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 retrofits and wattage. It's about honor, innovation, and rebellion.

💡 What’s Inside

Tom’s take on why most lighting design is broken—and how to fix it
The truth about wall packs (spoiler: “light pukers” 🚫)
Why the lighting industry needs to grow a pair and say NO to bad fixtures
A fiery debate on DLC, free fixture programs, and market fairness
The rise of Starry Skies North and the fight against light pollution
How NAILD is leading the charge on darkness restoration education
Real talk on lighting distributors, contractors, and who really knows lighting

⚡️ If you sell light bulbs, install fixtures, or care about the future of lighting—this one’s for you.

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Connect with Tom:

lightbulbs.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkieffer/

tom@servicelighting.com

Sponsor: Satco, satco.com, @satco

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