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  <description><![CDATA[<p><b>The conversations that usually stay behind closed doors.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to <b>The Confidential Business Show</b>, or as our listeners know it—<b>Confidential BS</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by entrepreneur and business broker Kacy Carlsen, <em>Confidential BS</em> takes you beyond the headlines and highlight reels to uncover the real stories behind business ownership. From buying and selling businesses to leadership, growth, negotiations, setbacks, and the pivotal moments that shape an entrepreneur's journey, these are the conversations most people never get to hear.</p><p><br></p><p>Some episodes feature candid conversations with business owners, buyers, sellers, investors, and industry experts. Others are solo episodes where Kacy shares personal experiences, observations, and lessons learned from decades of building businesses and helping entrepreneurs grow.</p><p>Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, aspiring business buyer, or simply fascinated by what really happens behind the scenes, <em>Confidential BS</em> offers honest conversations, practical insights, and stories that inspire, educate, and challenge the way you think about business.</p><p><b>Business Stories. Business Secrets. Business Strategies.</b></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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