In this episode of Going With the Flow, Lucas Cellino sits down with Rich, Cellino’s new Director of Finance, to talk about his journey from growing up in California and working at Sonos to making the move to Buffalo to be closer to family. What began as an unlikely connection, meeting one of Cellino’s electricians through online gaming, led to a career-changing referral and his new role at Cellino. Rich discusses the shift from corporate finance to small business operations, sharing how forecasting, data insights, and understanding both wins and shortfalls help shape smarter decisions. He also reflects on his first impressions of Cellino’s culture, the sense of community, and how quickly the team made him feel at home. The episode dives into industry trends, the role of private equity, and why the trades continue to be a stable, rewarding career ...