611: Serial Success:Jerry Coleman’s Playbook for Scaling Startups

With a track record of over 20 years in real estate, Jerry Coleman utilized his knack for growing companies at a national scale to transition into the solar industry. Elevation Solar stands as a testament to his ability, solving a key environmental and consumer issue by providing innovative energy solutions that also enhance property values.In today’s conversation, you will benefit from Jerry's vast wealth of knowledge, offering valuable lessons for founders, CEOs, and managers aspiring to replicate his serial success. Key themes include the delicate art of building robust teams for various stages of company growth, harnessing the power of data and automation to scale ventures, and strategically preparing for the inevitable challenges which arise in entrepreneurship. Additionally, Jerry offers his unique perspective on the future of the solar industry, highlighting the need for continuous adaptation in a fast-evolving field. Amidst these insightful business lessons, Jerry acknowledges the importance of work-life balance, providing a comprehensive view of what it takes to thrive in business and life. If you missed Jerry’s full Executive Profile, you can scroll back and listen to it in episode #548 published Dec 8, 2022If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus