Hosts: Peter Bronstein, Traci DeForge Guests: None Topic: Creating Businesses Welcome to Ask Brien, the show with the answers to all your business questions! On today’s episode, Peter and Traci discuss their history and the businesses they have created and were a part of and what it takes to create and become successful as a business owner and what they ...

The Board of Directors for the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) approved John Shaffery, Managing Partner of Poole Shaffery, to step into the role of Board Co-Chair as successor to Roger Seaver.  The 52-member board comprises dedicated community members from the private and public sectors across numerous industries and organizations. Roger Seaver, CEO and President of Henry Mayo ...

Now is a great time to start a business in Southern California. California boasts diverse and vibrant cities, with endless networking opportunities and an abundance of resources. California’s sunny climate means that a variety of services, concessions, and activities are available year-round, allowing businesses to make money year round, unlike other areas of the country. While there are many exciting ...

People living with disabilities have long been excluded from or underrepresented in the workforce based on low expectations and preconceived notions about their capabilities. Although the disabled population of Santa Clarita is relatively low at approximately 13,000, an astounding 39% of these residents are unemployed. Decreasing the unemployment rate of residents with disabilities will not only improve the quality of living ...

Hosts: Peter Bronstein, Traci DeForge Guests: Jeff Nicosia Topic: Industrious Films With Jeff Nicosia Ask Brien – Industrious Films With Jeff Nicosia – December 22, 2022 Welcome to Ask Brien, the show with the answers to all your business questions! On today’s episode, Peter and Traci welcome Jeff Nicosia with Industrious Films! Peter opens the show by asking Jeff why ...

Introduction Getting more leads is the goal of any business. The best way to get them is by building relationships with potential clients and customers. While there are many ways to do this through direct marketing (i.e., direct mail or print ads), email outreach has become one of the most effective tools for generating new leads for your company. Below ...

Hosts: Peter Johnson, Traci DeForge Guests: Logan Shinholser, Contractor Growth Network Topic: Digital Marketing And Your Business  Ask Brien – Logan Shinholser from Contractor Growth Network– November 3, 2022 Welcome to Ask Brien, the show with the answers to all your business questions! On today’s episode, Brien and Traci welcome in Logan Shinholser from Contractor Growth Network who discusses how ...

Hosts: Brien Johnson and Mandy Brewer Topic: Good Eye Kid Guests: Ryan Boudreau  Ask Brien – Good Eye Kid  – August 25, 2022 On this episode of the “Ask Brien Show” radio show, our hosts Brien Johnson and Mandy Brewer  talk with their guest Ryan Boudreau who owns a business called Good Eye Kid. Good Eye Kid started off as ...

When it comes to consumer protection, regulations are key. They provide a safeguard for consumers, ensuring that they are treated fairly and that their interests are protected. Without consumer protection regulations in place, businesses would have free reign to take advantage of consumers, which would ultimately lead to a decline in consumer confidence. In this blog post, we will discuss ...

When it comes to the world of consulting, there are many different types of services that can be offered. Two of the most common types of consulting are economic consulting and management consulting. While both types of consulting offer their own unique set of services, there are some key differences between them. In this blog post, we will discuss those ...