About this episode
In this episode, Chris is interviewed by Solar expert, Taylor Armstrong. He shares his journey from building solar companies to his current day podcast & mastermind success.Chris opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the art of selling, and the power of building a personal brand. Tune in for a conversation on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of persistence. Highlights: "The hardest thing about sales is most people are not willing to get to a decision because they're scared of rejection." "I tried the whole retirement thing for about six weeks. And it's not all it's cracked up to be; actually, one of the most depressing moments of my life." "Building a personal brand is all about consistency. Being the same guy or gal, owning who you are, getting your message out to the world." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:27 - Chris Sells Solgen 03:22 - Impact of Podcasting 05:30 - Finding Purpose Post-Retirement 07:10 - Decision to Sell the Business 10:21 - Building a Network 15:57 - Personal Branding 22:39 - Recruiting Philosophy 26:26 - Four Principles of Closing Sales 44:10 - Future Plans and Networking Tips