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

Hi Patrick, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I have always watched my parents own different companies and possess an entrepreneur mentality. This business originally started as a family business owned by my father. The business never operated under a filed name, nor was any advertisement put in place to grow the business. My dad has been saying for years that he is going to pass it over, he doesn’t want to continue doing it anymore. I saw an opportunity to expand the business by establishing brand identity and adding a couple extra services. It has been one of the best decisions of my life so far.

What should our readers know about your business?
My company is a lighting and event company. We started out strictly in the Holiday Lighting space on the commercial side installing holiday lighting for various communities across Colorado. When I took over the company in 2022 I realized there was a market for the Permanent LED lighting and event rental space, so I decided to work on becoming an authorized dealer for a brand called Gemstone Lights which can be applied on commercial or residential structures and also starting to offer different event rental pieces. There are not a lot of businesses in the permanent lighting space, we can offer multiple types of services which allows us flexibility to generate revenue year round and help multiple individuals and companies with different needs. This is not easy, it’s been a challenge everyday learning new skills and growing as an individual. Keeping a positive mindset and blocking out the unnecessary noise has helped me overcome lots of these challenges, learning to network and communicate with different people has also helped us grow in different ways. I want the world to know how great customer service still can be, I believe the times have changed and the customer has been put on the back burner, We want to build relationships with our communities we work in, and create a family feel. We are a brand of providing value and the best quality customer service and install.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take my friend to a concert at Red Rocks, a comedy show downtown at Comedy Works, on a hike to St Marys Glacier, and many brewery tours/stops along the way. Maybe even catch a Rockies game if there is time and tour Down Town and 16th Street Mall.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My success would not be possible without the support of friends, family and other entrepreneurs who have started their journey before mine. I owe a big deal of credit to my parents, especially to my Father for believing in me, they have always been supportive my entire life. Without them I would have never become a college athlete, graduated college or been capable of running a successful business. I have had the privilege to meet other local business owners who have inspired me and continue to push me to get where I want to be, also friends who have supported me and helped along the way.

Website: www.milehighlightingevents.com

Instagram: @milehighlightingevents

Facebook: www.facebook.com/milehighlightingevents

Image Credits
Patrick Wilson photo credit.

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