22. Parade Lights, Dad Life, and Being Present Where It Matters

In this episode of The Landscaping Podcast, Shay and Zac look back on Bath’s 40th Anniversary Christmas Parade and what it meant to roll through town as Landscaping Unlimited;

Float, Buddy the Elf, trains, were all great, but the real impact wasn’t the lights or the cameras; it was the letters.

As they read what kids were asking for this Christmas, one theme stood out: They don’t just want presents; they want parents who are present.

Shay and Zac break down what that means for dads who run businesses, how to balance the grind with showing up at home, and why being seen by your kids matters more than being “successful” in the eyes of strangers.

If you’re a father, a business owner, or both, this episode is a reminder to make sure your work serves your family, not the other way around.