
Work & Talk Podcast — The Solar Beast at RE+ | Discipline, Quality Work & A Real Career in Solar
Work & Talk Podcast
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Live from RE+ Las Vegas, Will sits down with Casey “The Solar Beast” Bottiger to talk about the habits and standards that actually build a career in solar: health, discipline, craftsmanship, and doing it right the first time.
Highlights
12 years clean → 4am discipline: why health & fitness fuel longevity on the roof
“100 never 99”: doing the job right—no loose lugs, no shortcuts, no excuses
Safety + performance: training your body so a 50-lb panel and a steep pitch aren’t a risk
Customer respect: present yourself like a pro—this is someone’s biggest asset, not a jobsite
Quality over contracts: why ownership > leases, and choosing materials/partners you trust
Career advice: build a reputation that follows you—in the small trade world, it will
Why watch/listen: If you’re in solar/electrical (or coming in), this is the blueprint for staying sharp, staying safe, and staying booked.
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Comment with the one habit you’ll add this month (training, cleanup standards, QC checklist, pre-roof inspection). We’ll feature a few in the recap.
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