Sponsored By: Satco With Tom Kieffer 10/13/25 – Lighting Episode 423 – Tom Kieffer In this electrifying episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we sit down with Tom Kieffer of Service Lighting (aka LightBulbs.com)—a 40-year veteran who’s still pushing boundaries and saving clients up to 85% on lighting costs. But this isn’t just about … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Alan Karen 9/22/25 – Lighting Episode 421 – Alan Karen Alan Karen of Satco is the OG, the original gangster of lighting. With his 30-year journey in lighting, Alan brings wisdom, grit, and heart to the mic. 🔥 What’s inside: Alan, Michael, and Greg tackle this episode with insight, humor, and … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco 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 … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Kathryn Toth 7/14/25 – Lighting Episode 410 – Kathryn Toth In this vibrant episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Greg and Mike welcome back Kathryn Toth, an award-winning architectural lighting designer renowned for her mastery in crafting artistic lighting solutions across commercial, residential, retail, and landscape spaces. 🌍✨ 🎙️ … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Michael & Greg 6/23/25 – Lighting Episode 407 – Michael & Greg In this eye-opening and unscripted episode, Mike and Greg peel back the curtain on one of the most underappreciated parts of the lighting industry—customer service. From misfit lightbulbs and warranty nightmares to dremel-happy customers and failing retrofits in century-old … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Scott Metker 5/5/25 – Lighting Episode 402 – Scott Metker Lighting controls are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re fast becoming the backbone of smart, energy-efficient buildings. In this episode, Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich sit down with Scott Metker, COO of Autani, to explore how the convergence of lighting, HVAC, and data … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Mark Baker 3/17/25 – Lighting Episode 394 – Mark Baker Put your preconceptions and biases aside, Mark baker is going to point the finger a little in this episode. LED’s can be harmful to humans – Mark being one of them – and the industry needs to recognize this, step up, … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Michael & Greg 2/10/25 – Lighting Episode 390 – Michael & Greg As of this recording, the US has backed off on tariffs, for now. But they still loom as a possibility sometime in the future. Michael gives his perspective from the viewpoint of Canada, while Greg and Spencer look at … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Michael & Greg 1/13/25 – Lighting Episode 386 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 11:50 This one is short but important. Michael and Greg discuss the recent Restoring Darkness podcast featuring Dr. Mario Motta (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEbcyBf-2Ug). Michael and Greg want to get to the bottom of the conflict between Dr. Motta and … Read more
Sponsored By: Satco With Alex Carillo & Fernando Avila 12/12/24 – Lighting Episode 382 (Full Version) – Alex Carillo & Fernando Avila 43:14 Y por fin llegó el día. En este primer capítulo damos inicio a una nueva etapa: Get a Grip on Lighting en Español, la versión en nuestro idioma del podcast en inglés … Read more