What does it take to transform a 50-year-old lighting supplier into a modern infrastructure intelligence partner? In this episode, WLS Lighting & Electrical CEO, Brandon Scogins, shares how the company evolved from bucket-truck service calls to leading the industry in connected lighting, analytics, and sustainability reporting.

We talk about the LED boom, the rise of total cost of ownership thinking, the push toward unified platforms, and why commercial property owners need better visibility into their assets. Brandon also opens up about navigating the pandemic, rebranding a legacy company, and building an AI-powered future for portfolio insights.

Tune in for a grounded and forward-looking conversation about energy savings, smart infrastructure, and what it means to run a “new 50-year-old company.”

🔗 Learn more about WLS Lighting & Electrical: https://wlslighting.com/

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👤 Connect with Brandon Scogins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-scogins-46a15853/

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In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman sits down with Kristin McLane, President of CIMx Software, to talk about three decades of transforming how manufacturers build, track, and deliver products. Since 1996, CIMx has been helping manufacturers modernize production processes, eliminate paper-based workflows, and gain visibility across the shop floor with their advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions.

Kristin shares how CIMx empowers manufacturers to gain full control of production data, reduce waste, and boost throughput through real-time insights. By focusing on adaptability and customer support, CIMx has become the trusted partner for complex manufacturing operations—from aerospace and defense to medical devices and electronics. The company’s flagship platform, Quantum, bridges the gap between production and performance, helping teams make better decisions faster.

If your business is ready to streamline operations, enhance traceability, and future-proof your manufacturing, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn more about CIMx Software: https://www.cimx.com/
💼 Connect with CIMx Software on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cimx/
👤 Connect with Kristin McLane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinmclane/


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In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Nikhil Rai of QNX, a BlackBerry subsidiary, to explore how their real-time operating system powers the automotive industry — and why the company is expanding into new frontiers like industrial automation, medical devices, and aerospace.

From digital cockpits and over-the-air updates to mission-critical systems that demand zero failure, QNX has built its reputation on safety, reliability, and innovation. Now, the company is leveraging its dominance in automotive to become a global leader in embedded software across multiple industries.

If you’re curious about the future of automotive technology, industrial automation, and the hidden software powering our most critical systems, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

👉 Tune in to hear how QNX is redefining what’s possible in embedded software.

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