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Solar Sidekicks Podcast
Solar Sidekicks is the go-to podcast for all things solar, serving up essential insights with a friendly, down-to-earth vibe. Hosted by industry professional Pat Southwell and his co-host Lauren Ciconte, each episode explores technical topics, industry regulations, and the real-world challenges faced by solar installers across Australia.
Together they share practical knowledge from the field, tackle important issues affecting the industry, and stand up for what’s right by helping voices be heard on topics that can hit solar installers hard. They also highlight some of the great people working in the industry and help listeners stay across the constant changes in this fast-evolving sector.
Whether you’re a solar installer, apprentice, or simply interested in solar, Solar Sidekicks keeps you informed, connected, and up to date with what’s happening in the industry.
Solar Sidekicks Podcast
S3E5 - Percy Solar
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This week on Solar Sidekicks, Pat and Loz are joined by Ash and Teish from Percy Solar for a fun, honest chat about one of the biggest pain points in the industry — solar admin.
They get into what Percy Solar actually does, why so many solar businesses get buried in paperwork, and how poor systems, slow processes and bad habits can hold installers back. There’s plenty of chat around outsourcing, offshore support, backstop headaches, CRMs, compliance, and why good admin can make or break a solar business.
It’s a loose, funny episode with plenty of laughs, but there’s also a serious point underneath it all — if solar businesses want to grow, stay on top of cash flow, and keep customers happy, the backend matters just as much as the install.
A great chat with two people bringing a fresh idea to the industry.