# 350 - Reflections, Milestones, and the Path Forward

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Podcast: [This Can't Be That Hard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-can-t-be-that-hard-357105)
Published: 2026-01-06T07:00:00+00:00
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We're kicking 2026 off with some big milestones around here! At the time this goes live, we're crossing the six year anniversary of the launch of Simple Sales and the almost six-year anniversary of the podcast. On top of that, we recently crossed half a million downloads AND this is episode 350! With all these stars aligning, it felt like the right time to pause, reflect, and make some intentional decisions about what comes next. In this special episode, I'm share why the mission behind This ...

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