Dr. James Smith, Jr. makes a living inspiring others. When it comes to overcoming fear and Growing Bolder, he talks the talk and walks the walk. When the pandemic shut down his way of doing business, he pivoted. He shares with Marc Middleton the question he asks himself to move forward.
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