Gary Campbell of Aloha Light & Design in Kailua Kona Hawaii

<p>A transplant to Big Island from San Francisco, Gary brought over his 16 years of experience in the fast-paced Bay Area world of commercial and retail lighting.</p><p>Gary and the Aloha Light & Design team operate under the philosophy of the Hawaiian word <i>kina’ole</i>, which essentially means "doing the right thing; in the right way; at the right time; in the right place; to the right person; for the right reasons; with the right feeling—the first time."</p><p>Listen in as Gary speaks on his love of travel, the differences of doing business on the mainland versus Hawaii, the blessings and challenges that come with having ultra-high-net-worth clients, and how he ensures he never makes a mistake on a single project.</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed: </strong></p><ul><li>[06:22] Growing up in the Bay Area and moving to Kona</li><li>[10:56] Gary’s career in the lighting industry</li><li>[14:11] The challenges of dealing with homeowner reps</li><li>[18:56] Keeping almost all projects custom while keeping up with industry standards</li><li>[22:31] What Gary appreciates about living in Kona</li><li>[31:34] Projects that Gary is excited about</li><li>[34:46] The moment Gary reali</li><li>zed he has a successful business</li><li>[38:59] How Gary chose his home in Kona</li><li>[43:42] How Gary deals with mistakes</li><li>[47:34] Where Gary sees himself in five years and what he’s most proud of</li><li>[52:07] What the American Dream means to Gary</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Guest:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alohalightanddesign.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alohalightanddesign" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Build Magazine:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.buildmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildmags/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BuildMags/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li></ul><p><strong>Key Quotes by Gary:<