<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Door is still King]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most people think door-to-door is outdated.</p><p><br />We think it’s still the ultimate proving ground.</p><p></p><p><b>The Door Is Still King</b> brings on high-level guests across sales and business to break down what it really takes to win - building teams, increasing income, and scaling from the ground up.</p><p></p><p>If you’re serious about growth, this is where you sharpen your edge.</p>]]></description><link>hqenergy.ca</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:34:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/YZCD7E1M.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Quin Nelson]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:14:42 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Quin Nelson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><itunes:author>Quin Nelson</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most people think door-to-door is outdated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We think it’s still the ultimate proving ground.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Door Is Still King&lt;/b&gt; brings on high-level guests across sales and business to break down what it really takes to win - building teams, increasing income, and scaling from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re serious about growth, this is where you sharpen your edge.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Quin Nelson</itunes:name><itunes:email>quin@hqenergy.ca</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/cf5963dc-c561-4fb9-bb20-04a5a3779606/logos/e7b15fa4-1d06-4e22-b6e1-3085b9ed44d2.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Crime to CEO: How Kane Built a Solar Company From Nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 1 of The Door is Still King 🎙️</p><p></p><p>We’re kicking things off with a story that’s raw, real, and honestly a little wild.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Kane, CEO of Solve Energy—one of the fastest-growing solar companies in Western Canada. But this isn’t your typical “business success” story…</p><p></p><p>Kane went from getting into serious trouble as a teenager—think drugs, crime, and multiple charges—to completely flipping his life around. At 18, he packed up, moved to LA, and started knocking doors with a squeegee in hand.</p><p></p><p>Fast forward a few years:</p><p></p><p>Built and sold a business</p><p>Started over (again) with no safety net</p><p>Burned through savings</p><p>Went into debt</p><p>Had his first kid</p><p>And STILL pushed through to build a thriving solar company</p><p>No backup plan. No shortcuts. Just figuring it out as he went.</p><p></p><p>We dive into:</p><p></p><p>The mindset shift that changed everything</p><p>Why “burn the boats” actually works</p><p>What it really takes to build from zero</p><p>The truth about sales, rejection, and consistency</p><p>Why most people stay stuck (and how to break out)</p><p>What’s actually happening in the solar industry right now</p><p></p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s trying to level up, start something, or just needs a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future.</p><p></p><p>⚡ If you’ve ever thought about betting on yourself… this one’s for you.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">713e065c-9608-4a40-9420-c5b2874c39cf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quin Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:46:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eb47ffaea388441646c688b9cbd9c313258c448d26768a1101204b53ed18530b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MTNlMDY1Yy05NjA4LTRhNDAtOTQyMC1jNWIyODc0YzM5Y2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjZjU5NjNkYy1jNTYxLTRmYjktYmIyMC0wNGE1YTM3Nzk2MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQ5MzJmYTg2OTU4NjU4NTFlZDU0YWQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZDdiNzMzMjk4ODcxZGM5MmQ5OThhL3F1aW4tbmVsc29ucy1zdHVkaW8teUhESmktY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LThfXzctNTgtMTEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="100931439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Episode 1 of The Door is Still King 🎙️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re kicking things off with a story that’s raw, real, and honestly a little wild.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Kane, CEO of Solve Energy—one of the fastest-growing solar companies in Western Canada. But this isn’t your typical “business success” story…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kane went from getting into serious trouble as a teenager—think drugs, crime, and multiple charges—to completely flipping his life around. At 18, he packed up, moved to LA, and started knocking doors with a squeegee in hand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fast forward a few years:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built and sold a business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Started over (again) with no safety net&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burned through savings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Went into debt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Had his first kid&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And STILL pushed through to build a thriving solar company&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No backup plan. No shortcuts. Just figuring it out as he went.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The mindset shift that changed everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why “burn the boats” actually works&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What it really takes to build from zero&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth about sales, rejection, and consistency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why most people stay stuck (and how to break out)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s actually happening in the solar industry right now&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for anyone who’s trying to level up, start something, or just needs a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡ If you’ve ever thought about betting on yourself… this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/cf5963dc-c561-4fb9-bb20-04a5a3779606/logos/e7b15fa4-1d06-4e22-b6e1-3085b9ed44d2.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Crime to CEO: How Kane Built a Solar Company From Nothing</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>