S15 E6: Making the "Impossible" Possible with John Soulliere

In this episode of The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor continues the conversation with John Soulliere, former Director of the Desert Hot Springs Water and Sanitation District.John shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a groundbreaking community project transformed wastewater management through trust, transparency, and innovative funding. From navigating Proposition 218 to securing federal support, his team turned a once “impossible” challenge into a celebrated success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💧 How education—not persuasion—built public trust👥 Why grassroots, neighbor-to-neighbor engagement was the game-changer🔍 The role of radical transparency in gaining overwhelming support💸 Creative funding strategies that eased financial burdens for residents🌍 Why protecting One Water (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater) matters more than ever👉 John’s story proves that persistence, vision, and community trust can solve even the toughest infrastructure challenges.🔗 Contact Information:John SoulliereEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-soulliere-7356b7229Don’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast for updates and more episodes.I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#SmellsLikeMoneyPodcast #WaterInfrastructure #CommunityEngagement #WastewaterSolutions #OneWater #TransparencyMatters #PublicTrust #EnvironmentalLeadership #WaterManagement #InfrastructureInnovation