Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this high-energy workshop, solar industry expert Chris Lee breaks down the critical strategies for building a profitable solar business. Designed for solar entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and installation company owners struggling with low margins and industry challenges, this episode provides a roadmap to transform your solar business from surviving to thriving.
Highlights:
"There's no such thing as lazy people. Only unclear people."
"Competition is only the pain that you are solving."
"Customers do not buy because of price, and reps do not work for you because of commission."
"I would much rather recruit a C player and train them up to be a B player."
Timestamps:
00:00 Industry Introduction: Solar's Current Challenges
09:50 Attracting Top Talent Through Clear Vision
13:58 Why the "Red Line" Model Destroys Businesses
20:30 The Importance of Prioritizing Company Health
22:58 Breaking Down Revenue and Margin Structures
25:22 W2 vs 1099: Building a Valuable Organization
28:02 Motivating Sales Reps Beyond Commission
29:01 The Fallacy of High Commission Rates
30:16 Recruiting and Developing Sales Talent
35:00 Leveraging AI and Technology in Business
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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! Today, get ready to learn about surviving (and thriving) during economic chaos. Chris, Daryl, and Levi break down how to overcome fear, get creative with your business, and turn a potential recession into your personal comeback story. They'll show you why getting uncomfortable might just be the best thing for your business right now.
Highlights:
"What would I do if I had no fear?"
"Your experiences are a reflection of your internal thoughts, beliefs and emotions, not your external circumstances."
"Most businesses are run by older people, but there's a lot of opportunity for younger people with ambition."
"52% of Fortune 500 companies were started in a recession."
Timestamps:
0:00:00 Recession Alert: Economic Challenges Ahead
0:01:33 Changing Strategies When Old Methods Fail
0:04:03 Recession-Proofing Your Mind
0:08:35 Opportunities Born from Economic Shifts
0:10:27 Overcoming Ego in Business Challenges
0:14:16 Transparent Leadership During Tough Times
0:19:47 Finding Strategic Partnerships for Survival
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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris and Daryl dive deep into the public partnership fallout between Grant Cardone and Gary Brecca, using their dramatic split as a masterclass in how to (and how NOT to) manage business partnerships.
Highlights:
"Having a partner is hard, but there's nothing more rewarding than an incredible partnership."
"The faster you can address hard things, the better."
"A healthy relationship requires trust, and the ability to conflict."
"Equity only gives you your portion of distributions, it does not guarantee a job."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Partnership Drama
03:23 Transforming Partnerships: When Business Changes Rapidly
05:53 Communication Strategies: Resolving Disagreements
11:42 Partnership Lessons: What Works and What Doesn't
16:31 Decision-Making Superpowers in Partnerships
21:52 The 618 Three-Year Partnership Method
23:21 Equity vs. Job: Understanding Ownership Dynamics
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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, sales expert Chris Lee breaks down the critical sales technique of transforming the common objection "I need to think about it" into a successful close. Through a detailed role-play demonstration, Chris reveals psychological strategies to help potential clients make decisive decisions while building trust and understanding.
Highlights:
"Maybes don't make the world go round."
"Being decisive has really served me well."
"There is not a concern in the world that can't be overcome."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: The Phrase That Kills Deals
01:45 - Exploring Client's Fear and Hesitation
04:06 - Understanding Decision-Making Motivations
05:32 - The Value of Being Decisive
07:34 - Authenticity in Sales Conversations
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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris, Daryl and Levi discuss the principle of taking decisive action and addressing pain now versus later. They explore insights from Alex Hormozi about business growth, commitment, and the power of making quick, focused decisions that can transform both personal and professional life.
Highlights:
"The most successful people that I know are decisive; the moment they measure out the information, they make a decision, they move forward."
"If you're hesitating, all you're doing is prolonging pain, prolonging suffering."
"There's so much power in just being decisive."
"If you make a bad decision, and you're decisive in that decision, your ability to make other decisions to get out of it is a lot easier."
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Business Pain: Different Strategies for Different Ventures
05:00 Avoiding Revenue Generation: Common Entrepreneurial Pitfalls
10:00 The Power of Being Decisive: Transforming Business Mindset
15:00 Pivoting During COVID: Staying Decisive Under Pressure
17:22 Alex Hormozi's Mastermind Revelation
19:44 Partnership Dynamics: Supporting Decisiveness
20:46 The Importance of Having Hard Conversations
21:52 Overcoming Mental Barriers
25:00 Conclusion
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