Lighting Controls Podcast #7 The Oops Factor

Presented by the LCA, and financially supported by NAILD With Steve Mesh 11/17/2022- Lighting Controls Podcast #7 (Full Episode) – Steve Mesh 1:07:20 With a guy like Steve Mesh, it’s hard to keep the discussion to an hour. In this episode, Webster taps into Steve’s vast knowledge of lighting controls to find out how he … Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast #6 Contract of Connectivity

Presented by the LCA, and financially supported by NAILD With Mike Skurla 11/10/2022- Lighting Controls Podcast #6 (Full Episode) – Mike Skurla 1:04:27 IoT. What’s that? Internet Of Things. This is an emerging market. Yeah, it’s not exactly lighting controls, but it’s all becoming interconnected. Lights, HVAC, emergency, WiFi, elevators… even refrigerators are becoming connected. … Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast #3 How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love MEP Coordinators

Sponsored By: Toggled iQ With Lyn Gomes 10/20/2022- Lighting Controls Podcast #3 (Full Episode) – Lyn Gomes 45:20 Title 24, 2011…DDC Revolution…LP 16…OPR…Commissioning…LP 8, formerly DG 29… It’s enough to make your head spin. Lyn makes it all clear. She even states the exact measurement of a “crap-ton.” But seriously, you want to listen to … Read more

#280 The Nefouse Dynasty at NAILD

Sponsored By: TCP With Jeff Nefouse 9/26/22 – Lighting Episode 280 (Full Version) – Jeff Nefouse 16:54 Jeff Nefouse, Vice President at A-M Electric, is a third generation President after his Grandfather Ed Saag (a founding member), and his father Greg Nefouse. Maybe in 20-25 years, we’ll see Jeff’s son as the fourth generation president! … Read more

#259 Uphill Climb of PoE

Sponsored By: Satco With Wendell Strong 6/6/22 – Lighting Episode 259 (Full Version) – Wendell Strong 38:58 Is Power over Ethernet the future for network controls? Wendell Strong tells Michael and Greg about the challenge of integrating PoE into the world of AC powered lighting. But PoE networking is perfect for lighting for health and … Read more

#257 Checking the Boxes with the Walls

Sponsored By: NAILD With Derek & Devin Wall 5/23/22 – Lighting Episode 257 (Full Version) – Derek & Devin Wall 45:50 Derek and Devin give us a unique inside look at the life of a small lighting manufacturer. They give us their perspectives on the DLC and accreditation agencies in general, and what a pain … Read more

Special – #251 Meet the Show Director of LightFair

Sponsored By: NAILD With Dan Darby 4/20/22 – Lighting Episode 251 (Full Version) – Dan Darby 18:36 Michael, Greg and Dan discuss the ins and outs of keeping a trade show and conference like LightFair on track. If you’re not sure whether or not to go, maybe this will help you decide. Oh – and … Read more

#249 Humility Is The Key To Success

Sponsored By: Light Efficient Design With Scott & Cory Schneider 4/11/22 – Lighting Episode 249 (Full Version) – Scott & Cory Schneider 35:16 The Schneiders tell us about how Scott started Lighting Unlimited and how Cory took over the reins and grew the business. Scott still goes into the office, but his title has transitioned … 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

#224 Up and Down the River

Sponsored By: TCP With Clay Otto 11/30/21 – Lighting Episode 224 (Full Version) – Clay Otto 37:55 Active in the lighting business since 1982, Clay is the Owner & Managing Member of Starbeam Lighting and he served on the NAILD Board from 1997 to 2005 and as President from 2002 to 2003. In this podcast, … Read more