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Scoops Are A Volume Game
- Scoops are often a volume game: call many possible sources and the story emerges from aggregation.
- Ben emphasizes that persistence and calling widely matter more than clever tricks.
Ask Directly To Build Better Sources
- Ask sources directly and transparently when you want information instead of always trying to trick them.
- Being obviously on the level often builds better, longer-lasting source relationships.
The Ozy Phone-Call That Unraveled Fast
- Ben recounts the Ozy Media fake-executive phone call and how it initially seemed too wild to be true.
- He then explains that confirming the deception turned out to be easier than expected and unlocked many tips.