I was answering emails a few days ago and this one came in.
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Hello Brian Wallace,
Hope this email finds you well. My name is [redacted] and I have been a fan/following your podcasts since didactic year of PA school. However, I am reaching out to you because I have now failed my PANCE twice and I am at a loss of what to do. Do you offer one on one tutoring at all?
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I replied that I do not do one-on-one tutoring, but I did direct this person to the resources I do have available to people who fail the exam.
Then I moved on to the next email.
You may not believe it, but this was it.
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Brian,
First off let me just say thank you!! You have an amazing platform, concept and product. I was struggling to pass the PANCE after school, I spent many, MANY, hours studying from my notes and books from school and still managed to fail my first (and second) attempts. I had heard of your podcast but managed to forget through the hustle and bustle at the end of school. A friend reminded me about it and I started listening through the entire catalogue of current and past shows focusing on topics I had struggled with. Another friend suggested the final step, we studied for many hours together with this as well. These are both such amazing resources, I am very pleased to say I have since passed my PANCE! Breaking concepts down into key ideas and terms was super helpful for me. I have strongly suggested both of these to all of my current PA student friends. Again, thank you for helping me prepare for my exam and finally becoming a PA-C!!
Jeff
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I laughed out loud when I saw that. I immediately forwarded this email to the person who wrote the first one.
I thanked Jeff for his kind words, and congratulated him on his success.
The point I’m trying to make here is that the material works. I wouldn’t still be here 10 years later if it didn’t.
A few lessons here from Jeff: One is use the podcast. It’s there for you. Another is SHARE THE SHOW. Remind your friends and your class that the podcast is there for you. I put it out there to help you succeed in PA school and pass your PANCE. Use it and tell other people about it.
Lastly, get yourself a copy of The Final Step use it and tell your friends about it.
Thanks again Jeff.
Brian Wallace