Off the Grid, On the Record

Mr. Sunshine on Greedy Sales Reps, Broken Promises & Fixing Solar from the Inside Out


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Guest: Michael Janzen, aka Mr. Sunshine — industry veteran, consumer advocate, and founder of Mr. Sunshine Saves

Topics Covered: 00:00 – Intro: Who is Mr. Sunshine? 02:00 – From wannabe rockstar to solar disruptor 04:00 – Why most reps are trained wrong 06:00 – Shutting down 50+ shady solar companies 08:30 – How policy changes impact real homeowners 10:00 – Net metering myths and the future of incentives 13:00 – What 90% of reps never tell their clients 17:00 – The #1 red flag in a solar pitch 19:30 – How his free book is helping homeowners get smarter 22:00 – Why walking away from a deal is sometimes the best sale 25:00 – Redline models, commissions, and how reps really get paid 28:00 – The difference between selling solar and knowing solar 30:00 – Final thoughts + where to learn more

Resources Mentioned: 🔗 MrSunshineSaves.com 📘 Free Homeowner Guide: “Solar for Smarties” 🎙️ Follow Off the Grid On the Record for more: http://www.youtube.com/@yarekmatacz

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Off the Grid, On the RecordBy Yarek Matacz