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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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Welcome to a new episode Next Level Pros! Today we're joined by Myron Golden - a sales champion, master closer, author of five books, and YouTube content creator with nearly a million subscribers. In this episode, Chris and Myron dive deep into content creation strategies, YouTube growth, tax strategies, personal development, and the importance of living a purposeful life.

Highlights:

"Wealth is not measured in money, but in time."

"If your content is not getting any haters, your content doesn't matter."

"Be more interested in solving a problem, and then be more interested in serving the people."

"We've been programmed to believe that we have to live a painful life until we can afford not to."

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Video Creation Cheat Code

02:11 Tax Strategies and Real Estate Investments

05:57 Faith, Family, and Personal Values

10:22 YouTube Channel Growth Journey

17:10 Crafting Compelling Thumbnails and Titles

29:23 The Power of Live Video and Audience Engagement

32:30 Million-Dollar Coaching Program Details

37:20 Personal Hobbies and Interests

43:55 Thoughts on Retirement and Continuous Creation

47:32 Finding Fulfillment in Daily Experiences

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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris and the team discuss Grant Cardone's journey from losing his $10 million net worth to building a billion-dollar empire. They dive into the key lessons from Grant's experience, including the power of the 10x rule, the importance of personal accountability, and the role of massive action and goal-setting in achieving success.

Highlights:

"The 10x rule is basically a concept about we set goals and targets, and we find places of comfort that are too small. They don't have, you know, insurance for the average American today, like if you have three months of savings, you think you're good, you're not good."

"I realized I was like that I fucked up, and that personal accountability, right? This is not on anybody else. This is on me." 

"When I wrote this, this book was not really written for other people. I was literally trying to figure out what, what am I going to do to get a bigger audience? How am I going to scale to other industries, right?" 

"Clarity creates action. When you're unclear, you don't know what to do if I want to get in shape, but I don't know how to get in shape. I'm probably just gonna sit on the couch."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction 

01:09 - Grant Cardone's mindset during the financial crisis

04:52 - Grant Cardone's approach to the 10x rule

07:12 - Overcoming excuses and taking action

09:02 - The role of mistakes and learning in the journey to success

12:15 - The importance of massive action and goal-setting

16:53 - The power of clarity and planning

20:21 - The value of mentorship and community

24:19 - The impact of vision and emotional connection

29:14 - The Role of Competition and Pushing Limits 

31:57 - The Importance of Persistence and Resilience 

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Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Otto, an investigative health journalist and entrepreneur, to discuss some of the most controversial and alternative health practices, including urine therapy and its potential benefits. Jonathan shares his research on stem cells, red light therapy, and natural healing, explaining how these methods could challenge conventional medical beliefs. We also dive into why society has been conditioned to trust pharmaceuticals over natural solutions, and how shifting perspectives can lead to greater health and longevity.Highlights:💡 "Your body naturally produces healing elements—why would you throw them away?"💡 "We’ve been conditioned to trust synthetic medicine over the things God created."💡 "Urine therapy might sound crazy, but the science behind it is undeniable."💡 "If you're willing to challenge the script, you might find a whole new way to heal."Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Can Drinking Urine Heal You?02:32 - Who is Jonathan Otto? His Background in Investigative Health Journalism05:29 - Chris Drinks His Own Urine for the First Time!07:41 - The Science Behind Urine Therapy & Stem Cells11:21 - Understanding the Healing Properties of Urine15:03 - How Society Has Been Conditioned to Fear Natural Medicine18:12 - Alternative Healing: Red Light Therapy & Its Benefits22:49 - How Urine Therapy Compares to Expensive Stem Cell Treatments27:10 - The Role of Big Pharma in Suppressing Natural Remedies31:05 - The Connection Between Faith, God, and Natural Healing35:40 - Prostate Cancer, Radiation, and Alternative Treatment Approaches42:19 - The Truth About Red Light Therapy and Cellular Regeneration48:31 - How to Get Started With Alternative Healing Methods52:03 - Where to Follow Jonathan Otto & Exclusive Discounts on Red Light TherapyWant me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!https://linktr.ee/nextlevelprosWant to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=trueWatch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437aYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros#NextLevelPros #Podcast #AlternativeMedicine #HealthHacks #Biohacking #UrineTherapy #RedLightTherapy #StemCells #NaturalHealing #HolisticHealth #Wellness #JonathanOtto #SelfHealing #Detox #BigPharma #healthrevolution

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, the hosts interview Andy Elliott, a sales training expert who has transformed his life and business over the past few years. Andy shares his inspiring story of how he went from being a successful but unfulfilled car salesman to building a thriving sales training company that has impacted over 500,000 people.

Highlights:

"Greatness is found in the extremes. If you don't become obsessed, no one will ever know your name."

"The greatest, scarcest resource in the planet of Earth right now, in the home, in the community and in businesses, is leadership."

"If you want to get paid more than you ever imagined getting paid in your life, you got to become a leader."

"I just don't want to die with regrets anymore."

Timestamps:

00:00 - The power of obsession and becoming the greatest

02:19 - Andy's background and transformation

05:00 - The importance of taking care of yourself and your family

10:00 - Embracing the truth and transparency

14:02 - Deciding to change and taking action

16:25 - Buying the training program that changed his life

20:00 - The problem with the world and the need for forgiveness

25:00 - The power of belief and leadership

34:41 - Becoming a leader and creating value

37:37 - Building a team and scaling the business

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Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, we're excited to share a powerful speech delivered by Chris Lee, the founder of SolGen Power, at an event hosted by Kyle Mallien. Chris shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from early failures to building a highly successful solar company that achieved two nine-figure exits. Throughout the speech, he imparts valuable insights on business strategy, company culture, and personal growth.

Highlights:

"Money will never be the motivating factor you have to find passion in something else."

"Value is a derivative of energy, right? Every single thing that you see in this room was naturally created, and because of energy input, value has been created."

"He who casts the biggest vision with a clear path of how it is possible always attracts the greatest talent."

"Culture is the reason a company thrives over time. Strategy can always change."

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - The Importance of Energy and Passion

0:01:02 - Chris Lee's Background and Early Failures

0:06:47 - Investing in Personal Development and Education

0:13:30 - The Power of Mastermind Groups and Networking

0:22:34 - Pioneering Digital Marketing in the Solar Industry

0:31:36 - Core Business Strategies and Theories

0:41:38 - Building a Strong Company Culture

0:51:52 - Organizational Management and Structure

0:59:51 - The Private Equity Deal and Lessons Learned

1:09:14 - The Life-Changing Car Accident and Reflection

1:15:46 - Finding Passion Beyond Money

1:25:06 - Advice for the Audience and Closing Remarks

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