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About the Episode:
Finally, a feel-good story of independence and triumph! There’s little more patriotic and American than the dream of starting out on your own and building a business that supports your family, serves your neighbors and builds a durable legacy. And we even have a “He left med school for this?” to pull your heart strings too.
The true-life story of the rise of Summit Energy as one of the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies, now 2 years running, is a heartfelt look at how Culture truly does eat Strategy for lunch.
In this episode, Summit Energy's co-founders, Eric Israelsen and Dallin Maw, share their journey from door-to-door sales to building a thriving solar business. Armed with a philosophy of continuous improvement and a desire to empower their customers and staff to be community leaders, they’re giving people reasons to trust the solar industry again. Tune-in as Summit’s Chief Empowerment Officer discloses how building their company helped both find fulfillment in work and life.
Hope you’ll take a break from ice cream and apple pie to feast on this homegrown success story. It’s sure to inspire and guide any would-be solar company leader to reach new heights.
Expect to learn:
How Summit Energy empowers their customers and staff
The leadership philosophies that have made Summit Energy a success
Dallin's emotional story of what he overcomes every day to be successful as an entrepreneur
How Eric and Dallin foster continuous learning and growth in their business
Real-life stories of how Summit Energy's culture has impacted employees and customers
Ready for a solar industry story where the good guys are winning? Hit play!
And, even if you’re listening to this months or years from it’s publishing date, Happy Independence day, #SolarWarrior!
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
You can connect with Nico Johnson on Twitter, LinkedIn or email.
If you’ve been second-guessing your work decisions or maybe trying to reconsider how you "fit" in the renewable energy industry -> grab 20 minutes on Nico's calendar and discuss whether having him as Your personal coach might be the right next step.