By Mike Gambino First of all there is no Landscape Lighting Industry standard pricing there are just too many variables to consider. Every system is unique in its own way and every service provider varies in their talents, client experience they provide, products they use, warranty...
By Mike Gambino A huge amount of time and money is invested in creating just the right ambience in the landscape garden and it goes without saying that lighting has a major role to play at night. And yet lighting is often neglected or added as an...
By Mike Gambino The client is always right. Except when they are wrong. Traditional business models tell us that to succeed in our chosen field, we need to cater to the client and do what they like. To a point, this is true. You won’t have much...
By Mike Gambino This is the first time this story has ever been told. I am often asked why I have my own brand of landscape lighting products- fixtures, LED's and transformers. Back 25 years ago when I started up until about 12 years ago I exclusively...
By Mike Gambino My Colleague and friend Mark Carlson recently published an article in Professional lighting design magazine titled- A call to define ourselves Professional lighting Designers which I highly recommend that you read whether you are an industry insider or consumer purchasing lighting and lighting...
By Mike Gambino Those that are under pricing and undercharging for their landscape lighting work, are doing their clients, themselves and the industry a huge disservice. Let me explain. Companies aren’t sure how to price and new guys in the landscape lighting business have a tough time...
By Mike Gambino Lighting is one of the biggest opportunities for homeowners to subtly but effectively influence the ambiance of your home, whether for your own comfort and convenience or to set the mood for your guests. When skillfully applied, lighting can elicit a wide range...
Keep your project on track by asking yourself these 5 questions. By Mike Gambino You should always listen to your instincts. Nothing is more important for your project than hiring the right landscape lighting design builder. It's the single biggest most important decision that is to be made...
By Mike Gambino Landscape Lighting technology has never been better — today, in your own back yard, experienced and professional designers can even exceed the visceral quality of lighting effects experienced during your last vacation at a 5 star exotic resort. Whether you want to showcase...
By Mike Gambino A real estate agent wouldn’t dream of selling you a house without understanding your needs and wants (or “must-haves” as they’re sometimes called). The same goes for the professional who designs and installs landscape lighting systems. In order to provide a client with...
