Daniel Lee
Daniel Christopher Lee (born 9 August 1986), also known as DLee, is an Asian American serial entrepreneur and sales coach.[1] He is the founder of Net Metering Systems, a sales company comprised of elite sales personnel across the country. DLee is best known for his impact on the door-to-door sales industry and becoming an entrepreneurial icon in SoCal.[2]
DLee has been acclaimed for his tenacity to develop impactful leaders and create elite sales professionals. One of the main purposes of building his current company was to provide a platform to help solar sales reps get paid more. He is a firm advocate for solar energy usage and leverages his platform to amplify the use of solar energy across the country. By making strategic partnerships with solar installers, he has provided an avenue for clients to save more without sacrificing the quality of their installation.[3]
DLee has been featured in several media outlets of his innovative and environment-friendly approach such as Kivo Daily, Market Watch, WBOC, and others.
Early life and education
DLee was born on August 9, 1986. He grew up in the quiet town of Alta Loma. He was the middle child with two brothers, Tim and Jon. His mother was a teacher and his father a pastor. He was an all around athlete excelling in multiple sports while maintaining strong academics. In high school, DLee earned his varsity letter and ranked #2 in his class.
DLee received a scholarship for a full ride to CSUSB, where he enrolled into their business admin undergrad program. He would later transfer out and attain both his Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree in Business from Ashford University.
Career
DLee’s professional career began his senior year in high school where he started working for Vector Marketing, more commonly known as Cutco knives. Very green in his experience, he listened and adapted with precision to the Cutco sales process. He quickly aspired to Regional Manager, maxing out the commission scale, being honored as top sales rep in SoCal, and purchasing his first car cash; all while maintaining his high school schedule of five AP courses and balancing his athletic schedule.[4]
Upon graduating, he took a retail sales position at Verizon. During his seven-year-long tenure at Verizon, DLee became the top sales rep in the district and was promoted multiple times, assuming the roles of assistant manager, store manager, and general manager.
In 2014, DLee joined VHA Corp. as a regional sales manager. He worked for over a year at this firm managing all West Area retail locations.
Making a shift in industry, DLee jumped into the solar business. He began with Vivint Solar where he became the top rep in SoCal. In 2016, DLee left Vivint and was appointed as the Director of Sales at Sunergy Construction Inc. During his time there, Lee was responsible for recruiting, training, and managing the entire sales force. Under his leadership, the company revenue went from $1M to $20M.
In 2018, DLee left Sunergy to pursue a role in a larger solar company as the regional manager for Infinity Energy Inc., where he worked for a year.
In 2019, DLee founded Net Metering Systems, his own solar company. Within a year, the company managed to acquire over $1 million in commission revenue. Despite the outbreak of the worldwide pandemic, Net Metering Systems, under the leadership of DLee, grew its commission revenue to $5 Million in 2020. As of 2021, the company is selling in over 20 states across the USA with over 60 sales reps working within his organization.[5]
Personal life
DLee has been married to his wife Bobbie for four years, and they have three children: Tyler, Toni, and Aiden. The family resides in San Bernardino County in California.
DLee is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Seahawks, USC Trojans, and Los Angeles Dodgers. In his free time, he likes to play Fantasy Football, Poker, and create social media content.
References
- ↑ "Daniel Lee - Field Energy Advisor - Central Coast/San Fernando". reach150.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ "Daniel Christopher Lee Establishes Net Metering Systems in the Midst of His Massively Successful Career". www.wboc.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ "Daniel Christopher Lee Establishes Net Metering Systems in the Midst of His Massively Successful Career". MarketWatch. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ Campbell, Vanessa (2021-05-06). "Solar Expert Daniel Christopher Lee Adds Value to His Clients Through Net Metering Systems". Kivo Daily. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ Campbell, Vanessa (2021-05-06). "Solar Expert Daniel Christopher Lee Adds Value to His Clients Through Net Metering Systems". Kivo Daily. Retrieved 28 May 2021.