Lighting For Profits

After taking a couple weeks off at the end of the year, I am recharged and ready to go for a BIG 20222! What are your plans for 2022? What do you need to do in order to accomplish your goals. I'll talk about some things I recommend that can help you with whatever you are working on.  To get help starting or growing your landscape lighting business, visit: https://landscapelightingsecrets.com Subsc...

I met my guest this week only 6 months ago. Ryan Edrington is the owner of Xcellent Xteriors and is brand new to the lighting world, yet somehow has managed to already hit the 6 figure mark in his business and is well on his way to hitting 7 figures in 2022. Join us as we discuss what he has learned and he reveals what things are working for him in his business. To learn more about Ryan's company,...

If you know who Tommy Mello is then you're definitely not going to want to miss this show. If you don't know who Tommy Mello is then you're definitely not going to want to miss this show. Tommy started at the bottom and is already well on his way to his goal of being a billionaire. Yes that is with a B. He is in the garage door industry but I promise you that everything he talks about applies to t...

I know a lot of people that brag about how much business they get from "word of mouth". It's almost like a badge of honor they wear because they don't advertise. If you want to stay small, that may be totally fine. If that is you, then you are not going to like this episode. ha! However, if you want to scale and not being the guy doing EVERYTHING in your business, then investing in some smart adve...

Do It Dirty! This has become a regular phrase in my guests vocabulary. This week I welcome Scott Molchan, with Million Dollar Landscaper to the show. We will discuss what this phrase means and how it will change your way of thinking. Scott and his wife Katie run a successful podcast and training academy for landscapers to help them grow their businesses. Find out how they got their start and liste...

I remember how hard it was to remember to follow up with clients and sometimes to even remember to advertise. It seems so hard to stay on top of things as you are running your business. That is why I am excited to have my guest, Daniel Dixon on this episode. He is the CEO of SendJim and we are going to talk about how to use automation in your business. This is a game-changer for those of you that...

Creating a personal brand is becoming more and more important everyday. Yes, even if you don't like to self-promote, brag, or whatever you want to call it. This week my guest is personal brand expert, mentor, coach, and overall good dude, Nick Cavuoto. We are going to talk about how building your brand online will bring you a constant lead supply and how it even helps you close more deals. To lear...

Since selling my landscape lighting business, I have had more time to research, learn new business strategies, and meet other successful entrepreneurs. I recently met Jason Geiman who teaches people how to start their own Christmas light & pressure washing business. In this episode, we are going to find out how he was able to build his business up and eventually sell it, and what he is doing n...

I'm back in the studio and pumped for this weeks episode. This week I'll be joined by Chris McCoy with Haven Lighting. We'll talk RGB and everything you need to know before you become a RGB expert! To learn more about Haven Lighting, visit: https://havenlighting.com Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/lighting-for-profits Follow me on Instagram @landscapelightingsecr...

My guest this week, Jim Frederick with Tru-Scapes will be speaking at the GIE and Northeast Hardscape Expo next week. We will get to know him and his company that specializes in lighting for the hardscape industry. Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/lighting-for-profits Follow me on Instagram @landscapelightingsecrets I'm on TikTok! Give me a follow @landscapelighti...

Going to mix it up this week. I'll be out of town for my regular time slot. I'll be traveling to Louisville, KY for the GIE+ Expo. As per usual, we'll be talking Sales, Pricing, Marketing and of course....PROFITS! To get help starting or growing your landscape lighting business, visit: https://landscapelightingsecrets.com Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/lighting-...

I have a lot in common with this week's guest (Except the fact that I wasn't in the Air Force and I didn't fight in Desert Storm). I'll be chatting live with Rick Hughes of Heritage Landscape Supply Group. We are going to talk selling high quality products at high prices and of course, I'll ask him about his background as a veteran and how it has fueled his career. To learn more about Heritage Lan...

Have you ever wondered how some of the fixture designs are created? Join me and my guest, Scott Romacker of Sterling Lighting. (Is it me and my guest, or, my guest and I?) Anyway, I recently found out he invented a light fixture. Pretty cool. We'll talk manufacturing, installations, and of course sales & profitability. Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/lighting...

One challenge that every business owner faces is getting stuck in their routines. The landscape lighting industry in my opinion has been myopic in many ways. This week, we go outside the box as I welcome Dustin Gutkowski, owner of Results Roofing. I've been following Dustin's success as he has built his roofing business and I'm going to get him to share is secrets to rapid growth in a saturated ma...

If you've ever wondered who does those large landscape lighting jobs and how the heck they get them, then make sure to come listen to Greg Matthews of Luxury Illumination. Greg is a beast when it comes to designing and installing high end, high quality lighting and audio systems. Can't wait for him to share his experience. To learn more about Greg's company, visit: https://luxuryillumination.net S...

It is time to take the show on the road. For the first time ever, I leave the studio and do this episode on the road. Going International! This week I'm in Switzerland and I am going LIVE with some lighting friends. My first international show and we had some technical difficulties. If you can get past the poor audio, the content is amazing. We talk about the importance of replacing yourself in yo...

My guest this week is a real son of a Vich! I'm excited to have Anthony Bogdanovich, owner of California Outdoor Lighting and Imagine lighting Co. on the show. Anthony has a ton of experience and has built up quite the portfolio over the years and we will be discussing his success in the industry. To learn more about Anthony's company, visit: https://www.californiaoutdoorlighting... Subscribe to t...

This week I welcome a friend, author, entrepreneur, and mother, Michelle Mueller. I probably missed some accomplishments in there as well! I'm going to ask Michelle about her career in the lighting industry and pick her brain about how she has managed to accomplish all that she has. We also welcome a special surprise guest to join us as we discuss her newest venture, Learn Night Light. Make sure t...

I met my guest this week, Tom Garber, in an interesting fashion. Make sure to tune in to hear my embarrassing story! Tom is the CEO of Emery Allen, a U.S. based LED lamp manufacturer. We will discuss some of the issues in the supply chain and where he sees the future of the lighting world. To learn more about Emery Allen, visit: https://www.emeryallen.com Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podc...

If you are going to design and install landscape lighting, you're going to want to meet my guest this week, Janet Lennox Moyer. She is an internationally known lighting designer that has 45 years of experience and has helped shaped the lighting industry into what it is today. We are going to discuss design and find out what she feels has allowed her to influence so many others. Subscribe to the Li...

Multiple streams of income is the goal of every entrepreneur. This week, I welcome Dan Platta who has built and is continually adding to his multiple streams. He not only has a background in the home service industry, but also now helps other business owners with recruiting, bookkeeping, and marketing. To find out more about Dan's company, Blue Skies Admin Services, visit: https://yourblueskies.co...

This week, I welcome to the show, James Solecki. If you want to know how you can land large projects and even move to an island to do landscape lighting for a living, then you should definitely make this episode a priority! To find out more about James' company, Island Villa Lighting, visit: http://www.islandvillalighting.com Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/light...

If you don't know Nels, you don't know lighting. In this episode, I welcome Nels Peterson to discuss his career in lighting and some of the strategies he has used to set himself apart as a lighting designer in the industry. To find out more about Nels' company, Nordic Lighting, visit: http://www.nelspeterson.com Subscribe to the Lighting For Profits podcast here: https://pod.co/lighting-for-profit...

Building a referral partner program for your lighting business is not easy, but when done correctly it can result in monumental profits. This week, I bring on Luxury Pool Builder, John Caldwell. John and I will discuss our relationship and his experience with lighting on his projects. Rumor has it, he can sell ice to an eskimo, so if you're lucky we'll even get a sales tip or two! To find out more...

One of the challenges of installing Christmas lights every year is trying to keep your guys working throughout the rest of the year. This week, my guest Chris Apfelstadt will discuss with us the process of starting up his landscape lighting business to help keep busy throughout the year. To find out more about Chris' company Light Up Columbus, visit: https://lightupcolumbus.com Subscribe to the Li...