The Lighting Coach
The Lighting Coach
Podcast Description
Helping lighting professionals design better, sell smarter, and grow stronger.
Hosted by Patrick Harders, CEO of Sterling Lighting and owner of Dayloom, The Lighting Coach Podcast is the ultimate resource for landscape lighting professionals looking to elevate their craft and stay ahead of industry trends. Featuring expert insights, real-world success stories, and game-changing strategies, this podcast is built by pros, for pros—because great lighting isn’t just about fixtures, it’s about mastering the business behind them.
Tune in for:
Expert interviews with top designers & installers
Business growth strategies & high-profit insights
Lighting design tips that set your projects apart
The latest innovations shaping the industry
As a certified Lighting Designer, Patrick is here to help and to become the coach many have needed to reach the next level. Stay tuned for each episode to enrich your knowledge and grow your landscape lighting business.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers key topics like business growth strategies, innovative lighting design techniques, and industry trends with specific episodes focusing on successful project case studies and the usage of professional-grade fixtures. For instance, an episode featuring Chris Apfelstadt highlights award-winning design practices and the importance of using durable lighting products to ensure high-impact results.
Helping lighting professionals design better, sell smarter, and grow stronger.
Hosted by Patrick Harders, CEO of Sterling Lighting and owner of Dayloom, The Lighting Coach Podcast is the ultimate resource for landscape lighting professionals looking to elevate their craft and stay ahead of industry trends. Featuring expert insights, real-world success stories, and game-changing strategies, this podcast is built by pros, for pros—because great lighting isn’t just about fixtures, it’s about mastering the business behind them.
Tune in for:
Expert interviews with top designers & installers
Business growth strategies & high-profit insights
Lighting design tips that set your projects apart
The latest innovations shaping the industry
As a certified Lighting Designer, Patrick is here to help and to become the coach many have needed to reach the next level. Stay tuned for each episode to enrich your knowledge and grow your landscape lighting business.
In this episode of The Lighting Coach, Patrick Harders, LC, sits down with longtime friend and respected landscape professional Dave Helpard, founder and owner of DH Custom Scapes. With over 30 years of experience building one of Northern Virginia’s premier landscape companies, Dave shares how he got his start, the lessons he’s learned, and the principles that have kept his business thriving while so many competitors have come and gone.
From borrowing $1,200 to start his company, to developing a loyal team and earning thousands of clients across the region, Dave’s story is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to get into the outdoor industry. He and Patrick also dive into the importance of quality materials, treating employees well, building trust with nurseries and trade partners, and why cutting corners is never the path to long-term success.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to break into landscaping and outdoor design with limited resources.
The importance of consistency, quality, and customer trust.
Why investing in people is more valuable than chasing cheap labor.
How lighting enhances landscaping and elevates client satisfaction.
If you’re a landscaper, lighting professional, or entrepreneur in the green industry, this episode will give you insight into what it takes to build a business that lasts.
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