#414 It Hurt Good

With Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O’Shea

8/11/25 – Lighting Episode 414 – Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, & Chris O’Shea

In this spirited episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts dive deep into the highs and hiccups of the LSC training held in Dallas — a hands-on lighting controls certification course that left attendees saying, “It hurt good.”

🔥 Highlights Include:

Insights from course creators Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O’Shea as they reflect on what worked and what evolved.
Emphasis on hands-on learning over theory, adapting curriculum in real-time to meet student needs.
Big takeaway? Lighting controls education is vital — and the industry is yearning for it.

🧠 Why This Matters:

The training emphasized real-world scenarios, offering immediate value to distributors and techs.
Students learned how to translate lighting control drawings into actionable installations — often for the first time.
The importance of legacy systems and maintaining older dimmer panels stirred lively discussion, pointing to a massive opportunity in the controls space.

🧾 Final Thoughts:

Education in lighting controls is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Plans for a second course (LS-C II) to dig deeper into legacy tech and advanced integration.

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