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ELECTRIC PEOPLE PODCAST

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Electric People Podcast is full of interviews with those who are making waves in their industry. Whether it be solar, business, climate change, professional sports, real estate, art or skateboarding, our guests are electric. They give insights on how to stay motivated, how to remain consistent, how to come back from failure, and ultimately, how to be a better individual.
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Episodes

E54: Enos Henry | Rally Champion | Having A Growth Mindset

Enos is a military veteran where he was an EMT medic, has trained for the Olympics, and is fresh off of a Rally championship. He talks about his secret to success - having a growth mindset. He discusses how we must avoid a fixed mindset - thinking your qualities and skillset are set in stone, and that you can't adapt or change. Rather, we should have a growth mindset, where you can always cultivate your skills, and you look for, and thrive on, challenges. Tune in to hear his inspiring story abou...

Jun 22, 202056 min

E53: Jeff Hershberger | District Manager | Routine & Structure

Jeff has been doing direct sales for over 13 years, and is currently a district manager in Connecticut. He has over 400 career installs and is a staple to the leadership team in New England. He is incredibly disciplined in his habits and loves routine. Listen how he talks about being successful through structure and controlling his environment.

Jun 12, 202054 min

E52: Darrell Doucette | VP of Sales | Get Your Leader Promoted

Darrell has been in direct sales since 2007 and has been a top producer every year he has sold. While at Vivint Solar, he's been a district manager, a director, and now VP of Sales. Listen as he talks about his main role is to get his leaders promoted, not to get himself promoted. He focuses on grabbing hold of his responsibilities and making those around him look good. "It is okay to not be perfect. It is not okay to not pursue perfection."

Jun 05, 202056 min

E51: Nick Hansen | Director of Sales | Be Positive & Humble

Nick Hansen is currently a director of sales, and has been in the direct sales industry for nearly 2 decades. He's had a background selling Dish, alarms, and solar, and has held a leadership role throughout it all. Listen in to hear how Nick talks about every decision in life leading to certain consequences. Remain positive and humble, and you'll find success!

May 29, 202055 min

E50: Dr. Craig Manning | Performance Coach & Author | Mapping Your Mind

Craig Manning is a human performance scientist, and author of best selling book "The Fearless Mind." For the past 15 years, he's been the mental strength coach for the athletic program at BYU. Tune in to hear him talk about re-mapping your brain and removing self doubt!

May 22, 202056 min

E49: Jordan Laplace | Recruiting Director | The Way You Think Determines Your Impact

Jordan LaPlace has grown from being one of the earliest solar sellers to tuning and building one of our most profitable regions in the industry. He was the first in the company to eclipse the $1m mark in yearly commissions, and since has pioneered a new leadership role in recruiting talent and advancing individual rep productivity. The son of two psychologist parents, LaPlace’s journey is one of increasing mental fortitude at each benchmark in his life. He talks about how he emerged from mental ...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 6 min

E48: David Meltzer | CEO Sports 1 Marketing | Outwork Everyone

In the business world, David has quite the track record. He is currently the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports Agency, where he negotiated over $2B in sports and entertainment contracts. He is a Top 100 business coach as well as a 3 time best selling author. Listen as David talks about taking advantage of your talents, and outworking everyone.

Mar 13, 20201 hr 4 min

E47: Terry Xanthos | Franchise Leader | Be All In

Terry has nearly 400 career installs, has been a DM in 3 different markets, and recently joined the Franchise while opening a new market. Terry has been an entrepreneur for years and faced many ups and downs. He's also multilingual, socializes with rock stars, and was nearly a professional tennis player. Tune in to hear how Terry is using Vivint Solar to catch up on lost years.

Mar 06, 202055 min

E45: Rich Okorie | Franchise Leader | Eliminate Distractions

Born in Nigeria, raised in Houston, attended law school in Phoenix, and now one of the top solar sales leaders at Vivint Solar. It's been quite the journey for Rich. He understands that there are many things out of his control, but he can control how many hours he puts in - and it's put him on a path of huge success. Eliminate distractions and be disciplined!

Feb 21, 202054 min

E44: Taylor Judd | Franchise Leader | Fulfillment Through Development

Taylor leads from the front in one of the most successful offices in Vivint Solar history. He has around 250 career installs, and is a DM in San Diego South, which had nearly 500 office installs in Q4, and are the 4x Bigs champions. Tune in to hear what motivates him and how he works even when he doesn't want to.

Feb 14, 20201 hr 4 min

E42: Brock Morrison | Franchise Leader | Take the Journey

He wins sales competitions, builds teams, develops leaders, and even competes in the Crossfit Games. Brock Morrison is one of the top district managers at VSLR, and in this episode, he tells his story. There were ups and downs, but he never gave up. Go all in!

Jan 31, 202045 min

E41: Jackie Marino | Acupuncturist & Wellness Expert | Wellness Tips for Professionals

Jackie Marino is a Board certified acupuncturist in the State of California. She is a dedicated practitioner who is always looking for new ways to create more health and abundance. Jackie has training in Chinese Medicine Jackie as well as Quantum Energetics. In this episode, Jackie gives insight on improving relationships and improving self. Tune in!

Jan 24, 20201 hr 1 min

E39: Brendan Smith | VP of Field Operations | Customer Focused

Brendan Smith has been with Vivint Solar for nearly 5 years, and has a ton of experience in solar field operations. He is a man who is determined to provide the best service possible to customers, and is dedicated to helping our salesforce succeed. Tune in to hear from this solar giant!

Jan 10, 202043 min

E38: Tim Ballard | Founder, Operation Underground Railroad | The Sound of Freedom

Tim Ballard is the founder and operator of Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit which assists governments around the world in the rescue of human trafficking and sex trafficking victims, with a special focus on children. Simply, Tim has a mission to end human trafficking and slavery. To date, they have rescued nearly 3,000 slaves, and have gotten 1,500 traffickers imprisoned. Listen in to hear how O.U.R. was begun and the steps they are taking to end these horrible acts.

Dec 13, 20191 hr 27 min

E36: Cassel Keeler | District Manager | Don't Miss Your Shot

Cassel is one of the top up-and-coming leaders at Vivint Solar. Listen to his story of going from a small town farmer to a top earner selling solar, and the sacrifices he made to get out of debt. Cassel's positivity and energy is contagious, so don't miss this one!

Nov 22, 20191 hr 8 min

E35: Tyler Mickelsen | Director of Sales | Progress = Happiness

Ty is a 16 year direct sales experience. He has been a regional manager in alarm sales, a regional recruiter, and is currently a director of sales in northern California. Ty loves life and is always smiling because he's focused on creating memories and relationships. Tune in for an incredible message.

Nov 15, 20191 hr 10 min

E34: Lance Cummings | CW04 Navy Seal, Ret | Achieving 20x More Than You Thought Was Possible

Lance is a retired Navy Seal with 30 years of experience, and was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 at the time of his retirement. He was a member of Seal Teams 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7, and has deployed all over the world. Most recently, he has been the director of Seal Fit. Lance gives incredible insight on how to become your best and break through ceilings.

Nov 01, 20191 hr 8 min

E32: Ryan Sheckler

Ryan Sheckler is a professional skateboarder (since age 13!) and an entrepreneur. He has been labeled as one of the 15 most influential skateboarders of all time, and uses that influence to push his foundation, the Sheckler Foundation. This foundation was created to assist children, and injured/recovering athletes. He is also a huge advocate of renewable energy and a Vivint Solar customer!

Oct 18, 201948 min

E31: Steve Astephen

Steve is a world leader in sports and talent agency, and is the founder and CEO of The Familie Sports Agency. He is also the former managing partner of Wasserman Sports Marketing & Talent and originated action sports athlete representation and marketing. He has a wealth of knowledge, so don't miss out!

Oct 11, 20191 hr 3 min

E30: Adam Cox

Adam is one of the most tenured direct salesmen in the industry, having over 13 years of door to door experience. He is one of the very original sales reps at Vivint Solar and has amassed over 700 career installs. Tune in to hear about how he has turned his failures into success, and what keeps him so consistent!

Oct 04, 20191 hr 3 min

E29: Zach Allred

Zach is a director in the Grit region and has over 350 career installs. He is a killer recruiter and brings the fun wherever he goes. Small town kid who now knows everything about NYC. Even started selling door to door when he was 17. Tune in to hear what motivates him and how he keeps cranking.

Sep 27, 201955 min

E28: Jeff Kearl

Jeff is the chairman and founder of Stance socks. He took black & white boring sock designs into world sock domination. Stance has partnerships with the NBA, MLB, NFL and many colleges. Tune in to hear how Jeff got it has start and what keeps him going.

Sep 20, 20191 hr 9 min

E26: Shawn Brenchley

Simply, Shawn is a sales mastermind. He helped transform Vivint SmartHome from a cool idea into a sales empire. In this episode, he gives some incredible insight into developing yourself and maximizing your capabilities.

Sep 07, 20191 hr 6 min

E25: Paul Dickson

He's the one who started it all. Tune in to hear what it took to build Vivint Solar into the dominant business it is today. Paul provides incredible insights and tips for success. Don't miss this one.

Aug 30, 20191 hr 7 min

E24: Chadd Wright

Chadd is a former Navy Seal and current ultra runner with dozens of ultra races under his belt. Tune in to hear his incredible story of fulfilling his dream of becoming a Seal - overcoming extreme obstacles to achieve his goals.

Aug 23, 20191 hr 9 min
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