127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)

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127 - The Market Wants You to Do the Same Thing (Industry Insights)

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Nick taps into the wisdom of writer, producer, director Tony Scott to explore the concept of doing the same thing, but differently. Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT Tony Scott (screenwriter)

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