#413 The Choir Effect

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Scott Wachter 8/4/25 – Lighting Episode 413 (Full Version) – Scott Wachter 27:50 In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Michael Colligan, Greg Ehrich, and Scott Wachter dive deep into the latest efforts to address light pollution through education and innovation in the lighting industry. Scott reveals the … Read more

#412 Living in Constant Twilight

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Lynne Peeples 7/28/25 – Lighting Episode 412 (Full Version) – Lynne Peeples 29:04 From her background in biostatistics and journalism to her personal struggles with sleep and seasonal affective disorder, Peeples shares why aligning our lifestyles with natural light-dark cycles is essential for optimal health, productivity, and well-being. 💡 Key … Read more

#411 Getting to Yes Quickly

Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Karl Zartarian 7/21/2025 – Lighting Episode 411 (Full Version) – Karl Zartarian 29:06 In this illuminating episode, Karl Zartarian, Regional VP at Barron Lighting Group, joins the show to discuss innovation, strategy, and the evolving landscape of emergency and specialty lighting. From anti-ligature exit signs for institutional settings to RGBW … Read more

#410 Restoring Beauty with Light Bulbs–or is it Lamps!

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

#409 Quantum Light and Other Dimensions

Sponsored By: Griplock With Tony Lawrence 7/7/25 – Lighting Episode 409 – Quantum Light and Other Dimensions In this mind-bending episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, tech visionary Tony Lawrence dives deep into the future of light, AI, quantum computing—and even interdimensional data transfer. From mining Bitcoin with a lightbulb, to using quantum entropy … Read more

#408 Emergency Lighting Doesn’t Matter Until it Matters

Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Michael & Greg 6/30/2025 – Lighting Episode 408 (Full Version) – Michael & Greg 14:12 In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich dive into the ever-important topic of emergency lighting and exit signage. From battery packs to combo units and LED emergency backup … Read more

#407 The Customer Service Role

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

#406 Living in the Light, You’ve Got Nothing to Hide

Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Matt Honson 6/16/25 – Lighting Episode 406 (Full Version) – Matt Honson 23:17 🚀 On the latest episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Matt Honson, President of NAILD, dives into the evolution of lighting distribution, industry education, and the urgent need for transparency in product labeling and eco-fee schemes. … Read more

#405 The Post Rebate Zombie Apocalypse

Sponsored By: Halco Lighting With Michael & Greg Join Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich on Get a Grip on Lighting as they dive into the evolving lighting industry in 2025. With rebates disappearing and competition tightening, distributors must rethink their approach. Michael highlights a unique opportunity in repairable fixtures—bringing back the distributor’s original role of … Read more

#404 Artificial Intelligence

Sponsored By: Barron Lighting With Taresh Grover 5/27/25 – Lighting Episode 404 (Full Version) – Taresh Grover 26:26 In this episode, we sit down with Taresh Grover, co-founder and COO of Pullogic, an AI-powered platform transforming supply chains. From predicting demand to optimizing inventory, AI is revolutionizing distribution—especially in the lighting industry. Taresh shares insights … Read more