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What if the tools you use to sell solar are setting you up to fail?

That’s the uncomfortable truth Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly, is tackling head-on.

In this episode recorded live at NABCEP 2025, Jason and Nico dig into the disconnect between sales and operations in solar—where remote designs sell the dream, but outdated imagery and manual measurements leave teams scrambling on install day.

"I see AI as a lead gen tool, a remote design as a sales tool, and a drone-based design as a closing or ops tool." - Jason Steinberg

Jason shares how his team is transforming the design process by putting drones and data at the center of solar workflows. The result? Fewer change orders, faster permitting, and a safer, smarter job site.

Expect to learn:

🔹 How Scanifly slashed permitting timelines from 3 weeks to just 3 days
🔹 The business case for getting your crew off the roof (hint: it's not just about safety)
🔹 Why AI-generated designs can actually worsen accuracy—unless you do this
🔹 Why faster design = faster payment in a milestone-based finance world
🔹 The surprising ROI of drone tech—via lower insurance premiums

If you want to future-proof your workflow, boost close rates, and build trust with homeowners, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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"A drone is just another tool in your toolkit, like the tape measure, and you can use the imagery from the drone to really drive a super accurate design experience." - Jason Steinberg

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Nico Johnson

Entrepreneur & Podcaster

In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.

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