E13: Kevin Caldwell - The People Side of Sustainability

Do you remember your first meaningful interaction with a customer? Mo sure does--and he's invited him on to today's episode. Kevin was not only his first meaningful interaction, but his absolute first client--and his wife, Mary, made a lasting impact on Good Faith Energy. Their caring support helped the company become what it is today.   Kevin Caldwell was a business owner involved in stock and bond management before he retired in Dallas, Texas. He met Mohammed at a renewable energy conference as he was getting more involved in sustainability--and he became Mo's first customer. He's here today sharing his sustainable lifestyle, from rainwater harvesting to battery cells.   On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed invites Kevin, his very first customer, to walk him through his journey to a sustainable home. They're talking windows, encapsulation, hot water heating, you name it. Kevin estimated that about half of his household's energy needs could be met by the renewable sources in his home--an estimate that turned out to be very low. His family's success came with Mohammed's help, and they're here today to help you design your own sustainable home.  What You'll Learn:     How Mohammed and Kevin met, and how Mo helped outfit Kevin's hand-built home with sustainable technologies Why Kevin's business was so meaningful to Mo, and how it helped launch his business What an install time frame is, from the inception of the project to its completion And so much more!   Favorite Quote:    "You've gotta honor and respect people. And you've got to do the right thing, to give people the opportunity to come together and create something new." - Kevin Caldwell     How to Get Involved:    You can find Kevin on LinkedIn.   If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website.    And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!