#Interview: The Billion Dollar Bet with Mark Steckman

Jayson Waller took an unlikely path to CEO for one of the largest Solar companies in America - Power Home Solar. Betting on himself and the future of the industry, he mortgaged his home and the payoff turned into a billion dollars in sales.

Timestamps:

0:00 - True Underdog Podcast

1:16 - Introducing Jayson Waller

2:44 - Jayson Waller's Origin Story and Humble Beginnings

6:38 - Looking Back on Jayson's First Sales Job and Learnings From It

9:22 - Advice for People in Sales 

11:14 - The Awards and Recognitions of Powerhome Solar

13:14 - How He Got Started Into the Solar Power Business

16:17 - Tips to Get Through Financing and to Build a Business

18:14 - Success Strategies That Helped His Business During the Pandemic

21:19 - What to Look for When Hiring the Best People for Your Company

24:34 - Knowing When You Need to Let People Go After Doing Everything

25:56 - Why It's Important to Define and Create a Company Culture

29:03 - How Do You Continue to Do It All and Stay Motivated

32:01 - The Importance of Family and Having Moments for Jayson

33:48 - What's the Story Behind the Difference of a Cow and a Buffalo

36:03 - Jayson Waller's Podcast and Upcoming Book

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