Branching Out Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/branching-out This is a podcast focused on ideas and solutions for City managers and leaders at all levels. We offer proven tips and tactics to address big issues. © 2025 Real News a9cfcc06-107e-58c1-8eb1-ac79b4d3210d no en Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:30:24 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:47:15 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/TQMSg6Jay7Tu2tOruff-HbIWCL0_SbP1qAznv1oKlY8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwOTQ2LzE3MTA0/NTE0OTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Branching Out episodic Real News This is a podcast focused on ideas and solutions for City managers and leaders at all levels. We offer proven tips and tactics to address big issues. This is a podcast focused on ideas and solutions for City managers and leaders at all levels. Jeff Brady No No How to Host a Major Event 3 3 How to Host a Major Event full 07347da9-a32d-4f3c-b0b8-369914bf711f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a8bc554 In this episode, Jeff has a fun and informative discussion with Farmers Branch Economic Development Director Allison Cook and Anne Stokes, a travel and tourism consultant, on hosting a national event for the first time. 

Both women were instrumental in managing the first-ever national pickleball championship in Farmers Branch in 2023. They helped develop the overall plan and shepherd thousands of players, fans and sponsors who descended on Farmers Branch in November for the largest pickleball tournament ever held. 

During this podcast, they explain the importance of establishing clear channels of communication, planning and considering unintended consequences for any city or organization hosting a first-of-its-kind national event. 

]]> In this episode, Jeff has a fun and informative discussion with Farmers Branch Economic Development Director Allison Cook and Anne Stokes, a travel and tourism consultant, on hosting a national event for the first time. 

Both women were instrumental in managing the first-ever national pickleball championship in Farmers Branch in 2023. They helped develop the overall plan and shepherd thousands of players, fans and sponsors who descended on Farmers Branch in November for the largest pickleball tournament ever held. 

During this podcast, they explain the importance of establishing clear channels of communication, planning and considering unintended consequences for any city or organization hosting a first-of-its-kind national event. 

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:49:42 -0500 Real News Real News 962 In this episode, Jeff has a fun and informative discussion with Farmers Branch Economic Development Director Allison Cook and Anne Stokes, a travel and tourism consultant, on hosting a national event for the first time. 

Both women were instrumental in managing the first-ever national pickleball championship in Farmers Branch in 2023. They helped develop the overall plan and shepherd thousands of players, fans and sponsors who descended on Farmers Branch in November for the largest pickleball tournament ever held. 

During this podcast, they explain the importance of establishing clear channels of communication, planning and considering unintended consequences for any city or organization hosting a first-of-its-kind national event. 

]]> No How to Develop Workforce Housing 2 2 How to Develop Workforce Housing full fe7cc484-1dba-4115-9f32-5334b5ad5937 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e7852aa In this episode, Jeff has an engaging discussion with Builders of Hope CEO James Armstrong and his Chief of Real Estate Development Chris Lewis as well as Farmers Branch Economic Development Director Allison Cook on the importance of Workforce Housing in a healthy, thriving community. They also explain how to develop it in an existing community using non-conventional methods.

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]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:22:24 -0500 Real News Real News 1056 In this episode, Jeff has an engaging discussion with Builders of Hope CEO James Armstrong and his Chief of Real Estate Development Chris Lewis as well as Farmers Branch Economic Development Director Allison Cook on the importance of Workforce Housing in a healthy, thriving community. They also explain how to develop it in an existing community using non-conventional methods.

]]> No Building a Culture of Servant Leadership 1 1 Building a Culture of Servant Leadership full ef39cd7c-54d0-4663-8451-802000e47f7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b6520e In this inaugural episode, Jeff has a frank discussion with Farmers Branch Fire Chief Daniel Latimer and Assistant Chief Shannon Langford about how they transformed the Department by building a culture of servant leadership. It started at the top and was implemented in core values, hiring and promotion.

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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:25:38 -0500 Real News Real News 1284 In this inaugural episode, Jeff has a frank discussion with Farmers Branch Fire Chief Daniel Latimer and Assistant Chief Shannon Langford about how they transformed the Department by building a culture of servant leadership. It started at the top and was implemented in core values, hiring and promotion.

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