ELECTRIC PEOPLE PODCAST

Brad is the Creative Director on the Sales Marketing team, and has been with Sunrun since 2014. In this episode, he talks about The League, why it was started, and how it drives personal growth and development. He also talks about how personal interests should be incorporated into work life, and to just figure things out. Whatever it takes to be successful, just figure it out.

Kristian has been in the door to door industry since 2013, specifically selling solar since 2015. He served as Senior VP of Sales at Trinity Solar until his recent move to Sunrun, as VP of Sales. Listen as he talks about his transition to Sunrun, how welcomed he has felt, and why he made this blockbuster move. His positivity is contagious! Don't miss this one.

Harte is a senior partner at CultureSync as well as an executive coach. She has a background in advertising, having worked at companies like Disney, Activision, and a skin care company. She has an MBA from Marshall School of Business at USC and her coaching certification from Hudson Institute. Tune in as she talks about synchronizing culture with strategy. You can have the best strategy, but if th...

Felipe has been with the company since 2015, and is now a DM in one of the fastest growing offices in the company. In this episode, Felipe talks about the drive to be someone who is impressive and unique, setting himself apart from everyone else. His biggest key to success is simply action and execution. Just get out and work. Tune in to hear about his growth and how this job has changed his life!

Kim has been selling solar since 2019 and quickly found success in the industry. When Covid hit in 2020, she was able to adapt and had the biggest front end production quarters of her career and she hasn't looked back since. Tune in as she talks about taking control of the job and making the decision that this is her career, not just a short term stint. Once she made that decision, everything has...

Jolyon Collier is an activist and survivor. He transformed his life from being a drug dealer at age 11, surviving an upbringing in a drug house, the suicide of his mother, and a life of crime, to becoming a successful craftsman and independently wealthy businessman. Throughout his travels and his business, he became aware of the problem the world faces with the extinction of the planet’s coral. Ex...

Chris Pierce is an expert in mental toughness. Chris has spent the past decade coaching mental toughness to pro surfers and elite soldiers, but has shifted his focus recently to helping sales people achieve their goals. He has a master's degree in sports psychology and uses it to help people be more mentally resilient. Tune in to figure out how you can better leverage your mind.

Ryan has been in the solar industry since 2015, but has been in the direct sales industry for over a decade. He has well over 500 career installs and has led many high producing teams. Ryan is very passionate of training and building those around him - focusing on principles so they can make decisions for themselves. Tune in for ways to improve your training, and in turn improve your sales techniq...

Dave is an author and professor, best known for his New York Times best selling book, Tribal Leadership. Dave focuses on 5 stages of leadership and what we can do to develop into level 4 and 5 leaders. Tune in as he shares experiences and tips for increasing your leadership skills!

Mike is currently the Chief Product Officer at Sunrun, but is quite well rounded, having completed the pre-med program at Johns Hopkins, followed by Columbia Law School. After practicing law for 10 years, he made the jump to renewable energy. Now he's passionate about bringing products to homeowners that help them save money and electrify the home. Tune in to hear about the future of the industry...

Jeremy Jones is a professional snowboarder who's career has spanned over two decades, in a sport where most careers last just a handful of years. During his career, Jeremy was selected to join Forum Snowboarding, where he became part of the original eight snowboarders of the team. Listen in as he talks about his commitment to the sport and overcoming the naysayers - he was passionate about a sport...

Amadou has been selling solar with Sunrun since 2019, and has been leading a team in Maryland since 2020. Amadou hails from Mali in west Africa, loves basketball, speaks 7 languages, and is always happy! Amadou has an amazing story of dedication and hard work, going from a very humble upraising to find success in direct solar sales. Plus, listen in as he tells an incredible story of first meeting...

Thiago has been selling solar since 2015, having started in Maryland and then moved to the New England area. He has seen the downs of struggling to open a new market, but also the ups of leading an office to 300+ quarter installs. Tune in as a talks about believing in yourself! Believe in yourself that you can win, and the rest follows. Don't give up and believe!

Lynn Jurich has transformed the residential energy arena. She is a graduate of Stanford business school and created solar as a service. She founded Sunrun in 2007, and the accolades quickly followed: Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs by Fortune in 2009, Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2010, Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business 2013, Forbes Top Women to Watch in 2015,...

Katelyn is currently a district manager in Connecticut. She's been in the solar industry since 2017, and has nearly 300 career installs. In 2020, she was the 2nd highest female earner on the entire east coast. Tune in as she talks about getting introduced to the company, falling in love with the culture, and taking advantage of the huge opportunity to grow. Just work hard and the results will foll...

Brady has been in direct sales for over a decade, and has been selling solar for over 2 years. Before going door to door, he had a successful baseball career, including being named Utah's Mr. Baseball in high school and eventually being drafted by the New York Yankees. Once his baseball career ended, he joined the summer sales force selling alarms, and eventually made the jump to solar. Tune in as...

He's the King of Culture. Jason has been in the business of building culture and motivation for over a decade. He knows what it takes to drive production and retain team members. Tune in to hear about his background and how he works tirelessly to bring about the greatest sales platform in the industry.

Mike is one of the top individual producing leaders in the top producing office in the company. He has a background of founding tech start ups, and uses this experience to bring systems into his leadership style. Mike takes on the role of "tactician" in the office, using his skills to create a game plan for both competitions and life goals. Tune in as he talks about getting complacent, and how you...

John has a ton of experience in direct sales, starting his career in 2007. He now has 350+ career solar installs and has built very strong teams around him. Tune in as John talks about the enjoyment he finds in being a leader -- growing and developing those around him. But he's not just a great leader, he's impressive as an individual sales rep. Lead from the front, and everything else will follow...

Shayne Smith is hilarious, and he also has an amazing story of overcoming challenges. He's a stand up comedian who didn't grow up in the best circumstances, and made some poor decisions along the way, but has turned around his life to find huge success. Tune in to hear how he simply shows up, time after time. Don't judge this book by it's cover!

Brian has been selling solar since early 2019, and has quickly found success in the solar sale, rising to being one of the top producers in the company. He had no previous direct sales experience, having worked in commercial construction management for years. Tune in to hear how he made the jump to solar sales because he saw the growth potential in the industry, and then took full advantage of the...

Apolo Ohno is the most decorated American Olympian at the Winter Olympics and a member of U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame for his career in short track speed skating. He is now an entrepreneur, public speaker, commentator, and author/narrator. Apolo also won the 2007 season of Dancing With the Stars. Tune in as he talks about the work ethic and mental fortitude to be great in all things.

Erik Oh is one of the newest members of the Franchise, who has had a career full of sales. Erik started in the pest control industry with Todd Pedersen, before the alarm industry took off. More recently, he's been in pharmaceutical sales, including being the CRO of a biotech company prior to moving to Sunrun. Tune in as he talks about what drew him to the solar industry and how he has taken advant...

Brenno Delima is still "new" to the solar industry, but he has hit the ground running and is already one of the top producers in the company. After hitting Franchise for the first time in Q3, he has his sights set on more. Brenno is incredibly motivated and just works. Tune in to hear his story and how he is taking advantage of this opportunity.

Jeremy Atkinson has been in direct sales for about a decade, has over 300 career solar installs, regularly finishes in a high place in the Rally, and is one of the most consistent leaders week after week. Jeremy loves competition and uses it to drive him to be better week after week. Tune in to hear what drives him to be one of the top producers in the company!