Sponsored By: ETI With Pete Grett 5/6/24 – Lighting Episode 353 (Full Version) – Pete Grett 26:44 We’ve all heard about AI by now. But probably not everyone really understands what it’s about. Pete Grett is kinda counting on that a little. As he says, using AI is pretty simple, but people just want others … Read more
Sponsored By: ETI With Dr. Shelley James 4/29/24 – Lighting Episode 352 (Full Version) – Dr. Shelley James 38:53 You will remember Dr. James from episode 291 in December 2022. She’s written a couple of books about light and health since then (see below). Light and its relation to circadian health keeps popping up on … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Tom Butters 4/22/24 – Lighting Episode 351 (Full Version) – Tom Butters 27:02 What exactly is the National Lighting Bureau? Well, Tom can tell us because he is now the Executive Director. He gives us a sneak peak on what’s ahead for the Bureau. Tom also explains three personal goals he … Read more
Sponsored By: ETI With William George 4/15/24 – Lighting Episode 350 (Full Version) – William George 25:28 From billionaires’ butler to very successful owner of 3 hair salons with 77 employees (which also meant 77 headaches) to lighting designer and decorative lighting store retailer. William has always had a knack for what looks good and … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Miranda Shepherd & Sean Valliere 4/9/24 – Lighting Episode 349 (Full Version) – Miranda & Sean 33:12 Two interesting perspectives on the lighting distribution industry: Sean Valliere who knew nothing about the lighting industry when he became an owner of Lamp Sales Unlimited, and Miranda Shepherd, who worked at Lamp Sales … Read more
Sponsored By: Griplock With Omar A. Rivera 4/1/24 – Lighting Episode 348 (Full Version) – Omar A. Rivera 34:17 Omar is so knowledgeable about the Internet of Things that he’s written a book about it. He talks to Michael and Greg about the future of smart sensors and cloud data. Imagine a smart sensor that … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Greg & Michael 3/18/24 – Lighting Episode 347 (Full Version) – Greg & Michael 11:13 Michael and Greg continue their conversation in Frankfurt Germany. This time Michael is the “guest.” Greg asks Michael what he thinks about the organizers of Light + Building taking over LightFair. Is this a trojan horse? … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Michael & Greg 3/11/24 – Lighting Episode 346 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 7:04 Entschuldigung! Greg is Michael’s “guest” on this one, reporting from Light + Building in Germany. But mostly they talk about LightFair in America. It seems Light + Building will be organizing the next LightFair. Greg is … Read more
Sponsored By: ETI With Buddy Stefanoff 2/28/24 – Lighting Episode 345 (Full Version) – Buddy Stefanoff 35:49 You might have caught Buddy on Restoring Darkness ep. 92. We had him on Restoring Darkness because he’s at the front lines of manufacturing responsible outdoor lighting. You might even say, he’s cornered the market. When Sedona Arizona … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Dirk Beveridge 2/22/24 – Lighting Episode 344 (Full Version) – Dirk Beveridge 45:12 You can’t help getting swept up in Dirk’s enthusiasm and energy. And that’s over the internet. Dirk insists that distribution is a noble calling. It’s a 7 Trillion dollar economic engine and it supports over 6 million jobs. … Read more