Planning a new indoor sports facility build or an existing facility upgrade? 

Pro Tip: Start with the lighting.

In this episode, Bill Taylor, Operations Manager and Head Pro at Match Point Pickleball Club, shares how they built what is soon to be the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility using a custom-tailored pickleball court light recommendation from LED Lighting Supply. Proper lighting impacts precision on the court, player safety, and spectator visibility. 

To get the best ROI on your pickleball lighting system, consider these supplier selection tips from Match Point.

Topics we cover:

00:00 – Meet Bill Taylor, Introducing Match Point Pickleball Club
01:25 – Considerations for the ideal pickleball court environment
03:24 – The importance of lighting for every level of play
08:04 – Before you start, get a custom lighting plan
14:27 – Pickleball champs: Guinness World Record in Columbus, Ohio

Links from the Show:

Matchpoint Pickleball Club (Columbus, OH): https://www.matchpointpickleballclub.com/ 

Bill Taylor | LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-t-29442144/ 

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Are utilities industry contractors ready for the impact of tariffs and electric grid modernization?

In this episode, Nikki Chandler (Group Editorial Director at Endeavor Business Media) joins Neil Peterson to talk about the modernization of the U.S. electric grid, contractor challenges, and the evolving utility market.

Topics we cover: 
 01:15 – What does the Energy Group cover?
 03:38 – The evolution of grid modernization
 05:52 – Cybersecurity & grid resiliency
 07:28 – Is nuclear power making a comeback?
 09:30 – Tariffs: Costs, disruptions & project delays
 11:39 – The future of power poles: Wood vs. composite
 16:57 – Inspiring the next generation of utility workers
 20:42 – Final stats from IEEE PES

Links from the Show:

Endeavor Business Media – Energy Group: https://www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com/brands/energy
T&D World:  https://www.tdworld.com/
Microgrid Knowledge: https://www.microgridknowledge.com/
EnergyTech: https://www.energytech.com/
Nikki Chandler | LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-chandler-2aa5a012/ 

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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

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How are mercury lamp bans impacting lighting costs and product availability in 2025?

In this episode, Neil Peterson and David Shiller of LightNow explore what contractors and facility managers need to know about the latest fluorescent tube light ban and how it’s influencing the shift to LED solutions.

Topics we cover:

00:11 – What’s driving the LED market shift?

03:49 – How are tariffs delaying lighting projects?

06:17 – What do state mercury lamp bans include?

10:31 – Why are fluorescent and HID prices spiking?

14:47 – Will there be a nationwide lighting ban

Links from the Show:

David Shiller | LinkedIn

Visit LightNOW News

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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

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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:

• Speero
• Paul Randall | LinkedIn

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Welcome to The Project Advantage Podcast, where we bring real-world conversations to contractors, facility managers, and industry professionals who want to stay ahead.

In this short trailer, we’ll give you a glimpse of what’s coming—expert interviews, field-tested insights, and practical strategies to help your business grow smarter.

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