meet Stevan Browning, president & CEO.

My name is Stevan Browning, and I am the CEO of Browning Business Management. Today, modern Business Management is based to a large extent on optimized information management, well-informed decisions, and end-to-end interoperability. I'm here to make it happen!

After decades in the business trenches—growing companies, navigating crises, turning around struggling teams, and reinventing what’s next—I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and what truly endures.

I’ve built businesses from scratch. I’ve led them through tough markets, hard decisions, and major transitions. I’ve also helped others do the same when everything was on the line.

So when challenges hit—uncertainty, pressure, or the feeling that something has to change—you don’t need judgment. You need steady, experienced support and clear, actionable guidance.

That’s what I offer.

Background

In the early 1970s, I launched my first business, Texa-Tel Communications, Inc. I gradually expanded this small but consistently profitable startup from a modest $1,000 investment to $2.5 million in sales.

In 1989, I sold my stake in Texa-Tel to join International Claims Administration Corporation as Vice President of the Bank Card Division at the request of Visa USA, which was my largest telecom client . In1992, when I was asked to join Visa in Foster City, CA where I studied the “Principles of SEC Reporting” with Grant Thornton and “International Business Transactions” at Berkeley Law.

Current Focus

Now semi-retired, I work closely with first time entrepreneurs, small and mid-sized businesses to overcome challenges and seize opportunities—offering hands-on support in management, marketing, and financial decision-making. Whether you're launching, scaling, or retooling, he delivers no-nonsense guidance that moves the needle.

Personal Life

I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I enjoys mentoring business owners and teaching windsurfing in my spare time. I am a former board member of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce, a certified in One Page Planning and a Dave Ramsey Certified Financial Coach.

Publications

My  book "ModFish" is a simple, engaging guide to marketing for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and new marketers. The book reflects my lifelong passion for helping others succeed in business with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

Let's connect if you're interested in building a mutually rewarding relationship founded on honesty, integrity, and trust.

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