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Matthew's work combines: Design, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Pepperdine University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors:
Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Communication, General
Certification: Solar Energy Technology/Technician
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I attended Pepperdine University.
2.
Then I met Mike and Nate of Roadtrip Nation.
3.
Then I played waterpolo at Pepperdine and went on to play waterpolo professionally in Australia.
4.
After returning from Australia I took a job with my Dad's MRI company in Palm Desert, CA.
5.
After a couple years of working on computers and learning how to manage peoples expectations
6.
I then was offered a position as an Energy Consultant selling residential solar for HelioPower Solar.
7.
I have been selling solar since 2008 and since then have sold over $9 million in solar.
8.
Which has helped me to start a family with my beautiful wife in 2005 and we now have 3 children.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You need to get a job in the field you studied in.
How I responded:
The key is to let the noise guide you but not define you. Anyone can be anything or do anything it is just a matter of time and dedication. If enough hours are put in at any task you will become an expert over time. The key is finding something you love doing so it becomes less like work and more like fun. The key is having fun with your life. If you are not enjoying life then you are missing out!