All Episodes

Episode #29 - Marketing & Lead Generation Strategy with Jason Reeves from 1-800-POWER

Special Announcement - Tales from the Field: Launching the FIRST-Ever Generator Story Contest

Episode #28 -The Smart Dealer’s Guide to Winning at the 2026 Rehlko Summit

Episode #27 - 2026 Generac Dealer Conference Recap: What Standby Generator Dealers Must Do Now

Episode #26 - Unlocking the Secrets to Dealer Conference Success | Preparing for the Generac Dealer Conference

Episode #25 - Business Growth: Answering Dealers’ Toughest Questions

Episode #24 - Generator Maintenance Done Right: Real Tips from a 10-Year Tech With Keith Williams

Episode #23 - Navigating the Hiring Landscape for Generator Technicians

Episode #22 - The Real Cost of Losing a Customer: How Customer Retention Shapes Your Generator Business

Episode #21 - When to Expand: Hiring Tips for Generator Dealers - The 300k Benchmark, Tech Levels, Maintenance Contracts

Episode #20 - Building a Business of Power and People: Grant Winston on Growth, Culture, and the Future of Standby Generators

Episode #19 - The Keys to Staying Motivated in Business: Lessons from Leadership, Remembering your Purpose, Work-Life Balance

Episode #18 - The Fragile Power Grid: Why Instability Fuels the Standby Generator Industry

Episode #17 - Voice Your Brand: How Radio Marketing Can Supercharge Your Standby Generator Business with Mike Whittemore

Episode #16 - From Technician to Entrepreneur: Scott Forte's Generator Journey, How He Competes with Large Dealers, Insight on the Future of Standby Power, New York State's New Electricity Mandate

Episode #15 - Building Your Generator Business: Skills that Lay the Foundation for Success

Episode #14 - Mastering the Commercial Generator Market - Scaling, Insight on Best Practices, Lesson's Learned from Wins and Losses

Episode #13 - Industry Growth Insights: What Generac’s 2025 Reports Reveal About the Future of Standby Power

Episode #12 - Code Compliance, Quality Installs & Referral Goldmines: Smart Growth Strategies for Standby Generator Dealers

Episode #11 - What Employees Really Want in the Trades: Lessons from 30 Years of Leading a Standby Power Business

Episode #10 - Hurricane Readiness for Generator Dealers: Storm Prep, Techs, Inventory & Sales Strategy

Episode #9 - Jesse Rack, CEO of Rack Electric: On Growth, Culture, and Community

Episode #8 - Turning Business Failures into Success: Lessons from the Trenches

Episode #7 - Answering Dealer Questions: Common Mistakes when Scaling, Business Risks, Market Growth, Offering Financing & Warranties

Episode #6 - Mastering Leadership - How to Effectively Lead a Growing Business: Tailoring Your Leadership Strategy to Each of Your Companies Division (Sales, Ops, Admin, Field, Service)

Episode #5 - Achieving Operational Excellence in Generator Sales and Installation

Episode #4 - The Future Is Standby Power: Jesse Adams Provides Insights On The Standby Power Industry - Plus Strategies On Growth And Culture

Episode #3 - Strategizing for Tariffs: Optimize Your Business Amidst Price Increases

Episode #2 - Powering Business Growth: Strategies from a Standby Generator Expert

Episode #1 - Navigating Price Increases & Boosting Leads in the Standby Generator Industry

Introducing The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman