Door to Door SOLAR SALES - My Summer Experience
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- If you're willing to walk around in the summer heat and knock on doors, door-to-door solar sales are a fantastic way to make excellent money in a short amount of time.
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Let me know if you have any questions about door to door solar!
I’m going out in about a month to Orlando to be an appointment setter, do you have any tips on the initial interaction with the homeowner? You seemed to have a successful summer!
@@kidbluntt Orlando will be great! There’s a few things that helped me be successful…
1. Commit to the position for a specific amount of time no matter what happens.
2. Knock on more doors than anyone else
3. Have fun with it and do your best not to care what happens
#3 helped me the most. I tricked myself into thinking I’m just going out to meet people and to make friends. You will get a ton of rejection and this mindset turns every single door into a success. It allows you to be yourself and it keeps your morale high which makes you come across as a normal trustworthy person which will ultimately translate into more sales.
I'm about to start at Encor Solar as an appointment setter. They pay you 200 for every app. set, and 250 for every close, is that worth it? Would I make good money, having worked the same job yourself? Cuz bro, when you said they paid you 2,500 for every sale, I shit a brick.
@@compcomedy759 Depends what your long term goal is. If you want to become a closer and they have a clear path to becoming one and good training, it could be worth it. But if you just want to be an appointment setter, personally I would look for higher commission. Vivint Smart Home was paying the $2500
@@ConnorJaksik Word! Thanks
Just started this job with SunRun here in the Northeast. Knocked on 10 doors yesterday as I was shadowing a veteran salesman.
Challenging myself to make $10k this month.
I just joined sunrun too!
Great job explaining this bro!
Thank you!
This is a good video bro. I’m getting dressed to go knock in a few minutes: in Las Vegas. It’s hot as hell, but the knowledge & funds gained is unmatched
hey man. can you update me how it went for you?
Solar is such an awesome way to make some money! Great video! Love those payouts!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Good insight into your experience with Solar and door knocking with your company, I’m with another company and have enjoyed it as well. Having a good mentor and leadership has been helpful in my experience, we have great inventory and a top notch platform, those are also key to your success.
Yes, leadership and mentorship is everything while growing a sales team! And of course the inventory to actually deliver what's being sold haha
@@ConnorJaksik hey I’m getting paid Commission 100 per kilowatt per hour, am I getting scammed?
nice job Connor. 20k views. hopefully more people will subscribe!
Thank you!
Great video
Thanks!
Just got into the game. I did a week long blitz for home security systems and that was not my jam. Ended up having a mental health crisis because of it. Now I am a much stronger individual and I'm knocking 600 doors a week. The fields have been plucked bare of the easy wins but there are still pockets of untouched homeowners and people READY to go solar. Even scavengers can make good money by committing to spending 4-5 hours canvassing 5 days a week and following up on appointments. Walk, Knock, Inform, Schedule and let the Closers work for their money.
Where I work the first 3 are 50/50 split, then u can continue doing that as long as u want, but the moment u feel ready to go closed u can do it, and the first 3 u go with the closer to learn. I think it’s a great set up, specially if u have sales experience, came from the alarm industry so just needed to learn the information
Thanks for sharing. That sounds like a fair trade off. A great opportunity to learn and make some money at the same time.
what i want to know is what you charge per KW because a lot of these dealers are predatory and are overcharging solely for the purpose of making more money on each deal, not because they care about the customer.
Thanks for the insight! I have done door-to-door for energy contracts in the past. I always wondered: isn't there an option to create a website and some marketing and get clients that way? They could still book a sales call, but this prevents the door-to-door part, which may not be as efficient as a website.
The best way to know for sure is by trying it! I know SEO and ad cost for solar is extremely competitive which could make conversion from a website very difficult. Depends on what your short and long term goals are. A website could take years to see an ROI depending on your web skills, when there are people hustling door to door making hundreds of thousands in their first year. It's an interesting idea though, I have considered making an online lead generation company!
I’m starting Sunrun later this week. I have absolutely no experience in sales and have been slipping up my words trying to practice/role-play. I’m willing to roll with the punches however as it seems like an amazing opportunity and the people that do it look like they have great lives.
Hey, same! But I’ll be with a different company. I just got jipped by a pest control company, so now I’m going to get with a solar company and pray everything works out! Let’s kill it brotha!
Sunrun pays less to their reps than other companies. Check your options.
@@TheDahc1 Well the other options I had for my area were brand new llc’s with no website, no office.
@@austingray6885 hey man, doesn't matter, just go out and crush it!!
@@josephcurtis8949 Yeah man, I got huge motivation now especially how much I despise my current job and how they’re treating me when I changed my schedule to part time. I didn’t say I was quitting but they’re really pushing it.
I’m with a company where we get paid 50/50 between the appointer and closer. We dnt go through 3rd party
Hey so I’m wondering , when the sell goes through do you automatically get the full 2,000 commission or for example say you close 4 appointments , would you get paid weeekly and get a 8,000 paycheck ? Great video btw
@The Millenial Project With this company, when the contract was signed on the iPad by the customer, we would get paid $500 within 24 hours. Then once the system was actually installed we would get paid the remaining $1,500-$2000. Sometimes it took a few months for the install to happen and sometimes customers cancelled before the install. I mention somewhere in the video how I would have made over $40K, but because of a few cancelations I lost those commissions.
Happy to see you found a great opportunity! Solar is the new gold rush hands down. Great video, if you ever considered coming to Florida then let me know I would be happy to share a similar opportunity but instead it’s family owned 💪🏽
Keep rocking it out in Texas 💯
I appreciate it! I was actually working in Florida in February.
where in FL?
@@ConnorJaksik I'm moving to Florida in Nov. any suggestions on a company to set appts for?
@@NinjaWarrior702 I worked for Sunrun and Vivint Smart Home so that's all I can speak for. Out of those, I would recommend Vivint because you have access to their current alarm clientele list which you can service and pitch solar to. They also had a high commission. Luckily there are a lot of solar companies so don't be afraid to reach out to all of them and negotiate the best contract. I hope that helps.
@@santiagocriss Miami!
Do those equate stay awakes really HELP? they seem like a dollar bill toss away
They're not the strongest, but they have a good kick to them.
LOL, you never start as a closer my guy. Only seasoned and highly knowledgeable energy consultants become closers and yes the $$$$$$ is fire
i work for one of the biggest if not the biggest solar companies in the us and started closing after 1 month
Nice! They offered me a closing position after about 6 weeks.
@@ConnorJaksik yeah, for sure you can get promoted to that in 2 months but for most companies, the minimum time is 2 or 3 weeks of self gen to prove capability
How much do the closers make?
@@billbill6576 depends on what you sell it at. 1k up to 15k or more
Hi thanks for the video! Looking into solar after pest control. So how much would you say you made in a year knocking 20-25 hours a week? Did you continue to knock or no just for a summer?
Right after I made this video, I took that money and put it towards starting an insurance agency.
@@ConnorJaksik okay nice! but you made $37k in two months right? That’s awesome!!
@@Loverofmusic02 Yes, I did! I need to give some credit to the closer though, I was great at setting appointments and he was great at closing them.
How’s solar sales in the New England thinking of doing this now that summer is around the corner.
I’ve heard that it’s actually really good up there because electricity prices are really high
what do you do if the neighborhood is private but it looks like it could pay off?
I ask myself “what would a top sales rep do?”
Hi Connor. Great video. Have you experienced any requirements or challenges getting a solicitors permit for door knocking? Not sure if it’s a regional thing but some communities people will call the cops to check if we have permits to hit the doors. Thanks
The only times I've had issues with getting the cops called is when I was selling roofs in Cheyenne, WY. Besides that I haven't had any issues. I've knocked in CO, WY, MN, and TX.
@@ConnorJaksik why did u stop selling solar? did u find something more lucrative
@Eduardo Sanchez Because the systems stopped getting installed and they could never tell me why. I also wanted to try selling insurance because it looked very scalable.
I’ve been doing d2d sets this week for the first time and definitely see a potential to scale income becoming a closer. But you got me thinking about trying to work for other companies as well to see how they pay setters, I get $150 per set then $150 per KW installed if they close. After 30 sets it goes to $300.
Question for you though was did you go to the insurance industry? I used to deal with insurance a lot when renting out cars at my old job and I hated the insurance companies hahaha
@@ConnorJaksik hey I commented on response to you but didn’t tag you my bad. Hope you’re well thanks for the content 🤝 my question was did you end up going to insurance
Hi Connor McGregor, thanks for the content. With solar sales being so lucrative, how come you are still not doing it?
That’s a great question. As you saw in the video, the installs were unpredictable and you only get the full commission once they're installed. Also, I came across an opportunity to build a business in a different industry. As lucrative as solar sales can be, at the end of the day it’s only sales unless you’re starting a company. I’m more interested in building a business that can produce residual cash flow and be sold at a later time.
@@ConnorJaksik Oh I see. So was this a 1099 position or a W2 position?
@@willcollins5660 1099
I'm about to start working with sunrun here in Los Angeles but I wont have to knock doors but instead go to Costco and Home Depot stores, base pay of $16.50 and hour and per the first (On a monthly basis) 1-15 appt I set I get $25, then 16-25 $40 and 25+ $60. Also per clossed deal in the month for 1-3 I get $100 4-6 $500 and 7+ $650. What do you guys think?
Knock doors it’s better
Are you still there? How much did you make per hour average?
Great content! Which company would you recommend to work remote for someone like me who lives in Puerto Rico?
Thanks! Most companies let you do sales virtually, like Vivint and Sunrun. I'm selling insurance now, it's nice not having a physical product to deal with.
@@ConnorJaksik great content. What kind of insurance is easiest to sell online and on the phone from home? What company would you recommend to work for and where do you recommend the training?
@Mark Farner I can't speak for all insurance, but I'm enjoying selling life insurance and annuities. Also, I would recommend working for a brokerage that way you can sell products from a variety of companies and not be limited. The brokerage I'm with has ongoing zoom training every week.
@@ConnorJaksik Awesome. Can you give me the contact information of your brokerage? Perhaps I can learn from and work with them.
@Mark Farner Yeah we're always looking for motivated people. DM me on Facebook or Insta @connorjaksik and we'll go from there.
How much would you make on an 11.6kw system? And how much do you you sell the systems for? (Price wise)
I was making $2000 - $2500 per appointment that closed regardless of system size.
@@ConnorJaksik 1) So 6 weeks later you got the closing position right? How much were you now paid, now that you were in a closing position per 1 client closed?
2) Did you still set appointment and being the closer, after they given you closing position, or were you strictly just the closer person?
@@willcollins5660 Closers make $4K-$20K on a sale. One thing I really like about sales organizations is that the structure usually isn't very strict. If you want to set appointments for someone and help them make a lot more money, you can. If you want to train someone to set appointments for you, you can. If you want to set appointments for yourself, you can. If you bring value to the organization, they'll train you and help you grow.
What company where you working for? Some of them seem sketchy and I’m looking good a solid one to try out.
I was with Vivint Smart Home. It's difficult to find a consistent door to door company to work with. I've worked for a few now and they're always changing. If you can work with one when things are going well you can make a lot of money in a short amount of time. Just ask them a lot of questions when you're looking around. I just made this video about finding a good company to work with because a lot of people are asking. I hope this helps... th-cam.com/video/P-oG1EAwRNE/w-d-xo.html
@@ConnorJaksik you’re a good guy for that 🤙🏻
Preciate the advices
HELLO Connor jaksik,
I would like to work as a solar agent
Which company would you recommend me to?
United States
Check out Vivint Smart Home. With them you can cross sell security systems.
Love this video dude how do I get into contact with you
find me on X!
I may leave my insurance sales job, 5k every close for a closer. Wow
I've been selling insurance for the past year. I wanted to give it a shot, but now I'm going back to door to door!
@Connor Jaksik is it literally door 2 door at most places or as a closer you just go to the homes where appointments are set? Ive done research and look at reviews and I understand sales isnt for everyone but ive read people driving hours away for no shows or the companies call centers pumping up their numbers giving bad leads. With 2 kids and a mortgage I appreciate any info
@Connor Jaksik I have 2 decades of sales experience, so selling and talking to people is my expertise haha lol
I started working for a company that pays per apointment set. Regardless if the customer buys solar or not I still get paid. The commission starts at 50 and goes up with each apointment set. Am I being cheated?
what is base pay?
There's definitely a lot better opportunities out there! I would recommend reaching out to other companies and see what they have to offer.
Are you still in solar sales or in life insurance now?
No I quit both of those to start my own business. After trying a bunch of jobs and industries it gave me insight to what I actually want to be doing.
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How about cold calling?
That works for some people, but I prefer in person.
whatever you don't say neighbor wrong
Can I come work with you out Texas?
Send me a message on instagram
As a setter, my company is paying me 350 per appointment that is closed. You mention 2000-2500?? Is this a normal rate and am I getting ripped off?
@evan collins You can definitely be making more than 350 per appointment. I would highly recommend looking around to see what else is out there. I think the lowest I've seen is $1500 per appointment closed.
@@ConnorJaksik Thanks so much for the reply, I'll make sure to check out other options. Thank you!
My company pays a max of 1,500 for Front end if it’s a 8+kw close and when it installs it’s another 1,500 if it’s less than 8 kw it varies but yeah. My closer closed a 17.38 kw and I get 5 k only when it installs
@@dyrwyn7 I'd make roughly 6-8k from that at my company for sure
@@RagingMerc I’m just a setter so the pay is reasonable plus we have to pay out back Enders too
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Set screen is 100% toxic
Yeah I'm gonna make monthly payments of $387 so I can save $146 from my electricity bill so in 20 years i can finally save money
Haha, it can make more sense for some people than others depending on your geographic location.
You pay it the rest of your life or 10-25 years,no brainer if your young. Also a real presentation would make it very appealing
You are going out of business there have been a breakthrough with the tesla coil and I can run the inveter through the mppt solar charger controller, no need for solar panels anymore believe or not is for real. Day and night how nice it is and is very easy. Soon I will begin to share the information. The tesla coil is revolutionary, matching the voltage of your inveter and the amperage you want for your mppt solar charger. The Lord reveals to me the way to do it, amazing God amen. Imagine how many more applications.
I’m not going out of business because I’m going to sell the sh*t out of this Tesla Coil. Thanks for the update!
What solar sales company do you work for?
In the video I was working for Vivint
Are you still selling solar? Why or why not?
Nope. Bad experiences with the installs and not getting clear answers... Got fed up and decided to focus my energy into my own business.
How do you know if the lead generated by you converts into sale or not? What if the company doesn't pay you the commission for a sale? How will you know you have been cheated??
Once a lead is submitted to the CRM it can't be changed. If you don't trust the company you work for to a certain degree, you probably shouldn't work there.
@@ConnorJaksik So the CRM, all the appointment setters and closers are able to see it in real-time right? I mean this is the way to verify and audit the company if something doesn't feel right, am I right?
@@willcollins5660 Yep that's right. The closers are also making 2-10X what the appointment setter is making per sale, so it's really in the best interest of the closers to keep the appointment setters happy and paid that way they'll go generate more appointments.
@@ConnorJaksik Thank you so much for the 2 quick replies, alongside with your transparency Connor. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors.
Damn why did you stop doing it if the money is that good?
I struggle with shiny object syndrome... always thinking the grass is greener on the other side! I met some guys who were making over $30K/month selling life insurance. That intrigued me so I got my life insurance license and have been selling insurance ever since!
@@ConnorJaksik what’s up man, how’s the life insurance sales been going ?
& also how long did it take you to get your license for it ?
Life insurance didn't go so well.... It took about 2 weeks to get my life insurance license.
I'm so confused and can't tell who is being honest or exaggerating. One video said, she made $700 a month but other say they made thousands and I know it can vary depending on a lot of factor but the difference just seems odd. Some are saying you'd be lucky to get one customer a month after knocking thousands of doors. I'd be happy to make $30 an hour on average but there are people saying 95% people will make less than minimum wage.
That's a really good question!! I wondered the same thing for years... The reason why this happens is because the opportunity to make a lot of money is out there, but it requires a crazy kind of determination to be successful at it. Sales companies tell everyone that if they work hard they will make a lot of money, but they just do that to get people working and see who lasts. It's like the difference between a Lebron James and a 4th string player. One of them is completely dialed in and will win at all costs, where the 4th string player just shows up.
nice hat
Thanks! It definitely helped start conversations when knocking on doors.
What are you putting under your eyes in the 15 seconds of video? I get worst bags and look like a zombie
It's sunscreen.
What company did you work for?
I've worked for Vivint and Sunrun. Do you sell solar?
@@ConnorJaksik How much did you make with Vivint?
@@ConnorJaksik yes! So sun run is the answer
Just entered Solar sales a month ago. And going door to door. Commission payments are great. The problem is I can't get 1 sale yet. While yes the facts and reasoning is all there it's still tough to sell.
Do you have a good mentor?
@@ConnorJaksik other than basic training and sales pitch I've yet to get the chance to shadow with mentor
@BlackHawk3927 I would highly recommend learning from someone who is having success, that's the cheat code! Let me know if I can help.
How did you manage from the beginning with training and all? Was it paid?
@@lykoszero I scheduled the hours I trained and they paid it out. I'm sure others forget to enter their hours. The pay isn't good though unless you get a sale.
100° walking door to door and taking no doze pills to increase heart rate. Genius.
Keep your negativity to yo self.
Hey, some people got all the brains.
The rest of us have to rely on our looks
Can make that selling cars too
I've heard you can...
@@ConnorJaksik BUT just switch to solar sales 😂😂😂 lets see what I can do. Ill be honest I havent knocked yet but I am kind of regretting the move
@@BMORETODAY Go knock on doors ASAP. It'll be the most valuable experience you'll have as an entrepreneur.
I see you had a proposal at 50% offset better hope your not “one billing” people haha
it was a proposal I found on Google
What pitch structure do your use
We're helping people save money on their electricity, it doesn't make sense for everybody, depends on how much electricity you're using and your roof... grab your electric bill... okay our engineers are going to run some numbers and we'll pop by tomorrow evening. etc
Obviously there's more to it, but that's the basic idea.
knocking on doors with huge no soliciting sign!!!! hahaha dumsass
haha those are my favorite doors
you are not replacing all of their energy bill. this is a lie.