ELECTRIC PEOPLE PODCAST
The League Presents The 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.
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Jul 31, 2020 • 50min
E60: Wyler Wittwer | Franchise DM | There's Always Someone To Sell
Wyler has over a decade of experience in direct sales, including managing the alarm selling pilot in New Zealand, and is now one of the top solar installers quarter after quarter. He is an avid traveler and loves seeing the world. He has found success in every market he has sold in by having the mindset that he's always going to find someone to sell. Stick to the hours, and you'll have success.

Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 14min
E59: Grant Schaul | Franchise DM & Rally Champ | Focus On Your Relationships
Grant went from selling expensive home upgrades, to crawling under mobile homes, to now being one of the top producers at Vivint Solar. Tune in as he opens up about battling depression, staying positive, and building relationships. He attributes his success simply to caring about others. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Jul 17, 2020 • 48min
E58: Will Hard | Director of Sales | Make It Different
Will has been selling solar for about 5 years, and was responsible for opening a new state (Virginia) to solar installations. Will is regularly a top producing rep & leader, and does it in a loan-only market. After losing his job with Boeing, he met a Vivint Solar rep, who invited him to a team meeting. Will showed up in a suit and tie, and nearly walked out, but saw the culture and fell in love. Listen as he talks about making an impact on those around him, getting out of your comfort zone, and overcoming challenges.

Jul 10, 2020 • 60min
E57: Adler Goode | DM & Competition Fiend | Rent Is Due Daily
Adler was on his way to a successful collegiate football career, when injuries sent him looking elsewhere. He was recruited by a teammate's brother, hopped on a plane for the first time by himself, and tried out the opportunity presented to him. He hasn't looked back and has had a life changing experience with Vivint Solar. Now managing a top office, he motivates everyone around him to "pay rent" every day. He is a fiend for competition, and figures that if he gives it all he has in an incentive and loses, he still wins with the production gained. Tune in for Adler's incredible story and why you should always be reaching out to people you know to take advantage of this opportunity.

Jul 3, 2020 • 54min
E56: Joe Wilkins | District Manager | Find Common Ground To Recruit
Joe is a farm boy from Missouri who has been with Vivint Solar for years and has hundreds of installs. With no door to door sales experience, he started selling for Vivint Solar in 2012 based on the opportunity presented to him - and he has taken advantage of that opportunity. He's one of the best recruiters at the company, and that success comes because he values relationships and true friendships. Listen to his tips on how he makes friends and builds teams.

Jun 26, 2020 • 53min
E55: Kevin Padilla | Franchise Member | Mimic Top Performers & Be Consistent
Kevin has been with the company for 4 years, is a long time Franchise member, has around 800 career solar installs, and manages one of the top offices in Northern California. Listen to his journey of moving to the States from Ecuador, learning english, starting direct sales, and becoming one of the best to do it! His trick? Simply replicate what the top sales managers around him have done - there's no need to do something different. In a word, he is consistent, in work and in life. Tune in to get inside his mind!

Jun 22, 2020 • 56min
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 about overcoming racism and finding success through his growth mindset.

Jun 12, 2020 • 54min
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 5, 2020 • 56min
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."

May 29, 2020 • 55min
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!


