CJ Pilling: From Rookie to Regional Leader in Door-to-Door Solar

In this episode of Today’s the Day, Zack kicks off a new series featuring the closest people in his circle—the ones who are building, scaling, and leading the charge inside Meraki. First up is CJ Pilling: one of Zack’s closest friends, a top-tier producer, and a rising leader in the Sunrun ecosystem.

CJ shares his raw journey from a blitz recruit to running a multimillion-dollar solar team. Whether you’re new to sales or a vet in the game, this one is pure gold.

00:00 | Introduction – Kicking Off the Series

02:10 | CJ’s Story – Kaysville to Commission King

04:00 | The Blitz That Changed Everything

06:45 | Early Solar Days & Burning Out

08:55 | Why He Left the Dealer Model

11:36 | What Makes an Org Worth Joining

15:17 | D2D: Not Sacrifice, Just Inconvenience

17:03 | CJ’s Life Philosophy: 4 Pillars

19:30 | “Solar Is Dead” – Debunking the Narrative

22:17 | Why Sunrun’s Position Is Untouchable

25:08 | The 3 Keys to CJ’s Success

27:49 | Habits, Identity & Leading by Example

31:40 | How He Hit $300K+ in Just 2 Years

33:39 | A-Rep vs B-Rep: The Difference Maker

36:07 | Getting Out of a Slump: The “One More” Rule

39:37 | Why Quitting is the Real Loss

42:48 | Why Join CJ, Meraki & This Squad

46:50 | What We Do Better Than Anyone Else

47:44 | Final Word – Legacy in the Making

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