In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with solar sales legend Ashton Buswell, whose 20-year journey through direct sales, leadership, and personal growth reveals what it really takes to live intentionally.
From his early door-to-door days to selling over 1,000 solar systems and creating the “28+ Challenge,” Ashton shares his mindset for consistency, leadership, and building a life fueled by purpose and love.
Whether you’re in sales or simply chasing personal growth, this episode delivers lessons on discipline, perspective, and the daily non‑negotiables that lead to success.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Ashton opens the show
00:45 Meeting Jeff in Kansas City
03:10 Career path through sales
05:25 Back into solar with Luke
07:25 1,000+ installs at Legacy
08:44 The 28+ Challenge explained
10:33 Least favorite part of sales
12:30 Sales as a sport mindset
15:19 Everyone should do door-to-door
17:26 Building leaders through mentorship
22:20 Selling by asking, not telling
23:35 Book rec: Chop Wood, Carry Water
25:00 Momentum Mondays & health habits
31:10 Selling 16 in a day to win a Tesla
36:00 Why love is the real superpower
45:21 Ski story: practicing patience
51:23 Ashton’s gift: spreading love
56:00 Final thoughts & farewell
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