With Devin Wall 4/30/25 – Lighting Episode 401 – Devin Wall In this explosive discussion, Devin Wall returns to break down the deep-state influence in the lighting industry—focusing on tariffs, accreditation agencies, and the power dynamics shaping the market. 🔦 Key Topics Covered: – Why Devin supports tariffs & U.S.-based manufacturing – The real role … Read more
With Spencer Miles & Brian Amundson 4/25/25 – Lighting Episode 399 – Spencer Miles & Brian Amundson In this compelling episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Spencer Miles and Brian Amundson dive deep into the complexities of the lighting industry, exposing the challenges posed by rebate programs, direct install initiatives, and shifting market dynamics. … Read more
With Spencer Miles 4/7/25 – Lighting Episode 397 – Spencer Miles For this episode, we hoped to welcome Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs and their impact on the lighting industry. The President of NAILD reached out—non-profit to non-profit—to open a conversation about how these programs support sustainability … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Leon Mowadia & Brenda Puckett 12/30/24 – Lighting Episode 384 (Full Version) – Leon Mowadia & Brenda Puckett 35:17 Leon and Brenda tell you how it’s done! Two years ago, FSG acquired West-Lite Supply Company in California and they’ll tell you in this podcast, that it was a complete success. Brenda … 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
Presented by NAILD With Mark Baker 8/28/23 – Lighting Episode 323 (Full Version) – Mark Baker 51:31 Oh boy. Here comes another curve ball for the industry. LEDs came along in the early 2000’s. They emitted light. They were energy efficient. What could be bad? Ask Mark Baker who’s highly sensitive to certain LED lights. … Read more
Presented by NAILD With Randy Reid 2/14/23 – Lighting Episode 299 (Full Version) – Randy Reid 22:49 Randy Reid is back and he’s here to clear up some confusion with his publication, The Edison Report. Accusations were leveled, mistakes were made and Randy gives his side of the story. Randy Reid is the editor of … Read more
Presented by the LCA, and financially supported by NAILD With Sean O’Connor 12/8/2022- Lighting Controls Podcast #9 (Full Episode) – Sean O’Connor 45:40 Sean lives in California, so he is immersed in the code requirements that the rest of the country will eventually see. As Sean says, dimming is a requirement in California code, and … Read more
Sponsored By: TCP With Michael Siminovitch 12/5/22 – Lighting Episode 290 (Full Version) – Michael Siminovitch 52:20 This episode starts with a long bio description – because Michael Siminovitch has accomplished A LOT! As usual, California leads in the push for energy efficiency and Michael was there with his involvement in California’s Strategic Lighting Plan. … Read more
Sponsored By: Toggled iQ With Patrick Treadway 12/1/2022- Lighting Controls Podcast #8 (Full Episode) – Patrick Treadway 1:04:31 Patrick once worked in laser cutting sheet metal, then building recreational vehicles which eventually led to Syndesis, his company that creates solutions for integration. How? Well, you’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out. Webster … Read more