Louisiana Business Weekly

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Host 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 .

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April 16, 202639 min

3.2 Henry Hays Consulting - Henry Hays

This 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 mindset on the front end. We talk about the cost of implementing an AI plan versus the cost of falling behind on efficiency on numerous fronts by ignoring where the world of AI is headed. We talk about defining your market and how that definition will help the direction you take to utilize AI.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.

February 16, 2026Episode 134 min

3.1 Impress Designs - Charlie and Nathan Bellz

To 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 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

November 6, 2025Episode 2149 min

LBW Episode 2.13 Talk Formals - Tiffany Chandler Didier

Brian 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.

October 23, 2025Episode 2052 min

LBW Episode 2.12 Guaranty Media - Flynn Foster

Brian 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 for the next hundred years. they also spend some time talking about workplace culture, relationships, and the importance of people.

October 20, 2025Episode 1933 min

LBW Episode 2.11 Livingston Roofing - Chuck Chenevert

On 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 adapting to new markets and new times while remaining true to the core principles.They also talked about specialization in the roofing world and why Livingston focuses on residential versus commercial and why they have shied away from the fortified roof program. Brian and Chuck also talked about some of the nigger hurdles that roofers are facing in today's world, namely workforce issues.

August 25, 2025Episode 1850 min

LBW Episode 2.10 Simpson Sports Engineering - Jesse Simpson

On 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 with such a niche product? How do you grow or scale up? and of course, where is the business headed.Naturally, Brian had a few questions about the product itself. He asked about the science behind it, how it's acquired, and how often advancements in technology change the nature of the product.

July 31, 2025Episode 951 min

LBW Episode 2.9 Restoration 1 - David and Marissa Hofstetter

This 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 business, and how to manage customer care when every customer is at one of the lowest times in their life.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.

July 24, 2025Episode 1450 min

LBW Episode 2.8 The W Group - Trey Willard

This 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 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.

July 8, 2025Episode 750 min

LBW Episode 2.7 Neurojust - Jourdan Generes

This 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, 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.

July 2, 2025Episode 645 min

LBW Episode 2.6 Currency Bank - Scott Gaudin

This 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 where he and his team hope to take Currency Bank in the future.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.