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Feb 2024
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278 - Design, Discipline, and Dedication...

THE FUTUR
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In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Spencer Nikosey, the visionary founder of KILLSPENCER®, a brand that epitomizes the fusion of design, functionality, and craftsmanship in the creation of premium leather goods. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Nikosey's journey into the world of design was almost predestined, with both p ... Show More
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