ELECTRIC PEOPLE PODCAST

Ryan Raddon, known by his stage name Kaskade, is a prominent figure in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. He believes that art is a reflection of the person who is making it. This belief has heavily influenced him as a songwriter. He is known for his authenticity, writing lyrics and melodies that often convey personal and emotional themes. He has a genuine passion for his craft and makes an e...

Cory started out his professional career working for his brother in law, running a car dealership in Utah. After years in this business, he was asked a question that changed the trajectory of his life.- "When is the last time you've felt challenged?" That question is exactly what led him to the solar industry. Now, he has 320 career installs and is turning heads in the streets. Building up to wher...

Leonard Armato began his career as a trial lawyer. Feeling unfulfilled, he looked to his former college basketball coach who suggested he become a sports agent. Although he had no experience and no large agency to back him, he was able to leverage his intentional value proposition to land his first client, Ronnie Lott. His successful representation of Lott played a crucial role in launching his ca...

Andres went from being an Epidemia Researcher at Columbia University to building solar panels in the Dominican Republic. After about four years in the Dominican Republic he ended up back in the US selling solar. From the beginning, he's been someone who is up front about what he wants to achieve and he's always made sure that he does things the right way. His love for people and his relatability h...

Steve Sims began his career owning, creating and running an experience concierge business for the ultra wealthy. He grew and sold this business and is now running a successful executive leadership and coaching business. He shares the importance of looking at the value you bring to the people and relationships around you and encourages you to stop selling and start solving- The smallest things make...

Ben Ward started in the direct selling industry back in 2001. In this episode he shares his million dollar secret to be successful on the doors and several other highly inspiring pieces of advice that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to hit the ground running in all aspects of your life! Tune in to hear more... Be sure to visit the websites below: Youtube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/...

Bob Burg is an accomplished keynote speaker and international bestselling author who has impacted high profile professionals and businesses all over the world. Bob shares his profound interpretation of the five laws: Value, Compensation, Influence, Authenticity, and Receptivity; which will leave you motivated and inspired to take his principles and apply them to all areas of your life. Tune in to...

Gregory Penn has been in the solar industry since 2014. He's recently achieved the most installs in a single quarter AND the most installs in a year(2022) in the companies history at Sunrun. He is determined to set all of the records and to be the G.O.A.T. of the industry. Tune in to hear more about his disciplined mentality and how he continuously motivates himself to reach his highest potential.

Parker Stephens is unbelievably talented and people at his company highly value his input. Something people don't know about him is his ability to transition from different aspects of his life is extremely hard for him. He's realized that values don't always line up with your talents and this is something he's continuously working on. Tune in to hear more about his story and to be inspired by his...

Diogo started his professional career as one of the top Managers at Taco Bell and KFC. Now, he's only been full time with Sunrun for a year and has just hit the companies highest sales achievement... Tune in to hear more about his story!

Carlos was born in El Salvador and illegally came to the United States when he was 18 years old. Knowing zero English, he decided to make his first investment and buy an online English course. Now, he's consistently achieving the most elite level of performance at Sunrun for the third quarter in a row. Tune in to hear more about his story and how his grit and hard work has led him to where he is t...

From 2013-2021, Keith surrounded himself with good people, hard work and a little bit of luck building his own company in Seattle, Washington. After selling his successful company he's now found his way back as Director of Sales at Sunrun. With the belief that expansion is exposure, Keith shares his insight on several things he's learned throughout his 20 years in the industry. Tune in to hear mor...

Matt Gava's desire to produce and beat his previous quarter's numbers has led him to where he is now, as Boston Central's newest District Manager. His belief in helping his customers and putting his customers first has been a huge turning point in his career. Tune in to hear more about his story and his journey with Sunrun.

With a dream of receiving an education in America, Seyed moved from Iran to America in 2009. In 2014 his world was flipped upside down, forcing him to get his first real job and support himself and his family. This job allowed him to invest in Tesla, where he hit his ultimate high until the stock market took a huge hit. Tune in to hear more about his story and how Sunrun has changed his life for t...

After Erik's successful business got shut down in 2020, he needed a new source of income and a place to refocus his fuel. Coincidentally, Carolina reached out shortly after on social media, asking him to join the Sunrun team. Carolina's unique energy and eagerness to develop others around her led her to be an incredible mentor to Erik. Together, they're laying the smack down in company sponsored i...

At 18 years old, Teal got in a motorcycle accident that significantly changed the trajectory of his life. Joining Sunrun allowed him to use his voice and ability to connect with people to make a successful career and provide for his family. Tune in to hear more about his story!

After going through a dark place and shedding all of the things he thought he was, he decided to start from scratch and make an effort to live a more intentional and authentic life. This led to him trading in his life in Hollywood for a ranch life in Texas. Tune in to hear more about his soul awakening and the renewable life he's created!

Jason Ivancich was hired in 2018 in San Diego South. He quickly became a DM and transferred to Palm Springs, where he only had 12 reps and 36 installs. His honesty and eagerness to learn has always been one of his strengths. Now, Palm Springs has 100 reps and has reached a high of 297 installs. Tune in to be inspired and hear more about his "just do it" mentality!

Damon West went from being a successful stockbroker on Wall Street to the notorious uptown burglar, eventually being confronted by a SWAT team and a gun to the back of his neck, receiving the max prison sentence. After making a promise to his parents to stand against violence and being counseled by a wise inmate, he finds a way to become a coffee bean, smuggling hope and bringing life to himself a...

Introducing... Taylor Silva! At just eight years old, he started his first business charging $1.00 to take out his elderly neighbors trash, and only went up from there. This led him to his job in the local three union as a land surveyor, where he worked for almost three years. After seeing his wife enjoy her career and realizing how unhappy he was, he decided to follow her lead and took a leap of...

Introducing... Ryan Kelsey! At only 12 years old, Ryan started out working for his father's business as a diesel mechanic. After a decade, he transitioned into the medical industry, getting his ENT license and becoming a certified phlebotomist. Ten years into his phlebotomy career, he decided it was time for a challenge, so he went back to his roots as a "doer" and started running his own landscap...

Introducing: Street Stories! A brand new feature of Electric People Podcasts, where we hear incredible stories from reps all over the country. First up is Natalia Del Rio Cerchio! Natalia is originally from Mexico, but was raised in New Jersey. After being a self-proclaimed nomad, and having ridden her bicycle from Canada to Chile, she settled in Northern California where she found Sunrun. She has...

New England has a huge female representation amongst their sales teams and leadership, and Kristen, Neily, and Ariana are leading the charge. All 3 are in leadership roles amongst their teams and are leading from the front. The 3 of them talk about the women who inspired them to success, and the challenges, as well as the benefits, of being in a woman in this industry. However, they point out that...

David Nurse is a mindset & performance coach, public speaker, podcaster, best selling author, and shooting coach with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets. After his hopes of making it to the NBA as a child didn't pan out, David turned to coaching and helping people around him be their best selves. Tune in to hear some incredible nuggets. David talks about how being original creates change, and 'why not me?' S...

Sandy is currently the Chief Technology Officer, and has over 20 years of experience in innovative tech. She is an expert at taking new ideas and turning them into streamlined solutions, including helping companies like Expedia, Blockable, and Stash Hotel Rewards create dynamic tools for consumers. In this episode she talks about the complexity of the solar industry, and how she plans to help simp...