\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wvQ3F27ciGlm-qikWR5o74bX1xXCyUuVUVjKTXxSJ2lSIwtTJ1_qej367_TC7BpftcYxxV_ibUIYocZntiyrayKVN6fAiFcq2L2Ikd_luVh0EmY4d2mOBkTuv908ZC78Q6sE51BMXhBw0ng6AJhz8Ch7XX6YCF2gLBv0TOoyu5XYBkZSs2XS87n1R494nhiOhCJ-_ONA-IOMOHkU5o-z3XQxlbCS1rkcw-S-ndc-rdg.sk6NI10VnSWCarCwUcgAhy91fGaHaExLsJht0zJt0xA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=580651190085&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9031031&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=5734204082101673293&amp;hvtargid=kwd-166936692518&amp;hydadcr=21933_13324183&amp;keywords=profit+first+by+mike+michalowicz&amp;qid=1730376179&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Profit First<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;by Mike Michalowicz&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boutiquebossstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Boutique Boss Planner<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/summit-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boutique Summit 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/SMMB\">Small Business Marketing Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/hiring-bundle?utm_source=TheBoutiqueHub.com&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Products+Courses\">Small Business Hiring Handbook&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/brand-owner-basics-sales-page-v2\">Brand Owner Basics Masterclass<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/tradeshow-handbook\">Tradeshow Marketing Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/2024-tradeshow-calendar\">2024 Trade Show Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com\/boutique-hub-black-1\">Boutique Hub Black<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hubventory.com\/\">Hubventory.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/new-membership-join-page-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join The Boutique Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-posts\"><strong><em>Recent Posts:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Blog-Covers-7-300x169.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Boutique Hub at MAGIC New York\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Blog-Covers-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Blog-Covers-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Blog-Covers-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/New-Blog-Covers-7.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/the-boutique-hub-at-magic-nyc\/\">The Boutique Hub at MAGIC New York<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Hub Team is heading to MAGIC New York again and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited! With over 320+ brands, you are sure to find more MAGIC in a (New York) minute!\u00a0<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-300x169.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/is-your-boutique-quiet-or-is-your-space-pushing-customers-away\/\">Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">January is slow. You already know that. But here\u2019s the uncomfortable question most boutique owners avoid asking: Is it the season or is it your store?\n\nThe start of a new year is the perfect time to take a hard look at your space. Not when you\u2019re knee-deep in shipments, slammed on weekends, and wishing you had time to fix things, but now. During the quiet. During the downtime. During the moment when changes are actually possible.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5MF-BLOG-COVER-Podcast-14-300x157.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5MF-BLOG-COVER-Podcast-14-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5MF-BLOG-COVER-Podcast-14-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5MF-BLOG-COVER-Podcast-14-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5MF-BLOG-COVER-Podcast-14.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/five-minute-friday-the-13-strategies-boutique-owners-need-for-2026\/\">Five Minute Friday: The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As we wrap up Season 7 of the Boutique Chat Podcast, I wanted to pause\u2014right where you&#8217;re listening\u2014and take an honest look at where the retail industry stands today and where it&#8217;s headed next. Based on 1,000&#8217;s of conversations with boutique owners over the past year, this episode breaks down 13 key focus areas that\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/five-minute-friday-the-13-strategies-boutique-owners-need-for-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Five Minute Friday: The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey friends! If you&#8217;ve been around The Boutique Hub for a while, you&#8217;ve probably heard about The Boutique Summit\u2014our industry&#8217;s biggest and longest-standing business conference. But today, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the real story. 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