In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with solar sales legend Ashton Buswell, whose 20-year journey through direct sales, leadership, and personal growth reveals what it really takes to live intentionally.

From his early door-to-door days to selling over 1,000 solar systems and creating the “28+ Challenge,” Ashton shares his mindset for consistency, leadership, and building a life fueled by purpose and love.

Whether you’re in sales or simply chasing personal growth, this episode delivers lessons on discipline, perspective, and the daily non‑negotiables that lead to success.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Ashton opens the show

00:45 Meeting Jeff in Kansas City

03:10 Career path through sales

05:25 Back into solar with Luke

07:25 1,000+ installs at Legacy

08:44 The 28+ Challenge explained

10:33 Least favorite part of sales

12:30 Sales as a sport mindset

15:19 Everyone should do door-to-door

17:26 Building leaders through mentorship

22:20 Selling by asking, not telling

23:35 Book rec: Chop Wood, Carry Water

25:00 Momentum Mondays & health habits

31:10 Selling 16 in a day to win a Tesla

36:00 Why love is the real superpower

45:21 Ski story: practicing patience

51:23 Ashton’s gift: spreading love

56:00 Final thoughts & farewell

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