#185 Life is One of the Biggest Lies of LED

Sponsored By: Keystone With Martin Cole 4/26/2021- Lighting Episode 185(Full Version) – Marty Cole 48:18 Where does it cost $1500 bucks to change a light bulb? Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are one of the most useful chemicals ever invented. Big surprise LED manufacturers make ridiculous claims about lamp life; what else is new. And we talk … Read more

#173 Loss of Serendipity

Sponsored By: Light Efficient Design With Spencer Miles 2/5/2021- Lighting Episode 173(Full Version) – Spencer Miles 34:52 Spencer Miles, President of Pacific Lamp and Supply in Seattle and immediate Past President of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors checks into the studio to see where things are at. We talked about distribution, a lot … Read more

#165 Planting Seeds and Climbing Ladders

Sponsored By: Satco With Peter Gray 12/13/20 – Lighting Episode 165(Full Version) – Peter Gray 44:58 How do you keep a company running for 150 years? CN Robinson has been in distribution since before electric light bulbs existed, first in seeds and then ladders and other equipment. Executive VP and Director of Sales Peter Gray … Read more

When in Crisis: Do Everything – Rebecca Costa | Get a Grip Outbreak Update April 7

Sponsored By: NAILD With Rebecca Costa 4/7/20 – Special Episode (Full Version) – Rebecca Costa 1:15:21 Sociobioligist, futurist, and author of The Watchman’s Rattle and On The Verge, Rebecca Costa is here to help us take a big step back to view the pandemic’s effects on not just our jobs, but society. She and Michael … 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

#92 NAILD Meets NALMCO

Sponsored By: Keystone With Randy Breske 7/22/19 – Lighting Episode 92(Full Version) – Randy Breske 27:41 Randy Breske is a “retired” lighting industry veteran and is now spending his time as an ambassador for NALMCO (the interNational Association of Lighting Management). We had the pleasure of talking with Randy at the NAILD convention and discussed … Read more

#90 Steve Robinson, Lighting Badass

Sponsored By: Aeon LED With Steve Robinson 7/8/19 – Lighting Episode 90(Full Version) – Steve Robinson 34:12 There is nothing better than talking to someone who does what you do on a daily basis and sharing ideas. Steve Robinson of Wattsaver Lighting Products has been a constant presence in the lighting distribution channel for over … Read more

#83 From Retrofit to Futurefit

Sponsored By: Current, powered by GE With Brian Vaughn & Tim Miller 6/10/19 – Lighting Episode 83(Full Version) – Brian Vaughn & Tim Miller 33:32 Brian Vaughn and Tim Miller of Current by GE joined us from the floor at Lightfair to convince Michael and Greg that the phrase “futureproof” might be a useful term … Read more

#59 Biases in the Lighting Industry

Sponsored By: HyLite LED Lighting With Michael & Greg 1/21/19 – Lighting Episode 59(Full Version) – Michael & Greg 29:30 In this episode of Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael acknowledge and call out ALL the biases that happen in the lighting industry. This is an excellent reminder for leaders, business owners, … Read more

#51 Rebate Programs, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Dan Mellinger Rebate Program Talk

Sponsored By: Kurtzon With Dan Mellinger 11/12/18 – Lighting Episode 51(Full Version) – Dan Mellinger 55:07 Energy Efficiency is the answer to sustainability in the future. And if you’re about to make the shift, make sure you know what’s the best utility incentive programs for you. In this episode of the Get A Grip On … Read more