Ep. 103: Rooted in Palm Beach: Building a Botanical Empire with Jeff Sophir

About this episode

Kiana Rivera interviews Jeff Sophir about building a botanical empire in Palm Beach.

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide , we sit down with Jeff Sophir, co-founder of a family of companies shaping some of the most stunning landscapes across South Florida. From estate landscaping and tree care to interior botanical design, Jeff shares how he and his brother built an integrated ecosystem of businesses rooted in quality, innovation, and growth. We explore what makes Palm Beach such a unique and demanding market, the role of outdoor design in defining the local lifestyle, and the level of care required to maintain world-class properties. Jeff also offers insight into leadership, building strong teams, and sustaining a culture across multiple companies.

People in this episode

Host: Kiana Rivera

Guest: Jeff Sophir

Topics covered

• landscaping
• botanical design
• business growth
• leadership
• local lifestyle

Keywords

• landscaping
• botanical design
• Palm Beach
• business
• leadership
• outdoor design
• quality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Your Palm Beach Guide

Places: Palm Beach, South Florida

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