In this energising episode of FETE: From Employee to Entrepreneur – Stories to Inspire, host Katy Berrill sits down with solar entrepreneur Danny Hirst, founder and Managing Director of Greenway Solar.
Danny’s business journey has been anything but linear, more like a solar-coaster with twists, turns and unexpected drops. From life-changing accidents, to walking out of a job on principle, to surviving a government policy that wiped out 75% of the industry overnight… Danny shares a raw, honest look at what resilience in entrepreneurship really looks like.
Together, Katy and Danny dive into:
✨ How an accident changed the course of Danny’s career
✨ The shocking sales tactics that made him quit after two weeks
✨ Launching Greenway Solar just months before the industry collapsed
✨ The importance of values, gut instinct and hiring the right people
✨ Why small businesses win through agility
✨ The evolution of solar tech, scaling smartly, and embracing AI
✨ What Danny wishes he’d done in the first 3 months of starting up
✨ The power of community, networking and surrounding yourself with the right support
Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or deep into the trenches, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and real-world lessons from a business owner who has weathered every storm the industry could throw at him.
If you’ve ever wondered what it truly takes to ride out the highs and lows of business, this one’s for you.

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