# Ep #231 - Jeff Hesser - Lighting the Long Game

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Podcast: [Lighting For Profits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lighting-for-profits-5314661)
Published: 2026-02-17T23:31:15+00:00
Episode link: https://pod.co/lightingforprofits/ep-231-jeff-hesser-lighting-the-long-game
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## Resource

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.

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