In this week’s episode of the Turning Profit podcast, Maddie and I discuss our new business venture, Sunland America, an early-stage solar farm development company.

We explore the steps we're taking to build the company, focusing on community-scale solar farms, and discuss the key aspects and challenges of the solar development industry.

We also highlight our unique approach, including leveraging our expertise in land acquisition and the importance of a robust project pipeline.

If you want to learn more about starting and scaling a solar farm development company, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Introducing Sunland America (00:39)

Understanding Community Scale Solar Farms (01:09)

The Process of Securing Land for Solar Projects (03:45)

Stages of Solar Farm Development (06:16)

Federal Incentives and Tax Credits (08:20)

Business Strategy and Investor Opportunities (13:51)

Building a Modern, Decentralized Company (19:12)

The Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work (20:54)

Leveraging Technology and AI in Recruitment (21:20)

Establishing the Company and Initial Steps (22:16)

Investor Meetings and Fundraising Efforts (23:39)

The Importance of a Strong Project Pipeline (25:11)

Recruiting Top Talent for Success (28:37)

Final Thoughts and Future Prospects (31:51)

How to Get Involved and Closing Remarks (36:07)

Additional Resources:

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