Success Story: Diamond Fire Protection

Lighting the Spark of Entrepreneurship with Diamond Fire Protection

Location: Southern California | Riverside County | Lake Elsinore

Business Type: Fire Protection Services (Design, Installation, Inspection)

Small Business Center: Asociación de Emprendedor@s

Assistance Received: Business Planning, Licensing and Permitting, and Other Financial Management

California State Assembly District: 41 

California State Senate District: 32 

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Born in La Mirada, CA, to Mexican immigrant parents, Bryant Arias overcame a turbulent childhood and challenging adolescence. With the support of his caring grandmother, he found stability and began to shift his mindset, turning to education as the pathway to pursue the life he had always dreamed of building. Bryant brought his passion for problem-solving to college, where he earned a degree in civil engineering and eventually specialized in fire protection systems. 

Feeling undervalued in various jobs led to growing frustration and stress, which only fueled Bryant’s dream of building a business that would provide both security and opportunity—not just for himself, but for his community. With the support of his wife, Giovana Sanabria Arias, an associate engineer originally from Colombia, that dream began to take shape with even greater purpose and clarity. 

“I grew up with the desire to persevere, to work hard, and to achieve that freedom so many of us dream of: the freedom to be owners of our own destiny,” shared Bryant. 

While still working full-time, Bryant began laying the groundwork for his vision—researching licenses, designing a website, and studying the permitting process in different counties. In 2023, he registered his business as a sole proprietorship under the name Diamond Fire Protection, with nothing more than a laptop, a vision, and relentless determination. “This field is highly specialized; there’s not a lot of competition, and it’s a requirement from the cities. I saw an opportunity,” said Bryant. 

In 2024, Bryant changed the legal structure of Diamond Fire Protection to a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to add a sales partner and his wife, Giovana. Unfortunately, the partnership was dissolved due to the salesperson’s lack of drive and commitment, leaving Bryant and Giovana to navigate the business challenges together. 

Bryant first heard about the Emprendedor@s Program through the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Initially, he encouraged only Giovana to enroll in the program offered in Mead Valley in May 2025. Giovana had been deeply involved in the family business and was taking classes to improve her English. The fact that the program was taught entirely in Spanish felt like a great opportunity that could give her the tools, confidence, and understanding of how businesses are structured and operate under U.S. regulations. 

Bryant enrolled just to accompany his wife, but the program soon drew him in as well. “I loved meeting other people who thought like us, who had the mindset and the drive for self-improvement. People from different cultures but with a shared desire to succeed. It was a transformative experience,” Bryant shared. 

Even before graduating in July 2025, Giovana felt they had already started implementing many of the lessons from the program. They refined their business plan, clarified their mission and vision, and gained confidence in key areas like financial management, legal structure, and digital presence. 

Meeting Emprendedor@s Program leader Monica Robles was a turning point for both of them. “Monica speaks from the heart. She’s authentic and empowering,” said Giovana. “The two-hour classes flew by because we were learning so much—not just from her, but from the guest speakers she brought in and the classmates we connected with.” 

Today, Diamond Fire Protection specializes in the design, installation, and inspection of fire suppression systems. Giovana’s goal is to have 10 permanent employees by May 2026, while Bryant, now CEO of Diamond Fire Protection, aims to open a physical location with office and warehouse space. 

“I aspire to be an example that dreams really do come true—with effort, discipline and heart,” said Bryant, who hopes his story serves as proof that anything is possible when you stay focused, create a plan, and take action. 

Visit Diamond Fire Protection to learn how this Latino-owned business is helping California communities stay safe and compliant with expert fire protection systems.  

And if you’re interested in entrepreneurship training in Spanish, connect with Asociación de Emprendedor@s. 

10/31/2025