{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Trail Marker Podcast from Rangeway Energy","home_page_url":"https://podcast.rangeway.energy","feed_url":"https://podcast.rangeway.energy/json","description":"The Trail Marker Podcast from Rangeway Energy marks the path to better EV charging on America's scenic corridors. Host Zak Winnick (Founder and CEO) shares stories from the road (Journey), behind-the-scenes operational insights (Operator), and founder lessons building a premium charging network from scratch (Founder). Whether you're planning your next road trip, building EV infrastructure, or just curious about what happens when hospitality thinking meets charging — follow the markers.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Stories from building a new kind of EV charging network","pubdate":"2025-11-14T13:00:00.000-08:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by Rangeway Energy with Redwood Mobility","owner":"Rangeway Energy","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/563d4be7-6533-4099-a824-b2aa8e09b50c/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"1e784b87-24cd-4d34-8ce6-9f60099c2964","title":"Episode 3: Founder — From User to Operator","url":"https://podcast.rangeway.energy/3","content_text":"In this episode of the Trail Marker Podcast from Rangeway Energy, CEO Zak Winnick shares his journey from a background in hospitality and IT to building an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. He discusses the challenges of entering a new industry, the importance of surrounding himself with knowledgeable advisors, and the continuous learning process required to succeed in the rapidly evolving EV charging space. Zak emphasizes the value of expertise in making informed decisions and avoiding costly mistakes as he develops Rangeway Energy.Links:Rangeway EnergyRangeway Energy NewsroomRangeway Energy on LinkedInRangeway Energy on XRangeway Energy on Instagram","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of the Trail Marker Podcast from Rangeway Energy, CEO Zak Winnick shares his journey from a background in hospitality and IT to building an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. He discusses the challenges of entering a new industry, the importance of surrounding himself with knowledgeable advisors, and the continuous learning process required to succeed in the rapidly evolving EV charging space. 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Learn how this strategic approach differs from national networks and how it aims to serve the roads people actually want to drive. Tune in to understand the operational model that supports these locations and the criteria that make them viable. Don\u0026#39;t miss Zak\u0026#39;s insights on evaluating potential sites and the exciting developments on their first regional cluster.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgyMTEx\"\u003eRangeway Energy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgyMTEy\"\u003eRangeway Energy on LinkedIn\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on X\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgyMTEz\"\u003eRangeway Energy on X\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgyMTE0\"\u003eRangeway Energy on Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-11-07T17:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/563d4be7-6533-4099-a824-b2aa8e09b50c/1c33d4fb-d5dd-4beb-99df-031794189f04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12416649,"duration_in_seconds":775}]},{"id":"3aeab096-3f44-44cb-b2d7-579586775a64","title":"Episode 1: Journey - How This Started","url":"https://podcast.rangeway.energy/1","content_text":"Rangeway Energy Founder and CEO Zak Winnick shares his journey from losing his job to founding Rangeway Energy, a company focused on building a premium EV charging network for scenic corridors. 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The episode highlights the importance of creating a seamless and enjoyable charging experience for EV drivers, emphasizing the need for infrastructure in scenic and underserved areas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgxOTE3\"\u003eRangeway Energy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgxOTE4\"\u003eRangeway Energy on LinkedIn\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on X\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgxOTE5\"\u003eRangeway Energy on X\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rangeway Energy on Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTgxOTIw\"\u003eRangeway Energy on Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-10-31T23:30:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/563d4be7-6533-4099-a824-b2aa8e09b50c/3aeab096-3f44-44cb-b2d7-579586775a64.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35493012,"duration_in_seconds":2218}]}]}