Buying Local - Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable across the nation, and David uses Renua to try to help meet the coming energy demands and make our nation energy-independent! Listen to this episode to hear about his goals, his history, and more!

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00:21 - Introduction: Service Around 9/11
03:37 - Renua: A History
08:05 - What Renua Offers
10:45 - How EV Charge Stations Work
12:45 - Industry Standards
13:53 - Five Years of Service
14:53 - Not Just Employees
16:46 - Ending Up Upstate: Calling South Glens Falls Home
19:50 - Your Buddy’s Boat
20:29 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill Today!
21:04 - Dave’s Biggest Challenge: Finding Help!
23:50 - Want vs. Need: Salesmanship Closes the Gap, But It’s Not Easy!
26:52 - Cold Calling: A Mike Nelson Tale
27:58 - Shoutout to Kate Haggerty, our Star Reporter!
28:51 - The Adirondack Chamber of Commerce: Hit Up Those Events!
30:21 - Sell Us a Salesperson: Hunting Down the Hunter
33:13 - Closing Deals is a Great Feeling!
35:43 - Shoutout to Whiteman Chevrolet!
36:41 - Can You Make Money on EV Chargers?.. Yes; Over Time
38:33 - A State-Level Deal
40:04 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch