Ep #231 - Jeff Hesser - Lighting the Long Game
From Lighting For Profits by Ryan Lee
February 17, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 6 · Episode 231
About this episode
Jeff Hesser shares insights from his 34 years in the landscape lighting industry, focusing on design, installation, and education.
With over 34 years in the landscape lighting industry, Jeff Hesser shares the lessons, systems, and mindset behind a career built to last. From installing irrigation and lighting for iconic clients like Longwood Gardens and the Dupont family, to training contractors and expanding distributor networks with CAST Lighting, Jeff breaks down what it really takes to design, install, and educate at a high level. This episode is packed with real-world insight for contractors, designers, and anyone serious about mastering landscape lighting.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Lee
Guest: Jeff Hesser
Topics covered
- landscape lighting
- contractor training
- design and installation
- business mindset
- distributor networks
Keywords
- landscape lighting
- contractors
- design
- installation
- education
- business mindset
- irrigation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CAST Lighting
Places: Longwood Gardens
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