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About the Author

Adrian Prokopiec

Adrian Prokopiec is the founder of 20 Minute Marketing, with 25+ years in digital marketing — including senior digital leadership roles growing major online brands across travel, property, and education. He has helped businesses break into and scale in the US market, and now turns that experience into practical, no-jargon advice for small business owners who want real results without an agency budget.

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