Episode Description
How do you build a meaningful career without sacrificing the very people and relationships you’re building it for? That’s the question at the center of this conversation with Bryan Flaherty, the newly named Publisher of the Sacramento Business Journal.
Bryan talks about what he’s watching most closely in Sacramento right now, and what a busier, more energized downtown could mean for Midtown, Folsom, and Roseville. He also gets candid about the weight of the Journal’s platform — credibility and fairness matter more than being liked, and protecting readers’ trust sometimes means risking his own comfort. Along the way, he offers advice for young professionals finding their footing, and reflects on how fatherhood, marriage, and a demanding new role are redefining what it means to be a “provider” today.
“If you look the part, if you look people in the eye when you speak, if you ask good questions, if you show curiosity, if you’re genuine, they’re going to respect you.”
Key Takeaways
- Building a career that grows with your relationships instead of at their expense
- Why Sacramento’s downtown is on the cusp of an “explosion” and what he’s watching to prove it
- What’s happening in journalism right now, from AI’s impact to staying true to local news
- Bryan’s advice to young men trying to find their footing in a career: show up in person, and mean it
Guest
Bryan Flaherty is the newly named Publisher of the Sacramento Business Journal. He joined the Journal after building his career in marketing and advertising, most recently serving as Advertising Director, and prior to that at The Portland Business Journal. As publisher, he oversees the Journal’s editorial direction, sales strategy, and community programming, including new initiatives around executive wellness and audience-focused impact.