Captain’s Quarters First Class | Lights. Legacy. Living.
Matt MartoccioCaptain’s Quarters First Class isn’t just another outdoor lighting podcast, it’s my arena. I’m Captain Matt, and here we dive into the big three that move money: landscape lighting, permanent lighting, and Christmas lights. But it’s bigger than fixtures and installs. This show is about leading your crew, building a brand that lasts, and sharpening the mindset to keep you from sinking when the pres... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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Christmas season is coming fast, and this week Glo Show Shane joins me to talk about what actually keeps Christmas lighting business owners up at night this time of year.
Hiring. Crew capacity. Callbacks. Profit. And whether the people you just hire... more
For the first time in 18 Christmas seasons, I’m putting a cap on how much Christmas lighting work we sell.
Not because the leads aren’t there. Not because I don’t want to make money. Because I finally understand that every crew has a capacity, and c... more
Thinking about leaving your job and starting your own business?
Before you jump, you need to hear this.
In this episode of Captain’s Quarters First Class, Captain Matt breaks down the hard truth most employees, technicians, installers, and tradesme... more
Most Christmas light installers wait too long to plan their season.
They start thinking about product, trucks, crews, storage, marketing, and invoices when the season is already breathing down their neck. By then, they are not really planning anymor... more
When a client tells you your lighting design will look like "Disney World," it’s not their fault—it’s yours. In this episode of Captain’s Quarters First Class, Captain Matt breaks down why so many outdoor lighting business owners lose massive jobs to... more
Fourth quarter is when the phone starts ringing, the installs stack up, and lighting companies either cash in…or completely choke because they waited too long to build a team.
In this episode of Captain’s Quarters First Class, Captain Matt talks abo... more
The Christmas lighting industry has plenty of people teaching installers how to hang lights.
But after that?
A lot of guys are left alone, confused, and taking business advice from random Facebook comments, suppliers pushing product, or people who ... more
Grant Fields from Thunder Lighting Supply joins Captain Matt for a behind-the-scenes conversation on the Christmas lighting industry, building a supplier brand contractors actually trust, and why training the next wave of installers is not “ruining t... more
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- This show centers on building profitable outdoor lighting businesses, with a strong emphasis on leadership, branding, and sustainable growth. Across episodes, the host blends blunt, practical coaching with real-world stories about scaling operations, managing crews, pricing, and forecasting. Notable throughlines include the distinction between installation work and running a business, the importance of mentorship and training, and the discipline required to turn revenue goals into repeatable processes. Listeners are offered actionable frameworks for budgeting, crew planning, and daily discipline, along with candid discussions about cash flow, staffing, and the tradeoffs involved in growing a lighting company. The format tends toward solo ... more
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