Carlos Gutierrez transformed his life from minimum wage restaurant jobs to earning $400,000 annually in solar sales. This is his incredible journey from struggle to success.
🔥 What You'll Learn:

How an immigrant kid went from $30K to $400K in 5 years
The EXACT mindset shifts that changed everything
Why going 100% commission with NO safety net was his best decision
Door-to-door sales secrets that actually work
How to overcome family doubt and prove the haters wrong
The power of affirmations in hitting income goals (he hit $400K exactly!)
Building wealth beyond just making money

📈 Carlos's Story:
Started at age 9 as an immigrant from Mexico, learning English while working every job imaginable - Burger King, tire shops, restaurants. When COVID hit, he discovered sales and made the ultimate leap into commission-only solar.
Year 1: $78K (more than doubled his income!)
Year 5: $400K (hit his exact goal through mindset work)
Now he's expanding into real estate, investments, and mentoring the next generation of sales professionals.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Success requires going "all in" - no backup plans
✅ Mindset and daily affirmations create real results
✅ True wealth means helping others succeed too
✅ Competition and mentorship accelerate growth
✅ Redefine success beyond just money

Guest: Carlos Gutierrez — Door-to-Door Solar Pro
📍 Boston, MA

Timestamps:
00:00 Cold open — “I choose to be that person”
02:15 Moving from Mexico to the U.S. at 9 years old
07:40 First jobs: Burger King, tire shops, restaurants
12:30 The restaurant trap: five years stuck, helping support family
16:50 COVID crossroads: making only $30K a year and needing change
20:45 Discovering solar — culture shock at Sunrun
26:10 First doors, first pitch, and surviving without a paycheck
32:00 From $30K to $78K: the first year’s breakthrough
37:20 The Bigs competition — signing his name and going ALL IN
42:15 Winning big: Tahiti, Louis Vuitton, and record numbers
47:30 Burnout, mental battles, and accountability in door-to-door
53:40 $225K year → realizing money alone won’t fulfill you
58:00 Hitting $402K through affirmations & mindset
1:04:00 Redefining his why: leadership, impact, and helping others
1:09:30 Future goals: real estate, Bitcoin, and mentorship
1:15:00 Final advice: stop living stagnant, take risks, and believe in yourself

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