LED Lighting Supply: The Project Advantage Podcast

Project Advantage Podcast
LED Lighting Supply: The Project Advantage Podcast

How do facility managers, contractors, and engineers gain a competitive edge in their projects? They stay ahead with expert insights—and that’s exactly what The Project Advantage delivers. Hosted by Neil and Cory of LED Lighting Supply, this podcast brings you straight to the source with in-depth industry discussions on energy efficiency, facility operations, and scalable business opportunities.  Each episode features industry experts sharing the latest trends, strategies, and technology shaping the future of commercial, industrial, and sports-related projects. No sales pitch - just real expertise from real professionals.  Tune in, stay informed, and gain The Project Advantage.

Episodes

  1. JUL 1

    Skilled Trades Shortage: What Students and Instructors Need to Know | LED Lighting Supply

    How can we solve the skilled trades shortage before the next generation enters the workforce? The skilled trades are facing a serious workforce shortage, but there's a path forward. In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Kate Cinnamo from Explore the Trades to discuss what skilled trades are, why the shortage exists, and how to prepare for a skilled trades career. Discover real solutions involving early education, career path visibility, and business-school partnerships. Topics we cover: 00:45 – K-12 education for skilled trades 02:29 – Visual career paths that inspire 04:14 – Why skilled trades face a shortage 10:54 – Who makes the best trade instructors 13:27 – How local businesses can get involved 18:53 – Using CTE funding to solve hiring needs 24:42 – Why AI growth depends on skilled trades Links from the Show: Why Explore a Career in the Trades Electrician Career Path Explore The Trades Resources Plumber vs. College 10-year Comparison  Trayectoria Para La Carrera De Electricista Kate Cinnamo | LinkedIn Cory Peterson | LinkedIn 💡 Shop UFO High Bay Lights & Linear High Bay Lights 🎥 Watch our Top High Bay LED Lights for Facilities 📩 Request a FREE Lighting Plan 📱 Use our FREE Done-For-You Commercial LED Savings Calculator 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at marketing@ledlightingsupply.com and we may feature it in a future episode. If The Project Advantage is helping you stay ahead, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify

    27 min
  2. JUN 3

    Tariffs Explained for Contractors: Avoiding Project Cost Surprises | LED Lighting Supply

    Can your project budget handle the next round of tariffs? In this episode, we dive into the ripple effects of international tariffs on contractors and facility managers. Cory and Neil Peterson unpack the real-time challenges these shifts pose and what you can do to avoid project delays, skyrocketing costs, or strained client relationships.  Topics we cover: (00:13) – Why tariffs matter now for contractors and facility managers (02:11) – Who really pays for tariffs and the impact on supply chains (03:40) – How to avoid surprise cost increases with better supplier strategy (07:02) – How to communicate price risks to clients (08:44) – Tariff-proof products and the future of U.S. manufacturing Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at marketing@ledlightingsupply.com and we may feature it in a future episode.  💡 Shop UFO High Bay Lights & Linear High Bay Lights 🎥 Watch our Top High Bay LED Lights for Facilities 📩 Request a FREE Lighting Plan 📱 Use our FREE Done-For-You Commercial LED Savings Calculator 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at marketing@ledlightingsupply.com and we may feature it in a future episode. If The Project Advantage is helping you stay ahead, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify

    11 min
  3. MAY 20

    How Facility Managers + Contractors Can Use Experimentation to Accelerate Business Growth | LED Lighting Supply

    What if your next business breakthrough came from testing, not guessing? In this episode of The Project Advantage, Cory Peterson sits down with Paul Randall from Speero to explore how experimentation-led growth is reshaping the way contractors and facility managers make decisions. From practical customer feedback loops to small-scale testing strategies, this episode delivers clear, actionable insights to help you adapt faster and grow smarter. Topics we cover: (1:58) – What experimentation-led growth really means for contractors (5:14) – Getting useful feedback before it’s too late (10:06) – Why trust and clarity are your website’s most powerful assets (17:20) – How small teams can use data and intuition to improve results (29:43) – The right (and wrong) ways to use AI in your customer experience Links from the Show: SpeeroPaul Randall | LinkedIn💡 Shop UFO High Bay Lights & Linear High Bay Lights 🎥 Watch our Top High Bay LED Lights for Facilities 📩 Request a FREE Lighting Plan 📱 Use our FREE Done-For-You Commercial LED Savings Calculator 🔔 Subscribe for unboxings, insights, & bloopers! Have a question or challenge in your facility or contracting business? Reach out to us at marketing@ledlightingsupply.com and we may feature it in a future episode. If The Project Advantage is helping you stay ahead, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify

    37 min

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How do facility managers, contractors, and engineers gain a competitive edge in their projects? They stay ahead with expert insights—and that’s exactly what The Project Advantage delivers. Hosted by Neil and Cory of LED Lighting Supply, this podcast brings you straight to the source with in-depth industry discussions on energy efficiency, facility operations, and scalable business opportunities.  Each episode features industry experts sharing the latest trends, strategies, and technology shaping the future of commercial, industrial, and sports-related projects. No sales pitch - just real expertise from real professionals.  Tune in, stay informed, and gain The Project Advantage.

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