How do facility managers, contractors, and engineers gain a competitive edge in their projects? They stay ahead with expert insights—and that’s exactly what The Project Advantage delivers. Hosted by Neil and Cory of LED Lighting Supply, this podcast brings you straight to the source with in-depth industry discussions on energy efficiency, facility operations, and scalable business opportunities.
Each episode features industry experts sharing the latest trends, strategies, and technology shaping the future of commercial, industrial, and sports-related projects. No sales pitch - just real expertise from real professionals.
Tune in, stay informed, and gain The Project Advantage.
How do facility managers, contractors, and engineers gain a competitive edge in their projects? They stay ahead with expert insights—and that’s exactly what The Project Advantage delivers. Hosted by Neil and Cory of LED Lighting Supply, this podcast brings you straight to the source with in-depth industry discussions on energy efficiency, facility operations, and scalable business opportunities.
Each episode features industry experts sharing the latest trends, strategies, and technology shaping the future of commercial, industrial, and sports-related projects. No sales pitch - just real expertise from real professionals.
Tune in, stay informed, and gain The Project Advantage.
Are long quoting and submittal hours draining your margins?
In this #episode of The Project Advantage, Cory Peterson, VP of Marketing & Sales Ops at LED Lighting Supply, talks with Forest Flager, CEO of Parspec, about how AI-powered software is helping distributors maximize productivity and boost profitability.
Topics we cover:
00:00 – From architecture & engineering to AI-powered product selection, quoting, and submittals
02:30 – Why quotes cost 30+ hours (and how to cut it in half)
07:15 – Product recommendations & margins that boost profitability
12:00 – Project management benefits: order status, lead times, visibility
18:20 – Tariffs: pricing pressure & sourcing “U.S.-made” alternatives
24:00 – The future of software for distributors & AI-native tools
Links from the show:
Parspec: https://www.parspec.io/
Forest Flager | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forestflager/
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