https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/louisiana-business-weekly--6863007Currency Bank.]]>enBusinessCopyright Guaranty Broadcasting Companyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64f041bf3893e611dfdda56f0b7bf560.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/louisiana-business-weekly--6863007Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:24:56 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyGuaranty Broadcasting Companyproducer@guarantymedia.comHost Brian Haldane visits with different business owners each week to get a peak behind the curtain of the work they're doing. Louisiana Business Weekly is presented by Currency Bank.Currency Bank.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-2-henry-hays-consulting-henry-hays--71373284
Henry pulls back the curtain on how his business makes implementation of AI in your business easier. In other words, how to turn the unknown into the known and demystify AI.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71373284Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:22:10 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Henry Hays of Henry Hays Consulting. We talk about the emergence of AI in mainstream business, regardless of the type of business or industry. We talk about adaptability being linked to...
Henry pulls back the curtain on how his business makes implementation of AI in your business easier. In other words, how to turn the unknown into the known and demystify AI.]]>2383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-1-impress-designs-charlie-and-nathan-bellz--70083381Impress Designs to talk about their business. They talked apparel, growth, logistics, and focus.

They also committed some of the discussion to talk marketing, technology, AI, and customer service]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70083381Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:19:26 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyTo kick off the third season of Louisiana Business Weekly, Brian handed off to Carey Guglielmo, former host of The Brand BR,  to guest host the show, Carey welcomed in Charlie and Nathan Bellz of https://impressdesigns.com/to talk about their...Impress Designs to talk about their business. They talked apparel, growth, logistics, and focus.

They also committed some of the discussion to talk marketing, technology, AI, and customer service]]>2057false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-13-talk-formals-tiffany-chandler-didier--69656363gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/U3UCrYNJmc_mjt0cuL6cXA5PM41MwHC-AlCoBz8rT8gThu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyBrian sat down with Tiffany Chandler Didier, from Talk Formals to talk about the world of fashion in Baton Rouge. They talked about growing a small business, defining your niche, and a talked a lot about customer service.2968false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-12-guaranty-media-flynn-foster--69656337they also spend some time talking about workplace culture, relationships, and the importance of people.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YlXQKUuR3srEUjV1_b1XdP0JwCVMiTOwLWUtCXefoLQThu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyBrian takes this episode in house! As Guaranty looks ahead to its 100th Anniversary, Brian welcomes in President and CEO Flynn Foster to talk about the evolution of the company. They talk about Guaranty's origins, history, growth, changes, and plans...they also spend some time talking about workplace culture, relationships, and the importance of people.]]>3153false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-11-livingston-roofing-chuck-chenevert--69656324gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4TZ2JFiTIdNqHbhMsA-w0p-ibsJ_OL7Ues6aBC0zyKQMon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyOn this episode of the show, Brian sat down with Chuck Chenevert, Owner of Livingston Roofing. They talk a bit about roofing, but much more about family business as Livingston Roofing has been in Chuck's family since the 50's. They talked about...2013false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-10-simpson-sports-engineering-jesse-simpson--69656356gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZTc-uj-LEcE3qsRKpBU7hp7HZb9rQQqgwbia-Uiv2qoMon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyOn this week's episode, Brian sat down with Jesse Simpson to talk turf. Simpson Sports Engineering specializes in turf fields for outdoor sports. The conversation revolved around how did Jesse find his way into that business? How do you get started...3054false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-9-restoration-1-david-and-marissa-hofstetter--69656339
They also talked about growth and scaling as Restoration 1 has recently moved into their 5th new facility in 7 years.

More than any other topic, this is the first episode of Louisiana Business Weekly where Brian has interviewed a husband and wife duo running the company. They talked about strengths and challenges and maximizing their individual personalities to benefit the business while not letting work invade their home too much.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67207869Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:15:03 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week Brian welcomed in David and Marissa Hofstatter, owners of Restoration 1. Restoration 1 specializes in property disaster services, and they have been growing at a pretty remarkable clip. They talked about their growth, what got them into the...
They also talked about growth and scaling as Restoration 1 has recently moved into their 5th new facility in 7 years.

More than any other topic, this is the first episode of Louisiana Business Weekly where Brian has interviewed a husband and wife duo running the company. They talked about strengths and challenges and maximizing their individual personalities to benefit the business while not letting work invade their home too much.]]>3089false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-8-the-w-group-trey-willard--69656359
They talked at length about leadership, management, and building a team model in a business that can easily be graded off of individual results. 

Brian and Trey talked about growth, the implementation of new tech and AI in the real estate world and how to stay a step ahead. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67103196Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:36:52 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Brian talks real estate with Trey Willard from The W Group. Brian and Trey talked about what it means to be an independent realtor versus selling under another company's name.  They talked at length about leadership, management, and...
They talked at length about leadership, management, and building a team model in a business that can easily be graded off of individual results. 

Brian and Trey talked about growth, the implementation of new tech and AI in the real estate world and how to stay a step ahead. ]]>3059false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-7-neurojust-jourdan-generes--69656358
Jourdan talked about what TMS is, how it is administered, why it works, and more importantly, how it became his passion and subsequently, his business.In this pharmaceutically driven world, Jourdan talked about why TMS is so appealing.

He talked about his journey and how he landed where he is with Neurojust. He also talked the business end of the therapy. Essentially, he talked about how to break through the prescription filled clutter to get through to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66901543Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:02:24 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week we talk about the mind. Jourdan Generes from Neurojust joined Brian to talk about treating depression and anxiety through a method called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS.  Jourdan talked about what TMS is, how it is administered,...
Jourdan talked about what TMS is, how it is administered, why it works, and more importantly, how it became his passion and subsequently, his business.In this pharmaceutically driven world, Jourdan talked about why TMS is so appealing.

He talked about his journey and how he landed where he is with Neurojust. He also talked the business end of the therapy. Essentially, he talked about how to break through the prescription filled clutter to get through to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.]]>3049false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-6-currency-bank-scott-gaudin--69656351
Sott went into depth about relationships he has built along the way and the importance of nurturing and cultivating those relationships. He also tallked about learning from mentors at every turn and having the presence of mind to pick up lessons from the greats when they happen, which includes a great story about Nick Saban and another with Skip Bertman.

Scott and Brian talk about the stark differences between the local banks and the big names out there. They talk about team building, growth, and how to manage the two in real time.

They also talk a bit about fintech and how it can level the playing field for a local bank when used right.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66837728Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:05:09 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Scott Gaudin, President and CEO of Currency Bank sat down with Brian to talk about the world of banking. Scott tells his story of how he got on the path to be part of launching a new bank, what it takes to get a new bank off the ground, and...
Sott went into depth about relationships he has built along the way and the importance of nurturing and cultivating those relationships. He also tallked about learning from mentors at every turn and having the presence of mind to pick up lessons from the greats when they happen, which includes a great story about Nick Saban and another with Skip Bertman.

Scott and Brian talk about the stark differences between the local banks and the big names out there. They talk about team building, growth, and how to manage the two in real time.

They also talk a bit about fintech and how it can level the playing field for a local bank when used right.]]>2753false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-5-pala-group--69656346
Scott talked about how PALA grew from their original company to how and why they have acquired other companies along the way.

He talked about interstate, industrial construction and how, though business may change over time, relationships do not.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66384761Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:39:27 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Brian sat down with Scott Barringer, President and CEO of the PALA Group. Scott talked about his path to where he is today as he has worked for the same company for 36 years. He talked about working for a family vompany and pivoting to an...
Scott talked about how PALA grew from their original company to how and why they have acquired other companies along the way.

He talked about interstate, industrial construction and how, though business may change over time, relationships do not.]]>2635false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-4-nancy-ellis--69656355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66314488Wed, 28 May 2025 15:11:55 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Brian sat down with Nancy Ellis for a fantastic conversation about leadership in the workplace and bridging the generational gap. In today's business world Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z all have to coexist. How does a business...3194false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-3-wesley-construction-bryan-wesley--69656361
One of the dominating themes of the conversation was how much the construction business is a people business and success is contingent upon building relationships and maintaining your reputation. Word of mouth carries a ton of weight, from recruiting to marketing, and that means delivering on promises.

Bryan also talked about how doing business can change from stte to state, but the work itself remains the same. 

they also talked a little about what the future holds for Wesley Construction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66135284Sun, 18 May 2025 00:37:03 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Brian sat down with Bryan Wesley to talk about the construction world. The two talked about the history of Wesley Construction, some of the challenges in today's construction world, and a whole lot more. One of the dominating themes of the...
One of the dominating themes of the conversation was how much the construction business is a people business and success is contingent upon building relationships and maintaining your reputation. Word of mouth carries a ton of weight, from recruiting to marketing, and that means delivering on promises.

Bryan also talked about how doing business can change from stte to state, but the work itself remains the same. 

they also talked a little about what the future holds for Wesley Construction]]>2979false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-2-2-surety-bond-solutions-miller-hilliard--69656334
Most of the conversation was about relationships and relationship building. Miller's business is based largely on trust and delivering on promises and he puts a premium on living up t o both of those things.

They also talked about growth, adaptation to change, and where he plans to take his company from here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66018796Fri, 09 May 2025 16:37:01 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyIn this episode, Brian spoke with Mmiller Hilliard from Surety Bond Solutions. They had a great conversation about how Miller got into the business, how Surety got started, and simply, what it is that a bond company does.  Most of the conversation...
Most of the conversation was about relationships and relationship building. Miller's business is based largely on trust and delivering on promises and he puts a premium on living up t o both of those things.

They also talked about growth, adaptation to change, and where he plans to take his company from here.]]>2337false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-season-2-episode-1-sasquatch-waste--69656335
Once the conversation got rolling, the guys, through telling their company's origin story,  talked about building relationships in business, how the construction world can be so different in different places, and how to adapt to those differences. They talked about their why and what motivates them in their business. They talked about marketing, branding, and growing a new business' name as well. 

They also spent some time talking about growth and the future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65708393Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:02:26 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis episode, Brian welcomed in Josh crowdus and Peyton Finical from Sasquatch Waste. Before diving into the conversation about business, Brian had to know how they got their name; which turned into a great story about branding, tech, and adapting....
Once the conversation got rolling, the guys, through telling their company's origin story,  talked about building relationships in business, how the construction world can be so different in different places, and how to adapt to those differences. They talked about their why and what motivates them in their business. They talked about marketing, branding, and growing a new business' name as well. 

They also spent some time talking about growth and the future.]]>3003false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-10-greg-wood-gage--69656326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63450660Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:19:46 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyBrian welcomed in Greg Wood from Gage to talk about how their business model has changed over the years. Brian and Greg talked about keeping up with customer demand while never sacrificing customer satisfaction. Gage, who started out as a telephone...2261false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-9-chez-ciccone-metal-fab-guys--69656323
Chez also talked about the relationship building aspects of the industrial world, specifically here in Louisiana. 

Along with industrial services, Metal Fab Guys will have an e-commerce aspect to their business. Chez talked about how they plan to manage those two similar, yet completely different worlds.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60905394Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:02:38 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyChez Ciccone from Metal Fab Guys joined the podcast this week. Chez talked about the work Metal Fab Guys is doing to revolutionize the metal fabrication industry. He talked at length about introducing new, state of the art, equipment, including...
Chez also talked about the relationship building aspects of the industrial world, specifically here in Louisiana. 

Along with industrial services, Metal Fab Guys will have an e-commerce aspect to their business. Chez talked about how they plan to manage those two similar, yet completely different worlds.]]>1818false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-8-dr-kristine-strickland-fletcher-technical-community-college--69656343
They talked about Fletcher's mission, history, and role in South Louisiana. Included in that conversation was how Fletcher has evolved over the years from just a Technical School into the Community College world. 

They also talked about the evolving role of the Technical college in today's educational landscape. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60818205Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:18:22 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyIn this episode, Brian talked with Dr. Kristine Strickland, chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College.  They talked about Fletcher's mission, history, and role in South Louisiana. Included in that conversation was how Fletcher has evolved...
They talked about Fletcher's mission, history, and role in South Louisiana. Included in that conversation was how Fletcher has evolved over the years from just a Technical School into the Community College world. 

They also talked about the evolving role of the Technical college in today's educational landscape. ]]>2102false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lbw-episode-7-young-entrepreneur-s-academy-dana--69656340
Brian and Dana talk about fostering the entrpreneurial spirit in high schoolers and how YEA BR helps them learn the ins and outs of starting a business... them launches those businesses. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60224739Thu, 30 May 2024 19:17:24 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyIn this episode, Brian speaks with Dana Schlotterer, the Executive Director of the Young Entrepreneur's Academy.  Brian and Dana talk about fostering the entrpreneurial spirit in high schoolers and how YEA BR helps them learn the ins and outs of...
Brian and Dana talk about fostering the entrpreneurial spirit in high schoolers and how YEA BR helps them learn the ins and outs of starting a business... them launches those businesses. ]]>2018false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-6-turn-key-solutions--69656357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59424511Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:46:50 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyJohn Overton from Turn Key solutions sits down to talk about how the company came to be, how it evolved over time to be what it is today. 2481false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-5-university-of-holy-cross--69656331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58877893Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:41:24 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyThis week, Brian welcomed in Dr. Stanton McNeely, President of the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. Brian talks with Dr. McNeely about the history, growth, and mission of the university.2345false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-4-la-assn-for-the-blind--69656342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58409058Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:08:08 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyBrian welcomed Brian Patchett, CEO of the Louisiana Association for the Blind as his guest on Louisiana Business Weekly. They talked about what the Association does, not just from an advocacy standpoint, but from a business end as well.1526false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-3-center-lift--69656362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58268712Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:47:51 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyJames Pirtle from Center Lift tells his story of how he turned being a salvage diver into a world renowned marine asset and heavy lift company2017false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-2-hypervan-part-2--69656344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58062099Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:23:07 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyIn this episode, we stay with the folks at Hypervan, and talk with Dr. Keith Van Meter for the medical side of their story1793false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-business-weekly-episode-1-hypervan-part-1--69656360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57952982Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:27:44 +0000Guaranty Broadcasting CompanyHost Brian Haldane visits with the CEO of Hypervan, Bobby Delise. Hypervan is a company that is making hyperbaric oxygen treatments mobile.2147false17full