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MATS MBA 2023

£179 / $222 (approximate)

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The future is about entrepreneurial creativity! Learn the secrets of success from top art agent Lilla Rogers and award-winning entrepreneur Beth Kempton, who have created brands and businesses with millions of dollars in revenue. They share their very best advice, tips, and assignments for career and financial success. This is a self-paced crash course in making money doing what you love and building a thriving business. This course will motivate and inspire you, give you actionable and concrete tips, and help you create your own formula for success.  Over 15,000 students have taken this course to help grow their creative business, so why not join them!

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MATS MBA (Money badass)

 

Make more money doing what you love!  The future is all about entrepreneurial creativity! While technological advances have given us access to swathes of information and new ways of working, the world still needs unique human voices in creativity. The savviest among creatives have unprecedented opportunities to monetize their talents and rock it out as business owners.Lilla Rogers handlettering quote: Play Business Like it's a GameWouldn’t you love to make your creative career even more lucrative and more joyful? Whether you are just starting out, or ready to go to the next level, with MATS MBA you’ll learn the secrets of success from top art agent Lilla Rogers and award-winning entrepreneur Beth Kempton. These female powerhouses have created international brands and flourishing businesses with millions of dollars in revenue and clients all over the world. They have evolved and adapted to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change, and have created this course to help you to benefit from this new frontier of opportunity. In this popular self-paced course, Lilla and Beth share their very best advice, tips, and assignments for career and financial success.

This is a crash course in making money doing what you love and building a thriving business. Not only will it motivate and inspire you, it will provide actionable strategies and give you the confidence to create your own formula for success. And did we mention there will be tons of delicious downloads to help you map the way?

Lilla Rogers handwritten quote: Picture Your Fabulous Career! Photographed with vintage cameras and paintbrushes.

Lilla and Beth make for an extraordinary teaching pair. They have seen success in this brave new world as early adopters challenging the status quo at every turn. They have been single-minded in their commitment to carving out a life and business that works for them and their families. They have both authored books, taught people in every corner of the world, shown guts and determination in building and sustaining businesses in the midst of global financial crises, and championed creative women at every turn.

 

Illustration by Erica Root created on the MATS MBA course

Are you dreaming of the magical world of illustrating children’s books? Here’s Erica Root vibing her dream gig from MATS MBA.

This is for you if:

  • You want to get serious about your art business and start operating more professionally
  • You want to understand how to better leverage your talent
  • You want to better understand how money flows into and out of your business, and how to make your whole operation more profitable
  • You want to learn how to best organize your workflow and manage your priorities so you get more time
  • You want advice from women who understand how challenging it can be to juggle family and other commitments with a creative life and business
  • You want to be wildly successful
  • You want to stay sane and happy in business!

Teodora Tolj

What are you dreaming of? Here’s Teodora Tolj vizualizing her dream customer in MATS MBA.

Photograph Portrait of Lilla Rogers

Your teacher, Lilla Rogers, top international art agent

Photograph of Beth Kempton

Your teacher, Beth Kempton, best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur

Illustration by  Ifiyenia Kamperi showing a creative working at her desk

What does your dream career look like? Here’s  Ifiyenia Kamperi vibing her amazing art business from MATS MBA.

MATS MBA (Money BadAss) is an energetic and motivating combination of 20 video lessons, pre-recorded Facebook Live teachings and class case studies, and a buzzing community to help you succeed with the money side of your business.

From eliminating money blocks to dealing with money practicalities, from opening your mind to the myriad ways you can generate money to helping you fall back in love with your business, this course will transform the way you think about, earn and manage money.

An in-depth supporting Playbook takes you step-by-step through creating a game plan for lucrative success customized to your passion. Not only will MATS MBA inspire you and fire you up, but it will also give you actionable strategies and the confidence to create your own formula for success.

Illustration of a tree by Mandi Miles with inspirational quote: Money Grows Anywhere I Choose to Sow It

Work by student Mandi Miles for the first MATS MBA

Blast your way to success with MATS MBA! In this super inspiring, fun and practical self-paced e-course in creative business, you’ll learn:

  • Beth & Lilla’s top 10 tips for radical career success
  • How to monetize what makes you $pecial—why people will pay for your unique brand (and yes, you have one!)
  • How to fall in love with your business and wake up every day rarin’ to go (whether you are starting out or want to go to the next level with your creative business)
  • How to promote yourself in a way that you actually enjoy—that fits your personality type—and yet is proven to draw clients to you
  • How to earn more, spend + invest effectively and leverage your way to even greater success (with real-life examples from Lilla and Beth on their own reinventions)
  • How to negotiate fees in a way that is relaxed and friendly yet powerful and benefits all parties—it really is easier than you may think!
  • Beth and Lilla’s secret sauce for staying refreshed and motivated including building in time away and setting boundaries (and hear about Beth’s adventures living the dream as a digital nomad in fabulous locations!)
  • Simple but powerful techniques to feeling confident, respecting your brain, and staying open to greater abundance

Street scene illustration by Amarylis Hibon

Where will your cool art career take you? Amarylis Hibon vibes her dream career in MATS MBA.

In typical Lilla + Beth style it will be a brilliant mix of practical and spiritual, with fun lessons such as:

    • How to vibe cool jobs (and the story of how one of Lilla’s artists manifested representation!)
    • Magical affirmations and Lilla’s confidence jewelry
    • Beth’s favorite spiritual laws for success
    • Creating your own Feng Shui prosperity corner

 

And super-practical tips and insights such as:

  • (By popular demand!) Actual language to put in an email when making a pitch or showing your work, and great tips for overcoming shyness
  • Playful strategies for prioritizing all of your great ideas into a non-overwhelming action plan
  • A fresh and joyful way to view competition that will inspire you to strive for your own greatness
  • Our favorite organizational systems, apps, podcast tips, social media tools, & more
  • All about support—how and when to hire (and fire!) help, finding supportive communities, and more

 

Beth working on her second book in Japan

Beth working on her second book in Japan

 

Vintage telephone on a desk

If you have a question about Make Art That Sells please check these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) first. If you do not find an answer to your question here please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Q. I’ve never taken an online class before. How does it work? Do I need to be at my computer at a certain time?

A: The beauty of an online course is that you don’t need to be online at a specific time and it doesn’t matter what time zone you are in: you can check in whenever you like and the content is available 24/7. You can log on every day if you choose, or set aside some time once or twice a week to work through it.

The course takes place in an easy to navigate, gorgeous password-protected private classroom right here on this site. As this is a self-paced course, you’ll get instant access to all of the material as soon as you sign up – just log in to your account and you’ll see all the courses you’re currently enrolled in.

You’ll also have access to the private Facebook group for this course where you can connect with others and share images of your work. Please note that it may take a little while for your access  to the Facebook group to be approved .

The fabulous written content for the class, which is packed full of knowledge, insight, hints and tips as well as fun assignments and exercises, is fully downloadable, plus you have access to the classroom until January 31, 2024, so you have plenty of time to go through everything at your own pace. The Facebook group will remain open indefinitely.

Q: Does this class contain live reviews?

A: No, this class is self-paced and instant access. For courses that include live reviews of a selection of student work please see our live courses here.

Q: Do I need to have a drawing tablet or be able to create digital illustrations for this course? 

A: You don’t need any special software or equipment for this course. Our students use all kinds of different methods, some are strictly digital, others are traditional artists, and lots are in between. Any method you want to use to create your illustrations is fine!

Q: Can I do it at my own pace?

A: Yes! MATS MBA originally ran live in 2019, but we’ve turned it into a self-paced course and archived all the brilliant content and made available in the classroom. You have access to all of the course materials until January 31, 2024. You do not have to be online at a particular time and you can complete the course and revisit the content at your own pace.

Q: I’ve taken MATS MBA before. Is there any value in me repeating it?

A: Absolutely!  The course materials, provided in the form of a Playbook,  are the same – but is your business? Wherever you are now compared to six months ago, it will be an amazing opportunity to review your career with fresh eyes, to build on the foundations you laid down in the previous MBA, and to take in new information that may have passed you by before. Successful businesses will do a regular review at least every six months, so MBA is perfect timing a second time around! 

Q: What format is the class taught in? 

A: The class is taught using video, written posts and imagery. Everything is made available in a bespoke, password-protected private classroom. There are handouts and assignments during the course. There are no assessments.

Q: Can I access Make Art That Sells courses from any device?  

A: Yes, you can access Make Art That Sells courses from any device once registered, but we strongly recommend viewing our courses on a desktop or laptop for the best user experience. We pack lots of information and visuals into our courses and they are best viewed on larger screens.

Q: Does it matter what order I take the courses in? 

A: All of the MATS courses are unique and designed to be taken in any order you choose. You can take each course individually or take them all to put a rocket under your creative career!

Q: Will I be able to communicate with others in the class?

A: Yes, you will be able to communicate in the private Facebook group, where you can also share images of your work, interact and ask as many questions as you like. This will be a great chance to connect with other artists and designers, get different perspectives and share your work.

Q: Will the class material be available after the class has ended?

A: The classroom will remain open until January 31, 2024. The private online community will remain available to you indefinitely.

Q: How much is it and how do I register?

A: MATS MBA is £179, which is approximately USD $211 (full price, occasional discounts may apply). Please note this approximate $ equivalent is given for reference only.

Simply click “Add to cart” to register. Once you have paid, you will be able to access the classroom by logging in to your account on this website.

Q: I see the prices are given in GBP (British pounds). Can I pay in another currency? 

A: Absolutely! We have students from all over the world! All payments are made via PayPal and courses are priced in GBP £ as we are headquartered in the UK. Any approximate $ equivalents given are for reference only. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing PayPal exchange rate, so if you have a USD$ bank account the funds will be removed in USD$. The local currency equivalent should be displayed on your screen before the transaction is completed.

Q: What payment methods do you accept? 

A: We process all our payments with PayPal, a safe and secure way of sending money online. If you do not have a PayPal account you can sign in as a PayPal guest and pay via credit or debit card. All class fees are in GBP (British pounds) but you will automatically be charged in your local currency at the prevailing PayPal exchange rate valid at the point you sign up.

Q: I don’t live in the USA. Is this course relevant for me?

A: Lilla Rogers represents artists internationally and has lots of international clients. Beth Kempton is based in the UK and also has lots of international clients. The content is relevant for you wherever in the world you are, especially if you are interested in selling your work internationally. And because everything is made available to you online, it does not matter what time zone you are in.

Don’t be a lonely and overwhelmed business owner! Bring your brilliant creative self to MATS MBA and let Lilla and Beth guide you into a whole new era of prosperity and joy!

Vintage Typewriter and book on a desk

Boost your creative career with MATS MBA (MoneyBadass). Sign up here today!

By registering for any of the Make Art That Sells classes and participating in any of the Make Art That Sells community areas, please be aware you are agreeing to the following Terms & Conditions:

  • You acknowledge that your work will only get viewed by Lilla if you submit your assignment(s) as directed when any given class is live. You also acknowledge that although Lilla will view every piece of work submitted and provide general feedback to class during any live courses, and that only a handful of pieces will be chosen each week for specific critique (which will be shared with the class), and there is no guarantee that you will receive personal critique from Lilla during the course. Furthermore, you acknowledge that there is no feedback from Lilla Rogers offered in any course which is not live (i.e. our instant access self-paced classes)
  • You acknowledge that there is no feedback from Lilla Rogers offered in this self-paced course.
  • You agree that Make Art That Sells may give permission to select art directors to view the finished works submitted for critique. Should they be interested in working with you, Make Art That Sells will put you in contact and you can continue your discussions directly.
  • You give permission for Make Art That Sells to use any images you submit for critique in any class, or share in the class community area, to be included in any future class-related marketing or promotional strategies, online or offline. You will always be credited and will retain the rights to your work.
  • You agree to the class Ground Rules which are as follows:
    • (i) Stay open
    • (ii) Be positive
    • (iii) No negative critique of others
    • (iv) No excuses are necessary. If you miss a deadline for submitting your assignment that is fine, but the entire class does not need to know the reasons for that.
  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells and Do What You Love Ltd are the owner(s) or licensee(s) of all intellectual property rights in the site and the digital products you purchase, including any databases that hold relevant information about the site and its products. They are protected by copyright or trademark registration and you may only use any of the digital products in line with these terms.
  • You acknowledge that all of the digital products that are available for sale on our site are owned or controlled by our licensors, or us. Upon payment of the price for any of these digital products, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the digital products for your own personal, non-commercial use.
  • You agree that you shall not redistribute, transmit, assign, sell, commercially exploit, broadcast, modify, adapt, edit, sub-license, rent, share, lend, or transfer any digital products that you purchase through this site, or any of the contents delivered via Live Zoom or within our private communities.
  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells reserves the right to delete any inappropriate comments in the classroom or any of the class-related community spaces, in order to provide and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
  • You confirm that you are purchasing a single license for this course for your individual use only. To enquire about educational/corporate rates (for official groups of 10 or more) please send an email to hello [at] makeartthatsells.com.
  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio reserves the right to replace any advertised content with alternative content of equivalent value without notice.
  • You acknowledge that Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio reserves the right to replace any advertised lead teacher or co-teacher with another suitable lead teacher or co-teacher chosen at Make Art That Sells/Lilla Rogers Studio’s sole discretion without notice. This includes replacing Lilla Rogers for any particular course should she be unavailable due to unforseen circumstances, such as illness.
  • You acknowledge that all sales are final and no refunds will be given before, during or after class.
  • You acknowledge that, if paying in installments, no part-payments will be refunded should you cancel your place before class begins.
  • All courses are priced in GBP £. Any approximate $ equivalents given are for reference only. When paying by PayPal, you will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing PayPal exchange rate.
  • You give permission for your email address to be added to the mailing lists of Lilla Rogers Studio, Make Art That Sells and Do What You Love. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Privacy Policy

We do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.

Delivery Policy

All our courses are delivered online in a private password-protected classroom. We do not deliver physical products in the post, but rather send you an email with the URL of the classroom and the password you need to log in. This email is sent to the email address you used to register for the class. Our online communities are offered via individual Facebook groups, to which you can request access, which will be granted once your enrolment has been confirmed. You can access the private classroom for your course via the Account section of this website, on or after the advertised start date of the course. For self-paced classes, you can access the private classroom via the Account section of this website, as soon as your purchase is complete.

Make Art That Sells reserves the right to change the time of any advertised Live Review without notice, for any reason whatsoever. If you have any issues accessing classrooms you can contact us at [email protected] where we will always endeavor to respond within 72 hours.

You can view our full detailed terms & conditions here: https://makeartthatsells.com/terms-conditions/

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Got a question for art agent Lilla ahead of her next Instagram live, this Thursday at 12.30 ET/5.30 pm BST?  Leave them below 👇 or email hello@makeartthatsells.com and pop “True Confessions Q&A” into the subject line.

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True confessions of an art agent! Got any questions for me? Leave them in the comments below by Wednesday night ET so that Louise can get them to me in time for the Thursday Instagram Live right here at 12:30 PM Eastern time. I’m looking forward to seeing you! I think I’ll also be talking about the brain style of the ADHD person and creative person: techniques, tools, and the gifts of the passion-based learner, but we can talk about anything you want. #artagent #illustration #illustrationcareer

True confessions of an art agent! Got any questions for me? Leave them in the comments below by Wednesday night ET so that Louise can get them to me in time for the Thursday Instagram Live right here at 12:30 PM Eastern time. I’m looking forward to seeing you! I think I’ll also be talking about the brain style of the ADHD person and creative person: techniques, tools, and the gifts of the passion-based learner, but we can talk about anything you want. #artagent #illustration #illustrationcareer ...

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More dreamy art from Assignment Bootcamp 😍 Lilla loved this book spread by Make Art That Sells student Marianne van der Walle @mariannevanderwalle  (Don’t forget Lilla’s FREE five part video series on writing and illustrating non-fiction books is available right now in our fab Freebie Library – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/matsfreebies/ )

More dreamy art from Assignment Bootcamp 😍 Lilla loved this book spread by Make Art That Sells student Marianne van der Walle @mariannevanderwalle

(Don’t forget Lilla’s FREE five part video series on writing and illustrating non-fiction books is available right now in our fab Freebie Library – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/course/matsfreebies/ )
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Huge congratulations to the winner of our first fab FREE quarterly art challenge!  The assignment set by art agent Lilla was to create your own version of The Empress tarot card. Lilla loved this one by Nira Bar @nirabar_illustrations  Lilla said: “It’s so cool that Nira chose a wise and distinctive older woman, not often seen in tarot decks. While the Empress here is not based on youthful beauty, the card itself is beautiful. The pattern on her slacks is in itself stunning, and would make a great pattern for something like fabric or a ceramic dinnerware collection.”  Nira wins a FREE place in Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts Monday, October 9th. Check it out here – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/  Our next FREE Art Challenge drops Friday, December 1st – make sure you’re on our mailing list to take part! Sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/newsletter/

Huge congratulations to the winner of our first fab FREE quarterly art challenge!

The assignment set by art agent Lilla was to create your own version of The Empress tarot card. Lilla loved this one by Nira Bar @nirabar_illustrations

Lilla said: “It’s so cool that Nira chose a wise and distinctive older woman, not often seen in tarot decks. While the Empress here is not based on youthful beauty, the card itself is beautiful. The pattern on her slacks is in itself stunning, and would make a great pattern for something like fabric or a ceramic dinnerware collection.”

Nira wins a FREE place in Illustrating Children’s Books, which starts Monday, October 9th. Check it out here – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

Our next FREE Art Challenge drops Friday, December 1st – make sure you’re on our mailing list to take part! Sign up now – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/newsletter/
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LIVE True confessions of an art agent: what an art agent looks for in a style, and how to get a style, plus I answer lots of questions. #artagent #artcareer #artcareeradvice #advice #artstyles @lillarogers

LIVE True confessions of an art agent: what an art agent looks for in a style, and how to get a style, plus I answer lots of questions. #artagent #artcareer #artcareeradvice #advice #artstyles @lillarogers ...

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FREE Instagram live with top art agent Lilla Rogers TODAY!  Don’t miss True Confessions of an Art Agent 👀 LIVE today on our Instagram feed at 12.30 pm ET/5.30 pm BST – set an alarm now!

FREE Instagram live with top art agent Lilla Rogers TODAY!

Don’t miss True Confessions of an Art Agent 👀 LIVE today on our Instagram feed at 12.30 pm ET/5.30 pm BST – set an alarm now!
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✨ FREE bonus content incoming!  Our FREE Black art history course, Redrawing Black History, will give you a deeper understanding of four key eras in Black American history. Plus we’ll be releasing some BRAND NEW CONTENT on September 21st!  Head over to today’s blog to find out more – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/  Art by Daeze Doodlez @daezedoodlez

✨ FREE bonus content incoming!

Our FREE Black art history course, Redrawing Black History, will give you a deeper understanding of four key eras in Black American history. Plus we’ll be releasing some BRAND NEW CONTENT on September 21st!

Head over to today’s blog to find out more – link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/blog/

Art by Daeze Doodlez @daezedoodlez
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Art agent Lilla here. Here’s a little preview of what I’m going to be talking about tomorrow, right here on Instagram live at 12:30 Eastern time. Thank you to all of you who have already put questions in the comments or sent them to hello@makeartthatsells.com. #artagent #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #artcareeradvice

Art agent Lilla here. Here’s a little preview of what I’m going to be talking about tomorrow, right here on Instagram live at 12:30 Eastern time. Thank you to all of you who have already put questions in the comments or sent them to [email protected]. #artagent #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #artcareeradvice ...

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Less than a month to go until the start of art agent Lilla’s raved about course, Illustrating Children’s Books!  In just five weeks, you’ll create a gorgeous ready-to-send children’s book illustration pitch that includes everything an art director needs to see to give you a children’s book illustration job – including stunning character sheets like these by Make Art That Sells student Brooke O’Neill @brookeoneill.illustration 😍  Register now! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/

Less than a month to go until the start of art agent Lilla’s raved about course, Illustrating Children’s Books!

In just five weeks, you’ll create a gorgeous ready-to-send children’s book illustration pitch that includes everything an art director needs to see to give you a children’s book illustration job – including stunning character sheets like these by Make Art That Sells student Brooke O’Neill @brookeoneill.illustration 😍

Register now! Link in bio or copy and paste 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-courses/illustrating-childrens-books/
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✨ True confessions of an art agent ✨  Come hang out with art agent Lilla for a fab FREE Instagram Live THIS THURSDAY, September 14th, at 12.30 ET.  She’ll be sharing tales from her life, plus career advice, answering your questions, and more. Don’t miss it! Set a reminder now and drop your questions below 👇

✨ True confessions of an art agent ✨

Come hang out with art agent Lilla for a fab FREE Instagram Live THIS THURSDAY, September 14th, at 12.30 ET.

She’ll be sharing tales from her life, plus career advice, answering your questions, and more. Don’t miss it! Set a reminder now and drop your questions below 👇
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More gorgeous art from Assignment Bootcamp: Portfolio. Art agent Lilla loved this book spread by Make Art That Sells student Jo Podmore @joey_pod

More gorgeous art from Assignment Bootcamp: Portfolio. Art agent Lilla loved this book spread by Make Art That Sells student Jo Podmore @joey_pod ...

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Announcing my new thing called True Confessions of an Art Agent (thanks, British Jennie, for coming up with a name) where I will be here on Insta live answering your questions on most Thursdays at 12:30 ET. Any questions you have now? Pop them in the chat below and I will answer them Thursday. I am very much looking forward to how I can serve the creative community in any way, after 40 years in the creative business as an illustrator, an art agent, an online teacher, published author, jewelry craft line maker, and I’m probably forgetting some things. Hope to see you there. #artagent #creativecareers #illustration #illustrators

Announcing my new thing called True Confessions of an Art Agent (thanks, British Jennie, for coming up with a name) where I will be here on Insta live answering your questions on most Thursdays at 12:30 ET. Any questions you have now? Pop them in the chat below and I will answer them Thursday. I am very much looking forward to how I can serve the creative community in any way, after 40 years in the creative business as an illustrator, an art agent, an online teacher, published author, jewelry craft line maker, and I’m probably forgetting some things. Hope to see you there. #artagent #creativecareers #illustration #illustrators ...

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