Building a Firm Foundation for Life: Fitness, Food & Finance Welcome to the Building a Firm Foundation for Life podcast—where we dive into functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and financial freedom to help you build a healthy, resilient, and sustainable future. I believe that the key to living well now—and thriving in your 90s—is a strong foundation in how we move, eat, and manage our resources. This podcast is for happy, humble, and hardworking people who want to take control of their ...
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Send us a text On this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, Finance I believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future! We are happy, humble, helpful people th…
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Send us a text Summary: - The Purpose of CrossFit Programming: CrossFit aims to help people "look good naked and become harder to kill" through constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity. Unlike specialized training that focuses on one aspect of fitness, CrossFit develops all ten physical attributes including strength, endura…
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233 - Repeated (oops) Resources to get it done!
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33:03Send us a text On this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, Finance I believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future! We are happy, humble, helpful people th…
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Send us a text 1 show up 2 stupid 5 days a week do 3 heavy 3 breathy 3 below para eat stop consuming sugar drink food slow removal you are addicted Summary: - The Importance of Showing Up: The most fundamental rule for fitness success is simply showing up consistently. In the CrossFit gym environment, they follow two basic rules: show up, and don't…
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231 - Does CrossFit and carnivore even work?
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39:46Send us a text The Fundamentals of a Healthy Life: Andy focuses on the five pillars of health and fitness: how you eat, sleep, move, think, and connect, with wealth as a possible sixth pillar. He believes that once you get movement, nutrition, and wealth under control, increasing connection is what brings everything together. CrossFit Effectiveness…
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Send us a text LifeWave (Verity's) https://lifewave.com/verity/enrollment/packs Summary: - Focus on Your Primary Income Stream First: The most important income stream is the one you already have. If you're a W2 employee, look for ways to add more value to your employer by asking questions like "How can I make you more money?" This approach can lead…
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Send us a text Summary: - The Sixth Pillar of Longevity - Money Management: While most discussions about longevity focus on how you eat, sleep, move, think, and connect, financial health is equally important. Without wealth, living a long time can make you a burden on others. The fundamentals of financial health aren't complicated but require defea…
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228 - How even you can save your own life
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33:03Send us a text Summary: - The "Drop Dead Years" and Their Impact: Men entering their 50s face increased mortality risk due to factors like heart disease and brain health. Without proper diet and exercise, early death becomes more likely. Women face different challenges, often related to appearance and hormonal changes like menopause. - Fitness Reso…
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227 - Pre-diabetic and Carnivore - bloodwork
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35:50Send us a text Are you confused by your lab results after going full carnivore? Wondering if your high LDL and blood sugar are a problem or just a side effect of eating steak and doing CrossFit every day? In this episode, I break down my latest blood work (September 2025) with insights for anyone living a low-carb, high-performance lifestyle. I wal…
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226 - 5 Pillars of health and Fitness - Connection - Part 6
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30:48Send us a text Summary: • The Vital Importance of Connection: Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Among the five pillars of health and longevity (how you eat, sleep, move, think, and connect), connection is the factor that most significantly determines lifespan. Research in Blue Zones shows that while all pillars matt…
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225 - Beating / Reversing Crohn's Part 5 - A New Hope
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37:12Send us a text Evan McCann vs. Crohn’s – Lion Diet, Carnivore, and College Comeback Description: In this powerful story episode, Andy shares his son Evan McCann’s journey battling Crohn’s disease with the Lion Diet and carnivore nutrition. After a tough diagnosis, Evan committed to a year of strict carnivore eating (mostly beef, salt, and water) an…
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224 - 5 Pillars of Health and Fitness - Think - Part 5
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40:20Send us a text Think – Pillar of Health & Longevity Description: In this episode of the Five Pillars of Health & Longevity series, Andy dives into the “Think” pillar — the mental side of building a longer, stronger, and more fulfilling life. 💡 We’ll explore why mindset is just as critical as nutrition, exercise, and sleep when it comes to health an…
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Send us a text Top Weight Loss Methods 1. Calorie Restriction (CICO – Calories In vs. Calories Out) ✅ Pro: Simple and proven – if you burn more than you eat, weight drops. ❌ Con: Can feel restrictive, leading to rebound binges or loss of muscle if protein isn’t prioritized. 2. Low-Carb / Ketogenic Diet ✅ Pro: Fast initial weight loss (water + fat),…
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222 - 5 Pillars of Health and Fitness - Move - Part 4
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54:24Send us a text Summary: • Five Pillars of Health and Fitness: The podcast focuses on the "move" pillar, which is part of a comprehensive approach to health that includes eat, sleep, move, think, and connect. • Movement Prescription: Recommends five days of exercise per week, including three days of squatting, lifting something heavy, and three days…
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Send us a text 🏋️♂️ Original 10 Health & Fitness Themed Points I’ve traded six-packs for strength, stamina, and sanity. And I like it. My body’s not as fast, but it’s smarter — and it still lifts, climbs, runs, and moves well. I’ve lived long enough to learn the hard way… and now I help others skip that part. I still lift heavy, stretch daily, and…
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221 - Not so serious questions - zombies and fitness
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32:54Send us a text Summary: • Minimum Effective Strength Training: For functional strength and longevity, focus on powerlifting movements like back squat, deadlift, and strict press. These exercises provide the most comprehensive strength benefits and can help maintain muscle mass as you age. • Health Rebuilding for Men 40-60: Take a slow and steady ap…
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220 - New to CrossFit Garage and what to expect
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51:23Send us a text 🎧 Welcome to CrossFit Garage: What New Members Need to Know | Woodstock, GA Are you new to CrossFit or thinking about joining a gym in Woodstock, GA? This episode is your beginner’s guide to CrossFit Garage—where we help everyday people become fit, strong, and confident for life. Coach Andy McCann breaks down: ✅ What CrossFit really …
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219 - Money Moves Before You Turn 25 - Make smart choices now, live with freedom later
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58:52Send us a text Before you commit to a major, career path, or life plan… ask these 5 questions. In this episode, we walk through 5 powerful questions every high school or college student should ask a trusted adult or mentor. These questions will help you reverse-engineer a smart, purpose-driven life based on real-world wisdom — not guesswork. We cov…
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Send us a text epidemic of loneliness and volunteering at dnd in a castle https://www.dndinacastle.com/ 561 Township Road 3352 Loudonville, Ohio 44842 https://landollsmohicancastle.com/ Fitness Food Finances Loneliness and DnD in a Castle Summary:• D&D in a Castle: A Unique Volunteering Experience: Andy McCann volunteered at a Dungeons & Dragons ev…
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217 - Ken Daniels - The Blood Sugar Chef - his journey out of diabetes
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35:47Send us a text https://www.bloodsugarchef.com/ https://www.drinkeatlearn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drinkeatlearn/ https://www.crossfitgarage.com/free Ken Daniels – Certified Sommelier, Chef Instructor, Beverage & Hospitality Consultant Ken Daniels is a Certified Sommelier, Executive Chef Instructor, and award-winning mixologist with over 20 ye…
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216 - 5 Pillars of Health and Fitness - Sleep/Recovery - Part 3
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31:30Send us a text Welcome to Episode 3 of the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series! In this episode, Andy McCann—CrossFit coach, carnivore dad, and self-reliance advocate—dives into the critical but often neglected topic of sleep and recovery. Think you're just "resting" when you sleep? Think again. Sleep is your body’s rebuild mode, and withou…
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215 - 5 Pillars of Health and Fitness - Eat - Part 2
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41:51Send us a text In Episode 2 of the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series, Andy McCann dives into the most debated and overcomplicated pillar of all: how we eat. As a CrossFit gym owner, health coach, and longtime carnivore, Andy shares how simplifying food choices transformed his health, energy, and focus—and how it can work for you too. Forg…
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214 - 5 Pillars of Health and Fitness - Start - Part 1
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28:22Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 1: Foundations of the Five Pillars – Build a Healthier, Longer Life In this powerful kickoff to the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series, Andy McCann—CrossFit coach, carnivore nutrition advocate, and father of four—lays the groundwork for redefining what true health really means. Forget just surviving. It's time to …
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213 - Consistency vs Intensity - Train for Life and How to Avoid Getting Hurt
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35:37Send us a text Why does CrossFit work so well—and why do some people burn out or get hurt doing it? In this episode, Coach Andy McCann breaks down the real reasons CrossFit delivers incredible results... when done right. We’ll unpack what intensity really means, how to recover properly, and the key difference between consistency and just “going har…
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212 - Trending questions in health and fitness
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34:05Send us a text https://inkedbarbell.fitness/ 🔥 Top Health & Fitness Trends You Need to Know in 2025 🔥 In this episode, we break down the most talked-about health topics dominating the wellness world in 2025. From wearable technology and HIIT workouts to health coaching, digital fitness tools, and the rise of emotional and social wellness, we explor…
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211 - Scaling, modifying and staying consistent
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26:57Send us a text Feeling tired, sore, or just off — but still want to keep your workout streak alive? In this episode, Coach Andy McCann breaks down the real meaning of scaling and modifying workouts — and why it’s the most underrated superpower in your fitness journey. Whether you’re dealing with injury, lack of sleep, a crazy work week, or just fee…
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210 - Ionic foot bath - do they really detox you?
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21:01Send us a text In this episode, Andy McCann dives into the bubbling claims behind ionic foot baths — do they actually remove toxins from your body, or is that brown water just rust and hype? 🧪👣 You'll learn: What an ionic foot bath actually is How it really works (from an engineer’s perspective) What two key scientific studies reveal — one peer-rev…
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209 - Noob CrossFit Questions on programming, frequency and more
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36:43Send us a text CrossFit Noob question of the week so far: How are WODs and warm-ups created? Is there a National Council of Crossfit Bible that dictates? Does it come from the owners of the gym? Does it have some weekly cohesiveness that cross trains every body part? Is there an dictionary that everyone nationwide gets after 6 weeks to help underst…
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208 - Lower your Blood Pressure and extend your functional life expectancy
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42:57Send us a text BP monitor https://www.amazon.com/iHealth-Wireless-Bluetooth-Compatible-Automatic/dp/B01C5QS1T8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Blood pressure fix ideas https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-DjJUfTKEL61SZpK7iCTPdWymPs29RKrHHuafL2c5U/edit?usp=sharing Blood Pressure Secrets: How to Lower It Naturally a…
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207 - Fixing your life expectancy and functional life expectancy
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39:09Send us a text https://www.crossfitgarage.com/free https://www.bloodsugarchef.com/ Fix Your Blood, Save Your Life: How One Man Reversed Decades of Damage in Just 60 Days In this episode, we break down the real-life story of a man in his 40s who was heading toward disaster — high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, low energy, and all the signs of an e…
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206 - I'm so SORE, help! and CFG Men's group
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23:24Send us a text Description (SEO + Searchable Value): Ever done a CrossFit workout like Fran or Nancy and felt like you couldn't walk the next day? In this episode, Coach Andy dives deep into how to recover from soreness (DOMS), when and how to scale your workouts, and what to eat, drink, and do to bounce back faster. Whether you're new to CrossFit,…
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205 - Smart Money Habits for Regular People
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1:05:58Send us a text Struggling to get ahead financially? In this episode, I break down the best money advice from Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki—two financial legends with totally different philosophies. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, build passive income, or finally take control of your money, this episode gives you the tools to do it. I’ll…
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204 - Possible ways to lower your A1C (blood sugar) Not a Doctor, just a guy.
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33:41Send us a text I am not a doctor and this is NOT medical advice. Go talk to your DR. Are you a man over 40 or 50 worried about your blood sugar, prediabetes, or A1C levels? In this episode, health and fitness coach Andy McCann breaks down exactly how to lower your A1C quickly—even if you haven’t lost weight yet. You'll learn: ✅ What A1C is and why …
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202 - CrossFit Level 2 Training Guide (read to you) - good luck on your coaching journey
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1:56:26Send us a text I thought this would be helpful to those who learn best with audio and enjoy listening while multi tasking CrossFit Level 2 Course, class, seminar, training guide, manual CFL2 preparation read to you by Andy McCann's voice trained AI via Elevel Labs On this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Li…
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201 - Can you endurance race on carnivore and the CrossFit OPEN
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20:27Send us a text On this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, Finance I believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future! We are happy, humble, helpful people th…
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200 - What should I eat before working out?
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33:07Send us a text Summary: Recap of Recent CrossFit Open Workout: The host discusses the recent CrossFit Open workout, which involved pull-ups, double-unders, and thrusters. He provides the scores and performance of various gym members, noting that no one fully completed the workout RX. Eating for Workouts on a Carnivore Diet: The host explains his pe…
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198 - Elsie Endro trail ultra last man standing race
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20:11Send us a text Summary: Overview of the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra: The podcast host discusses his experience participating in the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra, a last-man-standing style ultra-running event held in Ringold, Georgia. The event involved running a 2.5-mile loop on trails, with runners having to complete the loop within 40 minutes to continu…
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Send us a text Summary: Strengthening Your Back: To strengthen your back, the host recommends doing back squats and deadlifts with proper form and range of motion. He advises against using a belt, as that can provide artificial support instead of strengthening the core. The host also suggests incorporating core-engaging exercises like squeezing the…
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196 - DekaFit - Training and Competing - What is it? - AI NotebookLM generated
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21:44Send us a text Summary: Introduction to DEKA Fitness Challenges: DEKA is a modern decathlon-style fitness challenge that tests strength, endurance, and mental grit. It is designed for athletes of all fitness levels, with different event formats to choose from. DEKA Event Formats: DEKA Fit combines a 5K run with 10 challenging zones, DEKA Mile has a…
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195 - Hyrox - training and racing - What is it? - AI NotebookLM generated
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14:02Send us a text Summary: The Rise of Hyrox: A Unique Fitness Competition: Hyrox, also known as the World Series of Fitness Racing, is a rapidly growing fitness competition that combines functional fitness and endurance challenges. It has seen a significant expansion in recent years, with over 40 races planned for 2023 across multiple continents. Hyr…
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194 - CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide read by Andy to help you study and prepare
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1:37:23Send us a text CF HQ L1 manual https://www.crossfit.com/certificate-courses/level-1 Summary: Overview of CrossFit's Approach to Fitness: CrossFit's goal is to develop a broad, general, and inclusive fitness program that prepares trainees for any physical contingency, including the unknown and unknowable. Their prescription is constantly varied, hig…
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193 - The next 3 upcoming episodes explanation
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5:03Send us a text Summary: Upcoming Podcast Episodes: Andy McCann introduces three upcoming podcast episodes that will be released over the next few weeks. CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide: The first upcoming episode will be a reading of the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide, narrated by Andy McCann. This is intended to help people study and prepare for …
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Send us a text Exercises at your desk https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqINLkHBhZKft8bOP0ERklxafErKtLrVr6dqWDB5Wtw/edit?usp=sharing Stand up desk https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Workstation-Controller-DESK-KIT-1B6B/dp/B07V6ZSHF4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY DeskCycle pedaler https://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-…
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191 - The Intermural OPEN, Hyrox, Deka and more
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21:10Send us a text Summary: • The CrossFit Open is a 3-week competition where participants complete various CrossFit workouts and submit their scores. The Garage Fitness Intramural Open is a similar competition held at the gym, where participants are divided into teams and earn points for participation and performance. • To participate in the Intramura…
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Send us a text Summary: • Connection is the most important key to living a happy, long life - having a network of close friends and family to share experiences with is crucial. • The empty nest phase of life, when children move out, can be a challenging but also exciting transition - there is a sense of loss but also newfound freedom and opportunit…
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188 - PalmSet Pools (Dan Perilli) AI generated podcast Example
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18:47Send us a text https://palmsetpools.com/ Summary: Custom Concrete Pool Design and Construction: Palm Set Pools, a company based in Woodstock, Georgia, specializes in designing and building custom concrete swimming pools. They use precast concrete techniques that allow them to construct a fully custom pool in just 10-12 weeks, much faster than tradi…
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187 - Burns Language Services (Johanna Burns) AI generated Example
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