Sun publisher Mark Guerringue recently interviewed Brendan Battenfelder and Austin Hale of Badger, Peabody and Smith. The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. The full hourlong interview can be seen on conwaydailysun.com and on Valley Vision.
Mark Guerringue: Greetings. It’s Jan. 2, and a very cold morning. My guests today are Brendan Battenfelder and Austin Hale from Badger, Peabody & Smith Realty.
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