In the podcast, Garrett Mendelsohn, an expert in virtual solar sales and founder of Solar Bootcamp, discusses strategies and challenges in the solar industry. The conversation covers topics like sales techniques, the importance of quality in solar installations, and the difficulties small companies face. They also explore the use of technology like live streaming and the metaverse in sales and training, emphasizing ethical business practices and customer experience improvement. Personal health routines and the broader impact of technology on lifestyle and mental health are discussed, with Mendelsohn sharing his vision for solar industry innovation.
Virtual Sales Techniques [02:01-02:46]: Garrett Mendelsohn discusses overcoming distractions during virtual sales, focusing on engaging with customers to maintain their attention.
Industry Challenges [06:02-07:04]: The podcast addresses challenges faced by smaller solar companies in sustaining long-term business, including the balance between company size, quality, and customer service.
Technology in Sales [18:44-19:43]: Mendelsohn talks about integrating technology like live streaming platforms and the metaverse into the solar sales and training process.
Ethical Business Practices [09:54-10:30]: The conversation highlights the need for ethical practices in the solar industry and calls for regulation to ensure proper conduct by salespersons.
Personal Health Routines [29:00-31:04]: Mendelsohn shares his strategies for maintaining physical and mental health, emphasizing fitness and diet.
Vision for the Future [35:14-36:01]: Mendelsohn shares his aspirations for innovation in the solar industry, focusing on ethical, effective sales and training methods.
This episode of "Innovating Solar Sales" with Garrett Mendelsohn dives into the complexities and opportunities in the solar industry. Garrett highlights the importance of ethical practices, training, and the use of innovative technologies like live streaming for sales training. For more information or to connect with Garrett, visit Solar Bootcamp at solarbootcamp.ai and follow their advancements in virtual solar sales training and technology integration.