We had the good fortune of connecting with Stephanie Thomas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Stephanie, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
A major part of why I wanted to start my own business was to have more control over my time. Even though I work harder now, it doesn’t feel like it because I get to choose how my days are spent. Working for someone else, I always found myself either bored or getting burned out. I was frustrated that I had to spend 40 hours even though the tasks could be done in 24. Now, I work until the work is done and I have more time for my family.

What should our readers know about your business?
We are a different kind of pest control company. We believe there’s a better way to keep our living spaces and businesses safe and pest-free, while also protecting the environment we all live in. We are pet-friendly and Pro-Planet. We use high performance products and targeted applications to solve problems at the source and to reduce the impact on our environment and beneficial insects, such as bees and other pollinators.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would certainly make sure they get to see Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, & visit some of the wonderful wineries in that area. Jerome is another treasure with a lot of art and history. Phoenix has some amazing food with atmosphere to match. Tomaso’s definitely tops my list!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I could never have gotten this far without the support of my spouse, my family, and my business partner.

Website: https://www.happybeespestcontrol.com/

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