Ep #245 - Jim Hardaway -The Growth Circuit
From Lighting For Profits by Ryan Lee
June 2, 2026 · 60 min · Season 6 · Episode 245
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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