This week on the show we welcome, Vince Palasota is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years in the Animal Health industry, known for turning ideas into thriving businesses. From leading Med-Pharmex to founding Cornerstone Animal Health, he has built companies across healthcare, technology, sports, and marketing. Currently the President of North America for Felix Vet and Owner of Inception Lighting, Vince specializes in branding, strategic growth, and exit planning. A Texas A&M graduate with an MBA in Marketing and Finance, he continues to drive innovation and business success.

This week on the show we welcome, Angela Chanowsky, a visionary entrepreneur, founder of Unique Genius Virtual Assistants, and a dynamic business coach with 25+ years of experience. She empowers entrepreneurs to thrive in their "unique genius" through strategic innovation, transformative leadership, and bold insights shared via her Amazon best-seller, The Courageous Mind, and her engaging podcasts. A sought-after speaker, Angela inspires audiences worldwide to embrace courage, achieve success, and create lasting impact.

This week on the podcast we welcome, Kenny Kaufman, who began his landscape lighting career in 2004 as an installer and opened his first OLP location in 2007 at age 23. Since then, he's built a network of 10 OLP franchises, 3 Conserva Irrigation franchises, a Mosquito Squad franchise, and consulted at Redwoods Landscape Lighting, a game-changing lighting manufacturing business.

This week on the show we welcome Nicole Rivera, the Director of Marketing and Sales at Jill’s Office, with a rich background in People and Culture. Known for her expertise in leadership, vision, and team building, Nicole combines entrepreneurial insight with a passion for fostering positive company culture. Her journey in HR, business development, and marketing showcases her dedication to turning big-picture ideas into actionable realities while inspiring others to embrace growth and adaptability.

This week we welcome Jake Sittner, a proud Lincoln, NE native with a Horticulture Degree in Landscape Design from the University of Nebraska who has spent the past 12 years manufacturing and installing bollards. With his wife of 16 years and their three boys, they enjoy family time at their sports events. Leveraging his extensive expertise in residential and commercial bollard applications, Jake is focused on empowering contractors nationwide to enhance their projects and create remarkable spaces.

Tailored Lights is giving away a 20" Full Circle Bollard. Go to https://landscapelightingsecrets.com/podcast-giveaway to sign up for giveaway - drawing will be on January 28th.

This week on the show we welcome, Peter O’Flinn, founder of Light Up Naples Holiday & Outdoor Lighting, he has been creating festive home displays since 2018, with loyal clients returning year after year. He is also the President and Publisher of Spotlight News Magazine, a community publication he established in 2010. Peter and his wife, Katie, met as ski instructors in Vail, CO, and now reside in Bonita Springs, Florida, with their two daughters, Molly and Emily.

This week on the show we welcome, Nick Schriver, CEO of Decorating Elves Inc., who leads a top outdoor lighting company on Florida’s Gulf Coast. With 20 years of experience, he’s also president of the AOLP and a dedicated community volunteer. Nick lives in St. Petersburg, FL, with his wife, Julia, and their two children.

This week on the show, Ryan dives into the journey of building a million-dollar landscape lighting business. He'll explore the strategies, challenges, and insights that shaped its success, uncovering the secrets behind its growth and innovation in the industry.