# We’re Shutting Down Our Million-Dollar Communities

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Podcast: [Social Proof Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-proof-podcast-680167)
Published: 2026-03-04T19:07:40+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a9b2dcd3-056f-4771-a45c-257dfa7193fc/episodes/c19c2657-9d32-426c-bc9c-fce310b8fb01
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