About this episode

Jim Hardaway discusses leadership and operational excellence in the lighting industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Hardaway, Chief Operations Officer of Novelty Lights, to talk about leadership, operational excellence, and the evolution of the lighting industry. With over 36 years of experience across entertainment lighting, architectural solutions, seasonal products, and global sales strategy, Jim shares valuable insights on scaling businesses, driving profitability, and leading with vision in a competitive market.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Lee

Guest: Jim Hardaway

Topics covered

• leadership
• operational excellence
• lighting industry
• business scaling
• profitability
• competitive market

Keywords

• leadership
• operational excellence
• lighting industry
• business growth
• profitability
• sales strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Novelty Lights

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