#132 Disrupt or Die

Brenda Puckett West-Lite Supply

Sponsored By: Energy Focus With Brenda Puckett 4/27/20 – Lighting Episode 132(Full Version) – Brenda Puckett 38:02 Westlite’s Brenda Puckett knows that there’s no constant in our industry but change, and that if you can’t be an agent for change your company won’t thrive. We joined her at her office earlier this year to chat … Read more

#131 UV Disinfection: What You Need to Know Right Now

Sponsored By: McWong International With Karl Platzer & Fred van Lierop 4/20/20 – Lighting Episode 131(Full Version) – Karl Platzer & Fred van Lierop 52:56 We’ve noticed a spike in requests for UV lamps and fixtures recently and aside from reading the side of the box over the phone, we don’t have a clue what … Read more

Special – Tim Taylor, Light Efficient Design | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 10

Sponsored By: NAILD With Tim Taylor 4/10/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Tim Taylor 15:41 Light Efficient Design’s CEO Tim Taylor is our guest today. He talks about starting his company, his current supply chain issues, and his ideas about lobbying the US Congress for lighting infrastructure projects as a form of economic stimulus. … Read more

When in Crisis: Do Everything – Rebecca Costa | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 7

Sponsored By: NAILD With Rebecca Costa 4/7/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Rebecca Costa 1:15:21 Sociobioligist, futurist, and author of The Watchman’s Rattle and On The Verge, Rebecca Costa is here to help us take a big step back to view the pandemic’s effects on not just our jobs, but society. She and Michael … Read more

#129 The Daily Learning Curve

Sponsored By: Kurtzon With Steve Byrne 4/6/20 – Lighting Episode 129(Full Version) – Steve Byrne 43:13 38 years ago, Steve Byrne started working in the warehouse of American Light. After a name change and a few promotions he’s the COO of Facility Solutions Group. He invited us to his offices to share his experiences and … Read more

Special – Jon Sayah, Saylite | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 3

Sponsored By: NAILD With Jon Sayah 4/3/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Jon Sayah 21:18 Jon Sayah came prepared for this one. We spoke about the reduction in the scope of short-term planning, the new shift schedules at Saylite’s production facilities, and boxing metaphors. Your Resources – NAILD

Special – Mark Verheyen, Panasonic Lighting Americas | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 2

Sponsored By: NAILD With Mark Verheyen 4/2/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Mark Verheyen 19:27 Mark Verheyen; President of Panasonic Lighting Americas, President and CEO of Universal Lighting Technologies, as well as President and CEO of Douglas Lighting Controls is our guest for this installment of our leadership under Covid-19 pandemic to discuss his … Read more

Special – Jonathan Palmersten, Gripple | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 1

Sponsored By: NAILD With Jonathan Palmersten 4/1/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Jonathan Palmersten 23:07 Jonathan Palmersten, CEO of Gripple shares his experiences in local manufacturing, revenue loss in an employee-owned company, and hanging plexiglass barriers for food service and grocery staff. Your Resources – NAILD