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    “Within a three year period I had two different startups and one acquisition to deal with. Lary’s involvement in the projects allowed me to raise substantial amounts of capital on all occasions. He makes even the most monumental task seem effortless. His tireless attention and focus on the project gets things done, done right, and under deadline.”

    Don Meahan Don Meahan is the owner / operator of Alaska’s Naknek Anglers, LLC, a deluxe fly-out fishing operation in Southwest Alaska that caters to small groups of high end sportsmen.

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