In “Episode Eight: Data to Empower Your Business,” host Megan Comfort sits down with Jeremy Aguero and Brian Gordon, principals of Applied Analysis, to explore the company’s 28-year journey as one of Nevada’s most respected economic consulting firms. Lifelong friends turned business partners, Aguero and Gordon share how they’ve built a values-driven organization rooted in integrity, innovation, and mentorship, while highlighting their role in shaping major economic initiatives across the state—from Allegiant Stadium and the commerce tax to infrastructure planning and fiscal policy. They also break down the results of NSB’s 12th annual Small Business Survey, offering a detailed look at the perspectives of business owners and executives on the key issues impacting Nevada’s small business landscape.

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