Small Business Confidential

Investing In Solar Power And Change

Mike Reilly Episode 45

Part 1 involves a meeting with Alex who works in consulting and providing solar energy for businesses. Part 2 is a recap and follow up from Brook and Amarri on what they would like to see in Cleveland Heights as young residents.
1:45 Mike lays out Cleveland Heights’ housing and vacancy problems, linking crime, retail decline, and lack of city action.
4:30 Discussion on eliminating point-of-sale inspections and instead enforcing property upkeep with fines.
7:30 Alex and Mike brainstorm new approaches for Severance and Medusa: solar-powered modular housing, hydroponics, and bold redevelopment.
10:00 Mike suggests using video storytelling to highlight problems like weed-filled lots and introduce Alex as a forward-thinking “energy guy.”
12:00 Brook and A’Marri reflect on local leadership drama, share frustrations as Cleveland Heights residents, and discuss priorities like potholes and vacant homes.