Career of a Community Solar Entrepreneur | Eric Pasi

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Episode 3 Colton Simpson talks to Eric Pasi about his career as a community solar entrepreneur. Eric shares how he got started in community solar, how to advance in your career from entry-level to partner, and what the future of community solar will likely look like.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:28) Eric's college experience
(4:16) Applying for jobs with zero experience
(7:41) Eric's first sale
(8:47) The early days of IPS
(9:54) Recommendations for young job seekers
(13:33) Value of working for a small business
(14:59) How Eric got his first promotion
(19:09) What is community solar?
(21:57) How community solar projects happen
(28:11) What he attributes to his promotions
(31:08) Advice for surviving a merger / acquisition
(36:58) Why he left New Energy Equity
(39:23) Eric's start with Enterprise Energy
(42:01) Enterprise Energy's focus on equity
(45:20) Where they have seen success in workforce development
(48:45) Eric's book
(52:28) Why Enterprise Energy specializes in community solar
(1:00:39) Careers at Enterprise Energy
(1:02:36) What an all-star team member looks like
(1:05:54) Entry level positions in community solar
(1:08:10) Connect with Eric
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Connect with Eric:
Company: https://enterpriseenergy.com/
Personal Website: https://www.ericpasi.com/
His Book: https://www.cleanwavebook.com/
LinkedIn:   / ericpasi  
Email: [email protected]
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Connect with Colton:
Company: https://www.storysageproductions.com/
LinkedIn:   / colton-simpson-3b277092  
Email: [email protected]

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