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Chasing Possible: 2008 - "The Crash"

Chasing Possible is a conversation about the history of ReliaQuest between founder and CEO Brian Murphy and Director of Mental Conditioning Derin McMains. We talk about the mindset behind the decisions that shaped the journey of ReliaQuest. Each episode is intended to give you a look into the history of how ReliaQuest has made and continues to make security possible.

In this episode, Murph discusses the market crash of 2008 and how it impacted ReliaQuest’s business and growth. He also shares the story behind why ReliaQuest made the decision to move into defense contracts.

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