A storm-worthy business model

Brian Rist built Storm Smart on helping clients weather storms. Now he is taking measures to ensure his company will, too.

John Boland (left) and Brian Rist are executing a succession plan at Storm Smart that allows the company to efficiently increase production and explore geographic growth. JimJett.com photo
John Boland (left) and Brian Rist are executing a succession plan at Storm Smart that allows the company to efficiently increase production and explore geographic growth. JimJett.com photo
  • Leadership
  • Share

Some companies are built to weather a storm. Others are built to take advantage of them.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • February 14, 2026
National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland
  • February 13, 2026
AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches
  • February 13, 2026
7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list
  • February 13, 2026
Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Sponsored Content