What if the key to transforming an entire industry wasn’t just innovation, but genuine care for people and their experiences?
In this episode, Landon Wimmer, visionary CEO and Owner of Empower Home, shares his journey from selling door-to-door to building a trusted solar energy company that is redefining customer care in the renewable energy space. With over a decade in the solar industry, Landon has pioneered a “whole home” approach that ensures homeowners receive sustainable, affordable, and long-lasting energy solutions.
Landon reflects on his entrepreneurial path, the lessons he’s learned from relationships that shaped him, and why integrity, service, and mentorship remain at the core of his mission.
[00:02:19] Meet Landon Wimmer
Kevin introduces Landon to the show
Landon’s gratitude and excitement for the opportunity
Why caring about customers and integrity drive his business
[00:06:13] From Sales Struggles to Finding Purpose
Starting in door-to-door sales in 2006
Early challenges and learning how to connect with people
Discovering his sales breakthrough by focusing on relationships
[00:09:39] Entering the Solar Industry
Moving into solar sales in 2012
The $800 utility bill that revealed solar’s impact
Realizing solar could change both finances and the environment
[00:12:05] Founding Empower Home
Leaving large companies to start his own firm in 2019
Running the business from his garage in the early days
Taking ownership of the entire customer experience
[00:15:18] A Whole Home Approach
Why roofing and HVAC matter in solar installations
Expanding beyond “just solar” to full home energy solutions
Creating lasting value by solving bigger challenges
[00:18:54] Navigating Industry Challenges
Why over 100 solar companies failed in California
Empower Home’s focus on sustainability and long-term care
Expanding services into HVAC and roofing for resilience
[00:20:38] Relationships that Shaped the Journey
Landon’s first mentor from a window-washing job at 15
Early lessons in customer service and entrepreneurship
The role of mentorship in shaping his leadership style
[00:27:09] Paying It Forward
Mentoring new sales reps and teaching them success principles
Story of a cashier who became a six-figure solar salesperson
Why teaching and mentorship matter for legacy
[00:31:43] Closing Reflections
Why entrepreneurship is really about valuing time and service
How relationships shape both business and personal growth
Landon’s passion for empowering homes and people
“Integrity and character matter more than anything else. That’s how we run Empower Home.” - Landon Wimmer
“The moment I saw an $800 utility bill, I knew solar could change lives.” - Landon Wimmer
“Relationships are everything. They shaped who I am and how I do business.” - Landon Wimmer
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