Ecokruz, Atlanta, GA (2026)

05/24/2026

Years ago as a BDC Manager at a small family-owned dealership, I dug into the data and got their closing rate up 50% in a short amount of time. I oversaw 6 "internet" salespeople, nowadays everything is a internet lead — everyone was "fed," nobody was hungry. But that was due to the reuptation of that dealership built over time, we're talking about 1,000s of leads each month.

Whenever someone dropped the ball, and didn't answered the lead within 15 minutes, I'd personally call and email to set the appointment. At first, they thought they were in trouble. Then they realized I was better at setting the appointment, they were better at selling the car. Fair trade — until they started not picking up when busy and leaving it to me. It was a cat and mouse game with them constantly but in the end as long as we sold more "we all won". All the KPIs improved in a short amount of time and the results showed.

Fast forward 15 years and we have our own CRM at Ecokruz. Rich Grandy put it in place around year 3 when spreadsheets couldn't keep up anymore — and honestly, so many small businesses are still there right now with pen and paper. With EV Charging, deals can take months to close. It's a long B2B cycle so you have to stay organized. In 2024-2025 the CRM helped us stay organized and grow. Then in 2026 the co-founders got tied up early in the year and we neglected it for a few months. We dropped the ball. We're talking about the experts - a co-founder who ran and setup CRM automation, and another co-founder who oversaw CRM and a sales team. So we got back on the horse, worked the list fast, and found deals we lost. But we also revived old conversations and brought in new leads and sent out new quotes.

The one thing we didn't have 15 years ago? AI. 💻 🤖

This time we ran our CRM cleanup with AI and it did three things:

1) It told us who to follow up with first — who'd been neglected most 2) Showed us where we stood — and what was needed to hit our goal this year.

3) Reminded us that what you put in today, you'll reap the results in 6 months.

We believe the work we're putting in now sets us up for a strong end of year. But not only that but we are leaving the CRM in a good and organized state.

05/01/2026

Big move ⚡ for the EV Charging Space. We now offer Tesla whitelabeled EV chargers. Put your logo or wrap it in any style you like. From small towns like Deary, Idaho (check out those custom tree-designed Superchargers 🌲) to major commercial sites—EV charging is becoming a destination, not just a stop. Bring Tesla Superchargers to your property with 🌐 Ecokruz.com

04/21/2026

Recent comparative data shows that Tesla police vehicles can cost about four times less to operate than gasoline powered patrol cars over a five year period.

The numbers indicate that an electric patrol vehicle like the Tesla Model Y, when adapted for police use, is estimated to cost around $19,488 to run over five years, while a traditional vehicle such as the Ford Police Interceptor Utility can reach about $83,954 during the same timeframe.

This difference is mainly driven by lower energy costs, with Tesla charging estimated at around $9,768 over five years, compared to about $62,854 in fuel costs for gas vehicles. Maintenance is also lower, at roughly $9,720 for Tesla versus more than $21,000 for gasoline cars.

Electric vehicles also benefit from not needing to keep an engine running while idle, which is especially important for police work, helping reduce energy consumption and overall operating costs.🚔⚡

04/15/2026

Gas prices climbing again? With global tensions affecting oil supply routes at the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies 20% of the world's oil, fuel costs are back in the spotlight—and drivers are feeling it at the pump.

The good news: electric vehicle ownership is more practical than ever. Used EV inventory has grown significantly, making entry costs lower than just a few years ago. And according to Kelley Blue Book, it typically costs only about $6.81 to $18.67 to fully charge an EV, depending on battery size. (https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-ev/)

Charging overnight at home is still one of the most cost-effective ways to power a vehicle anywhere in the United States. At Ecokruz, we help businesses, property owners, municipalities, and homeowners choose and install the right EV charging solution for their needs. If rising fuel prices have you thinking about EV charging—now is the time. Visit Ecokruz.com or call (470) 461-8516 to get started ⚡

03/26/2026

Initially, we shared product photos on social media the first few years. But we wanted to go beyond posting and actually connect with our customers - the social aspect of social media.

-Most of our customers know they need an EV charger 🔌⚡

-What they don’t know is which brand or model is right for their project.

-That’s where Ecokruz comes in. We list about 90% of our chargers online with transparent pricing so you can browse and buy anytime. We only sell products we have in stock, or can get for you in a quick turnaround time.

-We only sell products we personally vetted or comes with warranty.

-If you’re not sure what fits your setup, our team will review your needs and send the right quote—usually the same or next day.

-And if you need help with permitting or installation, we work with trusted partners nationwide. We keep it simple. We keep it easy. Ecokruz is your one stop shop to get your EV charging project done right.

03/13/2026

Happy Friday the 13th! Today we want to give a shout out to Michael Murray, founder and CEO of Power Technology Solutions, an outstanding EV charging business and partner headquartered in FL. Power Technology Solutions is a nationwide software and hardware company that is proud to serve you as your single source for all things related to EV charging. We look forward to increasing our partnership and working more together this year.

03/02/2026

Congrats to Sara & Mike McGuire or Ashland, MO for sharing their setup and winning our February online raffle for a first aid kit and splint kit - they have a Chevy EV Bolt and installed a L2 Emporia Charger in their garage, which they charge up overnight and for daily commutes. Stay safe and keep charging on! hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

02/04/2026

*GIVEAWAY* We tend to do a fun promotion every year. This one is simple and and can come in handy one day *knock on wood* for our followers - a first aid and splint kit -that will fit nicely in your EV, at home or bug out bag. It contains: Lots of Bandages, Torniquet, CPR face shield, Gloves, Emergency Blanket, Medical Tape in a Camo Bag with straps. Four different sized splints in a separate orange bag. All you have to do is 1. Post a photo of your EV while charging up and 2. Tell us where you charge up most often, and what kind of EV charger is it. *You are welcome to post on our LinkedIN, Facebook or Instagram, post from now thru 2/28/2026 and one winner will be selected at random.

01/19/2026

Like many businesses, we are still working on wrapping up 2025, working on our taxes, while kicking off 2026. However as we kick of 2026 we want to introduce 3 initiatives to make it a great year for our partners and our customers:
1) We are upping the ante on our referral program, now with any referrals via our partners you will receive $200 off on your customers order and the referrer gets a $400 bonus.
2) For any larger purchases and bulk orders, we are partnering up with Reliant Capital, with approved credit we can get you financed and you can finance your project over time or pay over time to get your 2026 project kicked off now. Just contact us directly for a quote and application.
3) Wow our portable chargers have gotten really popular, unfortunately due to price increases, we had to increase the prices on some portable chargers as well. For a limited time we are offering a $100 Coupon on any portable charger on our website: https://ecokruz.com/collections/portable-generators just use coupon code TAKE100 good thru June 30th 2026 only.

01/03/2026

Happy 2026 🎉 The new year is a good time to look back before charging ahead. For Ecokruz, 2025 was a reset year for the industry. Post-election uncertainty and early-year tariffs slowed momentum at first. It was survival of the fittest. By Q3 and Q4, the market found its footing again—and so did we.

We finished 2025 matching our 2024 revenue while nearly doubling our profit margins. We kept pricing largely flat for customers, despite selective increases heading into 2026. That progress came from a few disciplined moves:

• Streamlined financial and accounting operations for tighter control and smoother ex*****on

• Refined and automated marketing to drive stronger traffic and efficiency

• Expanded a niche category of Portable EV Charger & Generator segment

Looking ahead to 2026, the focus stays simple and deliberate:

• Double revenue while maintaining strong margins

• Hit ~50% of that goal by mid-year through late-2025 leads, providing strong customer service, and generating repeat business.

• Prepare for the next chapter, including a potential exit of Ecokruz.com, leaving the business stronger than we found it for the next owner(s).

Big results come from small and consistent actions.

10,000 steps a day is ~70 marathons a year.

20 pages a day is ~30 books a year.

Start small. Build it right. Leave it better than you found it.

Ecokruz.com ⚡🚘 #2026

12/16/2025

Once a month, we train together. On the surface, it may not seem related to EV chargers or Ecokruz at all but staying sharp and grounded doesn’t happen by accident. After a long workweek, we would love to just be a couch potato. We choose a different route. In addition to our individual training routines during the busy week, the co-founders of Ecokruz give up one weekend a month to ruck together - loaded packs, loaded guns and ammo, deep in the forest, moving up and down mountains.

No laptops. No emails. No distractions.

Why do we train? Or why should a company offer training and team building? Beyond staying sharp and maintaining certifications, training together builds real team cohesion. You go through challenges, work as a unit, and come out stronger. We don’t ruck just to ruck. We have a map, a journey, and a goal in mind. Training and certifications should be no different. They should have direction, purpose, and alignment with the mission.

We clear our heads, talk life and talk business, work through decisions. We usually come back with clarity, momentum, a few solid calls made, and a lot of miles on our legs.

Much of that clarity and cohesion can be traced back to a decision we made in 2020, around the time of the pandemic and when we co-founded Ecokruz. The co-founders stopped drinking and smoking. We started working out more, cooking at home more and dining out less. And we can still do way better but you still have to live a little and treat yourself. It’s about balance. But it’s also about building a lifestyle.

When you do something consistently, week in and week out, month after month, it stops being discipline and becomes who you are. That lifestyle require kicking bad habits, and in some cases, distancing ourselves from bad influences. Unfortunately, in some cases even people, some that we knew for decades but was a drain on our time, resources or energy. In their place, we brought in good influences. And we chose to obsess day in and day out over building Ecokruz the right way.

Startups may be fragile initially, but eventually grow into strong businesses led by strong leadership. This is how we keep both each other in check.

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