<p>Riley Cate and Eric Haskell ditched their corporate gigs to start SageBrush Energy—and in this episode, they share what it’s really like to build a solar company rooted in trust, community, and quality installs. From navigating policy shifts in Nevada to launching their own financing arm (SageBrush Financial), they break down the real challenges local installers face and why diverse financing is non-negotiable.</p>

Riley Cate and Eric Haskell ditched their corporate gigs to start SageBrush Energy—and in this episode, they share what it’s really like to build a solar company rooted in trust, community, and quality installs. From navigating policy shifts in Nevada to launching their own financing arm (SageBrush Financial), they break down the real challenges local installers face and why diverse financing is non-negotiable.

Sagebrush’s Vision for a Unified Solar Industry

What Solar Installers Need To Know is a podcast for solar leaders who are building something big. If you’re a founder, executive, or manager running a $10–$100M solar installation company with a team of 50–250 people, this show is for you.

We dive into the real challenges around project management, marketing, operations, financing, and scaling your business—without the fluff. The higher you climb, the harder it is to find others who really get what you’re going through. That’s why each episode features honest conversations with people who’ve been there—sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’re still figuring out.

No hype. Just practical insights for solar pros who want to keep growing.

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What Solar Installers Need To Know is a podcast for solar leaders who are building something big. If you’re a founder, executive, or manager running a $10–$100M solar installation company with a team of 50–250 people, this show is for you. We dive into the real challenges around project management, marketing, operations, financing, and scaling your business—without the fluff. The higher you climb, the harder it is to find others who really get what you’re going through. That’s why each episode features honest conversations with people who’ve been there—sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’re still figuring out. No hype. Just practical insights for solar pros who want to keep growing.

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