Captain’s Quarters First Class | Lights. Legacy. Living.
By Matt Martoccio
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Episodes: 30
Description
Captain’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 pressure hits.
Sponsored by The Lighting Trade School but make no mistake, this is my ship.
Sink or Swim.
| Episode | Date |
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Can’t Find Good Employees? Stop Paying Like You’re Broke | 29
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Christmas Light Industry Has a Leadership Problem | 28
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May 11, 2026 |
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How Thunder Lighting Supply Became a Christmas Lighting Industry Powerhouse with Grant Fields | 27
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May 08, 2026 |
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How Josh Trees Scaled a Christmas Lighting Business Without Competing on Price | 26
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Why You’re Broke Already (Even After a $500K Christmas Season) | 25
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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How to Break Big Revenue Goals Into Simple Daily Wins | 24
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Brutal Truth About Why You’re Not Making Money in Lighting | 23
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough: The Look-Back That Changed My Business | 22
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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How Smart Christmas Light Takedowns Make Next Year Effortless | 21
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Why Keeping the Wrong Employee Is More Dangerous Than Being Short-Staffed | 20
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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The Boring Work That Actually Makes You Money | 19
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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The Sales Gap Between Christmas Lighting and Real Design Work | 18
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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How Christmas Revenue Quietly Destroys Businesses | 17
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Stop Calling It Ghosting and Start Closing Christmas Jobs | 16
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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If You’re Still Behind a Screen in October, This Is Why You’re Not Booked - Captains Quarters | 15
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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How to Build a Brand People Actually Remember - Captains Quarters | 14
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Why Thinking Like a Technician Is Costing You Better Projects - Captains Quarters First Class | 13
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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If You’re Planning Christmas in Fall, You’re Already Late - Captains Quarters | 12
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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The System Behind Real Christmas Lighting Money - Captains Quarters | 11
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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From Service Veteran to Lighting Founder: The Toby Blair Story - Captains Quarters | 10
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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What It Really Takes to Grow a 7-Figure Hardscape Company - Captains Quarters | 9
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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How Shane Duffy Built Multiple 7-Figure Businesses Without Playing It Safe - Captains Quarters | 8
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Language Shift That Unlocks $40K Lighting Projects - Captains Quarters First Class | 7
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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The Pricing Math Most Lighting Companies Never Learn | Captains Quarters First Class 6
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Your Proposals Aren’t Losing on Price, They’re Losing on Value | Captains Quarters 5
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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The Easiest Money in Lighting Is the Leads You Already Paid For | Captains Quarters 4
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Why “1099 Crews” Are the Fastest Way to Lose Everything - Captains Quarters First Class | 3
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Fail Fast, Pivot Hard: The Power of Being Wrong | Captains Quarters First Class
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Captain’s Quarters First Class | From Broke Dad to Lighting Empire
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Captain’s Quarters First Class Teaser | Captain Matt’s Backstory
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Sep 15, 2025 |