NPI Wellington First Lunch Chapter

10/04/2026

🐾 This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was led by Melody Wells of Star Dog Obedience! Melody gave us a fun and engaging look at how professional dog training can help dogs and their people live more confidently and happily together.

Star Dog Obedience offers personalized training for dogs of every breed, age, size, and temperament. Whether someone has a new puppy that needs a strong start, a dog that needs help with housebreaking or leash manners, or a dog dealing with reactivity or other behavior concerns, Melody and her team create training plans around each dog and owner’s needs. They also offer advanced off-leash training, service dogs, and sport-dog training.

Melody also brought along the cutest four-legged presentation assistant, Tango! Her pup was the perfect co-host—bringing plenty of charm, smiles, and tail-wagging support to the meeting. Clearly, at Star Dog Obedience, even the office assistants are well trained! 🐶✨

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Kristina Gerardi of McGovern Gerardi Law, P.A.! 🏆

Melody Wells – Star Dog Obedience
561-373-3882
[email protected]
www.StarDogObedience.com

Kristina Gerardi – McGovern Gerardi Law, P.A.
561-619-7200 | 561-346-9241
[email protected]
www.561crashlaw.com

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

09/25/2026

⚖️ This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was led by Uygar “Ugi” Altan, Esq. of A+ Law! Ugi gave us practical, easy-to-use insight into preventing misunderstandings from becoming costly legal problems.

Ugi introduced the idea of the “miscommunication tax”—the time, money, stress, and missed opportunities that can result when important conversations, agreements, or expectations are not clearly documented. His message was simple: clear communication and good recordkeeping can help protect both your business and your relationships.

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Kaylyn Beasley of Great Florida Insurance / Silvester Insurance Advisors! 🏆

Uygar “Ugi” Altan, Esq. – A+ Law
561-800-4LAW (4529) | 561-317-8633
[email protected]
www.APlus.Law

Kaylyn Beasley – Great Florida Insurance / Silvester Insurance Advisors
561-719-2688
[email protected]
https://jupiter.greatflorida.com/

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.

👉 npiadvantage.com/wellington-first

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

09/18/2026

🗞️ This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting had us thinking big! Our theme challenged everyone to imagine waking up tomorrow to see their business featured on the front page: What would the headline say? What achievement made the news, and what made it possible?

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Melody Wells of Star Dog Obedience! 🏆 Melody had us laughing as she shared about the meaningful work she does helping dogs build better habits, confidence, and a brighter future through a special training program. Her work truly helps put both dogs and people on the right path! 🐾

Paola Lopez-Hernandez of Sublime Essence Spa shared how she helps clients feel more confident in their skin with personalized, results-driven skincare and wellness services. From facials focused on hydration, skin-barrier support, and deep pore cleansing to acne treatments for both teens and adults, Paola offers solutions tailored to individual concerns. Sublime Essence Spa also provides microneedling for concerns such as enlarged pores, dark spots, scars, fine lines, and under-eye texture, as well as chemical peels for acne, uneven pigmentation, brighter-looking skin, and fine lines.

Paola also reminded us that self-care goes beyond a facial. Think of Sublime Essence Spa when someone is dealing with sore muscles, tight shoulders, workout recovery, unwanted hair, changing skin, acne scars, or simply wants to look refreshed while still looking like themselves. Booking is now even easier with the Sublime Spa app, available for managing appointments directly from a phone.

Paola Lopez-Hernandez – Sublime Essence Spa
561-856-9840
[email protected]
www.sublimeessenceskinbody.com

Melody Wells – Star Dog Obedience
561-373-3882
[email protected]
www.StarDogObedience.com

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

09/10/2026

💼❤️ This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting had a fun twist: our theme was to describe your business as if you were building a dating profile for it! Members shared their business “bios,” highlighted their best qualities, talked about what they’re looking for in ideal clients, and even revealed a few red flags they watch out for. It was a creative way to get to know each other’s services on a deeper level—and prove that great networking can be just as exciting as a perfect first date.

We were thinking of our friend and fellow member Paola Sublime Essence Spa this week and sending positive thoughts her way.

The winner of this week’s best infomercial? Dennis Ramella of On a Roll Elite Painting Service! Dennis brought the laughs with his infomercial! From freshening up interiors to transforming exteriors, Dennis and his team help homeowners fall in love with their spaces all over again.

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

⚖️ This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was led by Eric H. Light, Esq. of Eric H. Light, P.A.- Florida Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm! Eric is an experienced estate planning and probate attorney who helps individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and avoid unnecessary stress and conflict for their loved ones.

Eric walked us through key points about trusts, wills, and estate planning in Florida. He explained that while many trusts are written as irrevocable, Florida law does allow certain revisions if all beneficiaries agree and the trust includes the right language. He also emphasized the importance of regularly reviewing estate plans after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, deaths in the family, or changes in the law.

A major theme of Eric’s presentation was: do not wait. Too many people put off planning until it is too late, and that can lead to unintended consequences, family disputes, or assets passing in ways they never intended. Eric noted that even well-intentioned plans can fail if a trust is never properly funded or if documents are not updated to reflect current circumstances. His practice focuses on creating clear, customized estate plans that stand up to real-life challenges and protect what matters most to each client.

Eric also touched on the dangers of elder abuse and undue influence, sharing how important it is to have planning done while someone still has full capacity. When planning is delayed or done improperly, families may end up in guardianship proceedings or costly litigation—situations Eric works hard to help his clients avoid.

Our theme this week was to incorporate Dolly Parton or Chuck Norris into your infomercial. Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner (and best dressed), Kristina (Nina) Gerardi of McGovern Gerardi Law, P.A.! 🏆

Eric H. Light, Esq. – Eric H. Light, PA
561-226-4622 | 561-629-2877
[email protected]
www.southfloridatrustlawyer.com

Kristina (Nina) Gerardi – McGovern Gerardi Law, P.A.
561-619-7200 | 561-346-9241
[email protected]
www.561crashlaw.com

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

08/28/2026

⚖️ This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was led by Bruce W. Parrish, Esq. of Bruce W. Parrish PA! Bruce has been a valued part of NPI since 2013—more than 13 years of building relationships, sharing knowledge, and being a trusted resource for fellow members.

As a Bankruptcy and Real Estate Attorney, Bruce helps individuals and businesses navigate challenging financial and property-related matters with knowledgeable legal guidance and a practical approach. Whether someone is facing financial uncertainty, considering bankruptcy, dealing with a real estate concern, or simply needs legal guidance before making an important decision, Bruce is an excellent connection to have in your network.

Bruce also gave us a fun and creative infomercial challenge: if there were one movie or TV show whose characters desperately needed your business’s services, which movie or show would it be—and why? From real estate drama to financial mishaps and everything in between, this week’s theme gave everyone a chance to show how their professional services could save the day! 🎬

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Tina Clemmons of Wholesale Verticals & Blinds! 🏆

Bruce W. Parrish, Esq. – Bruce W. Parrish PA
561-642-0591 | 561-324-0677
[email protected]
www.bruceparrishlaw.com

Tina Clemmons – Wholesale Verticals & Blinds
561-585-1485 | 561-722-2212
[email protected]
www.wholesaleverticals.net

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

08/28/2026

⚡ Last week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was “Electric! (Boogie, Woogie, Woogie)” thanks to Patrick Gannon of Gannon Electric! Patrick brought the energy while sharing easy-to-understand tips that can help homeowners keep their electrical systems safer. 🎶

One of Patrick’s biggest takeaways was that a circuit breaker is not just there to protect appliances—it is there to protect the wiring inside your walls. When too much electricity runs through a wire, the breaker should trip and turn the power off before the wire gets dangerously hot. If a breaker does not trip when it should, overheated wiring can become a fire risk.

Patrick also explained that proper grounding and bonding are important parts of a safe electrical system. In simple terms, they help direct excess electricity safely away from the home and help reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage during a fault.

He also reminded us to check our smoke alarms. Every bedroom should have a smoke alarm, with additional alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home. When smoke alarms are interconnected, one alarm going off triggers all of them—giving everyone in the home a better chance to hear the warning quickly. Patrick also recommended having a smoke/carbon-monoxide alarm near the door leading from an attached garage into the home.

Great presentation Patrick!

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Bruce W. Parrish, Esq. of Bruce W. Parrish PA! 🏆

Patrick Gannon – Gannon Electric LLC
561-318-6769
[email protected]

Bruce W. Parrish, Esq. – Bruce W. Parrish PA
561-642-0591 | 561-324-0677
[email protected]
www.bruceparrishlaw.com

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟

08/27/2026

🪟 This week’s NPI Wellington First meeting was led by Tina Clemmons of Wholesale Verticals & Blinds! Tina gave us an impressive look at the many options available for transforming a space, from a variety of beautiful shades to different blind styles designed to fit every home, office, décor, and budget.

If you are looking for light control, privacy, energy efficiency, or a fresh new look for your windows, Tina and Wholesale Verticals & Blinds can help you find the right solution. Be sure to check out the the video showing off motorized solar shades—a convenient, stylish option that makes managing natural light easier than ever!

Congratulations to this week’s best infomercial winner, Brian Wilder of Keller Williams Realty! 🏆

Tina Clemmons – Wholesale Verticals & Blinds
561-585-1485 | 561-722-2212
[email protected]
www.wholesaleverticals.net

Brian Wilder – Keller Williams Realty
561-201-4717
[email protected]
www.brian.ararefind4u.com

If you’re a local professional looking to grow your business, make genuine connections, and share a few laughs along the way, join us at NPI Wellington First—where we connect, learn, and grow together.
👉 https://npiadvantage.com/wellington-first/

Executive Director: Charlie Martin 🌟