07/30/2026
Five years later, we still remembered each other.
I met Angelica Wheaton during a pivotal season in my business. She runs Pacific Business Partners in Long Beach, California, and I’m the founder of Perfectly Adorned Event Decor in Washington, DC, but distance never got in the way of building a genuine connection.
Her logical way of thinking complemented my analytical mind so well. Over time, our businesses naturally evolved in different directions, but the respect and connection remained.
About a month ago, she reached out while visiting Washington, DC, for the very first time. I was so excited that we finally had the chance to meet in person! It honestly felt like we picked up right where we left off.
One of the greatest investments you can make in business is in your relationships.
Not because you’re hoping to get something in return, but because you genuinely value the people you meet. Sometimes the opportunity doesn’t come right away. Sometimes it never comes in the way you expect. But meaningful relationships have a way of opening doors, teaching lessons, and creating moments you never could have planned.
People may forget the details of a conversation, but they rarely forget how you made them feel. Build the relationship first. Everything else has a way of following.
