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

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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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