How to Cut Your Company’s Electric Bill Without the Headache – LED, Energy & Real Talk with Doug Mullett

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If you’ve seen your company’s electric bill spike—or if you’re bracing for it—this episode is your guide. Doug Mullett, energy consultant and LED lighting expert, walks us through how manufacturers and facilities can fight rising costs by getting smarter about lighting, rebates, and demand charges.

This isn't a sales pitch—it’s a masterclass in how energy works behind the scenes and what you can actually control.

We get into:

• Why electricity costs are going up—and how companies get blindsided
• How Doug turned his LED side hustle into a thriving business
• What most people misunderstand about lighting solutions
• The real reason manufacturers should care about Peak Load Contribution (PLC)
• The difference between selling and being remembered
• Why utility companies might not tell you when your bill is about to spike
• How good design can cut your light fixtures in half and get bigger rebates

Oh—and we also cover:
🌟 Why Brandon hates lights in his office
🧠 The power of AI as a thinking partner
📚 What it takes to build a 37-person book club in a manufacturing company

Whether you run a shop, manage a facility, or are just curious about how energy works—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical ideas to lower costs.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Energy and LED Solutions
06:08 The Importance of Customer Relationships
11:52 The Role of Social Media in Business
17:59 Building a Business in Manufacturing
23:47 Insights on Sales and Customer Engagement
30:41 The Power of Reading and Learning
36:12 Understanding LED Solutions and Energy Efficiency
46:10 The Future of Energy: Solar and Beyond
52:25 Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics
59:19 The Importance of Acknowledgment
01:05:12 Hiring Trends and Workforce Readiness
01:11:20 Leveraging AI for Efficiency
01:17:32 Navigating the Future of AI and Authenticity