Lighting For Profits

Business is more than just making a profit. In order to build real value with your clients, you need a team. In this episode, my friend, JC Chanowsky, joins me to discuss top ways to get others to help you build your dream. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To learn more about JC's business,...

This week I have 2 mystery guests that join me last minute to help me fill in for a last minute guest emergency. Billy Coggins and Andy Schwindler jump in and share how they are building momentum in their businesses. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To get help starting or growing your land...

For whatever reason, many people think 'sales' is a dirty word. This week, we'll discuss how the most successful people in the world know why that couldn't be further from the truth. Join me and Joe Crisara, with Service MVP while we discuss how to change your mindset and give you tools to grow your business at an epic rate! Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure y...

I remember starting my business thinking as an entrepreneur it was my job to do everything right. That couldn't have been further from the truth. I met my guest this week, James Reed, last year and it was like love at first site...lol. James has a passion for business and loves helping others. He and I will discuss the real definition of an entrepreneur and what he is doing to impact the world. Jo...

Starting and growing a small business is hard. Building the business with family can be even harder. This week, I'm joined by Andy & Michelle Schwindler of Sandy Beach Lighting Design. We will discuss their journey together and how they are successfully building their family business. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive...

Most of us didn't start a business with the end in mind. We just wanted to make more money or were sick of working for someone else. After a while, being a business owner becomes exhausting and you question why you even started in the first place. This week Michael Kaplan joins me to discuss his exit of his cleaning business and what he is doing now to build his legacy. Join me LIVE if you have an...

Your website is one of the most important assets in your business. If you are not getting leads every single week from it, then it’s time to change things up. This week, Ryan Golgosky, founder of 180 Sites, and I will discuss how to make sure you are using your website to dominate your market. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to rec...

In my experience, most people suck at sales. There I said it. Haha. But seriously, if you want to get serious about growing your business, then you need to learn to be better at sales. Join me to discuss how to increase your closing rate and not feel bad while doing it. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification whe...

I love business. I love design. I just happen to be better at one over the other. My guest this week, Chris Mitchell is going to share his experience using design to differentiate himself in business. We'll discuss his journey through the lighting industry and get some insight into his design process. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminde...

They say working with family can be difficult. This week I’ll be joined by Michelle Sams, owner of Illuminations Landscape Lighting. We’ll talk about her journey of juggling being a mother, wife, and entrepreneur at the same time. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To learn more about Michele...

Let’s face it. Most small business owners struggle with getting high quality leads consistently. Word of mouth is great but not reliable if you want to scale. That’s why I’m so excited to have Josh Latimer on the show this week. In addition to several successful businesses, he is also a marketing wizard. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Remi...

This week I welcome Landscape Lighting Secrets coach, Dan Raker to discuss business preparedness for contingency planning. Most organizations either avoid contingency planning or see it as a negative. Using realistic and some out-of-the-box thinking, let's discuss how business leaders can proactively use contingency planning not only to prepare for the unknown, but to strengthen operations and res...

At Lighting For Profits we are all about improving your business so that you can improve your lifestyle. That’s why I am excited to have our guest, Curt Kempton, founder of Responsibid, on the show this week. We will discuss automations and processes that you can put into place to not only make your life easier, but to improve your customer experience. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd...

Using social media to grow your business is a must in todays world. This week I welcome Ashley Bissing, Facebook marketing expert, on the show to discuss how you can turn Facebook into a lead machine. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To learn more about Ashley's business, visit: https://www...

Have you ever wondered how those big Christmas light companies get those large jobs and how they get so much done in such a short period of time? This week I am bringing an All-Star roster of Christmas light pro's on the show to download the 2022 season and discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the last few months. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "...

There are a lot of ways to grow your business. We focus so much on getting new clients that we often forget to stay in touch with existing clients. This week I welcome Laura Reale to the show. Laura and I will discuss successful ways to scale your business with an emphasis on email marketing. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to rec...

If you’ve been in the landscape lighting industry for longer than a week and don’t know who Nels Peterson is, then you are missing out. Nels serves on the board of directors of AOLP and is also involved with ILLI where he will be a lead mentor in this spring's intensive course. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notifica...

This week I am joined by the one and only Lindsey Lee. Get exclusive inside access into what really goes on behind the scenes at the Lee household. Find out who wears the pants and the “Secret” to a successful career. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To get help starting or growing your lan...

We can do it the hard way or we can do it the easy way. I wish some of this new tech was around when I was building my business. I did it the hard way. Lol. This week we will be joined by Ryan Fenn the CEO of Chiirp who helps automate your business and assist throughout the entire client journey. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to...

Whether you’re laying out a job, documenting an as-built, or just showing your clients that you got their lights fixed, it can be a pain trying to keep your photos organized. Maybe you’re not even taking pics on your jobs because of the hassle. Lucky for you…this week I’m joined by the CEO of Company Cam, Luke Hansen. We’ll discuss how to improve your workflow and communication with clients and te...

This week I welcome Wesley Bloeme who started his cleaning business in college as a way to earn some extra money. Fast forward to today just a few years later and he already has nearly 30 employees, 12 vehicles, and seven-figure revenues. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To learn more about...

There are many reasons why certain businesses make it and others don’t. This week I welcome Al Levi to the show to discuss his career in the service industry and how he managed to succeed in a major way. Hint: he developed systems. We’ll discuss the things you can do right now to set yourself up for success. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask and make sure you click on "Get R...

The goal for every entrepreneur, at some point, should be multiple streams of income. The trick, however, is to master one before you can move on to the next. I'll be joined by successful entrepreneur, Jonathan Maynard, on this week's podcast. Join me LIVE if you have any questions you'd like to ask, and make sure you click on "Get Reminder" to receive a notification when I go live. To learn more...

Erik Terkelsen is on this bonus episode sharing information about all the new technology out there for holiday lighting.

Will the REAL Mike Long please stand up? I've gotten to know my guest this week, Mike Long, over the past couple years. He is a great example to me of having NO EXCUSES. He is doing big things in his market even thought he is faced with challenges that could force him to just play the blame game.