#158: My 9-Figure Blue Collar Journey Part 3 // Chris Lee // Next Level Pros Podcast

July 31

1h 1m

Episode Description

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris Lee takes us on a candid journey through his entrepreneurial highs and lows, sharing the real story behind building Sol Gen Power and the lessons learned along the way. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or anyone interested in the realities of building and scaling a business—especially in the trades or home service space—this episode is for you!

Highlights:

“Throughout my life, I’ve had a very divisive personality. It’s either you love me or you friggin hate me.”

“There’s not a playbook for doing it. You’re literally just learning as you go, until you get slapped on the hand, and then you change your behavior.”

“The goal isn’t to produce the fruit. The goal is to become the tree that has the ability to continue to produce the fruit.”

“Life was meant to be hard, but when it’s hard with a positive mindset, it becomes bearable and joyful.”

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Various Business Ventures and Experiences

04:56 Transition to Employment and Learning from Entrepreneurs

8:57 Vivint Solar and IPO Experience

25:48 Starting Sol Gen Power and Early Challenges

32:59 Growth and Expansion of Sol Gen Power

Building a Strong Team and Culture

42: 28 Overcoming Financial and Operational Challenges

57:11 Expansion and Acquisition