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, Patrick Harders, LC, sits down with his longtime protégé and now award-winning designer, Andy Shumate. From humble beginnings as an installer to becoming one of the most respected lighting designers in the industry, Andy shares the real story of his journey—mistakes made, lessons learned, and the mindset shift that changed everything.
If you’re just getting started or wondering what it takes to grow in this field, this conversation delivers real insight, honest reflection, and a look at what’s possible when you combine grit, curiosity, and the right mentorship.
* A must-listen for outdoor professionals looking to level up.
Get in the game with Sterling at: www.sterling-lighting.com
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