{"id":18,"date":"2024-02-28T20:20:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2024-08-01T21:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T21:02:00","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:740px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(35deg,rgb(6,0,151) 0%,rgb(130,4,255) 73%,rgb(193,15,255) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Brandon Faktor<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>My journey across various sectors has honed my financial analysis skills, enabling me to blend deep technical expertise with the essential interpersonal abilities to lead teams through complex analyses. This unique combination allows me to uncover and implement innovative financial solutions, addressing both new and longstanding challenges. Collaborating with me means gaining a partner who is constantly seeking out and applying novel approaches to enhance financial strategy and performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Headshot.jpg 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9cedb757 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Work Experience<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--ast-global-color-7)\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Financial Analyst<\/strong>\/Manager<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iHeartMedia (April 2024 &#8211; Present)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Enhanced FP&amp;A efficiency and financial modeling accuracy, supported senior leadership through strategic consulting and data analysis, and implemented comprehensive financial programs, resulting in improved expense management and revenue growth.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--ast-global-color-7)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Workplace Planning Consultant                                                                                                                                                <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fidelity Investments (<strong>March 2023- March 2024 <\/strong>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Applied financial analytics to formulate tailored retirement and investment strategies, enhancing client financial trajectories and satisfaction levels.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--ast-global-color-7)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Workplace Planning Associate                                                                                                                                                 <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fidelity Investments (July 2022 &#8211; Feb 2023)                                                                                                                                                        <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:var(--ast-global-color-5)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Catalyzed business growth and fortified customer relations by strategically boosting client engagement and lead conversion.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--ast-global-color-7)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Google Territory Analyst &amp; Manager                                                                                                                                   <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mosaic Sales Solutions (on behalf of Google) (<strong>Nov 2016 &#8211; Aug 2021 <\/strong><\/strong>)<strong>      <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-8-color\">Championed profitability and sales expansion by steering financial strategies, informed by market trends and rigorous analysis.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>                                          <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/index.php\/resume\/\">Full Resume<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Skills<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Technical Proficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Advancing Financial Insights with Cutting-Edge Analytics and Tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" src=\"http:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-1024x729.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1-2048x1459.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salesforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Python<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAP ERP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tableau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alteryx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power BI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jira, Asana, Trello<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Analytical Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-3-color\">Skilled in quantitative data analysis guide decision-making.<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" style=\"width:507px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-lukas-669619-1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quantitative data analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial modeling (including P&amp;L and 3-statement models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment analysis <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forecasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash flow management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial statement analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GAAP principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost analysis <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Strategic Financial Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-fauxels-3184292-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Proven track record of applying detailed-oriented analysis to enhance financial performance, risk management, and strategic growth initiatives, significantly improving operational and financial outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3fee123f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"whyus\" style=\"padding-top:144px;padding-bottom:144px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-29aadeec wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6b73ce23 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/device-analytics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" style=\"width:63px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><strong>Proven Analytical and Technical Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrated exceptional ability in financial modeling, investment strategy development, and data-driven decision-making using advanced software tools like Excel, Salesforce, R, Python, and Tableau. Achieved remarkable outcomes, such as a 100% client interaction score, operational excellence with a 100% error-free record, and significant contributions to business growth through strategic analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6b73ce23 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/smart-optimization.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><strong>Outstanding Financial Planning and Strategy Execution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Excelled in optimizing financial plans aligned with clients&#8217; risk tolerance and goals, outperforming national averages in guiding clients towards goal-aligned investment strategies, and facilitating over $10 million in quarterly cash flow through targeted business analysis and strategic Salesforce CRM usage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6b73ce23 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/teamwork.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><strong>Strong Leadership and Communication Abilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Successfully led and managed comprehensive financial performance and market strategies across various roles, achieving over 110% YOY profitability increase and a 25% sales efficiency boost, alongside pioneering cross-functional initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth, market penetration, and operational efficiency improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applied Derivatives Project <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVJYYdSsdVZOUnDH?e=7zAy4J\" title=\"\">Implied Volatility<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVJYYdSsdVZOUnDH?e=7zAy4J\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/32A29DC4-1D62-46DC-8782-6D618F49351A_1_201_a-1.jpeg 2004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVqHatI-shCW9wnP?e=XIex0c\" title=\"\">Simulated P&amp;L <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVqHatI-shCW9wnP?e=XIex0c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-03-12-20.13.12-A-simple-and-clear-illustration-showcasing-the-concept-of-profit-and-loss-in-a-business-context.-The-image-should-depict-two-sides-one-side-with-gree-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-344\" style=\"width:330px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-03-12-20.13.12-A-simple-and-clear-illustration-showcasing-the-concept-of-profit-and-loss-in-a-business-context.-The-image-should-depict-two-sides-one-side-with-gree-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-03-12-20.13.12-A-simple-and-clear-illustration-showcasing-the-concept-of-profit-and-loss-in-a-business-context.-The-image-should-depict-two-sides-one-side-with-gree-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-03-12-20.13.12-A-simple-and-clear-illustration-showcasing-the-concept-of-profit-and-loss-in-a-business-context.-The-image-should-depict-two-sides-one-side-with-gree-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-03-12-20.13.12-A-simple-and-clear-illustration-showcasing-the-concept-of-profit-and-loss-in-a-business-context.-The-image-should-depict-two-sides-one-side-with-gree-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVzPk7yvcJUXSe0Z?e=axOGRp\" title=\"\">Binomial Tree<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/x\/s!ApFL5S5Bz4_PwVzPk7yvcJUXSe0Z?e=axOGRp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mark-516279_1280-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mark-516279_1280-2.jpg 897w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mark-516279_1280-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mark-516279_1280-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mark-516279_1280-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/index.php\/boston-beer-company\/\" title=\"\">Boston Beer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/index.php\/boston-beer-company\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/giovanna-gomes-Qy2KMPRV3X4-unsplash-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/giovanna-gomes-Qy2KMPRV3X4-unsplash-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/giovanna-gomes-Qy2KMPRV3X4-unsplash-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/giovanna-gomes-Qy2KMPRV3X4-unsplash-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandonfaktor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/giovanna-gomes-Qy2KMPRV3X4-unsplash-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, 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