Welcome to The Smart Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Matthew Jones.

In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey from a tough upbringing in a single-parent household to an electrical apprenticeship in a copper mine at age 16 — all the way to founding MJJS Solar & Electrics and becoming a trusted energy advisor.

This episode is about more than my story. It’s a testamentto grit, resilience, and unwavering commitment. From early struggles and three painful retrenchments to building a thriving business rooted in integrity, excellence, and innovation, you’ll hear how every challenge shaped the mission behind MJJS.

Join me as I reveal how MJJS breaks the mold by standingwith customers for life, investing in cutting-edge smart solar monitoring and AI technology, and delivering future-ready, risk-free energy solutions.

You’ll also hear leadership lessons learned from mentors, memorable client stories, and how smart coaching transformed my business journey.

Whether you’re a homeowner, business leader, or energyinnovator, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your start doesn’t define your future.

Lead with vision, protect your investment, and partner with those who walk the energy journey with you.

Start your path to energy independence today.

Protect your energy. Lead with intent

“Visit our websites to learn more and start your energyleadership journey.”

www.mjjs.com.au

www.matthewjjonesofficial.com

Think solar is “install and forget”? Think again.

In this episode, host Matthew Jones reveals why real energy leadership means actively monitoring your solar and battery systems — not leaving thousands of dollars in savings to chance.

Discover how hidden faults, firmware glitches, and unnoticedbattery underperformance silently drain your investment day after day.

Matthew shares eye-opening real-life examples where smart solar monitoring saved a client from surprise bills and costly downtime — while another paid hundreds extra without knowing.

Learn why Smart Solar Monitoring™ is a must-have tool foranyone serious about protecting their solar investment, maximizing savings, and stepping into true energy control.

For less than $1 a day, monitoring can pay for itself many times over by preventing silent failures, unlocking incentives, and giving you peace of mind.

Don’t wait for your electricity bill to warn you. Lead withclarity and control.

Check out www.mjjs.com.au the monitoring page.

Worried about blackouts, extreme weather, and protectingyour family’s safety?

You’re not alone. In this critical episode, Matthew Jonesexposes why typical solar and battery setups won’t keep the lights on when the grid fails.

It’s about more than electricity — it’s about taking control,safeguarding your loved ones, and leading your community through uncertain times.

Discover how to build a fortress of energy resilience, train your family, and turn backup batteries into peace-of-mind powerhouses.

Get inspired to move from passive solar ownership to active energy leadership before the next blackout strikes.

Your home, your family, your future — it’s time toprotect what matters most.

Visit www.mjjs.com.au for more gret tips.

The Founder Bottleneck – How to Stop Being the Limiter in Your Own Business
Hosted by Matthew Jones | The Smart Energy Podcast

Feeling stuck in your business? Chances are, you might be the bottleneck. In this episode, Matthew Jones—entrepreneur, #1 best-selling author, and founder of MJJS Solar and Electrics—shares his personal journey and hard-won insights to help founders, builders, and business owners break free from their own limitations.

Discover:

• Why so many founders unintentionally slow their own growth
• The key mindset shifts from tradesman to strategist
• How to build leadership that empowers and frees you
• Practical systems to unlock your time and scale smartly
• Mental barriers—like rejection and fear—and how to overcome them
• Actionable frameworks inspired by top mentors like JT Foxx to speed your growth

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this episode offers clarity, inspiration, and grounded strategies to help you stop holding yourself back and start leading your business forward.

Ready to dive deeper? Visit www.matthewjjonesofficial.com (that’s Matthew with two T’s) for exclusive tools, resources, and personalized support to accelerate your journey.

Unlock the hidden truths about solar panel performance beyond simple wattage ratings. Host Matthew Jones breaks down why two solar panel systems with the same specs can deliver very different results. He dives into panel efficiency, the critical impact of heat on output, and long-term degradation rates that most homeowners never hear about.

Discover how small differences in temperature coefficients and aging rates can translate into thousands of dollars saved or lost over 25 years of solar power. Matthew also reveals why choosing the right installer is just as important as selecting premium panels, ensuring your solar investment performs reliably for decades.

Perfect for Australian homeowners and anyone in hot climates wanting practical insights to maximize solar efficiency and savings.

For more information and practical guides, visit www.mjjs.com.au.

Discover the real value of home batteries in suburban solar setups. In this episode, we dive into whether batteries are worth the investment, how to maximize virtual power plan earnings, and the smart approach to going near-off-grid without the usual stress and costs. Perfect for homeowners wanting energy independence, reliable cash flow, and a smarter way to power their homes.

Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and the truth behind off-grid myths — so you can design your system to fit your life, not a brochure.

Ready to make your solar system work harder for you? Visit www.mjjs.com.au to learn more and get expert advice today.

🎧 What I Learned Writing a #1 Bestseller — And Why Most Solar Advice Is Dead Wrong

(The Solar Profit Strategy | Behind the Book)

Most solar advice is wrong — not maliciously, but misaligned.

In this solo episode, Matthew Jones — Amazon #1 Bestselling Author and founder of MJJS Solar & Electrics — breaks down what really happens after the install… and why most homeowners are still getting it wrong.

This isn’t about more kilowatts. It’s about clearer thinking.

You’ll learn:

• The #1 mistake solar buyers make post-install

• Why “set and forget” is killing your ROI

• The Smart Energy Framework that’s now redefining how homeowners think

• The mindset shift that changed everything at MJJS — from install to strategy

• What’s actually inside The Solar Profit Strategy (and why it’s not a marketing piece)

Plus: Real client results, busted myths, and how this book became more than just a book — it became a movement.

💬 Want a free copy of the #1 Bestseller — The Solar Profit Strategy?
Leave a comment or review, then DM me “BOOK” — I’ll send it to you personally. No cost. No catch. Just strategy that works.

Work with Matthew Jones:
👉 www.matthewjjonesofficial.com🎙 The Smart Energy Podcast — where energy meets execution.

What if your brand wasn’t just worn — but felt?

In this deep-dive interview, Matthew Jones sits down with Brian Smith, the legendary founder of UGG, to unpack the mindset, mistakes, and momentum behind one of the most iconic brand stories in modern business.

This isn’t about boots. It’s about belief.
You’ll learn:

• Why most entrepreneurs quit in the infancy stage — and how to push through

• The moment Brian stopped selling product — and started selling a feeling

• How rejection sharpened his mission instead of shrinking it

• The contract clause that cost him control of UGG — and what every founder needs to understand

• Why your personal brand isn’t optional — and what Brian wishes he’d done sooner

If you're building something real — this episode shows you how to build it with feeling, discipline, and long-term equity.

Work with Matthew Jones:
👉 www.matthewjjonesofficial.com

🎙 The Smart Energy Podcast — where energy meets execution.

In this high-performance interview, Matthew Jones sits downwith Adam Hall, Managing Director of AH Fencing, one ofAustralia’s fastest-growing commercial and industrial fencing specialists.Founded on a $3,000 dream, AH Fencing now delivers complex projects—chain‑wiresecurity fences, timber and Colourbond panels, gates, and acoustic installations across QLD and Victoria—without compromising culture, discipline, or pricing integrity.

This episode is not about construction. It’s about scalingvalues, embedding culture-first leadership, and building systems that don’t sacrifice integrity for growth.

Adam’s approach includes:

Creating a business that leads with values — not ego

Breathwork, boundaries, and mental routines that deter burnout

Delegation as identity shift, not just task offloading

Strategic expansion via process systems, not just bigger projects.

If you’re building something real — whether in trade,leadership, or enterprise — this interview is a lesson in how culture wins, clarity scales, and discipline sustains it.

Work with Matthew Jones:
👉 www.matthewjjonesofficial.com

Get the #1 Bestseller – The Solar Profit Strategy:
👉 www.matthewjjonesofficial.com/book
(Coming soon – links will go live on launch)

Most solar companies stop caring the moment your panels go up.
At MJJS, that’s exactly when we go to work.

In this kickoff episode of The Smart Energy Podcast, Matthew Jones breaks down what really happens after install — and what every homeowner must know to protect their long-term energy ROI.

In this episode:
• The silent killer of solar performance most installers ignore
• What real monitoring looks like (and why it matters)
• The right questions to ask before signing a solar contract
• Why “set and forget” is costing Australians thousands

Whether you already have solar or you're about to sign, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and take control of your system’s performance.

🔗 Learn more at: www.mjjs.com.au or www.matthewjjonesofficial.com