Landscape Lighting Secrets Blog

With over 14 years of experience in the landscape lighting industry, Ryan Lee reveals the secrets behind his success growing and exiting a multi million dollar landscape lighting company.

Why Reviews and Referrals Feel Awkward—and How to Make Them Automatic

Why Reviews and Referrals Feel Awkward—and How to Make Them Automatic

Struggling to get consistent reviews and referrals? Learn why most businesses approach it wrong—and how a simple mindset shift can turn every job into long-term growth. ...more

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January 01, 20264 min read

Don’t Let January Happen to You: A Simple Year-End Reset for Business Owners

Don’t Let January Happen to You: A Simple Year-End Reset for Business Owners

As the year comes to a close, this message is a reminder for service business owners to slow down, reflect, and prepare intentionally for the year ahead. Before jumping into January on reactive mode, ... ...more

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December 24, 20252 min read

Create New Rules: Why More Ownership Beats More Time

Create New Rules: Why More Ownership Beats More Time

What if you could get the same results in fewer days? Discover why scaling your lighting business isn’t about working more—but about creating better rules, delegating sooner, and stepping into true ow... ...more

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December 17, 20253 min read

The One Habit That Separates 7-Figure Entrepreneurs From Everyone Else

The One Habit That Separates 7-Figure Entrepreneurs From Everyone Else

Most business owners think success comes from talent, intelligence, or money. But after interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one pattern stands out above everything else: the ability to make fast,... ...more

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December 11, 20253 min read

Stop Celebrating “Passing”: Why Raising Your Standards Changes Everything

Stop Celebrating “Passing”: Why Raising Your Standards Changes Everything

When a teacher proudly said, “At least a D is passing,” it exposed a much bigger issue—our culture’s quiet acceptance of mediocrity. This blog dives into why “just enough” is never enough, especially ... ...more

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December 04, 20252 min read

Why Scaling Isn’t Optional: The Hard Lesson Every Business Owner Learns Eventually

Why Scaling Isn’t Optional: The Hard Lesson Every Business Owner Learns Eventually

Many business owners stay stuck in the “operator seat,” believing clients only want them. But trying to do everything alone eventually breaks the business—and the owner. This blog dives into Ryan Lee’... ...more

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November 25, 20253 min read

The One Question That Changed My Business Forever

The One Question That Changed My Business Forever

After hiring a sales coach, I discovered a simple but powerful question that exposed the real bottleneck in my business. In this post, we’ll break down how identifying your biggest constraint can unlo... ...more

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November 20, 20253 min read

Lessons from Athens: 5 Lighting Design Insights That Transformed How I See My Work

Lessons from Athens: 5 Lighting Design Insights That Transformed How I See My Work

When Sterling Lighting hosted their annual Sterling Summit in Athens, it wasn’t just another lighting event—it was a masterclass in creativity, discipline, and vision. Here are the five biggest lesson... ...more

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November 12, 20253 min read

Why Your Lighting Business Doesn’t Have a Marketing Problem — It Has an Alignment Problem

Why Your Lighting Business Doesn’t Have a Marketing Problem — It Has an Alignment Problem

Many landscape lighting business owners think they need “more leads.” But the truth is, it’s not about marketing — it’s about alignment. Discover why fixing internal leaks in your business can make yo... ...more

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November 06, 20253 min read