Bob and Maria Kingery, the visionary co-founders of Southern Energy Management in their North Carolina headquarters. Hear how their unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee empowerment has shaped their success in the clean energy sector. This dynamic duo delves into the essence of building a company that not only leads in renewable energy solutions but does so with a culture deeply rooted in shared values and community.

What you can expect to learn:
⚡ ️ Prioritizing Values: The Kingerys share why embedding core values into every aspect of their business is crucial for lasting impact.
⚡️Empowering Through Inclusive Leadership: Discover the transformative power of distributing decision-making and fostering a culture of empowerment.
⚡️Innovating with Education-Centric Marketing: Learn how Southern Energy Management uses education to engage customers, setting a new standard in the industry.
⚡️Scaling Sustainably with Operational Frameworks: Insights into how operational systems like EOS can support growth without compromising values.
⚡️Navigating Industry Challenges with Resilience: From the early days of solar to overcoming near-collapse, hear how resilience and adaptability have been key to their journey.

Connect with Bob Kingery:
LinkedIn:   / bob-kingery-ba924312  
Connect with Maria Kingery:
LinkedIn:   / mariakingery  

Check out Southern Energy Management:
Website: https://southern-energy.com/
LinkedIn:   / southern-energy-management  
YouTube: @Southern_Energy
Instagram:   / southern_energy  
Facebook:   / southernenergymanagement  

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:11 How Bob and Maria Met
00:04:57 What is Southern Energy Management?
00:08:40 Should You Raise Outside Capital?
00:14:29 Starting a Clean Energy Company in 2001
00:20:43 Childhood and Early Career Stories
00:26:50 Working at Burt's Bees Early On
00:32:44 North Carolina Energy Politics & Making Mistakes
00:51:27 Building Company Culture & Becoming B Corp Certified
01:14:33 How to Market a Renewable Energy Company
01:21:03 Lessons Learned & Future Predictions
01:30:58 Running a Business With Your Spouse
01:35:00 Connect with Bob & Maria
01:36:58 Future Prediction

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