How can an electrical-related or energy-saving project turn the final QA step to be completed faster, more accurately, and with better documentation?

In this episode of the Project Advantage Podcast, Cory Peterson sits down with Thomas Jarloev, Founder and CEO of CX Planner, to explain how commissioning is evolving from manual checklists into structured digital QA workflows.

They explore how electricians, contractors, and building owners can apply commissioning principles to improve QA processes, system verification, and project handoff across energy-saving and other electrical projects.

Topics we cover:

00:00 - Thomas Jarloev & commissioning introduction

08:05 - What electrical projects include as a final QA step

10:50 - Why commissioning impacts system performance long after installation

16:13 - How poor documentation creates issues for owners and facilities teams

19:31 - When spreadsheets stop working for commissioning and QA workflows

23:18 - How digital tools and AI support modern commissioning processes

29:25 - The future of commissioning in lighting, electrical systems, and facility operations

Links from the show:

💡CX Plannerhttps://cxplanner.com

Connect with Thomas Jarloev on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomastoftgaardjarloev/

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What is Testing & Commissioning in Electrical

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How should contractors think about SEO in the era of AI?

In this episode, Cory Peterson sits down with SEO and growth advisor, Kevin Indig to break down how LLM tools like ChatGPT and Claude are changing search, customer discovery, and decision-making for contractors and facility managers.

The conversation explores how showing up in Google and AI results now depends on context, content, and trust.

Topics we cover:

0:00 – Meet Kevin Indig

02:45 – Why should contractors and facility managers care about SEO?

10:14 – How do Google, ChatGPT, and Claude influence buying decisions today?

13:02 – Is SEO really worth it for local and regional contractors?

22:17 – How do AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude decide which contractors to recommend?

33:42 – Is it too late to start SEO and AI-driven search strategies?

36:31 – Should contractors hire an agency, a freelancer, or build SEO in-house?

46:39 – Can SEO experimentation actually work for growing and enterprise companies?

Links from the show:

🔗 Growth Memo Newsletter https://www.growth-memo.com

🔗 Connect with Kevin Indig on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinindig/

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What does it take to transform a blank space into a premier indoor pickleball facility?

In this #podcast episode, Cory Peterson sits down with Bob Saraf of ELEVEN0 Pickleball to share how his team turned a former retail space at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, into a nine-court indoor destination.

They dive into ELEVEN0’s entertainment-first vision, the community-driven approach behind the club, and the essential pickleball court lighting decisions, including black ceilings, fixture placement, glare control, lighting controls, and glow-in-the-dark play that helped light up pickleball the right way.

Bob also highlights the behind-the-scenes challenges, from tight timelines and vendor selection to meeting project timelines..

Topics we cover:

0:00 – ELEVEN0 Pickleball Intro

2:01 – The vision behind the entertainment-driven pickleball facility at Patriot Place

6:14 – Designing the ideal pickleball lighting layout and selecting the right fixtures

11:49 – Premium design elements: lighting, fencing, turf walls, glass entry, and aesthetics

17:31 – Programming for all skill levels and building a community-first club

22:38 – Grand opening details, hours, and what players can expect

Links from the show:

🔗 ELEVEN0 Pickleballhttps://www.eleveno.com/

Follow Bob Saraf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-saraf-2a96848a/

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