Welcome to The Voices of Business: SCV, the official podcast of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we're joined by Brian Koegle, Managing Partner at Koegle Law Group. Brian's firm specializes in employment and business counseling, advice, and litigation services for small and mid-sized businesses throughout California and Texas. Brian shares his journey from being a fourth-generation graduate of The Ohio State University to becoming a respected attorney and entrepreneur in Santa Clarita.

What You Will Learn

• The benefits of attending community colleges like College of the Canyons.
• Key differences in employment law between California and Texas.
• Strategies for hiring and managing employees to minimize legal risks.
• The importance of maintaining integrity and ethical standards in business.

Episode Highlights

1. [00:01:00] Background - Brian shares his educational background and his deep connection with The Ohio State University.
2. [00:04:00] Community College Experience - Brian discusses the impact of attending College of the Canyons on his career and personal development.
3. [00:08:00] Transition to Law - How Brian's studies in psychology and economics led him to a career in law.
4. [00:09:00] Starting Koegle Law Group - Brian talks about his decision to start his own practice.
5. [00:16:00] Hiring Practices - Advice on hiring the right people and the importance of a thorough vetting process.
6. [00:23:00] Differences in Employment Law - Key differences between California and Texas employment laws and how they affect businesses.
7. [00:27:00] Education and Prevention - Brian emphasizes the importance of educating business owners to prevent legal issues.

Featured Quotes

1. **Brian Koegle:** "The education that I received at College of the Canyons was world class truly world class."
2. **Brian Koegle:** "Employment law is such a unique aspect of California's laws that and it's constantly changing."
3. **Brian Koegle:** "If you don't do it now you'll never do it."
4. **Corey Nathan:** "The math doesn't agree with you. It's just a math problem."

Resources Mentioned

• [Koegle Law Group](https://www.kegleylaw.com) - Brian Koegle's law firm, offering resources and updates on employment law.
• [College of the Canyons](https://www.canyons.edu) - The community college that played a significant role in Brian's education.

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