Menagerie Photography Studio Celebrating Local People In Business Featuring David Mansulla
You all know me as a premier boudoir photographer here in Connecticut. As a business owner I belong to many groups that support other local businesses here in CT. These groups allow me to meet amazing people that I’d love you to get to know as well. Welcome to another installment of our “Celebrating Local People in Business” blog! We focus on local Connecticut businesses as well as some of their key employees. The blogs will give you a chance to learn about these individuals and why they chose the work they do. You’ll find out what drove them to transform their passion into their work. We’ll also find out how their business has had a positive impact on others.
Celebrating Local People In Business Featuring David Mansulla
Name: David Mansulla
Owner of: Suntastic Solutions
“Connecticut has the third highest electric rates in the country with only Alaska and Hawaii having higher rates …”
“I was a training manager, training others to run retail stores, and a customer service manager, training other managers how to provide customer service excellence, for many years. But times have changed and I had to switch gears because companies like Amazon have changed the way America shops. I wanted to transition into a business where I could use my customer service skills to help people solve some of their problems. For me, what jumped right out was the solar business. Connecticut has the third highest electric rates in the country with only Alaska and Hawaii having higher rates, so I jumped into the solar business working for someone else. This other company didn’t fit what I thought was the best way to serve employees or clients. They put their employees into a pressure cooker to get results and it wasn’t the environment I wanted to work in. Well, I did like helping others learn about and go solar, but I did not like the tactics they were using. Let’s face it, on some big decisions some people like time to think about things. I know I do! Some people may even want to get a second or third company to give them an offer. I know I would! In fact, the only reason in my mind that you wouldn’t want someone to look elsewhere is because you’re afraid of the competition. When you have a great product, fairly priced, you don’t have to operate in that way.
So, I left to find higher ground with a company that had a similar customer service philosophy as my own. Knowing what I wanted, and what I didn’t want now, I approached the solar industry with a different, more educated mindset.
What I decided to do, was to start my own solar consulting / contracting company where I didn’t have to answer to others for how I treated each of my clients. I was able to give my clients all the information, but none of the high-pressure sales tactics rampant in today’s solar marketplace. I liked the style I learned years back when I started out at the Ritz Carlton where we learned to anticipate and fulfill each customer’s needs. So now I could sell solar systems the way I wanted to sell solar systems and my clients can comfortably refer to me as the guy who has their best interests in mind, not some never ending bottom line.”
“ … I learn about each client’s needs and requirements, then provide unique solutions for them.”
When we asked David what motivated him to start his own business, he replied:
“I can run my business the way I want to, not the way some executive in New York, who personally couldn’t care less about my clients, wants me to run it. I love to inform people about options they have with solar! So many companies selling solar today sell cookie-cutter solar. They tell you enough about solar to get you excited, then in 5-10 min. they have someone in another country create a design for your home. Then you lease the system, only the next day you start to think about all the questions you still have! By contrast, I start by seeing if solar is possible for your home, then I ask you questions that will help lead me to provide the right product(s) for your home and meet your financial goals. I can present to you your best options for solar, or solar with back-up batteries, with the confidence that I am presenting you the best products on the market, designed specifically for your needs. This is one of the big differences that separates my business from hundreds of others selling solar. I also help many people who have been told that they can’t go solar by a company. I believe in rolling up my sleeves, and doing the networking required to help make their solar dreams come true. It may be more work, but it is also definitely more personally rewarding!
So that’s my business model; I learn about each client’s needs and requirements then provide unique solutions for them. Never cookie-cutter. I am there as a resource for them to ask questions as they make up their mind what’s best for them and their families.”
We asked how David’s business helped or benefited others and he answered:
“Wow, let’s start with lower electric costs to begin with! Solar provides cheaper, cleaner, price protected power. This gives my clients more money to spend on what’s important to them. It’s also the first time many of them have had a choice as to how they get their electricity. Now with batteries coming out for solar, it also offers them peace of mind knowing they will have power when the grid shuts down. Solar batteries are much quieter and much lower maintenance than noisy back-up generators. Solar is of course good for the Earth! It’s clean, renewable energy that produces zero greenhouse gases and doesn’t require vast amounts of water like fossil fuels. Not to mention it doesn’t have the baggage of nuclear energy. There is no radioactive waste to deal with! I also align myself with companies that have a cradle-to-cradle plan, or birth to rebirth plan for recycling old solar panels. In fact, each system that I sell, depending on the size of the solar system, is the equivalent of planting 100-200 trees each and every year it’s operating! So solar saves my clients lots of money and helps our fragile environment so they can feel great about that as well. It’s a win / win scenario!”
“Our consultation service is always free …”
“Not everyone who calls me can go solar. Only about 1 in 3 can for many reasons. It may be the design of the roof, shading, condition of the roof, or the direction of the roof. That said, I can still help many that are told they can’t go solar. Each home is unique and needs to be looked at individually. I can work with a tree removal service or a roofer to get the job done where others couldn’t be bothered. In fact, homeowners should check with their tax consultant because many can get great tax incentives off a new roof if needed, when they choose to go solar. So, we often give options where others simply move on. That’s what good customer service is. Our consultation service is always free, so it doesn’t cost anything to get the facts specifically for your home. You will know by the end of our consultation what you will save in writing, all about the warrantee, the product, and much more!”
David’s love for what he does and his passion for providing clean, cost-effective energy to his clients is just a small piece of what sets him apart from other solar companies. Contact him today to setup your free consultation at Suntastic Solutions
You can also reach him at David@SuntasticSolutions.com or 860-303-7110.
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