Thinking Green

Mohammed Abdalla’s lifelong love of nature, combined with an eye-opening childhood loss, sparked a desire to study energy management and do his part to save the world through sustainability. After a stint on the wrong side of the pollution problem, Mohammed founded Good Faith Energy, a solar provider company that helps its customers take a big step towards decreasing their carbon footprint while saving them money. All those years of work on the front lines of sustainability work have given Mohammed perspective, insight, and a world of wisdom - and he wants to share it all with you. This show is designed to give entrepreneurs, business owners, those interested in sustainability and social impact leaders the information and expert advice they need to join the safer, smarter, greener future of our planet. Ready to start thinking green? Stick around.

E23 Thinking Green: Craig Spinner from Savant Power - Powering Your Smart Home With Clean Energy 09/11/2023

E22: Doug Lewin - The State of Today's Struggling Texas Electrical Grid 07/10/2023

E21: Joe Ordia from Solar Surge - Creating value on YouTube in the Solar Industry 01/19/2023

E20: Off-Grid RV with Andrew Claudio 04/21/2022

E19: DIY Electric Vehicles with Robert Powell 02/23/2022

E18: Arch Rao - Smart Panels For Smarter Homes 02/01/2022

E17: Allison Johnson - How to Be a Better Storyteller 12/13/2021

E17: Allison Johnson - How to Be a Better Storyteller We are relying on centuries-old energy technology to sustain our daily energy practices–but we’re now reaching a point where that infrastructure is starting to fail. In this transitional time, it’s more important than ever to look to companies like Enphase and Good Faith Energy to learn how to generate and distribute our own energy, and to create a clean-tech future. Allison Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Enphase energy, which is a leading global supplier of microinverters and other clean tech products. Last year, they broke one billion dollars in revenue, and they employ over two thousand employees. She cares about safe, reliable, programmable, green technology, and every day she works to innovate and lead industry shifts to sustainable energy systems. On today’s episode of Thinking Green, hear Allison’s life story and learn what took her from an English degree to sustainable energy. She has a lifetime of experience in transitional technology; her career started in helping companies transition during the internet resolution and has since taken her to new heights in renewable energy. Allison sees these green technologies as a way to change the narrative from “selling a product” to “telling a story,” and this is how she’s been so successful in her career and life. Tune in to hear Mo and Allison break down the impacts of Enphase on the industry and the average consumer, What You’ll Learn: How Allisons’ interest in storytelling informs her work in the evolution of technology Why it’s so important to make technology accessible to the larger public What the three “E’s” of storytelling are And so much more! Favorite Quote: “I am drawn to green energy because I see it as a massive cultural transition, one that will leave the world a better place.” Allison Johnson How to Get Involved: You can find Allison and connect with her on . If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/21439301

E16: Jason Cortes - It’s Time to Dispense Electrons 12/03/2021

E16: Jason Cortes - It’s Time to Dispense Electrons For Jason, environmental sustainability is important. But more than that, personal sustainability is important--that is, finding work that lights your inner fire and makes you want to go out into the world and do good. He’s found that life at Rivian. Since transitioning out of the oil and gas industry in 2017, native Texan Jason Cortes has turned to renewable and rechargeable energies. In between, he worked to help the community install and service clean energy solutions, and, ultimately, future-proof their businesses. He is now the RSM of the start-up Rivian, working on EVs and building the future himself. On today’s episode of Thinking Green, Jason brings his oil and gas background to the conversation about renewable energies. He moved to the industry in order to chase his passion, and give meaning to his labors--which he’s done, as he has now spent five years making EV chargers publicly accessible. Tune in today to hear them jam about educating the public, current barriers to entry, and the future for many petroleum-based vehicle companies as they pledge to become all-electric. What You’ll Learn: How the new energy economy came to the petroleum industry, gas stations, and, in turn, Jason How long the gas station model will continue to live before it is replaced with different technology, Why some people are still hesitant to buy an EV What attracted Jason to Rivian, and what he thinks about the future of EVs And so much more! Favorite Quote: “We’re all in this together. We’re all moving in the same direction--forward.” Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: You can find Jason and all his most recent writings on . If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/21361385

E15: Appreciate the Journey 11/18/2021

E15: Appreciate the Journey Good Faith Energy is more than just a name--it’s a way of life. Mohammed has put his heart and soul into the company, and is now giving back in more ways than one, from university presentations to philanthropy. Today, you can get a peek into Mo’s personal life, and learn what challenges have driven him to be an entrepreneur who’s invested in the community’s future. Today’s episode of Thinking Green is dedicated to Mo’s father and all that he did to help Mohammed become who he is today. He’s tracing back his father’s history and how he brought his family a secure life in Canada before he passed away. That grief and hardship really shaped Mohammed, from the nine-year-old child who didn’t understand what had happened to the successful leader in environmentally-friendly living. He’s also here to catch us up on the impact projects that Good Faith Energy is working on recently, from food deserts to equine therapy. Tune in to today’s episode to get a fuller picture of who Mohammed is as a person and as a leader, and to get up to speed on what his company is doing to better the community. What You’ll Learn: How Mohammed came to realize he needed to come out of his shell and be proud of his accomplishments, from awards to lasting legacies Why the concept of ‘sustenance’ carries so much weight for Mohammed and his family What impact projects Good Faith Energy has been working on since the last episode of Thinking Green. And so much more! Favorite Quote: “It’s okay to be you. I want you to be YOU--I don’t want you to hide who you are, with a version at work and a different version at home. It’s okay to share your joy and passion. Don’t hide who you are.” Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/21216956

E14: Renee Kuehl And Melissa Schmid - When The Solar Panel Reaches Middle Age 09/29/2021

E14: Renee Kuehl And Melissa Schmid - When The Solar Panel Reaches Middle Age Recycling isn’t just about the blue bin on the curb anymore. People like Melissa and Renee are connecting renewable companies together so that they can recycle on a massive scale, and limit the amount of wasted equipment. Because of them, many companies have developed their own relationships and helped the industry use every last drop of solar power. Renee Kuehl is the director of sales and marketing for EnergyBin. Melissa Schmid is EnergyBin’s marketing communication manager. EnergyBin is a business-to-business network for solar companies to deal sustainably with their extra stock. They’re here today to talk about their business and the impact of recycling renewable infrastructure. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed interviews Melissa and Renee about their experience with EnergyBin and renewable energy in general. All three of them have years of experience scaling recycling to the corporate level, and helping both individuals and businesses with their sustainable energy needs. We hear a lot about the first part of the renewable energy cycle, and now Mo is bringing you a chance to hear about the next part--what happens after the equipment is used, and how the aftermath can be sustainable too. What You’ll Learn: How EnergyBin came to life, and how it’s impacted the global renewable energy industry Why it’s so important to serve all links of the renewable supply chain to create a successful industry What can be done about the waste that is sometimes produced by renewable energy, and how it can help underprivileged communities worldwide And so much more! Favorite Quote: “Instead of saying “end of life,” we should be saying, “new life.” There is so much equipment that can be reused. We don’t want anything to go to waste.” Renee Kuehl How to Get Involved: You can find both Renee on and Melissa on . Learn more about EnergyBin on their . If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/20609189

E13: Kevin Caldwell - The People Side of Sustainability 09/13/2021

E13: Kevin Caldwell - The People Side of Sustainability Do you remember your first meaningful interaction with a customer? Mo sure does--and he’s invited him on to today’s episode. Kevin was not only his first meaningful interaction, but his absolute first client--and his wife, Mary, made a lasting impact on Good Faith Energy. Their caring support helped the company become what it is today. Kevin Caldwell was a business owner involved in stock and bond management before he retired in Dallas, Texas. He met Mohammed at a renewable energy conference as he was getting more involved in sustainability--and he became Mo’s first customer. He’s here today sharing his sustainable lifestyle, from rainwater harvesting to battery cells. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed invites Kevin, his very first customer, to walk him through his journey to a sustainable home. They’re talking windows, encapsulation, hot water heating, you name it. Kevin estimated that about half of his household’s energy needs could be met by the renewable sources in his home--an estimate that turned out to be very low. His family’s success came with Mohammed’s help, and they’re here today to help you design your own sustainable home. What You’ll Learn: How Mohammed and Kevin met, and how Mo helped outfit Kevin’s hand-built home with sustainable technologies Why Kevin’s business was so meaningful to Mo, and how it helped launch his business What an install time frame is, from the inception of the project to its completion And so much more! Favorite Quote: “You’ve gotta honor and respect people. And you’ve got to do the right thing, to give people the opportunity to come together and create something new.” - Kevin Caldwell How to Get Involved: You can find Kevin on . If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/20462624

Ep 12: Jason Graybeal and Steve Taylor- Green Energy Is No Bull Business 08/23/2021

Ep 12: Jason Graybeal and Steve Taylor- Green Energy Is No Bull Business Why is passion necessary in entrepreneurship and building a thriving business? Jason points out to Mo, saying, “I'm sure this passion for having clean energy, taking care of our planet, love for mankind, are what triggered you into this field, which is awesome.” Mo’s quick accession to the apex at the age of 31 years only is extraordinary. He always had a clear vision to determine what he was up to. As he says,“ I just felt distributed power was sort of this next wave that would take over the world and just like distributed cell phone and internet architecture, and everything's kind of moving to this decentralized nature, Power will do the same thing.” Mo’s love for nature, sustainability, and green planet propelled him to shift from an oil and gas landman to a renewable energy entrepreneur. He is now the Founder & CEO of Good Faith Energy and its subsidiary solar provider companies. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo is the guest in Jason and Steve’s podcast, No Bull Business and Brews. He engages with the hosts in a fascinating conversation giving insights that contributed to his success story. Tune in to follow Mo’s ‘roadmap’ to reconsider your steps to your entrepreneurial journey. What you will learn: What bent Mo on creating a secure future for him, his family, people, and the planet at large. Why Jason and Steve address Mo as ‘the epitome of a true entrepreneur’. How small, consistent steps pushed Mo ahead to the manifestation of his dreams that didn’t happen overnight And much more! Favorite Quote: A big takeaway from your point is the consistency. There's so much success in consistent effort. Those small steps every single day leads to where you want to go. - Jason Graybeal Connect with Jason and Steve: How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/20231816

E11: Sherri Barry And Angela Johnson - The Green Runway 08/16/2021

E11: Sherri Barry And Angela Johnson - The Green Runway The question of manufacturing garments in a sustainable way is one that’s come up more and more in recent decades. Sherri Barry and Angela Johnson, co-founders of FABRIC incubator, are here today to give us their answer--which involves roadmaps, technology, and, of course, conscious choice. Sherri Barry and Angela Johnson run a fashion incubator called FABRIC out of Arizona. Sherry is an entrepreneur whose experience in sustainable revenue growth has supported her work at FABRIC, and Angela has won awards for her fashion design and championed eco-friendly industry standards in Arizona. They’re here to talk with Mo today about their unique business model. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed jams with Sherri and Angela about a different side of sustainability: the side of fashion entrepreneurship. These women have created a technological fashion utopia to help designers learn, test, and manufacture their own fashion lines in a green way. Tune in today to hear them talk challenges, projects, and the ultimate disruption of the fast fashion bubble. What You’ll Learn: How eco-friendly fashion solves the problems of excess product, unfair labor practices, and destructive sourcing Why low garment costs are now expected by consumers, and why this practice needs to be disrupted What all goes into creating a sustainable fashion line, and what FABRIC is doing to support domestic entrepreneurs who want to go the distance And so much more! Favorite Quote: “Green manufacturing goes beyond what happens to stuff that you can use--it goes to when those things become unusable. The closer we can get to that fully circular environment, the more sustainable we can be.” Sherri Barry How to Get Involved: Learn more about FABRI on their , and find both and on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/20135927

EP 10: Leif Peterson - Running On Sunshine 08/02/2021

EP 10: Leif Peterson - Running On Sunshine How do we best apply sustainable energies to our daily lives? How do we integrate renewable technologies to daily chores like laundry, pool maintenance, or sim racing? Leif Peterson is here to answer with his own experience, advice, and green thinking. Mohammed and Leif met two years ago. Leif is an electric vehicle enthusiast who’s adopted the solar and battery lifestyle. He started in the renewable industry in the 80s, selling solar hot water systems to homeowners. Recently his interest in cars has led him to his Tesla Model 3, and because of that, to Good Faith Energy. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed interviews Leif about his experience with renewable energy. They’re running through Lief’s renewable energy setup and talking about daily sustainability: the present and future of EVs, surviving freak Texas storms, and storing power cyclically. Tune in to hear about the lifespan of a battery, the benefits of reducing energy consumption from the grid, and the benefits of “shedding loads” from your sustainable system. What You’ll Learn: What practical renewable energy looks like every day How Lief found a way to cut his power usage and use net-negative energy with just one power wall and a 5-kilowatt system Why EVs are much more cost-, energy-, and carbon-effective than traditional internal combustion vehicles And so much more! Favorite Quote: “We’re in an exponential age. Everything is getting faster. And humans aren’t really designed to think exponentially. Yet.” Leif Peterson How to Get Involved: Find Leif Peterson on . If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on or his . And don’t forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19983575

EP 9: Omeed Badkoobeh - Solar Energy Is The Technology Of The Future 07/27/2021

EP 9: Omeed Badkoobeh - Solar Energy Is The Technology Of The Future If you’ve ever contemplated how to reduce your energy bill, the chances are that you have seriously considered solar energy. With cost-effective options, tax breaks, and at-home installation, residential solar energy is becoming more common globally. However, what about commercial buildings and companies? Can solar energy handle the exponentially higher energy needs of companies, and if so, how? Plus, if solar batteries can’t take extreme heat and cold, how will solar energy ever be a scalable energy solution in the long run? Omeed Badkoobeh is hard at work solving all of these questions. As a solar energy innovator and the CEO of Yotta Energy, Omeed is the leader in small to midsize company solar energy, has successfully created a solar energy company that produces power at scale, and designed and built a solar battery that can withstand extreme temperatures. In this episode of the Thinking Green Podcast, host Mohammad Abdalla and Omeed Badkoobeh discuss the solar energy landscape, the difficulty of producing solar energy at scale, Yotta Energy’s unique installation advantage, and why technology with proven value will always prevail. What You’ll Learn: How an off-grid house in college piqued Omeed's interest and inspired him to go into the solar industry Why the best strategy for increased energy use over the next 5-10 years must include solar energy How Omeed's company has solved the perpetual issue of scalable solar power and batteries being unable to operate in extreme temperatures What a thriving company culture looks like, and why culture is so essential if you're looking to scale And much more! Favorite Quote: “Naysayers will come and go. First, it was people who said that electric cars were incomprehensible. Now, those same people are saying that you can’t put power electronics on a rooftop. But the fact of the matter is that technology always prevails. If there’s a drive to create technology, and your product brings value, then it will always win.” Omeed Badkoobeh Connect with Omeed How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19942082

EP 8: Bernardo Carreira - Walking Into A World Of Green 06/28/2021

EP 8: Bernardo Carreira - Walking Into A World Of Green How exciting can it be for you to invent something new for this world? Especially when you know, that’s going to make a big difference. It can be painstaking initially to establish a new thought or start up a whole new business with an unusual commodity, mostly when the world is prejudiced against it. Bernardo Carreira, the guest, has made a strong impact in his pursuit of manufacturing ‘shoes of hemp’, which are the first of their kind and eco-friendly. He opens up on how they had been misconstrued by many at the preliminary stage. Finally, Bernardo confesses, saying, “People misjudged, we’re on drugs, hemp is not good, this is all cannabis, we are all going to die, the planet is going to die.” So, immense courage, patience, and a lot of trial and error methods went into making a true entrepreneur out of him. Bernardo Duque Carreira is now the Founder and CEO at 8000kicks, the world’s first shoe brand, making quality hemp footwear durable and water-repellent. Bernardo had always been fascinated with the idea of sustainability. As a result, the shoes are the world’s first kind to have insoles made exclusively from hemp. Plus, its other upcycled elements make them ultimately environmentally- friendly. In this episode of Thinking Green, Bernardo helps Mo walk through the path of his making this spellbinding journey come to pass. Mo and Bernardo dig deep in the various aspects of industrial hemp, its durability, sustainability, acceptance in legal terms worldwide, and the ins and outs of technicalities connected to its processing. So tune in for a riveting and informational episode that drives you to gritty actions as you embark on a new venture. What you will learn: How Bernardo was initiated with an idea of hemp as a base material, took his first move, and launched his brand through crowdfunding campaigns. Why Bernardo feels his grandmother played a very significant role in the entrepreneurial journey of his business and what decisions of hers took them to another level. What technicalities are associated with making hemp products, and what minute details are looked upon to weave the best fabric and produce the best quality shoes. And many more! Favorite Quote: “Hemp is a very new thing, and we are relearning how to work with hemp every day. So what we prefer to do is wait, work and learn at the same time.” - Bernardo Carreira Connect with Bernardo: How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19622645

EP 7: Transforming Energy Ecosystem 06/24/2021

EP 7: Transforming Energy Ecosystem How important is it to make the power distribution system more resilient? It is a primary concern considering this era you live in. There’s always going to be a rise in demand for electricity with the technological advancements in various, rather all, sectors of living. Mo, our host, makes it poignant that the power grid might collapse and fail to support. But, at the same time, there’s a high demand for energy supply, as he says,” The grid simply might not maintain itself because of its age, because of its fragility, because of its poor overall design.” And that is why you might want to look for immediate solutions and recovery. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo digs deep into the need for a distributed power system that can operate independently of any more significant grid force. Prior precautions might save you from an unforeseen, miserable situation that severe weather conditions might cause, a sudden increase in power consumption, and the resultant long-standing power outage in your place if the grid doesn’t support its supply. So, tune in for an illuminating episode that puts light not only on the need for increasing energy resilience but also the alarming situation you might land upon if you are not alive to its difficulty. What you will learn: What consequences cropped up as the Texas ERCOT energy grid collapsed due to inclement weather conditions in the near past. What resulted in a “tight grid condition” as announced by ERCOT recently and what was being demanded to be done in such an alarming situation. How distributed solar and backup energy would help sustain a balance between the supply and demand of power. What are the threats electric vehicles might pose on the power grids once the former get into the mainstream. And much more! Favorite Quote: “The key to being a long-term player is to create a new distributed nature of a power grid that allows people to put rooftop solar and battery backup systems with suitable financing mechanisms at affordable rates with five-star services. - Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19576913

EP 6: Ricky Roy - Powering The Future 06/09/2021

EP 6: Ricky Roy - Powering The Future Humans never stop innovating. And while most of us only hear about the latest products or techniques when they come onto the market, there are those out there who know that we can best appreciate new tech when we understand how it works - and how it might change our lives tomorrow. Ricky Roy is an Aero/Software/Mechanical Engineer, YouTuber, and founder of 2 Bit Da Vinci, a brand that seeks to marry art with technology and engineering, and inform viewers about topics covering energy, tech, transportation, and more. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Ricky dive deep on the inception and growth of Ricky’s YouTube channel and his transition into solar-focused content, the ins and outs of emerging electric vehicles and power distribution from the grid to different types of power storage and the average home, and the need for standardization if electric vehicles are to thrive in the future. Listen in for an interview that draws back the curtain on the power sources we use every day, and what tomorrow might look like for us and for the biggest names in the energy industry. What You'll Learn: Why Ricky made a $10K investment in some solar panels, and how the data those panels gave him has shaped his YouTube channel What the future of electric vehicles has to offer homeowners in terms of backup power, and the economics of EV in that role How companies manage building their power supplies according to demand and incoming updates, and how they may have to change their ways as EV tech advances And much more! Favorite Quote: “People are very curious. And it comes from either caring about the environment and/or our impact on the environment, self sustainability, right, or saving money. So, between those four buckets, solar is for everybody.” Ricky Roy Connect with Ricky: on YouTube on Twitter on Facebook How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19396298

EP 5: Scott Linebrink - Bringing Water To The World 05/17/2021

EP 5: Scott Linebrink - Bringing Water To The World Water is life. It sustains us and helps us advance our lives as individuals and as a collective - and in places where safe, available drinking water just isn’t a reality, the whole community suffers from its absence. How, then, do we bring life-giving water to communities like these? Scott Linebrink is a former MLB player and the stewardship director of Water Mission, a Christian nonprofit based out of Charleston and centered around serving millions of people in dozens of countries worldwide through clean water projects. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Scott break down the principles and processes through which Water Mission provides clean, stable, and reliable water sources for rural communities and developing countries, what it takes to get functional water systems up and running from start to finish, and how Scott and his team are working to emulate God’s love in every project they do to change lives, one person at a time. Tune in for an enlightening look at the power a little water has in so many places worldwide. What You'll Learn: What clean, dependable water and sanitation have to do with the overall quality of life of entire communities, from infrastructure to healthcare to education and beyond How to walk the line between shedding entitlement to serve others and the temptation to “show off” your good deeds (and why the latter mentality is sometimes just a part of the journey Why a lot of the current water solutions being installed across the world, no matter how well-meant they are, aren’t sustainable - and how the industry can begin to step up their efforts and their impact And much more! Favorite Quote: “I think that's the way God wants us to live, knowing that he loves all people, and knowing that he wants us to treat our neighbors - not just the neighbor across the street, but the neighbor across the world, too, somebody that may look very different from us culturally and from a belief standpoint - but, you know, one of the great ways to show love for someone else is to give them a drink of water.” Scott Linebrink Connect with Scott: How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business from a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19127345

EP 4: Vincent Battaglia - Bringing Ethics And Efficiency To The Energy Industry 05/10/2021

EP 4: Vincent Battaglia - Bringing Ethics And Efficiency To The Energy Industry Is your energy the best energy? Most of us don't think twice about our energy company or the impact their practices and policies have on sustainability. And most of us never realize there's a better option... Vincent Battaglia is the founder and CEO of Renova Energy, an organization that exists to provide sustainable, efficient energy and building practices to California communities - and better policies to the whole country - all while seeking to undercut the current nationwide energy monopoly held by centralized utilities. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Vincent break down the birth and family atmosphere of Renova, how Vincent and his peers are fighting the hold that significant utilities have on energy across the country (plus how they're taking the fight to Washington), and why Vincent puts so much of his focus and effort on providing resources to nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Listen in for an interview that will revolutionize the way you see your light bill - and the effects of energy on every corner of your life. What You'll Learn: How Vincent has structured his organization to give proactively to its employees and their futures, even if they should leave the company Why keeping a successful solar business running has as much to do with knowing how to navigate the significant players in the industry as it does with the dedication to sustainability What customer expectations can do for your organization, for good or ill, and how to manage them properly And much more! "We walk, we talk, but the best thing to do is to bring people and grow your organization because the most powerful voice is a concise message that comes from one single organization organizing under the renewable energy flag." Vincent Battaglia Connect with Vincent: How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business of a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/19013828

EP 3: Philip Reiser - Giving New Life To Old Waste 05/02/2021

EP 3: Philip Reiser - Giving New Life To Old Waste How much does taking out the trash a few times a week affect the planet? More than you'd think. And even more surprising than how much waste we generate as individuals or small groups is how a few dedicated entrepreneurs turn our trash into pure gold. Philip Reiser is the founder of SINBA, a Peruvian waste management company that helps businesses manage their waste sustainably and recycle materials to create new products that otherwise would be dumped into a landfill. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Philip dive deep into how Philip's love of nature led him to a career in responsible waste management, what it takes to raise a startup from day one and how to be sure you are devoting your life energy to a meaningful, impactful endeavor, the challenges of creating awareness about a problem most of us overlook every single day, and the simple steps you can take to start contributing to better, healthier waste practices. Tune in to become an active part of a more vital, more vibrant planet. What You'll Learn: Why the way you do business - and the category your business fits into - carries a social and environmental impact (and why entrepreneurship is the way to go for the sustainability-conscious) What the "SINBA Cycle" is, and why collaboration is vital to its success How knowing the actual ins and outs of waste and recycling practices changes your entire decision-making process as a consumer And much more! "We're all one… our life depends on the planet's health, on our community. You can have the best life, you can do everything properly, but if we don't take care of each other, it doesn't work, the system collapses. And we are a part of the system." Philip Reiser Contact Philip Reiser: by Ron Gonen Contact Philip on How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business of a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/18947252

EP 2: Growing Good Faith Energy From The Ground Up 04/29/2021

EP 2: Growing Good Faith Energy From The Ground Up You probably see “success stories” online every single day - but how often do you get an honest look at what it took to create that success? So few people end up achieving what they set out to achieve...so when you find someone who is, listen and take a few lessons from their story. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo digs into his early days leveraging relationships and getting resourceful to build some momentum and get his business growing, his experience with the process of bringing on rockstar team members and making strategic partnerships, and the most important lessons learned over the past 4 years of pain, growth, challenge, and sacrifice. Listen in for an eye-opening look at what it really takes to raise up a successful business starting from absolutely zero. What You'll Learn: How Mo’s first client put him through the wringer leading up to his very first sale - and how that client’s detail-oriented, no-nonsense approach paid off many times over What becoming an installation partner with Tesla did for Mo’s client calendar nearly overnight Why brushing off the people who doubt your vision or say you nay is the wrong move, and how to use their doubt to your advantage instead And much more! “The vision is really starting to manifest itself. It's been an absolute dream come true. And I know that the dream hasn't been completely manifested, we still have a lot of work to do, a lot of improvement to make, a lot of lives to impact, a lot of buildings to transform, and we're just getting started.” Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business of a minor, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/18905261

EP 1: Finding Energy In Good Faith 04/28/2021

EP 1: Finding Energy In Good Faith Which one would you choose: ethics or money? Your host, Mohammed Abdalla found a way to choose both. Mohammed, also known as “Mo,” was interested in the energy sector for the same reason most people pursue any career: money. After wading through courses of oil and gas law, feeling unfulfilled in his first post-grad job, questioning the ethics of fracking, and eventually being let go – Mo realized these corporations were not operating in the Good Faith their contracts claimed. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed explains the struggles, epiphanies, and discoveries he made along his entrepreneurial journey. Through the generosity of a few mentors, he was able to bring his vision to life. Listen in for an episode that will inspire you to reconsider your impact on the planet. What You'll Learn: What factors drove Mohammed from a gas and oil landman to a renewable energy entrepreneur Why travel, connections, and self-discovery inspired his mission to make a truly positive social impact How Mohammed took his vision and interests and built a successful, profitable business that also benefits society And much more! “Renewable energy is inherently good faith. It's good for the planet and it's faithful to the society and to the future of the generations that are going to come after us.” Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: Mohammed Abdalla is the Founder & CEO of and its subsidiary companies. He has grossed over $30m in lifetime sales – building his business off a small, $40,000 loan into the 50+ employee company it is today. He has a lifelong passion and dedication to the pursuit of renewable energy and its social impact. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! /episode/index/show/thinkinggreen/id/18887549

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