LED Lighting Supply: The Project Advantage Podcast

Danny DeBose of Mid Georgia Electric joins Neil Peterson on this #podcast episode to discuss how industrial contractors are helping customers reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and improve lighting performance with LED upgrades. The conversation explores real-world applications in breweries, chip mills, manufacturing plants, and data centers, along with the long-term operational a...

Nyasha Gutsa, representative from Billy for Insurance, joins Neil Peterson to discuss how electrical contractors, subcontractors, and general contractors can better manage insurance compliance on commercial and industrial projects. The conversation covers how proper insurance documentation, from certificates of insurance to endorsements, can directly affect whether your crew gets on site and wheth...

What lighting trends should contractors be watching in 2026? In this #podcast episode, Neil Peterson welcomes back David Shiller, Editor of LightNOW, to discuss the biggest shifts shaping the lighting industry, from dark-sky lighting compliance, tariff news, the fluorescent light ban, and broader market forces. Topics We Cover 00:00 – Welcome & introduction to David Shiller, Editor of LightNOW...

How can lighting design and modern lighting technology help contractors improve project outcomes, strengthen profitability, and make better long-term financial decisions? In this #podcast episode, we sat down with Mason Brady of Brady CFO to explore how contractors can use lighting design, lighting plans, and upgraded lighting technology to support better pricing, cleaner installs, stronger ROI, a...

How can an electrical-related or energy-saving project turn the final QA step to be completed faster, more accurately, and with better documentation? In this episode of the Project Advantage Podcast, Cory Peterson sits down with Thomas Jarloev, Founder and CEO of CX Planner, to explain how commissioning is evolving from manual checklists into structured digital QA workflows. They explore how elect...

How should contractors think about SEO in the era of AI? In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with SEO and growth advisor, Kevin Indig to break down how LLM tools like ChatGPT and Claude are changing search, customer discovery, and decision-making for contractors and facility managers.  The conversation explores how showing up in Google and AI results now depends on context, content, and trust...

What does it take to transform a blank space into a premier indoor pickleball facility? In this #podcast episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Bob Saraf of ELEVENO Pickleball to share how his team turned a former retail space at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, into a nine-court indoor destination.  They dive into ELEVENO’s entertainment-first vision, the community-driven approach behin...

In this #podcast episode of The Project Advantage Podcast , Cory Peterson, VP of Marketing & Sales Ops at LED Lighting Supply, sits down with Melissa Dixon, Senior Product Manager at Trimble®, to discuss how construction companies are modernizing through technology. Melissa and Cory explain how moving to a digitized workflow with digital platforms help contractors, distributors, and manufactur...

Construction safety isn’t just a regulation; it’s the foundation of every successful project. In this #podcast episode, we sit down with Mike Maloney of ABC® Massachusetts and Gould Construction Institute to explore the critical role of construction safety, training, and the current state of trades careers. From apprenticeship programs to the latest OSHA requirements, Mike shares how today’s comme...

Are long quoting and submittal hours draining your margins? In this #episode of The Project Advantage, Cory Peterson, VP of Marketing & Sales Ops at LED Lighting Supply, talks with Forest Flager, CEO of Parspec, about how AI-powered software is helping distributors maximize productivity and boost profitability. Topics we cover: 00:00 – From architecture & engineering to AI-powered product...

How can contractors maximize savings and stay prepared amidst the uncertainty around tariffs? In this #podcast episode of The Project Advantage, Cory and Neil explain questions you should be asking your supplier, how energy-efficient products still save on energy costs despite price increases, staying ahead with utility projects, and how steel and aluminum tariffs are impacting contractors.  They...

Planning a new indoor sports facility build or an existing facility upgrade?  Pro Tip: Start with the lighting. In this episode, Bill Taylor, Operations Manager and Head Pro at Match Point Pickleball Club, shares how they built what is soon to be the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility using a custom-tailored pickleball court light recommendation from LED Lighting Supply. Proper lighting im...

Are utilities industry contractors ready for the impact of tariffs and electric grid modernization? In this episode, Nikki Chandler (Group Editorial Director at Endeavor Business Media) joins Neil Peterson to talk about the modernization of the U.S. electric grid, contractor challenges, and the evolving utility market. Topics we cover:   01:15 – What does the Energy Group cover?  03:38 – The evolu...

How can we solve the skilled trades shortage before the next generation enters the workforce? The skilled trades are facing a serious workforce shortage, but there's a path forward. In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Kate Cinnamo from Explore the Trades to discuss what skilled trades are, why the shortage exists, and how to prepare for a skilled trades career. Discover real solutio...

How are mercury lamp bans impacting lighting costs and product availability in 2025? In this episode, Neil Peterson and David Shiller of LightNow explore what contractors and facility managers need to know about the latest fluorescent tube light ban and how it’s influencing the shift to LED solutions. Topics we cover: 00:11 – What’s driving the LED market shift? 03:49 – How are tariffs delaying li...

Can your project budget handle the next round of tariffs? In this episode, we dive into the ripple effects of international tariffs on contractors and facility managers. Cory and Neil Peterson unpack the real-time challenges these shifts pose and what you can do to avoid project delays, skyrocketing costs, or strained client relationships.  Topics we cover: (00:13) – Why tariffs matter now for con...

What if your next business breakthrough came from testing, not guessing? In this episode of The Project Advantage , Cory Peterson sits down with Paul Randall from Speero to explore how experimentation-led growth is reshaping the way contractors and facility managers make decisions. From practical customer feedback loops to small-scale testing strategies, this episode delivers clear, actionable ins...

Welcome to The Project Advantage Podcast , where we bring real-world conversations to contractors, facility managers, and industry professionals who want to stay ahead. In this short trailer, we’ll give you a glimpse of what’s coming—expert interviews, field-tested insights, and practical strategies to help your business grow smarter. 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a qu...