
ELECTRIC PEOPLE PODCAST
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2025 • 55min
EP 166: Drew Davis | Crippling Hot Sauce
Drew Davis shares his inspiring story of living with cerebral palsy and how he founded Crippling Hot Sauce. Drew talks about the origins of Crippling Hot Sauce and how he overcomes challenges. Drew's hard work and resolve is incredible, you don't want to miss this episode!

May 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
EP 165: Logan Smith | Grit
Logan Smith and Felipe Barros sit down with host Ty Williams on today's episode of Electric People. Logan digs into the grit and discipline it takes to be successful in sales and in life. He also talks about the importance of culture, team, and his background.

May 15, 2025 • 45min
EP 164: Carlos Paredes | Life Changing Decisions
Carlos Paredes sits down with Ty Williams and Branson Hadfield to share his life story and journey at Sunrun. He offers incredible insight into overcoming adversity, coming to the United States as an immigrant, and advice for success at Sunrun. Carlos has an inspiring story of how his life has changed over the last 5 years. Don't miss this one!

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 27min
EP 163: Rob Machado | Professional Surfer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Rob Machado, one of the best surfers in the world, sits down with host Ty Williams for this week's episode of Electric People. Rob talks about his story as a professional surfer for 30 years and also his life story. Rob has lived life on his own terms and shares his unique perspective. He has been a Sunrun customer for 10 years and now is a Sunrun partner and ambassador.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
EP 162: Bennett Geil | Lead from the Front
Bennett Geil joins Electric People in this episode with host Ty Williams. Bennett is one of the top performers in The Street and shares his process and standards that have led him there. He talks with Ty about his experiences leading, selling, and recruiting in the San Luis Obispo office.

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 27min
Ep: 161 Eric Mealey | Senior Partner Vivint
Eric Mealey recruited host Ty Williams to his first sales position over 20 years ago. Eric is one of the longest tenured individuals in the door to door sales industry and has years of valuable knowledge. He shares his creativity, leadership knowledge, and team building on this weeks episode.

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
Ep: 160 Nick Zimmerman | Student & Professor of Leadership
Nick Zimmerman joins Ty Williams and co host Darrell Doucette in this episode of Electric People. "Nicky Z" shares his high energy and his all-in mentality that has taken him to the top performer he is today. Nick shares his story in the solar space and what led him to Sunrun.

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 15min
Ep: 159 Matt Hinze | Patience & Perseverance
Nearly two decade sales veteran Matt Hinze sits down with host Ty Williams in this week's episode of Electric People. Matt has been a sales leader for years and has valuable insights and experience that he shares. His story is one of patience, perseverance and constant improvement.

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep: 158 Dean Andrus | Farm Strong
Host Ty Williams is joined by "Uncle" Dean Andrus and co-host Taylor Turnbull. Dean talks about managing lifestyle changes, distance from family, and the mindset of overcoming challenges. He has been at Sunrun for just over one year, but has already hit Franchise and is a newly promoted Market Leader in Thousand Oaks.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep: 157 Moe El Haddad, Ramy Laribi, Ayman Amghar | Boston South Trio
Host Adam Mcclellan sits down with three of our leaders from Boston South: Moe El Haddad, Ramy Laribi, and Ayman Amghar. They share their insights, stories, and how the are continuing to improve in 2025.