Episode 22 · · 29:20
Neil Mitchell, Managing Director at HSEnergy, jumps on to chat about what it’s really like building a solar company in the UK right now. He talks about why accurate surveys and stayi...
Episode 21 · · 25:57
Clinton O’Neill jumps in to unpack what Virtual Power Plants actually are and why they matter. He breaks down how VPPs connect solar, storage, and software to make the grid smarter a...
Episode 20 · · 47:17
TR Ludwig, CEO of Brooklyn SolarWorks, joins Joe Marhamati to talk about building a solar company that actually sticks to its mission. From navigating NYC’s tricky regs to designing ...
Episode 19 · · 33:36
In this episode, Herve Billiet sits down with Jerónimo Lozano, CEO of SolarYou, to dive into the fast-evolving solar market in Spain. Jerónimo shares how SolarYou went from startup t...
Episode 18 · · 29:44
Ravi Mikkelsen is back—and this time, he’s unpacking what’s changed (and what hasn’t) in solar since his last visit. From new legislation to next-gen financing models, he dives into ...
Episode 17 · · 29:44
Jen Rippingale, CEO of Blu Banyan, dives into what it really takes to run a tight solar operation, from cash flow and culture to adapting when the market throws curveballs. She share...
Episode 16 · · 29:53
Fortunat Mueller, co-founder of Revision Energy, gets into what it really means to build a mission-driven solar company that’s in it for the long haul. He talks employee ownership, g...
Episode 15 · · 25:02
Ravi Mikkelsen doesn’t mince words. If you're still treating financing like an afterthought, you're leaving megawatts (and money) on the table. In this episode, he dives into how sma...
Episode 14 · · 25:47
Micah, Solar States' Founder, keeps it real in this episode, diving into what’s working and what’s not in the solar world right now. He talks about why a strong management team is no...
Episode 13 · · 36:53
In this episode, Joe Marhamati sits down with Jonathan Proffitt, ABB’s Sales & Development Leader for Residential Energy Management (aka, the electrification whisperer). They get rea...
Episode 12 · · 41:51
Khanti Munro has been in solar long enough to see the tech and the culture change big time. In this episode, he and Joe Marhamati talk through everything from training the next gener...
Episode 11 · · 36:10
Amanda Bybee, CEO of Amicus O&M, is on a mission to bust the myth that solar is “set it and forget it.” In this episode, she dives into why O&M is not just essential for system healt...
Episode 10 · · 31:08
Brian Hayden, CEO of HeatSpring, has been in the game long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. In this episode, he shares why training isn’t optional, how to turn customer se...
Episode 9 · · 28:27
Brian Villari knows solar insurance inside and out—and in this episode, he breaks down what you actually need to protect your business. From general liability to workers' comp, he un...
Episode 8 · · 32:52
Vincent Battaglia, CEO of Renova Energy, drops some serious wisdom in this episode—talking about why long-term customer relationships are the real secret in solar. He dives into how...
Episode 7 · · 31:35
Mo, Good Faith Energy's CEO, doesn’t hold back in this episode—he gets real about what it takes to run a solar company the right way. From ethical sales and rock-solid installs to ac...
Episode 6 · · 49:39
Riley Cate and Eric Haskell ditched their corporate gigs to start SageBrush Energy—and in this episode, they share what it’s really like to build a solar company rooted in trust, com...
Episode 5 · · 32:24
Mike Cornell, Chief Instigation Officer at Arch Solar, brings the heat in this episode—talking growth, grit, and how they’re gunning for $100M by 2033. He dives into everything from ...
Episode 4 · · 23:59
Aaron Nichols didn’t take the usual path into solar—unless running into circus performers in Ecuador is more common than we think. In this episode, he breaks down why good marketing ...
Episode 3 · · 24:06
Heather Albarano has spent years in solar HR, and she’s got the stories (and scars) to prove it. In this episode, she gets real about hiring mistakes, messy handbooks, and why effect...
