The Vision for Light Bulb Moments
When we started, I shared the vision I had for our podcast – where we were headed, what we hoped to achieve, and how we wanted to grow alongside our Bright Community. Today, I want to revisit those goals and share how far we have come and what’s next for Light Bulb Moments.
💡Milestones for LBM in 2025
💡Facebook Group
We officially launched our Facebook Group, creating a central space for our community to connect, collaborate, and stay engaged.
💡LBM Swag
We introduced LBM-branded swag, giving our members a tangible way to represent and celebrate the brand.
💡LBM Framework
We developed the LBM Framework, a shared problem-solving and opportunity-exploration guide for our Bright Community to reference and use consistently.
Check out Episode 153: LBM Bonus Episode: “The Light Bulb Moment Thinking” Framework
💡Sponsorship
We are in the process of securing our very first sponsor in 2026 which marks an exciting milestone in our growth and credibility. Stay tuned!
💡Live Watch Party
We hosted our first live watch party, Wise Guys Roundtable, bringing the community together in real time for shared conversation and connection. You can watch it here:
Episode 137: LBM Bonus Episode: Wise Guys Roundtable
💡Video Episodes
We recorded three video episodes, laying the foundation for expanded video content – with plans to significantly increase production throughout 2026. Check out these episodes:
Episode 11: Bonus Episode: Phil Fornaro on People, Not Titles with Steve Kaempf
Episode 85: Lead with Value, Learn with Purpose with Kevin Cawley
Episode 107: Trades, Technology and Transformation – The Future Work with Nick Dubak and Frankie Filec
Episode 137: LBM Bonus Episode: Wise Guys Roundtable
Episode 143: Thriving In Podcasting Through Consistency and Connection with Doug Sandler
💡LBM Download Milestones
Aug–Dec 2024: 4,500 total downloads
(Average monthly downloads: 1,019 by Dec 2024)
Jan–Dec 2025: 228,000 total downloads
(Average monthly downloads: 25,000 by Dec 2025)
Lightening Stuck on January 1, 2025!
💡 What’s Next in 2026?
Here’s where we’re heading now:
- Grow to an average of 35,000 downloads per month by July 2026.
- Increase monthly downloads to 40,000 by December 31, 2026.
- Reach a cumulative milestone of 600,000 total downloads by December 31, 2026.
- Drive significantly higher social media engagement, fostering more two-way conversations and stronger relationships within our Bright Community.
- Actively incorporate Bright Community questions into podcast episodes, giving listeners a direct voice in the content and strengthening community ownership.
- Launch a new voicemail feature to capture listener feedback, questions, and insights that can be shared and highlighted on future episodes.
💡What We Predicted for 2024
💡Incorporating Video by November 2024
The Goal was to roll out video by November2024.
✅ Update: We didn’t hit the original timeline. But we never gave up. We officially added video in May 2025. It energized us and the podcast.
💡Aiming 50 Episodes and 5,000 Downloads
We aimed to hit this benchmark by the end 2024.
✅ Update: We hit 50 episodes and 5000 downloads in January 2025. Thanks to your support. What is one month amongst friends?
💡Bringing High-Profile Guests Onboard
Starting March 2025, we wanted to bring high profile guests on the show.
✅ Update: Boy, did we do this. From industry leaders to influencers, we are grateful to everyone who has spent time in our guest seat. What is going on with Lou Wallach. Episode 39. With almost 3000 Downloads?
Listen to Lou Wallach’s Episode Here
💡Expanding to 2,000 Downloads Per Month by June 2025
This was one of our more ambitious growth goals.
✅ Update: We blew this away. It was like a lightening hit? We’re now averaging 25,000 downloads per month
– a number that energizes me every time I see it.
💡Securing Sponsorships
We’ve been working toward bringing on sponsors to support the show and to expand our reach.
✅ Update: Conversations are happening. We expect to secure our first sponsor in 2026
💡Becoming a Platform for Speaking Engagements
The vision is for Light Bulb Moments to open doors to large-scale speaking engagements.
✅ Update: We’re not there yet. But this remains part of our long-term roadmap.
💡Building a National Brand
Ultimately, we want Light Bulb Moments to become a national brand.
✅ Update: The foundation is built. The buzz recognition and loyal listener base are growing. we’re laying the groundwork for something much bigger.
💡 Feedback and Growth
Not long ago, a family member gave me some honest feedback: “I’m not sure what the podcast is about – law, management, or something else?”
✅Update: Message received. Light Bulb Moments is for just about everyone. It’s about life, life, business, learning, risk, trust, networking, and relationships – topics that are universally relevant and transferable across various industries and life. Thank you for helping us define that. P.S. our network is your network.
Thank You to Our Light Bulb Moments Family
This journey wouldn’t be possible without you – Our Bright Community and our team of Illuminators and Valerie Walls, Erin Walls, Sumitra Chauhan and Makayla Franks and of course our producer, Doug Sandler, and his team at Turnkey Productions.
Every download, every share, every review helps us build something bigger. Thank you for being part of our show.