Dominick Sparacino shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Dominick, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Golf and duck hunting are my two biggest hobbies and Duck season is in full effect here in South Louisiana. So duck hunting has brought me a lot of joy.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Dominick Sparacino. I grew up in Mandeville Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. A few months ago I started a company called The Last Shot with one of my best friends, Gavin Vegas. Our mission is simple, we want to honor loved ones who have passed away in the hunting/shooting community. If anyone grew up hunting or shooting with a loved one, (relative/friend/pet), you can send us a small amount of their ashes or a small amount of their hair and we will reload them into ammunition so that you can take them hunting or shooting one last time.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My parents. Long before I understood my own potential, they saw it clearly. They believed in me without hesitation and created every opportunity for me to succeed. Their confidence in who I could become gave me the foundation and the freedom to pursue the path I’m on today
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering may sound dramatic, but I’ve always believed that failure is the greatest teacher. Success can reinforce what you’re already doing, but failure forces you to grow. It accelerates learning in a way nothing else can. It’s uncomfortable and never enjoyable in the moment, but every setback has taught me lessons I wouldn’t have gained any other way.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what matters most to me is how I spend my time, the experiences I create, the people I share them with, and the life I’m building beyond work. I value having the freedom to truly enjoy my life outside of my career. And the fact that I also enjoy my work, well that’s just a bonus.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
I’m intentionally rejecting the ‘get rich quick’ mentality that’s become so common among young entrepreneurs. Gavin and I are focused on building the product and the message the right way, not chasing immediate profit. Our goal is to create a company with longevity and real substance, and we understand that building something meaningful takes time. The work we’re doing today is laying a foundation we may not fully see the return on for 7–10 years, and we’re okay with that.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thelastshotammo.com
- Instagram: @thelastshotammo
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Felicia Nealy
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