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Invent An Industry3:00 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
David Milly started in the lighting business when there was almost no equipment. As he said, entertainers would just walk in a room and put on a show using available light. David is proof that you can grow your business by growing your industry. More...
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Treat Service Business As Asset Management1:07 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Being at Theatrical Lighting was fun. We saw the equipment stacked and repairs being made. We saw David's crew set up for a big show and we attended the show. We were thinking, "Wow. There's no business like show business." More...
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Do One Thing Well2:55 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Being the best at one thing is a branding strategy and more. Founder of Theatrical Lighting, David Milly, has never been tempted to veer from his mission which is, "We Light The Stars."
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Hire Good People1:30 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Sounds so simple. If someone new in business had told us this we would have thought, "how sweet and how naive." But when a person who has been building a strong company for over three decades says it, we listen.
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Face The Facts2:08 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Janet Milly, CFO at Theatrical Lighting, is responsible for the banking relationships and cash flow. Key indicators reports also known as flash reports, are required by everyone. More...
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Hire Slow Fire Fast3:16 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
It is always better to take time to find the right people than waste energy on the wrong people.
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Turn Stress Into Strength0:48 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Janet and David Milly suggest that working together is not for married couples who do not already have a strong marriage.
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Reach Customers In Multiple Ways1:53 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
You have to reach customers in the ways that they want to be reached. Before fax or email, Johnny Cash just called up David on the telephone. Those were the good old days.
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Shift From Doing To Leading1:40 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
To grow, the founder has to let others take responsibility. David Milly is a great leader because he respects the people he has hired and he gives them the tools they need to succeed.
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Go Outside For Insight1:00 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Host Hattie Bryant tells us that a turning point for David Milly came when he invited a consultant to study the company and offer suggestions for improvement.
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Give Back1:30 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
David Milly gives Hattie a tour of his beloved hometown, Huntsville, Alabama. Both of his parents were scientists who helped send the USA to the moon.
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Have Fun2:12 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
David said, "At Theatrical Lighting, we make money doing lights." The reason this is so powerful -- to him and everyone in the company, just doing lights is fun! More...
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Keep Paper On Your Shelves2:02 | Register or Log in | Become a Member
Some customers still want paper copies of marketing and communication materials from you.
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