#379 The Importance of Integrity in Lighting Distribution

Sponsored By: Keystone With Michael & Greg 11/25/24 – Lighting Episode 379 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 15:11 Integrity. Is it in short supply? Michael thinks there is a lot of it in the lighting distribution business. People pay their bills on time, honor handshake deals, and trust one another. But it may not … Read more

#308 You Can’t Buy Goodwill

Presented by NAILD With Michael & Greg 4/17/23 – Lighting Episode 308 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 11:38 Michael has noticed, over the years, that vendor members who have quit NAILD, have experienced “the kiss of death.” In this short-form Get A Grip, Michael and Greg riff on private equity take-overs, change of ownership, … Read more

#284 The Maker and the Movers

Sponsored By: TCP With Ellis Yan 10/24/22 – Lighting Episode 284 (Full Version) – Ellis Yan 25:55 Ellis is back! If you’ve met him, you know about his contagious energy and enthusiasm. Well he is bringing that energy and enthusiasm to a new campaign to help you, the distributors. Ellis talks to Michael and Greg … Read more

#255 The Carrot and the Stick

Sponsored By: TCP With Jennifer Amann 5/9/22 – Lighting Episode 255 (Full Version) – Jennifer Amann 1:00:15 Jennifer Amann is a senior fellow at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. How does the work of the ACEEE impact lighting distributors? It means a big push on LED. That leads to energy efficiency and, … Read more

#240 Serving the Industry

Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Billy Hodges & Jay Andrews 2/21/22 – Lighting Episode 240 (Full Version) – Billy Hodges & Jay Andrews 55:00 In this episode we delve into the love-hate relationship with lighting agents. Can distributors build relationships with agents when agent turnover is so high? Billy & Jay and our hosts do their … Read more

#120 Entering a New Era

Sponsored By: Energy Focus With Spencer and John 2/3/20 – Lighting Episode 120 (Full Version) – Spencer and John 1:03:48 Wishing a warm welcome back and a heartfelt congratulations to Spencer and John; the first for returning to the show as guests, the second for gaining ownership of Pacific Lamp and Supply. In this chat … Read more

#50 The Scrub Roundtable

Sponsored By: Keystone With Spencer Miles/Cory Schneider/Brian Huff/Josh Brown 11/5/18 – Lighting Episode 50(Full Version) – NAILD Guests 1:07:36 It’s the 50th episode of the Get A Grip on Lighting Podcast and so far, it has been amazing! Let’s celebrate today by making it fun and laid back. Michael and Greg chat with some of … Read more