In this episode of the Solar Power Hour, William Grant sits down with Ben Wilson, owner of Wilson Services, to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a business in Central Illinois. Together they dive into:
☀️ The realities of entrepreneurship — from mowing lawns at age nine to leading a 44-employee company.
☀️ How community involvement and long-term customer relationships fuel growth more than advertising ever could.
☀️ The business challenges facing service companies today — from labor shortages and employment gaps to skyrocketing material costs.
☀️ The process of business acquisitions, seller financing, and what it means to keep Peoria’s legacy companies local.
☀️ How strong community partnerships and people-first culture can future-proof any business.
This episode of Solar Power Hour blends business wisdom with local pride as William Grant and Ben Wilson unpack the intersection of entrepreneurship, community, and integrity.
It’s a grounded, eye-opening conversation about building teams, navigating costs, fighting misinformation, and keeping business in the hands of those who care about their community.
Connect with our Guest:
- https://wilsonservicesil.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/wilsonservicesil/
- https://www.facebook.com/wilsonservicesil