Brigham Castillow is an entrepreneur and the founder of Big Pig Smart Lighting, a company bringing innovative lighting solutions to homes and businesses. With a background in sales management at Vivint and a reputation for creative hustle, Brigham has built his brand from the ground up in Mesa, Arizona. Known for his hands-on approach and authentic presence on social media, he connects with customers and followers as “@brigthepigg,” sharing both business lessons and behind-the-scenes moments from his entrepreneurial journey.

On this episode we talk about:

Brigham’s transition from high school athlete to business owner and what sparked his entrepreneurial drive

Lessons learned from door-to-door sales and how they shaped his approach to business

The story behind founding Big Pig Smart Lighting and how he identified a gap in the market

Building a brand in a competitive industry and leveraging authenticity on social media

Overcoming setbacks, staying motivated, and the realities of starting a business from scratch

Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break into sales or launch their own product

Top 3 Takeaways

Start Where You Are: Every entrepreneurial journey begins with taking action—Brigham’s story shows that you don’t need a perfect plan to start, just the willingness to learn and adapt.

Sales Skills Are Life Skills: The lessons from door-to-door sales—resilience, communication, and reading people—translate directly into building and scaling any business.

Authenticity Wins: Building a personal brand by being real and relatable on social media can set you apart and create loyal customers, even in crowded markets.

Notable Quotes

“You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room—you just have to be the one willing to knock on the next door.”

“Every setback is just another lesson. If you keep showing up, you’ll eventually figure it out.”

“People want to do business with someone they feel like they actually know. That’s why I put it all out there.”

Connect with Brigham Castillow:

Instagram: @brigthepigg

Company: https://www.bigpig.site/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices