Amy Townsend is a Christian media presenter and actor, as well as a graduate of Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). Join her on a forty-minute journey into someone’s amazing and often unexpected spiritual travels. Missionaries and media makers, scientists and sportspeople, new agers and new migrants – Salt is a chance to enter into the lives of people and discover heartwarming, sometimes challenging and always extraordinary gospel stories.
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The non-Christians we speak to today are generally post-churched, post-reached and post-Christendom. If we’re going to tell our friends about Jesus, we’re going to need new approaches that take into account who they are, and the world they live in. This is a six-part super-podcast by Sam Chan, author of Evangelism In A Skeptical World and evangelist for City Bible Forum. Sam talks Mark Hadley through a collection of 15 minute evangelism life hacks that will help you give your friends the Gos ...
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BYU Sports Livestream Talk Show & Podcast with Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Branching Factor, a podcast about video games from people who play, develop and research video games. In each episode, join our host Dr. Tommy Thompson as he sits down with co-hosts Dr. Anne Sullivan, George Osborn, Dr. Mike Cook, and Quang as they explore the gaming world. Learn about how video games are made, the goings-on of the games industry, what academic research in games is all about, interviews with guests, and more! Branching Factor is brought to you by the AI and Games ...
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Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders ...
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We are here to help empower parents to live a happy, healthy life with their kids. You want happy, healthy kids. Who doesn’t? But something always seems to get in the way. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to challenging behavior which is why we created this podcast to bring together experts in this area to share with you proven methods, guidance and solution-oriented strategies so that you can live empowered to help your family live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Karin Jakubowski, fou ...
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The Past, Present, and Future of IMTS with the "Show Boss" Peter Eelman, 422
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“Inspiring the extraordinary” is the theme for this year’s IMTS and that’s exactly what they’re doing. The Emerging Technology Center will showcase extraordinary advances in technology (including an exhibit by BlueForge Alliance and Apptronik's AI-Powered General Purpose Humanoid Robot). They’re offering specific ELEVATE programs for job shops, wom…
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Inside BYU’s 2024 Football Season: Expert Insights from Austin Collie and Isaiah Kaufusi
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In this week’s livestream, we bring you up to speed on the latest BYU Football camp updates, including the ongoing quarterback battle, injury reports, and the team's preparation for the season opener against Southern Illinois on August 31st. We also welcome special guests, BYU Hall of Famer Austin Collie and former BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi, bo…
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After a summer hiatus the Branching Factor podcast is back! Sorry, I don't think we mentioned we were going talking a break, but hey - here we are! Tommy fills you in on his travels, the work he's been up to, the stack of episodes we have coming up with some guests. But critically Tommy and George sit down to talk about an event they've put togethe…
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What does it look like to literally live thinking that today might be your last day? This episode, Amy Townsend introduces us to Michael Fattal. Michael was born with a severe medical condition that gave him a life expectancy of just a few years. He is the first person in Australia to survive the 'lungs in a box' surgery. And his up-beat attitude w…
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If You Don't Plan Machine Tool Maintenance, Your Machines Will Do it for You, 421
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Maintenance is something that’s essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It’s often a huge and costly mistake. Don’t know where to start? In this episode, Manny Pasillas—a machine tool maintenance expert and the Founder and VP of Business Development for Tech CNCs—shares a simple yet e…
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Football Preview with Guests Ty Mattingly, David Almodova and ROC Co-Presidents
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In this episode, Dave and Blaine dive deep into the latest updates and insider stories from BYU Football, including reactions to Saturday’s scrimmage, insights from Associate Athletic Director David Almodova on the 100th season of BYU Football, and what fans can expect inside the stadium this year. We’re also joined by special guest Ty Mattingly, a…
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Does God want me to retire? - Howard and Trish
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This episode Amy introduces us to not one but two faithful servants of Jesus. Howard and Trish Spencer have been married for over forty years. In that time they've faced the mission field together, along with infertility, violent crime and long seasons of depression. You think that would be enough, but now they question whether you ever really need…
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BYU Football QB Battle and Exclusive Interview with Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Heather Olmstead
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Y's Guys, presented by BradyPlus, the No. 1 global BYU sports show! Segments Covered: BYU Football QB Battle: A deep dive into the competition between Gerry Bohanon and Jake Retzlaff BYU Women’s Volleyball: An exclusive interview with Head Coach Heather Olmstead, discussing the upcoming season and the Olmstead…
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Lights Out: Are You Even Prepared to Run a Lights Out Shop? 420
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What do you need to know before you launch automation in your shop? What would be signs that you’re not ready to automate? If you’re launching the process, how can you use your ERP/MRP to the fullest? Even the smallest mistakes—like not having a process in place to deal with the chips your machines are creating while running lights out—can be costl…
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This episode Amy introduces us to a man whose Christian journey has involved vast amounts of soil and salt - with a few goats thrown in. Steve Campbell didn't know where God was going to take him. He just preferred that it would be outdoors. God honoured that and took him into the line-up of a local beach, and on to surfing as a ministry. Salt is p…
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Lights out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 2, 419
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Here’s our controversial take: We believe that “automated” is more important than “operated”. It’s a stance that scares a lot of operators—but it shouldn’t. In this episode of MakingChips, Mike Payne and Kaleb Mertz return to dive into part loading and pallet loading, a mixed vs fixed mindset, and why predictive is better than reactive. We’ll conne…
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BYU Football and Women’s Soccer Insights: Jeff Hansen and Coach Jen Rockwood
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https://www.ysguys.com https://247sports.com/college/byu/ Welcome to Y's Guys, the No. 1 global livestream BYU Sports show, proudly presented by BradyPlus! In this episode, we gear up for the start of BYU's fall camp with in-depth insights from our expert guests. Highlights of this episode: Jeff Hansen, BYU insider from 247 Sports, discusses the bi…
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Amy Townsend's guest this episode is one half of the perfect marriage. In some respects, Carolyn Woods and her husband Steven were the odd couple - never meant to be together! Yet God used hardship on hardship to hammer out a beautiful union. But what happens when half of your reason for living goes away? Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Mi…
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Lights Out: Connecting Advanced Machining Strategies to Business Results Part 1, 418
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Machine monitoring can give us insights into our machines that can and should change how we’re operating. The end goal is to drive better business results. But how should monitoring be paired with advanced business strategies to help you achieve those results? Mike Payne, Kaleb Mertz and I connect the dots in this episode of MakingChips. Because if…
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Max Hall, David Nixon, and Mark Bellini: Exclusive Interviews with 3 BYU Legends
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https://www.ysguys.com Golf Tournament: https://www.ephraimhope.org/2024-golf-tournament Welcome to Y's Guys, the No. 1 global livestream BYU Sports show, proudly presented by BradyPlus! In this episode, Brian Logan fills in for Blaine and we dive into an action-packed lineup featuring some of the most prominent figures in BYU sports history. Highl…
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Demon possession ... spiritual powers ... the overcoming presence of evil. In our Western world these are elements of Hollywood fantasies. But this episode Amy introduces us to Yakim (not his real name), who has lived in a place where these are real experiences. Join us on a journey that has taken one man and his family from Western enlightenment t…
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Is Work-Life Balance a Fallacy? Part 2, 417
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What if your life has little distinction between work and play? What if you’re so passionate about what you do that the time you spend on it is inconsequential? We began to explore the idea of work-life integration in part 1 of this series. In part 2, we dive into the creative ways we integrate our work and personal lives so that we can be fully pr…
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BYU Sports Conversations Featuring Trevor Matich, Travis Brady, and Cameron Martin
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In this episode of Y's Guys, hosted by Brian Logan, the show dives into a variety of engaging topics and interviews, proudly sponsored by BradyPlus. The show kicks off with Brian Logan stepping in for Blaine and encouraging viewers to subscribe to their free email and YouTube channel to stay updated with the latest content. The first special guest …
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Finding my fluffy blue mouthpiece - Miriam
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This episode, Amy Townsend introduces us to Miriam Braithwaite, a woman whose idea of her best life was never leaving home. For Miriam, family and the quiet life were everything. But God's introduction to a fluffy, blue friend opened the door to an exciting new world. Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here…
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Is Work-Life Balance a Fallacy? Part 1, 416
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Work-life balance. It’s a phrase that’s often thrown around. Many of us struggle feeling like we’ll never achieve some sort of balance. Work usually fills a greater space than we think it should. But what if that’s okay? Everyone’s heard the adage, “Find something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” What if you love your work? What …
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Champions Night: Celebrating BYU Legends with Kelly Smith, Dave Rice, and Dane Iorg
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https://www.ysguys.com Golf Tournament: https://www.ephraimhope.org/2024-golf-tournament Y’s Guys livestream this week, presented by BradyPlus, featured a comprehensive discussion of BYU sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The show highlighted the upcoming Big 12 Media Day, discussed BYU’s rankings, and welcomed several notable gu…
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The Prosperity Gospel - an African perspective - Tamie
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What if there is more to the prosperity gospel than we think? Amy's guest this episode is Tamie Davis. Tamie had a heart for mission from an early age, but after years of training and preparation what she found on the mission field was not what she expected. Tamie shares with Amy how God used her time in Africa to change her heart and mind, just as…
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MakingSparks: Using LinkedIn to Drive Leads for Your Manufacturing Business with Preston Hadley, 415
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There are over 1 billion users on LinkedIn worldwide, 200 million of which are in the United States. Manufacturing is one of the largest industry segments represented on LinkedIn. Interestingly, LinkedIn is rewarding people who create content and share it on their platform. Why? It’s simple—they need more content. It’s time for manufacturing and fa…
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Olympians James Corrigan & Kenneth Rooks, Asst Coach Will Voigt, Hinckley Ropati & Keelan Marion
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In our latest episode of Y’s Guys, the top BYU sports livestream talk show, we kicked off July with an action-packed session featuring incredible guests and exciting updates. We were thrilled to have BYU Olympians James Corrigan and Kenneth Rooks join us, sharing their inspiring journeys to the Paris Olympics in the steeplechase. They opened up abo…
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Mission kid or missionary? Amy Townsend's guest this episode is Lachlan Field, and he had a foot in either world. At age 9, Lachlan moved overseas with his family to share the gospel. But was that his calling, or something he was called upon to do? And how has he come to see mission work now? Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and …
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MakingSparks: What’s Keeping You Up at Night? An Update from Matthew and Casey, 414
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What’s keeping you up at night? What are you excited about? It’s important to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Why? First and foremost, to learn from our mistakes. But secondly, to embrace gratitude. Even despite challenges and setbacks, there’s always room for gratefulness and thankfulness. So in this episode of MakingSparks, Casey and …
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BYU Basketball Coach Brandon Dunson and BYU Football Tight End Coach Kevin Gilbride
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Welcome to the latest episode of Y's Guys, the premier BYU Sports livestream talk show presented by BradyPlus. As we close out June, excitement builds for the upcoming month with events like Stadium of Fire, Media Days, and the Cougars reporting to fall camp. Dave and Blaine discuss the latest headlines in BYU sports, including significant developm…
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Have you ever felt like you're fighting against yourself? This episode Amy Townsend speaks to a woman whose struggle falls well outside society's expectations. Today we meet Danica Vega and discuss pornography - a woman's story. Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for more information on the wide range …
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How to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders - Part 2, 413
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Gamification. Gamification is a highly successful strategy in the world of marketing. It’s used all the time to enhance engagement in children’s education. How can we apply gamification concepts to manufacturing education? Mike Payne, Paul Van Metre, Gabe Kooyers, and Chris Townsend joined me in this discussion and nailed down some incredible ways …
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Welcome to the latest episode of Y’s Guys, the number one BYU sports livestream talk show, presented by BradyPlus. In this episode, we discuss Kevin Young’s latest signing of Russian phenom Egor Demin, a 6-9 guard projected to be an NBA lottery pick next summer. We also catch up with Jimmer Fredette as he prepares for the Olympics and lists his top…
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Make a joyful noise unto the Lord - Lachie
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What were your childhood dreams growing up? For Lachie Massey it was singing, music and composition - and those dreams started coming true, age six. 20 years on, the next step in Lachie's musical career is finding the harmony between faith, music, and the gospel. Salt is proudly brought to you by Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Click here for …
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How to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders - Part 1, 412
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How do we train the next generation of manufacturing leaders so employers are ready to hire them immediately? Do students still need to learn manual machinery? Or do employers only want skilled CNC machinists? These are just a few questions we dissect in this conversation with special guest and long-term educator Gabe Kooyers. Because if we’re not …
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In the latest episode of Y’s Guys, presented by BradyPLUS, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcomed a stellar lineup of guests. Carlos Iglesias, the guardian of BYU’s new center Keba Keita, shared insights about Keita’s journey from Mali to BYU. Former Cougar and international basketball star Travis Hansen reminisced about the late Frank Arnold and d…
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It's the return of Salt for it's epic tenth season, and host Amy Townsend begins by introducing us to Desmond Chin. Desmond had the ideal life, and starting a family was the ideal next step. The birth of his son Jordan should have been one of the happiest moments of his life. But instead, it led him to the brink of suicide. Listen in as Amy explore…
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Did you know that only about 6% of welders are women? Women bring a much-needed perspective and expertise to the table. So how do we get more women in welding? NIX has actively been trying to recruit, hire, and retain more women. In this episode of MakingSparks, we sit down with Tori Guzman and Aubree Beyer to hear what they think we can do—or cont…
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Dave and Blaine Welcome Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid - June 3, 2024
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Dave and Blaine welcome former Cougar and a 3-time Super Bowl winning head coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid. Not only does he practice what he preaches, both on and off the field, he has made the NFL more fun to watch and never hesitates to rep the Y. We also welcome Duff Tittle and Brett Pyne who have been connected to BYU Football all…
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Host Amy Townsend is ready to deliver months of carefully collected stories from next week as Season 10 of Salt gets underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Amy Townsend
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MFG News Special: Where are We at with the Reshoring Initiative? 410
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Where is the United States with reshoring initiatives? Do we still have huge vulnerabilities in our supply chain(s) that need to be addressed? If we continue to reshore manufacturing, will companies remain competitive? Reshoring impacts supply chains. Reshoring brings more jobs and opportunities to the US. These are all valid questions that are pla…
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Dave MCCann and Blaine Fowler welcome guests Chris Burgess, Kody Epps and Marya Hudgins. https://www.ysguys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#021 - Goal State Announcement Q'n'A
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Last week Tommy announced his new project 'Goal State', a series of online courses designed to teach people about AI for video games. It's going live on Kickstarter later this year, Here's Tommy replaying the livestream QnA hosted last week that answered as many answers as he could on the subject at this time. Follow 'Goal State' on Kickstarter at:…
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Two more weeks and Amy Townsend will be back with another collection of always-inspiring stories of lives transformed by the Gospel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Amy Townsend
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Lights Out: A Samurai's Journey to Automation, 409
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Can small shops begin to automate their processes? Where do they start with automation? In this episode of MakingChips, the CNC Samurai, Steve Courchane, returns to share his passion for automation. He lays out his 3M process and how it changes the way you view automation. Because if you’re not modeling, making, or measuring—you’re not MakingChips.…
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Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome in studio Mark Comer, Jake Retzlaff and Mayci Taylor. https://www.ysguys.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy Townsend welcomes you to tune in for Season Ten of the ever-popular podcast series, Salt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Amy Townsend
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How Can Manufacturing Leaders Measure Their Customer Relationships? 408
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Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, you need to seek out new customers and build relationships with them while pushing them through your sales pipeline. The reality is that you have to make more sales to grow your business. You need a way to track and measure your progress with potential customers (and current key accounts). In…
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Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome, in studio, guests Brandon Fugal and Micah Harper. Brandon Fugal is all business when it comes to commercial real estate and television. Like so many of us, he grew up watching BYU football games at LaVell Edwards Stadium with his dad. It was our pleasure to welcome to Y’s Guys the Chairman of Colliers Internat…
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#020 - Searching for Brilliant Indie Treasures with Quang and Jupiter Hadley
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Co-host Quang Nguyen returns to Branching Factor as Tommy welcomes long-time friend of the show Jupiter Hadley to come and chat with us. Quang and Jupiter are two of the organisers behind ‘Brilliant Indie Treasures’: a games event running this summer on July 10th during the Develop conference in the British seaside town of Brighton. You can find ou…
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