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#145 How Private Equity Is Reshaping the Energy Sector's Talent Landscape
Jun 5, 2026
#144 Why Energy Projects Stall — and How to Fix It.
May 15, 2026
#143 From Jazz to Infrastructure: David Karlsgodt’s Unconventional Career Path
Apr 22, 2026
#142: Building the Future of Energy Efficiency One Hire at a Time
Jan 30, 2026
42m 00s
#141: Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them
Jan 14, 2026
30m 00s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/5/26 | #145 How Private Equity Is Reshaping the Energy Sector's Talent Landscape✨ | private equityenergy sector+3 | Ryan McGushinTrevor Morrison | private equityenergy industry | — | private equityenergy sector+3 | — | — | |
| 5/15/26 | #144 Why Energy Projects Stall — and How to Fix It.✨ | energy projectspublic finance+3 | Charlie Zitnik | D.A. Davidson | — | energy projectspublic finance+3 | — | — | |
| 4/22/26 | #143 From Jazz to Infrastructure: David Karlsgodt’s Unconventional Career Path✨ | career pathenergy infrastructure+4 | David Karlsgodt | Brailsford & Dunleavy | universities | jazzenergy infrastructure+5 | — | — | |
| 1/30/26 | #142: Building the Future of Energy Efficiency One Hire at a Time✨ | energy efficiencyhiring+3 | Kate Heidinger | Allumiautilities | — | energy efficiencyhiring+5 | — | 42m 00s | |
| 1/14/26 | #141: Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them✨ | entrepreneurshipenergy+3 | Gabe Phillips | Catalyst Power HoldingsNenni & Associates | — | entrepreneurshipenergy supply+5 | — | 30m 00s | |
| 12/9/25 | #140: Hiring the Person, Not the Paper with Bryan Lang✨ | hiringgeothermal energy+3 | Bryan Lang | JP Morgan ChaseBedrock Energy+1 | — | hiringgeothermal+3 | — | 38m 00s | |
| 10/31/25 | #139: Building Careers That Last: Inside RVE with Stephanie Cuthbert and Mark Annunziato✨ | engineering careerscompany culture+4 | Stephanie CuthbertMark Annunziato | RVE | — | engineeringRVE+5 | — | 38m 00s | |
| 8/7/25 | #138: Beyond the Assessment: How Phil Johnston & E4E Delivers Full-Cycle Energy Projects✨ | energy projectsdecarbonization+4 | Phil Johnston | E4E SolutionsDOE+1 | — | energy solutionsdecarbonization+4 | — | 19m 00s | |
| 8/4/25 | #137: Sustainability Without Politics: David Adams on Getting It Right✨ | sustainabilityresource hiring+5 | David Adams | Wilmot Inc. | OhioJamaica | sustainabilityenergy+5 | — | 25m 00s | |
| 7/10/25 | #136 Smart Irrigation, Smarter Teams: Inside HydroPoint with Meg Mason✨ | smart irrigationteam dynamics+3 | Meg Mason | HydroPoint Data Systems | — | smart irrigationteam building+3 | — | 25m 00s | |
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| 6/19/25 | #135 Carbon Credits & Culture Fits: A Startup CEO’s Strategy✨ | carbon creditsstartup strategy+3 | Fritz Troller | Therm SolutionsGrainger+1 | — | carbon financedecarbonize+3 | — | 30m 00s | |
| 5/22/25 | #134 First Impressions Matter: Onboarding Success✨ | onboardingtalent acquisition+4 | Sam Schneider | Earthlight Technologies | ConnecticutMassachusetts+1 | onboardingtalent acquisition+4 | — | — | |
| 5/8/25 | #133 Hiring with Purpose: Lessons from Environ’s Chris Recine✨ | hiring best practicessales recruitment+5 | Chris Recine | NortheasternEnviron+1 | — | hiringsales hire+5 | — | — | |
| 5/1/25 | #132 Global Roots, Entrepreneurial Drive: Harry Rahman’s Career Story | From entrepreneur to director at XPEL, Harry Rahman shares how window film tech is disrupting the building efficiency space. Plus, his honest take on hiring mistakes and what really matters in recruitment. | — | ||||||
| 4/17/25 | #131 People First: How Bill Kent Builds a Global Energy Community | This episode dives into AEE's mission, mentorship, and the importance of people in energy efficiency. | — | ||||||
| 3/19/25 | ![]() #130 The ESCO Talent Dilemma: Hiring for Skills vs. Experience | Case Study: How we helped a mechanical contractor’s energy services division successfully hire outside the traditional talent pool by prioritizing solution-selling skills over direct industry experience. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/25 | #129 NAESCO Federal Market Update 2025 | Jim provides an update of the NAESCO federal workshop, noting both optimism within the Department of Defense for continued energy efficiency projects and pessimism due to federal agency project cancellations and pauses. | — | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | #128 The Future of Energy Efficiency: Innovation & Talent Retention | I had the pleasure of sitting down with Clay Reichenbach, President of Next Step Energy Solutions. Clay shared his incredible journey—from playing baseball at Rice University to leading teams in real estate, automotive logistics, and now energy efficiency. We dove into what makes Next Step Energy a leader in large-scale LED retrofit projects, especially in the healthcare sector, where operational complexity is a major challenge. Clay also broke down what he looks for when hiring and retaining top talent, emphasizing personal pride in excellence and perseverance in the face of adversity. Head over to BuildingEfficiencyPodcast.com for the full episode. | 0m 29s | ||||||
| 1/30/25 | #127 Building Winning Teams: Lessons from Jon Gasser | I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jon Gasser, Partner at CMTA. We talked about his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a leader at CMTA, his passion for energy solutions, and how his parents’ work ethic shaped his approach to business. Jon shared insights on CMTA’s growth, their unique approach to performance contracting, and lessons learned from hiring over 100 people in recent years. If you’re interested in how culture and entrepreneurial spirit drive success—or want tips on building winning teams—this one’s for you. | 0m 28s | ||||||
| 12/5/24 | #125 Sustainability Meets Innovation at CannonDesign with Paul Kondrat | I had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Kondrat, the engineering practice leader at CanonDesign. Paul shared his fascinating career journey from starting out as an HVAC engineer to leading an innovative global engineering practice. We also dove into CanonDesign's holistic approach to architecture and engineering, which blends cutting-edge technologies like AI and sustainable design to solve society's biggest challenges. One highlight, our discussion on hiring and retaining talent. Paul shared lessons learned from his best hires, as well as insights into building a strong company culture that invests in its people. This one's packed with value. | 0m 38s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | #124 Building Teams & Breaking New Ground in Renewables with Justin Garton | Justin shared his diverse career path from consulting through entrepreneurship to renewable energy, offering valuable insights on team building and industry evolution. | — | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | #SP Special Episode: Interviewing, Marketing Yourself & Becoming Indispensable | Explore how holistic energy solutions and innovative financing are reshaping the energy landscape. | — | ||||||
| 10/31/24 | #123 The Future of Clean Energy with NV5’s Aldo Mazzaferro | Explore how holistic energy solutions and innovative financing are reshaping the energy landscape. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/24 | #122 From Farm to Energy: Energizing Arkansas with Lauren Waldrip | Lauren Waldrip, Executive Director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association, discusses her journey from farm life to energy advocacy, the future of advanced energy in Arkansas, and her mission to support affordable, reliable power for all Arkansans. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/24 | #121 Jamey Bedenbaugh | Download Episode IntroductionJim Schafer sits down with Jamey Biedenbaugh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Opix Systems. Jamey shares his journey from growing up on a small farm in South Carolina to leading teams in the building automation and energy lighting industries. He talks about his experience launching a business during college and leading sales for companies like Osram and Hubble Lighting. Jamey reflects on leadership, emphasizing authenticity, trust, and staying true to core values as keys to long-term success. He now focuses on driving growth at Opix Systems, which specializes in building automation, lighting, and water conservation. Download Clip 2: Earned Trust Through AuthenticityIn this clip from the Building Efficiency Podcast, Jim and Jamie discuss the importance of trust and authenticity in building relationships. Jamie shares that earning trust is essential in sales and cannot be bought; it must be achieved through genuine engagement. He explains that what motivates him in his work is providing valuable solutions to customers and seeing deals come to fruition. He also finds fulfillment in helping others reach their career goals by offering feedback and asking meaningful questions. Download Clip 3: The Key to Supporting New Team MembersIn this clip from the Building Efficiency Podcast, Jim and Jamey discuss the importance of supporting new team members, particularly those new to the industry or early in their sales career. Jamey emphasizes the need to invest time and resources in their development. He also shares a valuable lesson: make decisions promptly when it's clear a team member isn't a good fit, while providing ample feedback throughout the process. This approach not only respects the individual but also allows them to pursue success elsewhere. Download Clip 4: Good and Bad Hiring StoriesJamey reflects on his experiences with both successful and challenging hires. He acknowledges the impact of key hiring decisions and expresses gratitude for some great hires made in collaboration with Nenni and Associates. Jamey shares a story of a standout hire that turned a challenging situation around, as well as insights on what he learned from less successful hiring choices. For a deeper dive into these stories and his leadership journey, tune in to the full episode! Full Episode Ep. 121 - Jamey Bedenbaugh Jamey Bedenbaugh & Jim Schafer Download | — | ||||||
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