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just 2.5 weeks. Within a month, Alisha was the proud owner of a Nova 63 and a Mira 9. She ran both machines side by side and determined that moving forward Thunder was the best solution for her, so she eventually sold the Mira 9 to a local maker and brought in a Nova 35. From her terrific experience with the Nova machines, Alisha has now become a brand ambassador for Thunder Laser, USA. She is an excellent resource for those with questions searching for their new laser.

Ever curious, Alisha became intrigued with the world of fiber and galvo lasers, bringing on board a Bogong 50 watt JPT fiber, then a Thunder Aurora 20 watt fiber. But come on, no laser space would be complete without a UV laser, right? So a Haotian 5 watt UV laser joined the lineup, followed by a Haotian CO2 Galvo! Six beautiful lasers now grace the purpose-built shop out in the her office.

At this point, there is a laser to test any scenario and almost any material. It is a marvelous base from which to run The Laser Lounge. Experiments can be done; discussions are often centered on how to use which laser and for what; the Laser Lounge truly is a place of education and assistance. Which is what Alisha always envisioned it to be.

Alisha’s goal is to always be the helping hand, teaching and educating. Her desire is to see everyone who is willing to do the work succeed. She is transparent in her business with those who seek information. She’ll share her mix of business and her numbers, all in the service of helping the next one along. She also is committed to learning and improving herself. She as an amazing team around her and says, “When you surround yourself with people that are better than you, you become better. And that is the space that I want to be in.” And it is evidenced everywhere you look, and by all the assistance that is offerred easily and freely!

*Note: There are more snippets of conversation available HERE on YouTube!

Finally, I asked Alisha the questions I ask of each of Laser Focused’s cover guests. First, what is the best business advice you have ever received, and from whom?

She credits mentors at work throughout her career with encouraging her to take healthy risks. She was spurred on to try something new, open new doors, and not be afraid to fail. Her words to us are, “Be willing to put yourself out there and take a chance on something. You never know what opportunity will open. I always believe that I’m a winner. Even if I’m failing, I’m learning something, and eventually, I’ll be a winner in that space as well. Have a positive attitude and acknowledge learning from everything you’re doing.”

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As for life advice, it comes from James. Enjoy the moment. Slow down and focus on relationships and experiences as opposed to pushing things so hard that time slips by. Value your relationships and build them a little better than in the past because you never know how long you’ll be here.”

And with that, we leave Alisha and the family to sit by the fire pit, soaking up the serenity that surrounds them in their sweet country refuge!