Left of the Lake

Morgan Humphries - Bridge Engineer

Morgan Humphries is a bridge engineer with Adams & Smith. Ever wonder what it's like to build a bridge? Check him out. Episode Highlights 02:21 - Settling in Saratoga Springs 03:52 - Unique unique profession of bridge building 06:12 - Heavy lifting in bridge construction 09:10 - Infrastructure failures and maintenance issues 14:30 - Traffic solutions and challenges 19:00 - Favorite bridge projects 21:05 - Iconic bridges and personal connections Episode Resources * Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer * Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share] * https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ [https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/] * https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation [https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation]

Tommy Petersen, Coach, West Lake Rolling Thunder Mountain Bike Team

Tommy Petersen, Coach, West Lake Rolling Thunder Mountain Bike Team joins us to talk about his experiences coaching the West Lake Rolling Thunder Mountain Bike Team. Episode Highlights * Enthusiasm for outdoor activities and mountain biking. * Overview of the Westlake High School Mountain Biking Team. * Inclusivity in mountain biking - financial aid and scholarships. * Mountain biking season schedule. * Details on race logistics and team organization. * Balancing safety and thrill in mountain biking. * Emotional and inspiring stories from races. * Logistics of managing a large team during races. * Emphasis on clean and fair competition. * Promoting mountain biking as a lifelong sport. Episode Resources * Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share] * https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ [https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/] * https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation [https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation] * Connect with Tommy Petersen * https://www.westlakemtb.com/ [https://www.westlakemtb.com/]

Lawrence Christiansen from Reviv Agency

Lawrence Christiansen from Reviv Agency, an amazing graphic artist, joins us to talk about his gaming collaboration with Jeff, coming soon to Desert Books! Episode Highlights * Designing Games for Desert Books. * Innovative Game Series Branding. * Unique Mechanics in Game Design. * Engaging Box Design for Player Experience. * Release Plans for Multiple Games. * Fast-paced Game Design Process. * Lawrence's Graphic Design Insights. Episode Resources * Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer * Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share] * https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ [https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/] * https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation [https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation] * Connect with Lawrence Christiansen * Lawrence@revivagency.com [Lawrence@revivagency.com] * https://www.revivagency.com/ [https://www.revivagency.com/]

R&R Tactical

We welcomed Robyn Chavez and Kyle Howell from R&R Tactical to talk about their huge, new 32,000 square feet building, expected to open in February, 2025. Episode Highlights * Environmental Benefits of Indoor Ranges. * Developing Classes for Shooting Safety and Skills. * Addressing Female Comfort in Shooting Courses. * Community Engagement and Supporting Local Economy. * Building Expansion and Entrepreneurial Journey. * Plans for Grand Opening and Community Involvement. Episode Resources * Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer * Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share] * https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ [https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/] * https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation [https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation] * Connect with Robyn Chavez * robin.c@rrtacticaldesign.com [robin.c@rrtacticaldesign.com] * https://rrtacticaldesign.com/ [https://rrtacticaldesign.com/] * https://www.youtube.com/@rrtacticalLLC [https://www.youtube.com/@rrtacticalLLC] * https://www.facebook.com/RRTacticalLLCRange [https://www.facebook.com/RRTacticalLLCRange]

Kristen Jones, hair stylist

We talked with Kristen Jones. She helps people with anxiety and other issues by offering hair cuts in either their homes or her home. Episode Highlights * Teaching husband to style hair. * Moving to Saratoga Springs in 2004. * Winning at Utah State Fair for painting. * Career journey in hairdressing. * Opening a home salon. * Color blends for men. * Hair styling trends and client preferences. * Horrible hair mistake story. * Advice on finding a good stylist. Episode Resources * Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share] * https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ [https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/] * https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation [https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation] * Connect with Kristen Jones * https://www.instagram.com/haircuts_by_kristen_ut/ [https://www.instagram.com/haircuts_by_kristen_ut/]