Off the Grid, On the Record

By Yarek Matacz

By JPM Media Real voices. Real energy. Real transitions.

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June 18, 2025 Solar Isn’t the Problem—Marketing Is: Nathan Zale on Breaking Through the Noise
Solar companies don’t fail because the tech isn’t good — they fail because the message doesn’t land. In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, Yarek sits down with Nathan Zale, founder of Zale Media and OutScale.com, to unpack how small solar businesses can overcome the biggest growth killer: bad marketing.
From using AI voice tech and CRM automations to smart content strategies and scalable video campaigns, this conversation is packed with tactical advice and real-world insight. If you’ve ever felt burned by a marketing agency or lost in a crowded market, this is your episode.
🎧 Off the Grid, On the Record is produced by JPM Media, a creative-first production house focused on renewable energy, infrastructure, and sustainability storytelling.
Learn more: https://www.jpmmedia.com
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36min
June 18, 2025Solar on RV? How Monument Solar Is Powering the Off-Grid RV Movement | Off the Grid, On the Record
Today on Off the Grid, On the Record, we’re diving into a corner of clean energy that’s growing fast but often overlooked — solar for RVs and off-grid adventurers.
Our guest, Kenson, is the founder of Monument Solar — a Utah-based company designing high-performance solar systems for full-time travelers and remote workers. With systems delivering over 5,000W of power, integrated Victron electronics, and a unique 5/5/5 service model, they’re helping customers break free from shore power for good.
🔍 What we cover:
The backstory: how full-time RV travel led to product innovation
Why bifacial panels + tilt-adjustable racks are a game changer
Real-world use: running air conditioners, microwaves, and more
Remote diagnostics, warranty structure, and resale value
Monument’s big vision: nationwide facilities, disaster relief tech, and commercial scale-up
📎 Links & Resources:
Website: https://www.monument-solar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonumentOffGridSolar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Monument-Solar
Produced by JPM Media: https://wwwjpmmedia.ca
Contact JPM Media: [email protected]
🎙 Hosted by Yarek Matacz, Off the Grid, On the Record brings you candid conversations with the entrepreneurs reimagining clean energy, infrastructure, and mobility from the ground up.
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40min
June 18, 2025Elastic Energy: Tree Sap, Soccer Balls & the Future of Battery Storage | Samuel Bendek
In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, host Yarek Matacz chats with Samuel Bendek, co-founder and CEO of Elastic Energy, a revolutionary cleantech startup using tree sap to rethink how we store energy.
Samuel shares how growing up in Colombia, bouncing soccer balls at 15, sparked an idea that eventually became a patented elastic energy storage system. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Elastic’s system is non-toxic, long-lasting, fire-safe, and completely regenerative—with no mining required.
We explore:
The inspiration and material science behind elastic batteries
How Elastic compares to traditional battery chemistries
The regulatory challenges of bringing a new storage medium to market
Use cases ranging from heavy industrial to decentralized rural grids
Why staying mission-aligned matters when scaling with impact
This is a conversation about creativity, grit, and reimagining how we power the world—starting from the forest, not the mine.
🔗 Learn more about Elastic Energy: https://elasticenergy.co
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26min
June 18, 2025Off-Grid Power, On-Point Leadership: Inside Australia's Top Caravan Innovator
What does it take to build smarter caravans and a stronger trades culture? In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, we sit down with Jacqueline Bold, founder of Bold Trailer & Caravan Repair Centre, to talk:
The rise of off-grid solar and battery setups in caravans
Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work for mobile solar
The overlooked power of leadership and diversity in trades
How Australian innovation is outpacing regulations
And what’s next in Bluetooth, braking systems & energy tech
From solar blankets to battery storage to team-building from the ground up — this isn’t just RV talk, it’s a blueprint for sustainable living anywhere.
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🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GGdf9APheAirKD4ZIlM7O
🌐 JPM Website: https://www.jpmmedia.ca
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🔗 BOLD Website: https://boldtcrc.com.au
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39min

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.