The Solarpreneur
Episodes
Why Should You Hire A Coach?
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcription:Speaker 1 (00:03):Welcome to the solarpreneur podcast, where we teach you to take your solar business to the next level. My name is Tayl...
How To Create More Interaction On The Doors
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create more interaction with your homeowners? Door-to-door may seem like a nerve-wracking thing to do . However, when done right, it's a v...
Secret Weapon for Leading Teams - Ashton Buswell
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you maintain a work-life balance in solar sales? Many people struggle balancing their work from their personal life. This isn't surprising in s...
See Others As They May Become
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is loving people going to help you in your sales? What's the same principle with this? If you love the people and if you know you have a deep conv...
Underground Training Program That's A MUST For Sales
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's this underground training program? Are you using your commute time as learning opportunities, are you really doing whatever it takes to learn e...
125: 0 to 28 Million in 12 Months - Moe Falah
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the perfect prospect, creating the best connections, and closing deals as quickly as possible is a dream for each solar sales person. The r...
Why You Should Treat Solar Like Alarm Sales
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The competition is always fierce in the solar industry. This is why you should always treat solar sales like alarms. What do I mean by this? Listen c...
How I Made -$563 on a Solar Deal
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make negative dollars on an account? People out here are making 20 to 30 grand on single counts. So how can someone go to making ridiculous...
122. Confessions of James Swiderski
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A smart solar salesperson knows that you can plant seeds of doubt in a potential client’s mind and compromise a deal due to blunders in timing, judg...
121: Solarpreneur Origins
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So how did Solarpreneur begin? Where did it all start? A lot of people have been asking about James who was my co-host in the first 50 to 70 episodes....
120: How To Develop Unbreakable Confidence In Sales
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really have that confidence when you compare yourself to the top guys in the Solar Industry? How does your confidence stack up with the top guy...
119. Book Reading Hacks For Top Solarpreneurs
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of your favorite books for personal and/or business development? How many times have you read them? If you don't like reading or if you'...
118. How to Explain Tax Benefits of Solar Like a PRO! - Brady Slack
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are Tax Credits? How do you explain Tax Benefits to the home owners so they can take advantage of it and remove misconceptions about Tax Credits...
117. Do You Know How to Successfully Knock Doors In the Dark??
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a taboo to knock in the dark?? I mean, as solarpreneurs trying to scale our success while selling it's pretty crucial that we aren't scaring awa...
116. How to Improve Your Closes So You're Not Wasting Leads or Sales
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You need to improve your skills constantly if you want to earn a consistent, and generous, income from selling solar. One of the most important things...
115. My 3-Step Method I Use to Coach Better Sales Reps
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone of us has times where we need to improve our selling. I do my best every day to improve my own.
114. My 3 SECRETS To Getting More Referrals
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The main reason TOP Salesmen don't get referrals is really sad actually. These amazing sales reps are limited in their success simply because they eit...
113. Why My Time Is Worth More Than Money
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you spend each day on things that are unimportant? Well we all do. I realized though that the amount of time I was spending on things...
112. How to Knock ONLY on Doors of Qualified Prospects
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things that are more annoying than a conversation with someone who doesn't really care, it's true in life and in selling solar. So I mak...
111: The Year I was the MOST Miserable (And the Year I Sold the Most)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of times as solar salesmen where we just get burnt out. It comes with the job of knocking doors really. The main reason you don't feel l...
Episode 000: Welcome to the Solarpreneur Podcast ❗️
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Taylor what's this podcast even about??" It's about you really. The Solarpreneur, those of us who not only sell solar but are also dedicated to becom...
109: Crushing it with Digital Business Cards
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get to talk with Brad Mortensen - Founder | CEO at RepCard. #solarpreneurs #integratedmarketing #sandiegocaliforniasolarpreneurs ...
108: PLANNING FOR SOLAR DOMINATION
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Plan your work and work your plan." In this episode, I have shared some of the best planning tools I personally use to track my progress whether it's...
107: Turning your FB Profile Into a Money Making Referral Machine
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn your Facebook profile into a money making referral machine to gain more leads? #solarpreneurs #integratedmarketing #sandiegocalifornia...
106: How to Build a Mind of Steel
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a mind of steel and get through rough and tough times? Listen closely and get some insights on the 3 things that have helped me get t...
105: Is Cali the best market for solar? - solar perspectives with Matt Crowther VSLR
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get to hangout with Matt Crowther and listen as he shares some valuable insights on how to learn and grow in the solar panel busin...
Episode 104: 3 Innovative Knocking Strategies
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will help you take your recruiting skills to the next level with our highly effective 3 Innovative Knocking Strategies. #solarpren...
103: Why Marketing is MORE Important Than Sales
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylor.armstrong.330 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-armstrong-3ba975139/ iTunes: https://podcasts.app...
102: How to Book Rock Solid Solar Appointments
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will teach you hacks to take your solar game to the next level and solidify your appointments. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylor....
101: Secret D2D Hack to Create Social Proof
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it important to get social proof? Listen to this episode for some good social proof hacks to improve your sales. Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
100: Lies I've Told in Sales.. 😵
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s bring honor to solar sales!! Unfortunately I’ve said some things that I’ve regretted while selling. While most were not a big deal, a few ...
99: Building Your Digital Door Knocking Team - Aaron Wolverton
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building a team takes a village. Learn the basics of building your digital door-to-door solar dream team by listening to this podcast. Where you can ...
98: The Door Knocker's Forbidden Fruit
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey solarpreneurs!! This was an interview I was featured on last year on Jackson Rucker's d2d success secrets. We talk about getting into digital mark...
97: Email Marketing in Your Solar Sales - Phabion Royal
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PHAIBION ROYAL Learn how to generate sales and get more leads through email marketing with powerhouse entrepreneur, Phaibion Royal. Website: https://r...
96: Why You Shouldn't Use Zoom To Close Solar Deals (solar success podcast interview)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Frank Ammons from The Solar Success Podcast. In this episode, we are going to dive into the topic of closing s...
95: Live From D2D-Con With Michael O'Donnell
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what went down at the D2D Con with Megawatt Man Michael O'Donnel. Where you can find Michael: Website - http://www.sunsolarsolutions.com/ Fa...
94: 3 Sales Lessons Learned From Lightning Mcqueen
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3 SALES LESSONS LEARNED FROM LIGHTNING MCQUEEN Life can be overwhelming at times and that can affect your closing. Who would thought that an animated ...
93: Leveling up your solar sales game (Ty Williams VP VSLR)
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Williams is Regional VP of sales for the west coast of Vivint Solar. He helped grow the company from 4 reps when he started in 2013 to now dozens o...
95: Virtual Closing Secrets
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let no virus stop you from closing sales. Listen to these valuable tips on how to close sales in the middle of a lockdown. Facebook: https://www.face...
91: Becoming a Master of Systems in Solar - Bennett Maxwell
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how Bennett has grown his dealer including some unique follow ups that you've probably never heard of before!
90: How to Get Your Customers Begging You For Solar - Cory Vanderpool
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the secret techniques Cory is using to close deals galore in AZ!
89: Why Should I Do Incentives In Solar + 5 Dope And Fresh Incentive Ideas
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corona Virus shouldn't stop you from increasing your sales. Why is incentive important in solar? Find fresh new tips from this episode so you can inco...
90: How to Avoid Burnout in Solar
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to improve your influence and make more sales using social media in this short crash course with Cody Thiel. Find out what causes burnout an...
92: The Power of Networking in Solar
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional Quotient is as important as IQ. Learn the importance of building valuable connections and why we need people. How do you build a solid netwo...
86: D2D-Con Review and Recap
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
D2D CON REVIEW What can you learn from the D2D Conference? Find out my experience in this article. Here's my take on the D2D Con this year. Facebook: ...
D2d con preview + Why we should Attend Live events
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the importance of attending Door-to-Door live events. You'll learn reasons why attending and making connections is important, nuggets of wisdom,...
The Underutilized Secret Weapon To Book More Solar Appointments
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to book more solar appointments, there's an underutilized secret weapon that most of your competitors aren't using to do so. In this video...
How To Build Unshakable Confidence In Solar Sales
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've had repeated losses and you're riding that solar coaster feeling like it's never going to end, you're not alone. It's hard to build your con...
Time Management Hacks To Help You Make More Solar Sales In The Same Amount Of Time
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has the same amount of hours in the day, but it's what you do with that time is what differentiates top solar sales reps from the rest. In th...
How You Can Take Control Of The Direction & Trajectory Of Your Solar Sales Career
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of things might not be your fault in life and in your solar sales career, but that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it. Top producers un...
The Untold, Ugly Truth Of How A 19 Year Old College Dropout Made Over $1 Million In Solar Commissions In Less Than 2 Years
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've never shared this before... Yes, you’ve seen the highlight reel of my success as a 23-year-old solar entrepreneur and coach to hundreds of sol...
The #1 Most Influential Factor On Your Success In Solar
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we'll be talking about the #1 most influential thing that determines whether or not you'll be successful in solar sales or not... and n...
How Your Mindset About Money Is Affecting Your Solar Sales
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we're going to be talking about your mindset about money and how it is negatively affecting the number of solar sales you're making and...
How To Keep Your Integrity And Make More Solar Sales As A Byproduct
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we'll be talking about one of the things that the solar industry doesn't talk about enough... Integrity. Without integrity, any amount ...
Why You Should STOP Focusing On The Money When Selling Solar
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we'll be going over why you should not focus on money when selling solar, why it's preventing you from making more money and making mor...
"How Many Hours A Day Should I Work As A Solar Rep?"
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering how many hours you should be working a day selling solar, this video will break down exactly what times you should be working each...
How To Set A Solar Appointment In 30 Seconds
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're having a hard time converting spontaneous conversations with random people into appointments, it's probably because you don't have a systema...
How To Make Solar Sales Reflexive (Second Nature Solar Sales)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I'll be sharing with you how I've been able to train myself to be able to overcome almost any solar sales objection possible. Watch thi...
"Why Can't I Sell More Solar?"
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever asked yourself repeatedly, "Why can't I sell more solar?" Then this video will give you all of the answers you've been searching and ho...
How To Sell More Solar In 2020
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to sell more solar in 2020 despite all odds that may be against you and the industry, here are 3 things to focus on to rise above the comp...
How To Make A Million Dollars A Year Selling Solar
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we'll be breaking down step-by-step exactly what it takes in order to make $1 million a year selling solar. If you haven't watched our ...
The #1 Thing Stopping Your From Selling More Solar
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you should be selling more solar, but for some reason are hitting a wall, this video is for you. In this video, I'll be sharing with ...
How To Stop Losing Solar Sales For Good
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hate losing solar deals after you've spent hours in a prospect's home? In this video, you'll learn how you can increase your closing ratio and prevent...
How To Make $100,000 Selling Solar
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I'll be giving you the step-by-step blueprint on how you can make six figures selling solar. This is NOT going to be easy if you have n...
How To Get Rid Of 90% Solar Sales Objections Before You Even Go On Your Solar Appointment
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3-step process of how you can eliminate 90% of solar sales objections before you even go on your solar appointment. If you follow this prove...
Where You Can Find High-Quality Solar Leads
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this training, you'll discover how you can find and generate your own high-quality solar leads. Never run out of leads or places to generate your s...
The Dreaded "Customer Needs a New Roof" Deals
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen up Solarpreneurs! Ever lose a deal to the customer needing a new roof? Wonder how to save a deal from cancelling due to roof work complications...
The Hour A Week Hack To Close An Extra 10KW A Month
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up Solarpreneurs? We have a simple hack that can get you an extra 10-20-30 grand in just 1 hour a week. The first step is to track, track, tr...
Solar Lead Generation Methods (Shotgun, sniper, and machine gun methods)
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast with the world's leading solar consultant James Swiderski, you'll learn about the most common lead generating strategies used and UNDE...
Solar Sales Training (How To Close More Solar Deals As A 'Solar Elite Athlete')
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Training isn't something you did, it's something you do." - Brad Lea In this episode, world-leading solar consultant James Swiderski will be sharing...
The Psychology Of Solar Marketing | Why Attracting Solar Leads Is An Art
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to master solar marketing and discover the things you must know in order to generate hundreds of qualified solar leads every single month co...
The 5 Step Process Generate Solar Leads By The Truckload & Keep Your Pipeline Full At All Times
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 5 step process to generate hundreds of qualified solar leads every single month on-demand and keep your pipeline full of homeowners who a...
Solar Sales Lessons From Jeff Bezos (CEO at Amazon)
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While Amazon hasn't started installing their own solar panels yet (although I wouldn't be surprised) Jeff Bezos still happens to be one of the most fo...
How To Generate More Solar Leads In The Next 4 Days Than You Did All Last Month
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how you can generate more solar leads and close more deals in the next 4 days than you did all last month using the 4 Day Promo Method. Thi...
Secret Prospecting Hack From a Father of 3
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is into sales for 12 years now. What caught my attention with Matt is he is still able to sell with his kids. Talk about the Father of the Year a...
Live Roleplays With Taylor Armstrong & James Swiderski
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Solarpreneurs! We want to shake things up a bit with today's episode and do some full roleplays with Taylor Armstrong with our different sty...
How To Get Homeowners Selling You By Using Status Alignment
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Solarpreneurs! In this episode I'm sharing some of my top strategies on using social status to leverage homeowner's trust and perception of you to...
How Your Environment Will Determine Your Success (The Crab Effect)
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we'll uncover what is stopping countless solar pros from achieving their dreams. Their environment! And not only that, but we're also...
How To Become A Solar Selling Demigod (Part 1/5)
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Solarpreneurs! After the last 5-part series we got a lot of positive feedback so we've decided to get after it again and break down one of t...
How To Generate Solar Leads (Untold Truths On Quality And Consistency)
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Solarpreneurs! Welcome to the new and improved podcast for solar professionals called "The Solarpreneur" In this episode you'll learn the secrets ...
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks in Solar Sales (interview with Jackson Rucker)
10 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am stoked because today we are going to know how to become an expert door to door salesman whether offline or online. My good friend Jackson will sh...
How To Know When To Close
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When do you know the right time to ask for the sale? In this episode of the Solarpreneur podcast you'll learn: 1. Why closing doesn't necessarily mea...
How To Invest Better Than Warren Buffett (Solar lessons from the $80.5 billion dollar man)
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does Warren Buffett have to do with your success in solar? Well besides owning one of the most profitable utility companies in the US, Warren can...
The 20-Minute Pitch Blueprint
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn my simple 20-minute blueprint and tie all you've been learning together.
The 20-Minute Solar Pitch... Myth Or Secret Weapon?
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Solarpreneurs in this episode in the 5-part solar pitch series we're talking about the immediate benefits of narrowing your pitch down to less tha...
The 4 Different Solar Buyer Types & How To Sell To Each One Like A Grandmaster
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode you'll learn the 4 different solar buyer types and how to masterfully sell to each one of them. Once you understand the 4 different p...
4 Steps To Getting Your Prospects To Say YES (The Science Of Urgency)
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode you'll learn the 4 step process I've used to close millions of dollars in deals in one streamlined presentation. If you enjoy these sh...
Your Solar Presentation Secret Weapon (How To Pull On The Heart Strings Of Homeowners)
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn exactly why you'll never close a deal without using emotion and the 5 key emotions that will tug on the heart strings of ...
Increase Sales like the PROS (interview with James Smiley)
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Smiley is crushing it in the sales world. He is an influencer with a big following for sales people who wanted to crush it in their careers! “...
Leveraging Your Dark Side In Solar Sales
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and top producing solar pros all have in common? They understand how to tap into the ultimate energy source known...
The DNA Of The Top 1% Of Solar Pros (If you're missing one of these you will never succeed)
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Solarpreneurs! Have you ever wondered why a solar pro can have the same training, the same mentors, and the same culture, yet there's always...
The One Thing Preventing You From Making 7-Figures In Solar
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up listeners! In this episode Joseph Nguyen (Director Of Marketing At Solarpreneur) is breaking down some of the biggest roadblocks solar pros ...
Selling Solar For Over $5.00 Per Watt (Premium Solar Sales Tips)
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Solarpreneurs it's James Swiderski and today I have a couple of fire tips for you to use to start charging what your competitors could only ...
How To Eliminate Approach Anxiety And Fear Of Rejection Forever
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Solarpreneur podcast, we address the #1 crippling force the stops nearly every solar professional from achieving success... Fe...
How To Make Your Competitors Fear You And Win Every Deal
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Solarpreneur podcast, we're going to cover 4 key strategies you can implement to ensure that you never lose a deal to another c...
How To Sell Solar From Home (5 Key Strategies To Taking Control Of Your Time, Income, And Energy)
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's up Solarpreneurs it's James Swiderski and I'm excited to be back after going off grid for the last 3 months. In this episode I am spilling my b...
Crushing it with a Setter-Closer Program
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is a pro at training solarpreneurs on knocking doors and making homeowners click. He is one of the key why we get a lot of appointment at New Powe...
Turning a Team of Millennials Into Champions (interview with Kevin Dana)
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Snippets: Kevin Dana shares how sales has changed his life. From someone who doesn't like talking to people and now he is crushing it in the sales ind...
Cracking the Code on FB ads (interview with Jimmy Rutkowsky)
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I met Jimmy at Funnel Hacking Live 4 months ago in Nashville. This guy is disrupting Facebook Ads and today we will have the honor having him on the s...
PITCH ANYTHING! Mastering the pitch in solar sales
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you checked out the book Pitch Anything?? If not you are missing out some on some game changing strategies you can use to change the solar game. ...