Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable across the nation, and David uses Renua to try to help meet the coming energy demands and make our nation energy-independent! Listen to this episode to hear about his goals, his history, and more! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction: Service Around 9/11 03:37 - Renua: A History 08:05 - What Renua Offers 10:45 - How EV Charge Stations Work 12:45 - Industry Standards 13:53 - Five Years of Service 14:53 - Not Just Employees 16:46 - Ending Up Upstate: Calling South Glens Falls Home 19:50 - Your Buddy’s Boat 20:29 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill Today! 21:04 - Dave’s Biggest Challenge: Finding Help! 23:50 - Want vs. Need: Salesmanship Closes the Gap, But It’s Not Easy! 26:52 - Cold Calling: A Mike Nelson Tale 27:58 - Shoutout to Kate Haggerty, our Star Reporter! 28:51 - The Adirondack Chamber of Commerce: Hit Up Those Events! 30:21 - Sell Us a Salesperson: Hunting Down the Hunter 33:13 - Closing Deals is a Great Feeling! 35:43 - Shoutout to Whiteman Chevrolet! 36:41 - Can You Make Money on EV Chargers?.. Yes; Over Time 38:33 - A State-Level Deal 40:04 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch