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Are you an early-stage landlord who's looking to level up your rental business? The Good Bones Real Estate Investing Podcast can help you protect your properties without losing your sanity. Learn from a lawyer and landlord as she shares her best tips and strategies to help you build a solid foundation for your portfolio. In her straightforward way, Bonnie Galam offers a mix of actionable steps to help you scale and tough love she knows you need to hear to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Find out more at bonniegalam.com/podcast

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Are you an early-stage landlord who's looking to level up your rental business? The Good Bones Real Estate Investing Podcast can help you protect your properties without losing your sanity. Learn from a lawyer and landlord as she shares her best tips and strategies to help you build a solid foundation for your portfolio. In her straightforward way, Bonnie Galam offers a mix of actionable steps to help you scale and tough love she knows you need to hear to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Find out more at bonniegalam.com/podcast

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84. What's the deal with WY, NV, & DE LLCs?!

9/25/2023
You heard the buzz about WY, NY, DE LLCs, but what's the real deal with them? Let's pull back the curtain and reveal the truth about how these "special" LLCs actually work. 👻 Plus, you'll hear a horror story about shootings in AirBnBs. In this episode you'll learn: 🏘 Ready to bust some more legal myths? Register for the free live legal workshop on October 3 👉🏼 Access the links and resources mentioned in this week’s episode in the show notes here DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:29:26

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83. Three Metrics Every Landlord Needs to Track

5/22/2023
Want to be proactive and not reactive? Then you gotta have a lay of the land! Because if you don't know what you're working with, then it's really hard to make smart investing and management decisions to move forward and scale easier. In this episode you'll learn: 🏘 Ready to speed up your scaling? Join my free workshop 🎙Want to get your rentals in scaling shape? Get access to my 5-day private podcast series to help you create a SCALABLE portfolio. 🏡Join the Good Bones Real Estate Investing Podcast Facebook Group 👉🏼 Access the links and resources mentioned in this week’s episode at bonniegalam.com/83 DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:23:49

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82. Stop Chasing Passive Income

5/17/2023
Passive income as a landlord is a myth and .... you probably shouldn't be chasing it anyway. Whether you still think passive income is the goal or are wondering *what exactly * is passive in real estate after diving into it, this episode is for you! In this episode you'll learn: 🏘 Ready to speed up your scaling? Join my free workshop 🎙Want to get your rentals in scaling shape? Get access to my 5-day private podcast series to help you create a SCALABLE portfolio. 🏡Join the Good Bones Real Estate Investing Podcast Facebook Group DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:30:14

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81. Finding Opportunity in Bureaucracy

5/8/2023
Feel like its gotten a lot harder to be a landlord over the past few years thanks to increasing regulation, oversight, and ? Yeah me too. Let's take a look at where we are, where the political landscape is going and what you can do about it. In this episode, we'll chat about: 🏘 Ready to speed up your scaling? Join my free workshop 🎙Want to get your rentals in scaling shape? Get access to my 5-day private podcast series to help you create a SCALABLE portfolio. 🏡Join the Good Bones Real Estate Investing Podcast Facebook Group 👉🏼 Access the links and resources mentioned in this week’s episode at bonniegalam.com/ DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:32:31

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80. 3 Productivity Rules I Swear By

5/3/2023
Real estate investing is just part of our lives. Not our whole life. So how do you manage it all? These are the 3 rules I swear by to keep me sane and on track. In this episode you'll learn 1. How to stay ahead and on top of everything you need to do as a landlord 2. What a proactive management system looks like in my rental business 3. The "10 Minute Rule" that saves me hours every week 📲 Get the 5 day private podcast series on creating a scalable portfolio 💻 Register for my free live workshop: 3 Steps to Speed Up Your Scaling DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:20:29

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79. We can't keep talking about rental financing the same way

4/25/2023
With the "perfect BRRRR" getting increasingly harder to find and the fed increasing interest rates multiple times a year, the financing world we've lived in the last decade or so is over. Many landlords have built their portfolio using the power of cash-out refinances but now the threat of cash-in refinances is very real. In this episode you'll learn: 👩🏼‍💻Join my live scaling workshop this week 📈 Check out Landlord Scale School DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:21:12

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78. Why Being a Small Landlord is Risky

4/10/2023
You already know that lawsuits are a risk to your assets, but have you ever considered the size of your portfolio? In this episode you'll learn: 👩🏼‍💻Join my live scaling workshop this week 📈 Check out Landlord Scale School DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:20:27

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77. 3 Lease Renewal Tips for Landlords

1/31/2023
Lease renewals are deceptively difficult. It’s something that can be easy to not give much thought but has long-term trickle down effects to not just your cashflow but your ability to easily navigate an eviction or tenant disputes. In this episode, we’re going to cover: 📲Click here to download my free legal checklist for landlords 🎧 If you have a turnover instead of a renewal, give episode 68 a listen to learn my top 7 Things Landlords Should Never Do During Tenant Turnover (and what to do instead). Read the full show notes here. DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:25:27

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76. What landlords need to know before signing a lease

1/24/2023
There's more to a lease than its terms. As a landlord, the systems and processes around your lease are often just as important to prevent legal headaches and save your sanity. In this episode you'll learn: 1. Where to get a good lease 2. What documents should be included in your lease package 3. Who needs to sign the lease 4. How to legally & efficiently accept security deposit and advance rent 🖥 Click here to join the free legal workshop this week More episodes on leases⤵️ Episode 68: 7 Things You Should Never Do During Tenant Turnover Click here for full show notes DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of the Good Bones podcast are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:22:33

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75. [Listener Q&A] - ADU & MTR Asset Protection

12/27/2022
Accessory Dwelling Units & Mid Term Rentals are two of the hottest residential investing trends right now. In this episode, Bonnie breaks down how to protect them. In this episode you'll learn: 1. Considerations to determine if a separate entity is even possible for an ADU 2. What type of entity to put a MTR or ADU into 3. Some offensive asset protection options for ADUs ❓Click here to leave your question for Bonnie DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:11:27

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74. Office Space Conversions

12/21/2022
News You Can Use: Let's talk about office space conversions! In this episode you'll learn: 1. What types of financing do these projects entail 2. What investors are turning office space into 3. The government incentives available for office space conversions 4. The demographic indicator where office conversion succeed Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Click here DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:10:04

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73. The Fine Print Matters

12/12/2022
Contracts are the cornerstone of your investing operations & growth. But understanding and optimizing them is a missed opportunity for most real estate investors. In this episode we'll cover: Read full show notes: bonniegalam.com/73 DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2022 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:25:53

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72. Big News & The Year Long Estate Sale with David Dodge

12/5/2022
Estate sales are a great way to score investment properties. But what happens when you’ve got 2 layers of probate? In this week’s episode with David Dodge, you end up with an unenforceable contract, a year long contract period, and a whole family tree to deal with. In this episode you’ll learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: Show notes: bonniegalam.com/72 © 2021-2022 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:42:54

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71. 3 Risks Facing New Investors with Mel & Dave Depuis

11/7/2022
This week’s guests on House of Horrors, Mel and Dave DePuis, shared due diligence and entity structuring mistakes they made early on in their career but affected over a dozen of their properties. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: Show notes: bonniegalam.com/71 DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:38:06

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70. The Limitations of Real Estate Attorneys

10/31/2022
By going from working with real estate attorneys to becoming one herself, Bonnie learned the ins and outs of the role real estate attorneys play for real estate investors… but perhaps most importantly what they leave on the table. In this episode, you’ll learn ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: ⚖️ Check out Landlord Law School Read the full show notes & blog DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:30:04

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69. 3 Asset Protection Tips for Househackers

10/24/2022
Househackers hold a special place in my heart. They are scrappy and determined to reach financial independce You’ll learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: 1 . 🎉 Sign up for the free legal workshop THIS WEEK on 10/26 (&& get the asset protection assessment workshop workbook 2. Learn why texting your tenant is no bueno DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:24:10

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68. 7 Things You Should Never Do During Tenant Turnover (& What to Do Instead)

10/19/2022
Tenant turnover is one of the most burdensome parts of being a Landlord. After 10 years of self managing hundreds of turnovers, Bonnie has seen the good, bad, and the straight up ugly. Learn 7 of Bonnie’s top legal and property management tips to take the pain out tenant turnovers. ⬇⬇⬇ In this episode you’ll learn: // RESOURCES: 💰Sign up for the Leveraged Legal Workshop (& get the asset protection assessment!) Read the complete Shownotes DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:28:34

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67. The Flip that Flopped

10/10/2022
Flips that flopped may seem like a thing of the past in this market with fast appreciation. But what happens when you gotta dig into your own pocket to sell a flip? This week’s horror story with James Ledbetter is an expensive lesson in partnerships, flipping, understanding the market, and contracts. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:33:11

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66. 3 Pitfalls in Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino-Smith

10/3/2022
We all know about househacking but have you ever heard about about hacking senior living? Well this week’s guest on the podcast did just that! Isabelle Guarino-Smith shares how she got into Residential Assisted Living and 3 Legal Landmines facing investors in this asset class. In this week’s episode you’ll learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: ✅ Download my free legal checklists Read the complete show notes DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:44:56

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65. Objection! Why Texting Your Tenant Is a Bad Idea

9/28/2022
If you’re using text messages to run your real estate investing biz, then you’re gonna want to tune into this week’s podcast episode about why you shouldn’t be! In this episode, Bonnie puts on her trial lawyer had and gives you a crash course in evidence law (Law & Order Style) so you know what you need in your back pocket to win in court. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ⬇⬇⬇ // RESOURCES: Shop the Template Shop! 50% Off until 10/1Download the Ultimate Legal ChecklistWatch my FREE Mythbusting WorkshopRead the Complete Show NotesDISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones Real Estate Investing are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney © 2021-2023 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC

Duration:00:27:59