Ep. 25- Finding Success by Being Yourself: Jessica Sanders

In Episode 25 of Always on the Hunt, Leo sits down with Jessica to talk about career growth, authenticity, and what it really takes to succeed in the AV industry while being fully yourself. Jessica’s journey has taken her from church sound tech and touring musician to integrator, rep firm, distributor, and now overseeing global distribution for a major LED manufacturer. Along the way, she became one of the industry’s strongest voices in DirectView LED, helping manufacturers and distributors rethink how LED could successfully scale through the channel. But this episode goes deeper than business strategy. Jessica opens up about her transition, the fear of how the industry would react, and how carrying the weight of hiding part of herself affected both her confidence and career. She shares how learning to live authentically ultimately made her stronger, more confident, and more effective professionally. Leo and Jessica also discuss: Why top performers make noise instead of blending in The importance of mentorship and feedback Building cultures where people actually thrive Adapting, evolving, and owning your career path Why “doing the basics” still separates the best from everyone else This episode is about growth, resilience, authenticity, and finding success by finally being yourself. Connect with Leo and Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-sanders-255b6847/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leogolubitsky/   Are You on the Hunt? Visit birddogtalent.com