Ep. 28: Landscape Outdoor Lighting
Jerry McKay discusses the evolution of landscape lighting over the years, including the various lighting uses, styles and applications. He walks you through the general growth of the company from one installer to 12 employees and how to: -Create...
An episode of the Landscape Live's tracks podcast, hosted by North Coast Media, titled "Ep. 28: Landscape Outdoor Lighting" was published on August 27, 2014 and runs 61 minutes.
August 27, 2014 ·61m · Landscape Live's tracks
Summary
Jerry McKay discusses the evolution of landscape lighting over the years, including the various lighting uses, styles and applications.He walks you through the general growth of the company from one installer to 12 employees and how to: -Create a market in your area - Develop strategic partnerships -Design a maintenance program -Sell lighting installation service -Set yourself apart from competitorsHe also covers lighting design.McKay is owner and president of McKay Landscape Lighting and the primary lighting designer for the company. He is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, a graduate of Creighton Preparatory School, and got his B.A. degree from Seattle University. In 1987, he began a lawn care service that over time, slowly evolved into an outdoor lighting company. The business officially re-launched in 1992 as McKay Landscape Lighting. Since then, the company has grown into a regional market leader and one of the area's only dedicated outdoor lighting firms.For more information, visit McKay Landscape Lighting at www.mckaylighting.com.
Episode Description
He walks you through the general growth of the company from one installer to 12 employees and how to:
-Create a market in your area
- Develop strategic partnerships
-Design a maintenance program
-Sell lighting installation service
-Set yourself apart from competitors
He also covers lighting design.
McKay is owner and president of McKay Landscape Lighting and the primary lighting designer for the company. He is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, a graduate of Creighton Preparatory School, and got his B.A. degree from Seattle University. In 1987, he began a lawn care service that over time, slowly evolved into an outdoor lighting company. The business officially re-launched in 1992 as McKay Landscape Lighting. Since then, the company has grown into a regional market leader and one of the area's only dedicated outdoor lighting firms.
For more information, visit McKay Landscape Lighting at www.mckaylighting.com.
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