Best Tim Montague Podcasts (2025)

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AI Meets Scrappy ABM: Account-Based Marketing with Mason Cosby 33:46

6h ago33:46

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Send us a text AI is reshaping how we target accounts, but it’s also made it easier than ever to get lazy, loud, and lose the trust of your prospects. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Mason Cosby, founder of Scrappy ABM, to talk about what actually works when combining AI with account-based marketing. Mason shares his simple 4D framewo…

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Why Battery Storage is Your Survival Strategy 50:35

1d ago50:35

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Join hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver for another episode of Clean Power Hour Live, bringing you the latest developments in wind, solar, and battery storage. In this episode, the hosts dive into the complex implications of policy changes on clean energy deployment, showcase impressive solar installations, discuss the critical role of battery stor…

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What's Driving the UNSTOPPABLE Renewable Energy Movement? | EP299 39:31

3d ago39:31

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The energy transition faces political headwinds, but market forces tell a different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group and host of the Age of Adoption podcast, shares why he remains bullish on clean energy despite policy challenges. Keith brings 20 years of communications experience in the clean energy sector.…

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The LinkedIn Growth Blueprint for B2B Success with Daniel Alfon 34:32

3d ago34:32

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Send us a text In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague sits down with LinkedIn strategist and author Daniel Alfon to break down what actually works on LinkedIn in 2025, especially for B2B professionals, SMB owners, and marketing directors. They dive into why you don’t need 10,000 followers to win on LinkedIn, how to t…

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The AI Workforce Shift: Building a High-Leverage Team with Ashley Gross 27:11

8d ago27:11

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Send us a text In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Ashley Gross, founder of the AI Workforce Alliance, to unpack one of the most urgent transformations facing today’s marketing leaders: the shift from traditional labor models to outcome-based, AI-enabled work. Ashley shares how she reduced her w…

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How Vertical Solar Panels Are Changing Farms in 2025! | EP298 1:01:17

10d ago1:01:17

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Ready to discover why smart solar developers and farmers are choosing agrivoltaics over traditional solar? Today on the Clean Power Hour, join host Tim Montague and four industry leaders who share real data, proven results, and practical insights on how vertical racking helps farmers achieve superior returns compared to conventional approaches 🎯 Fe…

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The AI-Driven Marketer’s Playbook with Dan Sanchez 34:46

11d ago34:46

34:46

Send us a text In this episode of The Human First AI Marketing Podcast, host Mike Montague sits down with Dan Sanchez, founder of the AI-Driven Marketer podcast, to unpack how marketers can go beyond gimmicks and truly integrate AI into their daily workflows. From building supercharged content systems to mastering chain prompting and custom GPTs, D…

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The AI Risks and Rewards You Can’t Afford to Ignore with Alec Crawford 32:16

15d ago32:16

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Send us a text If you're leading a small to mid-sized business, AI is already part of your world, even if your company banned it. In this episode, Alec Crawford of AI. Risk joins Mike Montague to explore the real risks AI poses to SMBs: data privacy, prompt injection attacks, and brand reputation. But more importantly, they discuss the risk of doin…

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Why Solar Panel Recycling Is Critical for Clean Energy's Future | EP297 38:06

15d ago38:06

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We're about to install 19 billion solar panels in the next 20 years, but what happens when they reach end-of-life? In this eye-opening episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Adam Saghei, CEO and founder of We Recycle Solar, to tackle one of the clean energy industry's most pressing challenges: solar panel waste management…

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2025 Human-First AI Marketing Awards with Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9 11:51

17d ago11:51

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Send us a text In this special episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague celebrates National AI Appreciation Day with the first-ever Avenue9 Human-First AI Marketing Awards – Class of 2025. Mike shares his favorite AI marketing tools: the ones that help real humans do better, more impactful work. These tools save time, reduce t…

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BBB Bill Bombshell, What’s New With Solar And Batteries In 2025? 48:04

17d ago48:04

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On our recent Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the complex implications of the recently passed "BBB bill" and its mixed impact on the solar industry. The hosts dive deep into the economic pressures facing the industry and much more. Episode Highlights BBB Bill Impact on Solar Industry - Discussion of the "big, beautiful bi…

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Why Interviewers Make the Best AI Marketers with Dan Nestle 41:55

18d ago41:55

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Send us a text Mike Montague sits down with Dan Nestle of Inquisitive Communications to explore how the marketing game is changing and why curiosity is now your most valuable asset. From the rise of large language models to the deluge of dull, AI-generated content, they unpack why asking better questions, not writing better copy, is the skill that …

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Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Fractional CMO with Sara Nay 32:17

22d ago32:17

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Send us a text Mike sits down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to explore how AI is reshaping marketing roles and why strategy, leadership, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever. Sara shares what small businesses often get wrong about AI and why letting go of your agency (or your content writer) doesn’t mean you should l…

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What's REALLY Happening to The Solar Industry Under the Big Beautiful Bill? | EP296 40:47

24d ago40:47

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The solar industry faces its biggest challenge yet - will it survive the gutting of the Inflation Reduction Act? Tim Montague sits down with Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, to discuss the current state of solar financing and how the industry is changing in light of threats facing our industry. In this episode, you'll discover how t…

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Using AI to Actually Grow Your Small Business with Dilip Dubey 32:10

25d ago32:10

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Send us a text In this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Dilip Dubey, founder of Sutra.AI, to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can finally unlock the real promise of AI, without needing massive budgets or technical teams. Dilip shares what he calls the “three big shifts” AI is making possible fo…

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AI's Impact on Org Charts and the Death of the 3-Year Plan with Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis 42:51

29d ago42:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, host Mike Montague sits down with Tim Brewer and Damian Bramanis from Functionly to unpack one of the most urgent questions facing modern leaders: how do you structure a business when AI changes what people actually do? Spoiler alert: it’s not about mass layoffs or robot takeovers. It’s ab…

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What's REALLY Driving the DMV Solar Boom in 2025? | EP 295 37:29

1M ago37:29

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reconnect with Kiya Segni, founder of Aduu Solar, who has successfully made the leap from engineering consultant to full-fledged solar installer in the lucrative DMV market (DC, Maryland, Virginia). 🔧 Business Transformation Insights: Kiya shares the critical differences between running an engineering firm versus a…

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The AI Merchandising Revolution with Vinod Kumar 38:03

1M ago38:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with Vinod Kumar, founder of Syntheum.ai, to explore how AI is transforming one of the most overlooked but essential roles in retail and e-commerce: merchandising. They dig into how AI tools are finally giving merchandisers the support they deserve, freeing them fro…

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Why Equity Is the Solar Industry's Secret Weapon | EP294 28:44

1M ago28:44

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, we sit down with the leadership team of Windfree Solar - a minority-owned, equity eligible contractor that's proving diversity isn't just good for society, it's good for business. CEO Eric Heineman, Head of O&M Cynthia Myers, and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Larosiliere share how they've built a thriving solar compan…

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How Vertical Solar Is Solving Land Use Conflicts in Agriculture | Agrivoltaics Revolution | EP293 38:13

1M ago38:13

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What if farmers could double their income from the same land while fighting climate change? Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with two pioneering leaders who are revolutionizing how we think about solar energy and agriculture. Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunzaun (and Sunstall, the mechanical installation company), and Ian Skor, CEO o…

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Ethical AI and Accessibility with Warren Wilansky 32:49

1M ago32:49

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Send us a text Ethical AI isn't just a philosophy; it’s a practical framework for building better digital experiences. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Warren Wilansky, founder of Plank and the Ethical Web Collective, to explore what ethics actually look like in web design and development. From a…

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The Secret To Avoiding Solar Power Downtime! | EP292 23:49

1M ago23:49

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Are you ready for the biggest shift happening in utility-scale solar right now? The transition from central to string inverters is revolutionizing how we build and operate massive solar farms across America. In this eye-opening episode, Luke Schlichte, Utility Sales Representative at CPS America (Chint Power Systems), breaks down why this technolog…

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The #1 Reason Data Centers Are Driving The NEXT BIG THING in Solar Energy 47:56

2M ago47:56

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In this episode of Clean Power Hour Live, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the elephant in the room - policy uncertainty - while making a compelling case for why now might be the best time to double down on solar. Fresh from the Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago and the ACORE Financial Forum in NYC, they share insights from industry heavyweigh…

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Sentiment Analysis and AI Market Research with Alexandra Gonzalez 34:57

2M ago34:57

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Send us a text Forget clicks. What your customers feel matters more than what they say or do. In this episode, Alexandra Gonzalez of Savvy Marketers joins us to explore how sentiment analysis, facial recognition, and biometric data can reveal the emotional truth behind your marketing. We dig into why 93% of communication happens beyond words, how t…

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$483 Million Reasons: How Solar and Wind Are Saving Rural Schools | EP291 35:27

2M ago35:27

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Are rural communities really losing out to solar farms? The data tells a completely different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Ethan Loomis, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Strategic Economic Research (SER), to unpack the real economic impact of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery projects on rural …

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AI-Powered Marketing Analytics with Zeke Camusio 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Send us a text In this episode of the Human First AI Marketing podcast, host Mike Monague sits down with Zeke Camusio, founder of Data Speaks AI, to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can unlock the true potential of their marketing data. With decades of experience in both marketing and data science, Zeke breaks down how AI-powered analytic…

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How Solar Can Save Your Business Money Fast! EP290 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carl Moose, partner at Greenlight Energy Solutions, to explore how businesses and homeowners in the Midwest are transforming their biggest liability, their roof, into a profitable energy asset. Carl, a former banker turned solar developer, reveals why Illinois has become one of the top 10 d…

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How the Budget Reconciliation Bill Could Impact Your Solar Business 43:46

2M ago43:46

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The solar industry faces unprecedented challenges as Congress advances budget reconciliation legislation targeting clean energy incentives. In this episode, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver discuss survival strategies, market adaptations, and breakthrough developments amid policy uncertainty. 🚨 MAJOR POLICY DEVELOPMENTS Budget Reconciliation Bill…

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Infailable AI and Digital Acceleration with Chris Hood 35:23

2M ago35:23

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Send us a text Are you feeling pressure to “keep up with AI”? You’re not alone and you’re not crazy for being skeptical. In this episode of Human-First AI Marketing, Mike Montague sits down with former Google strategist and author of Infailable, Chris Hood, to talk about what AI can actually do for small businesses and what it can’t. Spoiler: it’s …

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Is Midwest Solar Expo the KEY to Unlocking Regional CLEAN ENERGY? | EP289 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Jake Rozmaryn, the visionary founder of the Midwest Solar Expo, to discuss the game-changing acquisition by Intersolar and what it means for America's heartland energy transition. For over a decade, Jake has been building bridges between coastal clean energy expertise and emerging Midw…

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AI-Powered Membership Communities with Nathalie Doremieux 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Send us a text If you're building or thinking about building a membership community, this episode will change the way you approach it. Nathalie Doremieux, co-founder of The Membership Lab, joins Mike Montague for a human-first conversation on what really makes membership communities thrive. Spoiler: it's not content volume or fancy platforms; it's …

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The Secret to Affordable Solar for Multifamily Homes! EP288 33:31

2M ago33:31

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Over 40% of Americans live in multi-family buildings with little to no access to the benefits of rooftop solar – until now. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Aliya Bagewadi, US Director of Strategic Partnerships at Allume Energy, about their revolutionary SolShare technology. Aliya explains how SolShare solves the histori…

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The BIG Shift in Solar and Storage Industry You Need to Know 44:18

2M ago44:18

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On the latest Clean Power Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the cutting-edge developments from InterSolar Europe 2025 and discuss critical US clean energy policy challenges. John shares his first-hand experiences from the conference, highlighting how the battery revolution is transforming the renewable energy landscape, with batteries no…

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Understanding Time & Relationships in the AI Era with Greg Wasserman 33:09

2M ago33:09

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Send us a text Mike Montague sits down with Greg Wasserman, a self-proclaimed "relationship broker," to explore how AI is changing the way we build trust, make introductions, and grow our businesses. They unpack why automation isn’t enough, how referrals and warm intros still outperform cold leads, and why understanding context beats simply generat…

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What's The SECRET to CPS America's Success? Tyler Anderson Explains | EP287 6:25

3M ago6:25

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tyler Anderson of Phase Two about solar O&M and engineering services. In this brief but informative conversation, Tyler shares insights about his company's focus on commercial and industrial solar projects. Company Focus Tyler explains that Phase Two specializes in "C&I focused" services, inclu…

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Leveraging AI for Creative Storytelling with Tim Kalinowski 40:18

3M ago40:18

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Send us a text What makes a story resonate? Tim Kalinowski, founder of Lore Creative, joins Mike Montague to unpack the storytelling strategies that actually connect with real people and how SMBs can use AI to amplify them without losing the human heartbeat of their brand. From five-star reviews as a narrative starting point to the “aha moments” th…

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Inside Look at Canada's Booming Solar Market with CPS's Ross Wickenheiser | EP286 9:59

3M ago9:59

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Ross Wickenheiser, Head of Sales for Canada at CPS (Chint Power Systems), from the floor of Intersolar San Diego. Ross shares valuable insights into Canada's rapidly expanding solar market, particularly highlighting the substantial growth in utility-scale projects across the western provinces …

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Solar Grid Crisis, Mega-Projects, and Balcony Solar Revolution on the Clean Power Hour Live 48:11

3M ago48:11

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In the latest Clean Power Hour Live Episode on May 2nd, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the recent major power outage in Spain and France, exploring how solar inverter technology may have contributed to the grid collapse and how battery sto…

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Crafting Your "Hell Yes!" Offer with Jessica Miller 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Send us a text Most marketing teams pour time, money, and AI tools into tactics, email sequences, content engines, and funnel hacks without realizing their core offer is the real problem. In this episode, Mike Montague sits down with Jessica Miller, award-winning host of It’s Your Offer, to unpack how to create "Hell Yes" offers that act as the mos…

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Single-Axis Trackers: How Array Technologies is Tackling Solar Efficiency | EP285 40:20

3M ago40:20

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Aaron Gabelnick, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Array Technologies, about the evolving landscape of solar tracking systems and how they're reducing the cost of renewable energy. Aaron explains how he transitioned from working in traditional energy to join Array Technolog…

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Solar Inverter Technology with Evan Upshur, CPS America | EP284 8:32

3M ago8:32

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Evan Upshur from CPS America for a discussion on the latest innovations in solar inverter technology. Evan shares why CPS America continues to be a leader in the solar industry with their reliable, versatile products and exceptional customer service. Evan emphasizes the importance of versati…

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Scaling Trust, Not Clicks for B2B Growth with Eric Eden 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Send us a text Mike Montague interviews Eric Eden, CMO at Workforce and host of the Remarkable Marketing Podcast, about how CROs and B2B leaders can cut through the noise of vanity metrics, bots, and fake engagement, and use AI to scale trust, not just clicks. Eric shares how he uses over 25 AI tools to create a full podcasting and content engine a…

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Revolutionizing Rooftop Storage: Jordan Harris on Yotta Energy's Innovative Battery Solutions | EP283 9:08

3M ago9:08

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, about their unique approach to commercial rooftop solar battery storage. Harris introduces Yotta Energy's latest innovation – the Yotta Block – a modular building block-type battery product that installs directly in line with solar panels, similar to mi…

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Next Generation Battery Storage with David Florenz | EP282 12:24

3M ago12:24

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Florenz from CPS America at Intersolar San Diego to explore the future of grid-scale battery storage and utility-scale solar solutions. David shares his journey from residential solar to utility-scale projects and reveals why CPS's innovative modular battery design is changing th…

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Will the IRA Survive? LIVE Solar Industry News on Policy, Tech Breakthroughs & Market Trends 47:35

3M ago47:35

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Join Tim Montague and John Weaver for this bi-weekly Solar & Storage News LIVE, where they dive deep into the latest developments shaping the solar industry. In this April 18, 2025, episode, our hosts explore critical industry updates from policy battles to technological breakthroughs that could reshape the future of renewable energy. The discussio…

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AI Marketing Optimization with Badri Veera and John Karl from Crigloo 34:35

3M ago34:35

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Send us a text The Unified Marketing Playbook CMOs Shouldn't Ignore In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Badri Veera and John Karl from Crigloo to explore how CMOs and marketing leaders can stop managing disjointed channels and start orchestrating unified campaigns with contextual AI. They dive into …

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Understand Domestic Solar Manufacturing with Chris Lettman | EP281 31:14

4M ago31:14

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Today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Chris Lettman, US Sales Director for Imperial Star Solar, to dive deep into the world of domestic content in solar panel manufacturing. As the US approaches 50 gigawatts of solar panel manufacturing capacity, Chris brings his 16+ years of industry experience to clarify the often mi…

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Evolving Landscape of C&I Solar & Storage | EP280 9:12

4M ago9:12

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, recorded at Intersolar San Diego, host Tim Montague sits down with McKay Johnson of Helix Electric and Kelly Shamblen of CPS America to discuss the current state of the commercial and industrial solar market. Despite the industry's unpredictable nature—often called the "solar coaster"—both guests express optimism abou…

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Latin American Solar Market Insights with Carlos Abad, CPS America | EP279 19:26

4M ago19:26

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Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carlos Abad, the newly appointed head of Latin American markets for CPS America. Recorded at Intersolar San Diego, this conversation offers insights into the growing solar and energy storage markets across Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico's promising 7-8 gigawatt solar marke…

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Search Ranking in a Post-Google World: AI Optimization with Michael Buckbee 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Send us a text In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with Michael Buckbee, founder of Knowatoa, to explore how the rise of AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity is reshaping the rules of discoverability. Michael challenges the idea that SEO is dead and instead reframes it as evolving—fast. The…

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