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The Life Of A Top Performer

Leadership In Action

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Living is a daily evolution of change; but for those of us that have embarked on careers in technology, change sometimes seem to mimic the speed of light. We embrace change with professionalism and grace, as we forge towards the opportunity to make significant differences in the lives of otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Being Scrappy is our signature force, and our motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring it on !â&#x20AC;?.

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Leadership In Action Discipline, fairness and patience has earned this person their well respected role in management. Born and raised in Oakland suburb Hayward, California. Graduated college from UC Santa Barbara. I have an older brother, younger sister and three younger half-brothers. Married since July of 2014 to my significantly better (in every way) half, Jillian. Proud and dorky dad to an amazingly cool daughter, Lively Jaye. I love sports and follow my teams; 49ers, Warriors, Giants and A’s as much as I can. We bought a bit of a fixer-upper a couple years ago so I like doing modest home reno projects in my spare time. I’m not great at much but I can sit by the pool and drink a beer with the best of ‘em! I love this team and our mission. I’m genuinely happy to be here and hope I can help.

1) What is your favorite childhood cartoon and why? 2) What is your favorite Vegas memory? 3) What do you see, when you look in the mirror? 4) What was the dance craze during the year you graduated, and how would you rate your dance moves?

WHO Am I ???

Jonathan Raymond 1) Wow… it’s hard to say. I can remember watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Inspector Gadget, He-Man, The Smurfs, DuckTales, and ThunderCats quite a bit but my favorite was probably G.I Joe. Must have something to do with the good guys beating the bad guys. 2) There are clearly lots of great ones but most impactful to my life came on July 25th, 2016 when my daughter was born. Life-changing to say the least and being a dad is the absolute best. 3) I see pride, I see power, I see a badass mudda who won’t take no crap off of nobody! 4) I definitely wasn’t much of a dancer in High School but by the time I graduated college I had quite the reputation (Don’t ask, that was a long time ago!). No idea what the dance craze was but

definitely some type of hip-hop moves.

The Life of A Top Performer by Jackie LaBarge About Me I wish I had a how-to manual to my success that I could share with you, but I don’t, and I don’t think I do anything different or out of the norm. I believe everyone is capable of my success. If I had to pick some things that stand out to credit with my success it would have to be: the support

from my family, my outgoing personality, work ethic, accountability, and outlook on life. I am very self-motivated and compete against myself. If I know I did right by my customers and gave it my all when the month ends, then I’ve met my own personal goals. I don’t keep track of the numbers; I know it’s hard to believe, but if you ask me my stats I never remember how many deals I have a month, how many orders I have or what my commissions will be. That doesn’t motivate me

or matter…however; if the Top Champion Belt came with a parking pass, it might matter. I work very hard, harder than people may even realize. In general, learning new things doesn’t come naturally to me, I was never the fastest learner or test taker. When I first started, I was asking so many questions and putting in 12-hour days and then studying when I got home. Now that I have a deep understanding of the business, I can confidently communicate with the customer and I can come in and do what other people might do in 12 hours in 8 hours. I love my job, but I do not bring my computer home with me or work extra hours. I find that you must balance your life, take care of your family, and yourself. This job is very stressful, and some customers may even leave you question-

ing yourself and whether you’re a good person or not. Just stay confident and believe in yourself. My life experiences, personality and upbringing shaped me into who I am today because I had no sales experience when I started here on January 12, 2015. I tend to see the world differently and find joy in the little things and try to demonstrate that with others and my customers. I am also very 6

direct and feisty: I don’t add much fluff to anything and get to the point. I fight for what I believe is right and for my customers. I advocate for them as if I were in their shoes. If I don’t understand your reasoning I will challenge it to grow my knowledge and expand my understanding. Being direct doesn’t work for everyone: I think it works for me because I am honest, say it with a smile and my intentions are always good. I also “assume the close” and treat everyone as if they are already a customer and signing up. I also appreciate every experience and try not to take anything for granted because there are some people who would give anything to deal with our daily stresses. My older Brother, Kevin, has

Down Syndrome and has taught me more about life and patience than I could ever explain. I can truly say I have never seen him have a bad day and would love to experience the world from his perspective. When we stress and complain about things from the littlest to the biggest, I think of how he is happy with the simple things and never lets anything bring him down. He brings joy to everyone around him; it doesn’t matter if he knows you or you’re a stranger. If more people were like him and had his mindset, the world it would be a better place. As one of the top sales consultants, I find it is important to accept changes, roll with the punches and always try to improve and learn. I respect everyone around me no matter their position or title. A little about me: My family and brothers Kevin, Josh and Matt are everything to me. My mom, Janice, is a great sounding board for me. My father, Michael, is the smartest person I know and has taught me so much about life. My Boston Terrier, Stella, is my whole world - I customized Vans with her face on them. I am from Philadelphia and moved to Vegas by myself without knowing anyone. I talked my way into an internship that didn’t exist. My boyfriend and I brought our first house together I went to school for Tourism and Hospitality. I work out so I can eat as much dessert as I want. I am a Pescatarian - I watched half of a documentary last year and I will never look at meat the same way. I miss Jessica Deal/ Dyess every day.

Pizza Hut cheese stuffed crust pizza is my favorite food.

DID YOU KNOW? The timeline of solar cells begins in the 1800s when it is observed that the presence of sunlight can generate usable electrical energy. Solar cells have gone on to be used in many applications. They have historically been used in situations where electrical power from the grid is unavailable.

The term "photovoltaic" comes from the Greek word “phos” meaning "light", and "voltaic", meaning electrical, from the name of the Italian physicist Volta, after whom the measurement unit volt is named. The term "photo-voltaic" has been in use in English since 1849.[ 700 B.C - People discovered how to light fires using glass as a magnifier. 1776 - Horace de Saussure, a Swiss physicist, invented the first solar oven. The solar oven used sunlight to heat meals and no electricity was required nor generated. 1838, Claude Servais Mathias Pouillet was a French physicist who invented the Pyrheliometer. A pyrheliometer is an instrument for measurement of direct beam solar irradiance. Sunlight enters the instrument through a window and is directed onto a thermopile which converts heat to an electrical signal that can be recorded. The signal voltage is converted via a formula to measure watts per square meter. 1839, French Physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic (PV) effect; English electrical engineer Willoughby Smith discovered in 1873 that the electrical resistance of selenium varies dramatically with the amount of light falling on it. The photoconductivity of selenium eventually provided a method for converting images into electrical signals—the basis for photoelectric cells and a theoretical basis for television. 1866, Frenchman Augustin Mouchot produced the world’s first solar collector. The principle was simple, the sun’s rays were focused by a parabolic array of mirrors on a metal tube, or boiler, con-

taining water. The water boiled, and the resulting steam was used to drive a steam engine. 1877, the Royal Society, London published a story on William Grylls Adams and Richard Evans Day about their discovery of a completely new phenomenon - "that light had caused a flow of electricity through a solid material. Adams and Day called current produced by light. 8

Today, we call it "photovoltaic." 1883 is when the first solar cell was built, by Charles Fritts, who coated the semiconductor selenium with an extremely thin layer of gold to form the junctions. The device was only around 1% efficient. 1887, German physicist Heinrich Hertz first observed the photoelectric effect, where light is used to free electrons from a solid surface (usually metal) to create power. Contrary to expected results, Hertz found this process produced more power when exposed to ultraviolet light, rather than more intense visible light. 1887, James Moser reports dye sensitized photoelectrochemical cell. 1888, Prolific inventor, Edward Weston published his “Apparatus for Utilizing Solar Radiant Energy” in Newark, New Jersey. 1894, US Citizen Melvin Severy patented an apparatus for generating electricity by solar heat. 1888, Russian physicist Aleksander Grigorievich constructed the first solar cell based on Weston’s models using the basic principles of Heinrich Hertz’s photoelectric effect. 1899 - Weston Bowser receives patent for solar storage.

Apple’s Solar Powered Patent for Portables Although the realm of solar power and portable devices already involves a wide variety of patents, Apple’s patent specifically focuses on dependably charging the existing rechargeable batteries in its products. With Apple’s new procedure, a system of small solar panels is implemented that charges portable devices via sunlight or other power sources. If all goes well, no one will ever have to experience the pain of a dead battery in their phone, iPod, or computer! As documented in Apple’s Patently Apple blog, in January. Apple’s fourth solar powered patent and covers a wide range of portable devices,

from iPads to MacBooks to iPhones.

Solar Gadgets Solar Energy has become commonplace in everyday life and the future of where it leads is endless. Nikola Tesla—”My project was retarded by laws of nature. The world was not prepared for it. It was too far ahead of time. But the same laws will prevail in the end and make it a triumphal success .”

Solar Cookers and Grills When the mercury climbs and the sweat is never-ending, we’ve all heard someone remark that it’s “hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk.” But with solar cookers, you don't need a scorching hot summer day to harness the sun to cook your food. You don’t even need summer … or abovefreezing temperatures. You just need the sun’s rays and the right equipment. In as few as 20 minutes, solar grills like the GoSun Sport (pictured) will reach temperatures of 550°F / 290°C, cooking your meal through the power of the sun.

Inflatable Solar Emergency Lantern Solar lights were some of the first photovoltaic-paneled products to go mainstream, so salute those small stake-lights that still stoically line garden paths all around the country. But that’s not all solar illumination can do. Inflatable solar lanterns offer an entirely different type of lighting and more versatility for the user. From functioning as lovely floating pool lights for evening swims to roughing it with campers who need some evening illumination to doing serious humanitarian duty and offering clean lighting sources where they’re desperately needed, inflatable solar lights are shining near and far.

Solar Garden and Patio Fountains The relaxing streaming sound of water from a bubbling garden fountain is a joy to many outdoordecor-minded homeowners; finding unobtrusive ways to power that fountain, however, can be a kink in the stress-free stream. A solar-powered fountain can go anywhere in the yard or patio, though (as long as there’s a conduit to a sunshine source!) without worrying about tripping over cords or surge-protection proximity. Some solar fountains have separate panels that stake next to the water feature, while others, like the solar fountain pictured, have an integrated solar panel in the top bowl to maximize ray-catching and minimize aesthetic distractions.

Solar Stepping Stones

Think outside the plastic PV stake-light! Your garden path can step into a whole new realm of style with sun-soaked stepping stones. These solar pavers and tiles come in a variety of different designs to suit your needs, and you’ll be glowing with pride as your guests “ooh” and “ahh” at your remarkably fashionable solar-powered outdoor path.

Glowing Garden Gnomes Want a little solar whimsy in your garden? Try solar-powered glow-in-the-dark garden gnomes that double as daytime bird feeders. Your feathered friends get their nibble during the daylight hours while the gnome’s battery cell powers up, then at night, the bird-feeding figure decorates your outdoors with its (literally) glowing smile. And if gnomes aren’t your thing, you can find other sun-powered bird feeders to flock to, like this little lighthouse that, with its solar-powered evening light, really looks like a beacon in the night.

Artistic Garden Light Fixtures

Ditch your extension cords and tired trip hazards, and say so long to doing the electric slide over puddles with shocking wiring in your hands. The sun may have set, but it’s not done illuminating your yard for the day when you use solar-powered LED string lights to replace traditional garden strands. And get creative with your glow: try color-changing solar spheres (pictured) as a quirky and colorful lighting option, hang “mercury glass” Mason jars equipped with solar cells to make your trees shimmer, or get down-to-earth with glow-in-the-dark solar-powered LED planters.

Solar-Powered Outdoor Audio Speakers Whether you’re camping, hanging out at the pool or working in your garden, it’s nice to have the sound and security of a radio with you. What’s not nice is having to worry about its battery life. Solar-powered speakers take that concern away, and many, like the Eton Rugged Ruckus (pictured) can even act as a portable battery and allow you to charge small devices like mobile phones.

Solar Generator A solar generator isn’t going to give you the same power, right now at least, as the gas-guzzling behemoths. But it is going to keep going … and going … and going … even when there’s no more in the tank for its bigger fossil-fuel-eating brother. And it won’t expel deadly gasses like potentially fatal carbon monoxide, either. Solar generators can be used to power multiple hand-held devices, a mini-fridge and other small but survival-necessary items. So for those who require powered devices to breathe or refrigerated medications, a solar generator could be the difference between life and death during an extended outage.

Solar-Powered Security Lights Power up your motion-sensing security lights with solar energy and you’ll never find them dark in a power outage. With a 16-array of daylight LEDs, security lights like the Maxsa Bright from Silicon Solar will fill even large-coverage areas like driveways and yards with solar-powered illumination.

Solar-Powered Attic Fans Your attic space is one of the hottest areas in your home, and your roof takes the brunt of the sun’s rays. Add those two factors together and suddenly it’s clear why a solar-powered attic fan makes sense for a lot of homeowners. Attic heat barriers and insulation are critical parts of energy efficient homes, but solar attic fans can further lower temperatures in your attic space, taking a load off your AC … and as a result, your pocketbook.

The Way We Were

The Way We Are Today

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