Firefly Cellars Founder: From Killing Pests to Creating a Community Wine Brand
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
When we say pests, it's something that annoys the person that lives in the home, okay? We service for all pests. You know, ants, mice, rats, snakes, I can go on and on and on. Anytime that there's heat and moisture, roaches are going to be there. You know, until you're on a table and there's a mouse running around and you're screaming, that's when you call. And like I said, it was 2 a.m. because that's when the rats come out, right?
Patty Pierleonardi, owner of Pest Management Services. From a small-town Maryland upbringing to building an eight-figure company and launching Firefly Cellars Winery, Patty proves success isn't a straight line.
Because to you, it could be two. To me, it might be 50. And all of the awful things that roaches do when you let them live in your home, like possibly create asthma. And COVID happened, so now they're all in lockdown. So she's like, get me out of the house.
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What inspired Patty Pierleonardi to transition from pest control to winemaking?
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Welcome back to another episode of the Living Your Legacy podcast, the Women in Power edition for Inside Success. I am Ray Gutierrez and joining me is Patty.
Peter Leonardi.
The founder of Firefly Cellars. Welcome to Inside Success. How do you feel?
Thank you. Feeling great.
I know we're running a little behind. This is all real time, but we're about to film your episode of Women in Power. How does that feel?
You don't even know. It's a little bizarre. It's a little bizarre. It's fun. It's exciting. It's a lot of different emotions going into this. Very new for me.
Are you often doing podcasts? Are you often on camera?
I've been on camera quite a few times. Podcasts, not as many. So this is, like I said, this is real exciting. I'm glad to be here and excited to share my story.
Cool. So before we get into Firefly Cellars, I'm very curious about this pest control company. What kind of pests are you controlling? Is it men?
It can be. It can be. It's a little of everything, honestly. It's pests, residential and commercial pests. When we say pests, it's something that annoys the person that lives in the home. To you, a pest could be a mouse. To me, a pest could be a snake. So it depends on the person, but we service for all pests. Ants. Pests, everything. Roaches, mice, rats, snakes. I can go on and on and on. Right on. All the stuff that you love, right?
All the stuff that I love. There's definitely, there's been a roach pandemic in Miami ever since I've lived here because I was born here. So how does one defeat roaches in Miami? Like what are, give me some quick tips. Like the 30 second montage.
Yeah, let's talk about roaches for a minute. Like they don't die. I know. That was it.
Period. Period. They just don't die. So you're always going to be in business. Exactly. Exactly.
Roaches have been here forever and they're going to always be here. So we just try to control it.
I see. So how does one control and manage roach infestation? I'm almost certain that I've got a micro one in my kitchen because I have got this fridge and I know they live in it in the back and I've always tried to control it. I keep it away. I'm going to about to dump this fridge. But before I dump this fridge, what can I do? Is it the paste? Is it the spray? Is it just sprayer? Crying. How can I control these pests?
All of it. Cry, and then go get the actual product.
Got it.
I mean, for roaches in a kitchen, you know why it's in behind your refrigerator, right?
Because of the moisture?
The heat. The heat? Yes.
Oh.
Put the two together. Anytime that there's heat and moisture, roaches are going to be there. Right on. I love it. Yes. Really?
Okay. That's good to know. Really. Can I just go ahead and buy the Home Depot and get the- You can.
Of course you can. But yeah, you want to use the product that you can't get at Home Depot.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:14
2
What inspired Patty Pierleonardi to transition from pest control to winemaking?
1:14–4:38
3
What are the common pest control issues and how can they be managed?
4:38–6:53
4
How does one effectively control a roach infestation?
6:53–12:58
5
What challenges did Patty face when starting Firefly Cellars?
12:58–16:04
6
How is community involvement integrated into Firefly Cellars' business model?
16:04–16:36
7
What unique experiences does Firefly Cellars offer to its visitors?
16:36–17:54
Speakers
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