Triple P Podcast

Episode 8 - Part 2 - Chief Josh Hartbarger and Chief Doug Meyer - The W3 Cooperative

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Show Notes

Part 2 - Chiefs Doug Meyer and Josh Hartbarger talk about the W3 cooperative. They discuss many different aspects of forming the cooperative such as benefits, relationships, and hardships.

Talking points: Formation of the W3 Cooperative Relationships Budgeting Teamwork

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