Brian Caster's guest appearances

Brian Caster

Venture with Virtue

How to Japanese Podcast

Invest New York with Bryan Locke

Warren Buffett

Larry Kudlow

Robert Rogers

Steve Ray

Brian Epstein

AJ Osborne

John Folse

John O’Leary

Steve Cavanaugh

Jimmy Mitchell

Roma Downey

Frank Hanna

Paul Burt

Allen Hunt

Ryan Foley

OwlTail

This week it was my pleasure to speak withBrian R. Caster. Brian is a Principal and the CEO of a 3rd generation family business. Beginning in the 1960’s, the Caster family has developed over 100 properties in California and Nevada. Working in the Company 37 years, as CEO for the past 25, Brian has grown Caster Properties/A-1 Self Storage, to become one of the Top 10 family owned and operated Self-Storage companies in the country. A1 Self Storage has 51 locations, totaling more than 5 million square feet of buildings throughout California serving more than 40,000 customers.Brian is considered an early innovator in the industry. He worked hard to build a solid management team committed to ensuring the A-1 brand is synonymous with quality, state of the art self-storage operations. The A-1 Team has prioritized customer service, facility design and charity in the local community, helping to shape and redefine the industry. Brian is a natural leader whose hands-on experience extends to all aspects of the development process.  Starting in property management and leasing, Brian quickly became responsible for many aspects of real estate development including site selection, acquisition, financial analysis, and construction management. Brian has served as chairman of the Large Owners Group, made up of the top 100 storage operators in the country. He is active in professional groups such as ULI, BIA, CIC, SSA, and CSSA.  His dedication to his industry is rivaled only by his commitment to his family and charities. Brian and his wife Denise (married 34 years), following his parents’ lead, makes giving back of his time, talent and treasure an integral part of his life. Brian and his family are involved in many worthy causes in San Diego and around the world. A past member of the Mission Valley East Rotary for 15 years, he served as the Director of International Service. He is a founding member of the Family Business Institute at USD.  He sits on several boards including the Caster Family Foundation, Serving Hands International and All For God. Brian is also Co-Chairman of the Cristo Rey High School Feasibility Study.   Brian and Denise are working with Matthew Kelly at Dynamic Catholic in developing online Educational Programs to be given to all Catholic Churches at no charge.  Brian is currently serving on the Dynamic Catholic Board. Brian and Denise have also been active in the Catholic Church’s Cursillo movement for the past 26 years. Native San Diegans, Brian and Denise have four children Brian Louis, Elise, Kaylee and Candice and seven grandchildren with one on the way.

This week it was my pleasure to speak withBrian R. Caster. Brian is a Principal and the CEO of a 3rd generation family business. Beginning in the 1960’s, the Caster family has developed over 100 properties in California and Nevada. Working in the Company 37 years, as CEO for the past 25, Brian has grown Caster Properties/A-1 Self Storage, to become one of the Top 10 family owned and operated Self-Storage companies in the country. A1 Self Storage has 51 locations, totaling more than 5 million square feet of buildings throughout California serving more than 40,000 customers. Brian is considered an early innovator in the industry. He worked hard to build a solid management team committed to ensuring the A-1 brand is synonymous with quality, state of the art self-storage operations. The A-1 Team has prioritized customer service, facility design and charity in the local community, helping to shape and redefine the industry. Brian is a natural leader whose hands-on experience extends to all aspects of the development process.  Starting in property management and leasing, Brian quickly became responsible for many aspects of real estate development including site selection, acquisition, financial analysis, and construction management. Brian has served as chairman of the Large Owners Group, made up of the top 100 storage operators in the country. He is active in professional groups such as ULI, BIA, CIC, SSA, and CSSA.  His dedication to his industry is rivaled only by his commitment to his family and charities. Brian and his wife Denise (married 34 years), following his parents’ lead, makes giving back of his time, talent and treasure an integral part of his life. Brian and his family are involved in many worthy causes in San Diego and around the world. A past member of the Mission Valley East Rotary for 15 years, he served as the Director of International Service. He is a founding member of the Family Business Institute at USD.  He sits on several boards including the Caster Family Foundation, Serving Hands International and All For God. Brian is also Co-Chairman of the Cristo Rey High School Feasibility Study.   Brian and Denise are working with Matthew Kelly at Dynamic Catholic in developing online Educational Programs to be given to all Catholic Churches at no charge.  Brian is currently serving on the Dynamic Catholic Board. Brian and Denise have also been active in the Catholic Church’s Cursillo movement for the past 26 years. Native San Diegans, Brian and Denise have four children Brian Louis, Elise, Kaylee and Candice and seven grandchildren with one on the way.

Brian Caster is an attorney working in compliance in Tokyo. We met through the JET Alumni Association. I was curious to learn more about his study process, in particular how he learned to read because he is one of the most voracious readers I've ever met. We also discuss legal work in Japan. Feel free to reach out with any questions or 悩み事 to howtojapanese@gmail.com. You can also follow How to Japanese on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Brian Caster is an attorney working in compliance in Tokyo. We met through the JET Alumni Association. I was curious to learn more about his study process, in particular how he learned to read because he is one of the most voracious readers I've ever met. We also discuss legal work in Japan. Feel free to reach out with any questions or 悩み事 to <a href="mailto:howtojapanese@gmail.com">howtojapanese@gmail.com</a>. You can also follow <a href="http://howtojaponese.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Japanese</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/howtojapanese" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtojapanese/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/howtojapanese/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

S01E06 - Brian Caster - Reading in Japanese, Self Study, Legal Work in Japan

Brian is president and CEO of the Caster Group, a family business that owns A-1 Self Storage, the 10th largest privately owned self storage company in the US.  He and his wife, Denise, have been active in the Cursillo movement in San Diego for the past 25 years.  Brian also sits on several boards, including Caster Family Charity, Dynamic Catholic, All for God, and Nativity Prep Academy.

Brian is president and CEO of the Caster Group, a family business that owns A-1 Self Storage, the 10th largest privately owned self storage company in the US.  He and his wife, Denise, have been active in the Cursillo movement in San Diego for the past 25 years.  Brian also sits on several boards, including Caster Family Charity, Dynamic Catholic, All for God, and Nativity Prep Academy.