Home
Podcasts
The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners
The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners
Podcast focused on door-to-door sales training. It offers practical advice and strategies for sales reps, managers, and business owners. Topics include improving sales performance, handling objections, closing deals, and building high-performing sales teams. The show also covers personal development and leadership, with specific tips for industries such as solar, alarm, pest control, roofing, and real estate.
Episodes
533: How Contractors Should Actually Offer Financing - Mike Hafeman & Shawn Peterson
Roughly 40% of the average contractor's business gets financed. If you're not offering it, that's the share you're handing to someone else.Build the systems to scale on the back of it. Grab the free Business Playbook: https://ownersos.com/business-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ownersos&utm_content=how-contractors-should-actually-off
532: How to Add a Second Revenue Stream to Your Roofing Business - Joel Stark | Go Nano
Most roofing companies have one way to make money: replace the roof. Joel Stark built a second one, and it took Go Nano from 14 contractors to 517.Grab the free Scaling Playbook: https://ownersos.com/scaling-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ownersos&utm_content=how-to-add-a-second-revenue-stream-to-your-roofing-businessOn the D2D Podcast, James Edwards si
531: He Built a $1.8 Billion Company in 3 Years - Josh Zieglowsky
Josh Zieglowsky and his partner once wrote down a goal to make forty grand a month. Three years later their company did $1.8 billion in sales.Build your own company with more intention, grab the free Business Playbook: https://ownersos.com/business-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ownersos&utm_content=he-built-a-1-8-billion-company-in-3-yearsIn this D2D E
530: How to Win a Golden Door: Just Say the Script - Jake Barnett
Jake Barnett did push-ups on a stranger's doorstep to get an appointment. A few years later he's a two-time Golden Door winner and a published author.Grab the free D2D Sales Playbook: https://d2du.com/d2d-sales-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=d2du&utm_content=two-golden-doors-selling-windowsOn the D2D Podcast, Jake Barnett, a two-time Golden Do
529: The 1,400 Tax Deductions Most 1099 Earners Miss - Sean Finnegan
Here's how door-to-door reps legally pay less tax and keep more of every commission they earn.Grab the free Business Playbook to structure and run your income like a real business: https://ownersos.com/business-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ownersos&utm_content=how-door-to-door-reps-legally-pay-less-tax-playbookSean Finnegan built Tax Hive to give
528: He Quit, Cried, and DoorDashed - Then Won a Golden Door - Austin Maser
Austin Maser bombed in solar, cried on the stairs, and quit to go DoorDash Taco Bell. A year later he won a pest Golden Door. The difference was mindset.Grab the free D2D Sales Playbook: https://d2du.com/d2d-sales-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=d2du&utm_content=from-cheerleader-to-golden-door-winnerOn the CEO Roundtable, Sam Taggart talks with Austin Ma
527: Facts Tell, Stories Sell - Dean Curtis and Mike "Sauce"
Facts tell, stories sell, and the reps closing at the highest rate stopped handing over crumpled brochures and started showing customers on the iPad.See what Ingage can do for your sales team: https://ingage.ioJames Edwards sits down with Ingage CEO Dean Curtis and account executive Mike "Sauce" to unpack why interactive, visual selling converts better than telling, how Ingage went from
526: The Truth About Hitting 700 Accounts in a Single Summer
What does it take to hit over 700 fiber sales in a single year and escape the mid-day slump? Hunter finds out as he sits with the 2025 golden door winner Blake Pilcher.From breaking his arm snowboarding and fumbling through his first pest control pitch to completely dominating the fiber optic space, Blake reveals exactly what it takes to reach the top.Struggling with the salesman rollercoaster or
525: The Roofing Acquisition Wave Is Here and Most Owners Will Miss It
Private equity already ate HVAC and plumbing. Roofing is next, and most owners have no idea what's coming. Watch the first ever CEO Roundtable episode and subscribe for the full series.This is episode 1 of the Forge Podcast, where the people actually doing the deals talk about what it really takes to scale and exit a home service business.The conversation gets into how PE values your company,
524: Why You'll Never Hire a "Killer" Salesperson (Until You Become One First) — Ryan Fenn, CHIIRP
Ryan Fenn dropped out of high school at 16, washed windshields at a Chevron in Utah to feed his newborn son, and turned a $0.10-cent gumball-hustler mindset into CHIIRP — a software company now doing seven figures a month in the home services space. In this episode, Sam Taggart and new co-host James Edwards sit down with Ryan to break down exactly how he did it: the two-word pitch tweak that 9X&ap
523: How to Build a Sales Culture That Actually Sticks | Stephen Childs
Most leaders think culture is the words on the wall. It's not. Culture is what you do and don't tolerate — and if you're tolerating the wrong behaviors, you don't have a culture. You have a poster.On this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Stephen Childs, Chief Human Resources Officer of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America and author of Just Be U
522: From Fruit Trees to Forbes: Why ADHD Is Your Biggest Advantage in Door-to-Door Sales
Did you know that 75 percent of successful door-to-door reps might have ADHD? Discover how to turn distraction into a sales superpower and level up your game with The D2D Experts.We are redefining what it means to be an out-of-the-box thinker. If you have ever felt like your patience level is very low because you only want to focus on things you care about, this conversation is going to change you
521: This Changes Door Knocking Forever | Dripz Energy
Sam Taggart and Josh Nilsen discuss DRIPZ Energy Candy, a new on the go tool for D2D reps looking to maximize their time while knocking doors. They break down stories about Golden Door winners and what life looks like after a door-to-door career, including how to turn those skills into long-term business and leadership opportunities.Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes!
520: From His Mom's Floor to $7M in Year One | Rosaki Hilt
Rosaki Hilt lost his AI company, his apartment, his car, and had to move his wife and kids onto his mom's floor. He grew up in foster care and had avoided door-to-door sales for 10 years because he thought it was the lowest rung on the ladder.Then he found a job on Indeed. He almost didn't show up. William Turner bought him a plane ticket. Rosaki missed the flight. Turner bought him a se
519: “I Only Judge Myself on Inputs” – The Mindset Behind a Golden Door | Dallin Peterson
First year. First summer. Golden Door.In this Golden Door Podcast episode, Hunter sits down with first-time Golden Door winner Dallin Peterson to break down exactly how he went from brand-new pest control rep to elite producer in a single season.Dallin shares:How he went from slow first month to pacing for a Golden DoorThe mantra that kept him locked in: “I only judge myself based off inputs”His n
518: The Fiber Reps Leaving Money on the Table (And How He Doesn't) | Noah Eubanks
Noah Eubanks started painting curbs at 16 after seeing it on a YouTube video. Now he's 22, runs a 60-person fiber team, and just hit Golden Door while earning well over $200K.In this episode, Sam sits down with Noah to break down the problem most fiber reps don't want to hear: the product is so good that it's turning salespeople into order takers. Noah explains why that's costi
517: How to Lead 50 Reps and Still Sell $830K | 5x Golden Door Winner Brock Grieve
Brock Grieve ran a 50-man team across four markets that did $23 million in revenue this year. He also personally sold $830K and earned his fifth Golden Door. Most leaders pick one or the other. He did both.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Brock to break down how he structured his days to lead and sell at the same time—morning trainings at 10 and 11am, one-on-ones during off-door hours, and f
516: "You Suck at This Job." Now He's a 4x Golden Door Winner | Allan Hockett
Allan Hockett bageled his first two weeks in pest control. His manager pulled him aside and said, "Allan, you suck at this job. Sell five next week or you're fired." He barely scraped by with five. That was 11 years ago. Now he's a 4-time Golden Door winner.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Allan to unpack what changed—from running between doors and studying the top produc
515: The $6 First Class Flight That Changed His Life | Eli Facenda
Eli Facenda was making $24,000 a year out of college when he booked a $6,000 business class flight to London for just $6 and 60,000 points. That moment changed everything. Now he runs Freedom Travel and has helped over 1,000 business owners turn everyday spending into $50,000+ in luxury travel—without spending extra cash.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Eli to break down the biggest mistakes
514: His Wife Told Him to Stop Being a Little B*tch | 2x Golden Door Winner Nathan Barlow
Nathan Barlow spent 10 years in door-to-door with almost nothing to show for it. He sold 250 accounts three years in a row, beating his head against a wall. Then something clicked—and he hit back-to-back Golden Doors.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Nate in studio to unpack what changed: the accountability from his wife and business partners, the non-negotiables that got him knocking by 1pm
513: Colorblind Pilot Loses His Dream… Then Triples His Income in 1 Summer | Mckenzie Goulding & Jake West
Two Golden Door winners walk into the studio: one has 11 summers with zero bagels, the other was on track to be a Delta pilot until a color-blindness test blew up his dream. Both went on to stack Golden Doors, build real estate portfolios, and prove that identity + mindset beat raw talent every time.In this Golden Door Podcast episode, Sam sits down with Jake West (5× Golden Door) and McKenzie Gol
512: He Made $2.7M After Prison. Then Depression Hit. | Golden Door Series with Collin Bynum
Collin Bynum came home from prison in March 2023 with 33 arrests on his record, a chip on his shoulder, and a diet of starkist tuna packets and saltine crackers. By December, he'd sold $781,000 in roofing. By the end of 2024, he'd made $780K take home. This year, he hit $2.79 million in installed revenue and set a Texas record—$1.3 million in 22 days during a single storm.In this episode
511: Burn the Boats: How a 34-Year-Old Teacher Became a 2x Golden Door Winner | Tanner Sewell
Tanner Sewell spent 12 years as a high school English teacher and wrestling coach in Washington D.C. At 34, he bought a one-way ticket to Phoenix with no sales experience, no roofing knowledge, and a busted 2004 Toyota Tacoma with no air conditioning. Two years later, he's a back-to-back Golden Door winner and co-owner of Palco Roofing.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Tanner to unpack t
510: $2.7M in Roofing Through Referrals | Golden Door Series with Andrea Olson
In this Golden Door Winners episode, Hunter Lee sits down with Andrea Olson, a residential roofing sales rep from North Georgia who crossed the $2.5M Golden Door mark and finished the year near $2.7M in installed revenue. Andrea’s path looks different from most. After several years knocking doors and building trust, every deal during her Golden Door year came from referrals.This conversation speak
509: Before You Buy the Rolex… Do THIS with Your Commission Checks | Ryan Pineda
What should you really do with that extra 50–100K you made in commissions this year? Buy the Rolex… or buy the asset that bails you out when the market turns?In this episode, Sam sits down with entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former pro baseball player Ryan Pineda to break down how door-to-door reps should think about money, time, and new business ideas.They get into:⏱ Why your best use of
508: The Daily Routine Behind $766K in Pest Control Sales | Calvin Leidy Golden Door Series
Calvin Leidy went from delivering Uber Eats in a beater car to earning over $300K his rookie year in pest control. Then he did it again—back-to-back Golden Door awards with $766,988 in serviced revenue in year two.In this episode, Hunter breaks down how Calvin stayed locked in while his friends were partying in Hawaii, why he skipped correlation meetings to knock from 9am to 9pm, and the small adj
507: The Pen Trick That Gets You Inside Every Home | 466 Alarm Sales | Kartik Gulati Golden Door Series
Kartik Gulati came to Canada in 2023 as an international student making $15/hour at Tim Hortons. Two years later, he's a Golden Door winner with 466 funded accounts in the alarm industry—one of three Golden Door winners from the same office.In this episode, Hunter sits down with Kartik to break down his journey from bageling for two weeks after his first sale to hitting 43 accounts in a singl
506: He Averaged 10+ Sales a Day in Door-to-Door | Fiber Sales Training With Andrew Marino
Andrew Marino left door-to-door sales for five years. He worked for the Utah Jazz, sold SaaS in New York City, even appeared on a Hulu reality show. Then he came back to the industry in April 2025 and won a Golden Door Award by December selling over 900 accounts in the fiber space.In this episode, Hunter breaks down Andrew's approach to averaging double-digit sales days, his process for quali
505: Why Do New Contracting Companies Fail and What Does Justin Brach Recommend | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Justin Brach, CEO of SubcontractorHub, to break down what new and struggling door to door reps often miss about the contracting world. Justin brings nearly two decades of experience building and rescuing large construction organizations.Justin explains why so many contractors and solar companies collapse when they scale too fast, especi
Special Episode: Most Listened Door to Door Sales Lessons of 2025 | Discipline, Mindset & Consistency
As we wrap up 2025, we wanted to bring you something special.This episode is a compilation of the most listened to moments from the D2D Podcast this year. These are the clips reps replayed, managers shared with their teams, and listeners came back to when things got tough.Inside this episode, you’ll hear real conversations about preparation, discipline, mindset, and execution from reps who have be
504: What Stops Most People from Reaching High Performance, Explained by Ty Bennett | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur Ty Bennett, returning to D2DCon as the only keynote in nine years invited back twice. Ty blends twenty years of direct sales experience with research-backed insights on high performance, making this conversation essential for new or struggling reps who want to level up their production and
503: How to Build a High-Performance Sales Mindset According to Jon Gordon | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Jon Gordon, best-selling author of The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, The One Truth and The 7 Commitments of a Great Team. Jon has coached leaders from top sports organizations and major companies. He shares lessons that help new and struggling reps develop grit, strengthen confidence, and build real momentum.You will hear why belief, cult
502: How Is AI Changing Door-to-Door Sales Coaching? With Pat Brien & Dan Ringen | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee welcomes Patrick Brien (CEO) and Dan Ringen (VP of Business Development) from SPCloser, an AI-powered coaching platform for door-to-door and in-home sales teams. With experience at companies like Fleetmatics, Boeing, NASA, and the Cleveland Guardians, Pat and Dan bring a data-driven approach to improving sales performance and team development.The conv
501: Dante Strom: How do you build a high performing D2D sales team | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter sits down with Dante Strom, Director of Marketing at The Ranches Golf Club. Dante shares how her background in sales shaped her approach to building high performing teams and revenue driven systems. Her story takes you from early lessons at Subway to shaping sales processes that drive strong conversions today. Dante explains why new and struggling reps ne
500: How Can Health Optimization Transform Sales Performance? Brad Conant & David White Explain | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Brad Conant and David White, founders of Vitality HRT, a performance and health company helping sales professionals optimize their energy, mindset, and results. Brad, a 14-year door-to-door veteran turned entrepreneur, shares how his experience in sales and personal health led him to launch Vitality HRT. David, a certified nutritionist
499: How Can AI Help Sales Teams Close More Deals Without Losing the Human Touch? w/ David Inman | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with David Inman, VP of Partnerships at SalesAI and veteran sales leader known for scaling revenue organizations through structure, systems, and strategy.David has led teams from 7 to 76 sales reps, driving over 300% year-over-year growth at Kennected before guiding multiple companies through successful exits. With a background in both tech
498: 3 Golden Doors in 10 Years: Andy Holmes’ Blueprint for New & Struggling Reps | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Andy Holmes, President of Sales at ProForce and host of the Summer Sales Podcast. Andy has built a career that spans pest control, solar, and leadership at one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. His journey is filled with lessons for anyone trying to figure out how to level up in door-to-door sales, from rookie reps to le
497: How to build confidence in door-to-door sales w/ Colton BrockBank | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter sits down with Colton BrockBank, former Nitro Circus athlete, X Games producer, sales coach, and author of The Confidence Cheat Code. Colton’s life has been anything but ordinary. From flipping on wakeboards and dirt bikes to flipping mindsets in business, his story is packed with lessons for anyone striving to level up in door-to-door sales and in
496: The Hidden Mistake Costing You Thousands in Lost Sales w/ Brianna Fitzpatrick, CEO of Digital Natives | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Brianna Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of Digital Natives, a Phoenix-based digital advertising agency managing over $1M/month in ad spend for service-based businesses. Brianna shares her journey from running global ad campaigns to helping local service companies turn clicks into paying customers through smarter, data-driven marketing.If y
495: Daniel G Reveals How to Build the Inner Game of Sales | The D2D Podcast
In this high-energy episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down backstage with world-renowned sales trainer Daniel G, who served as the opening keynote speaker at D2DCon Canada. Known as the “#1 Sales Trainer in the World,” Daniel has trained over 2 million professionals, spoken at more than 760 events worldwide, and built a following of over 5 million across platforms.Daniel shares how his
494: How to Close More Deals and Win Back Customers Using AI-Powered Conversations | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter sits down with Thomas Lundberg, founder of Sellify AI. From being $60,000 in debt and unsure of his next step, to breaking rookie records in pest control sales, Thomas’ journey is proof that door-to-door can change your life in a single summer.He shares how the grind of knocking doors shaped his faith, discipline, and resilience—lessons that carried
493: How to Survive When 50% of the Industry Fails: J.D. De La Rosa on Building Sustainable D2D Teams | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with J.D. De La Rosa, founder of Roofio and founding partner of Services Summit. With nearly two decades of experience in direct sales and renewable energy, J.D. shares insights every new or struggling rep and every manager leading a team can use to build resilience, diversify skills, and prepare for the changing landscape of home services.
492: $500M Pest Control Giant: How Vess Pearson Scaled Aptive into a 2,500-Rep D2D Sales Force | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Vess Pearson, CEO and Co-Founder of Aptive Environmental, one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in North America. From knocking doors as a young rep to building a company that generates more than $500 million in annual revenue, Vess has spent the last 20 years mastering the art of sales, leadership, and business growth. His
491:Brent Stevens: How to Make Hard Leadership Decisions Without Losing Respect | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Brent Stevens alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter sits down with Brent Stevens, CEO of Knok and longtime industry leader, to explore what it really takes to succeed in door-to-door sa
490: Lady JB Owen on Finding Your Ignite Moment, Unlocking Authenticity, and Using Storytelling to Sell | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Lady JB Owen alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Lady JB Owen, a fearless entrepreneur, world-record holder, D2DCon Canada Speaker, and founder of the global empo
489: From Rookie to Maple Door Winner: How Saaduddin Built Discipline and a Top-Performing Team | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Saaduddin alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Saaduddin, Sales Manager at Knok and one of Canada’s top performers. From starting as an international student with no experien
488: Struggling to Stay Consistent on the Doors? How Ty Dayton Built Momentum and a $2M Office in Just 2 Summers | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Ty Dayton, a rising star at Avayda Pest Control and a top-performing manager already on track toward earning the prestigious Golden Door award. In just two summers, Ty has gone from rookie rep to running a $2M office alongside his twin brother, proving that leadership and success in door-to-door sales are possible faster than most imagi
487: Kaleb Mann: What It Takes to Stay Disciplined When Sales Feel Impossible | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Canadian sales leader Kaleb Mann, Regional Manager at Firefly Solar and co-founder of Canadian Solar Pros. Kaleb has built a reputation for resilience, leadership, and high performance in fundraising, alarms, and solar, consistently ranking among the top in every industry he has entered.Kaleb shares his journey from his early days knock
486: Ryan Degner: Turning Rejection Into Daily Wins | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Ryan Degner alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Degner, a fast-rising name in Canada’s pest control sales scene and a featured speaker on the Pest Control Panel at D2D
485: Tim Mulcahy - How Reps Can Build Momentum and Turn Good Days Into Great Ones | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
⚡ If you want to learn and connect with Tim Mulcahy alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with industry legend Tim Mulcahy, one of the keynote speakers at the first-ever D2DCon Canada. Tim’s journey in sales
484: James Fraser: Why Time on Doors Beats Every Excuse | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
In this episode, we sit down with James Fraser, Canada’s first Pest Golden Door Award winner, Regional Manager at Avayda Pest Control, and a featured speaker at D2DCon Canada. His story resonates with new and struggling reps: early setbacks, a brutal first stretch in a new industry, and the decision to stop blaming externals and fully commit. The turnaround started when he chose to “keep the main
483: Tom Karren - How to Turn Hard Work Into Big Wins in D2D Sales | The D2D Podcast – D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with industry veteran Tom Karren, Founder and Partner of Insight Pest Solutions, Vantage Marketing, and Aveyo Solar. With more than 25 years in the door-to-door world, Tom has built, scaled, and sold companies while mentoring over 10,000 sales reps and generating more than $1 billion in contracts.From his humble beginnings in Alberta, Canada
482: Jordan Morales: From Zero Sales to Scaling 300+ Reps in Canada | The D2D Podcast – D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Jordan Morales — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Jordan Morales, Vice President of Sales at KNOK, co-founder of JuSo Beverages, and a featured speaker at D2DCon
481: Lessons on Sustainable Growth Systems from Danny Kerr, Coach to 400+ Contractors and D2DCon Canada Speaker | The D2D Podcast
Learn from Danny Kerr and other top industry leaders LIVE at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Tickets available at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Danny Kerr, Co-Founder and CRO of Breakthrough Academy (BTA). Danny’s journey from running a small painting company at 18 to coaching over 400 contractors across North America is pack
480: How Randy Dyck Sold 7,000+ Homes in 30 Years: Sales Wisdom from D2DCon Canada Speaker | The D2D Podcast
If you want to learn and connect with Randy Dyck — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter Lee sits down with Randy Dyck, one of the featured speakers at D2DCon Canada. With over 30 years in real estate, more than 7,000
479: Jason Staiger on Scaling to 150+ Reps and Leading 5 Golden Door Winners | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Jason Staiger — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Jason Staiger, Managing Partner of Legacy Marketing and featured speaker at D2DCon Canada, shares how he has built one of the strongest d
478: Jon Howkins - Lessons from $1M in Door to Door Sales and the Milestone Mapping System | The D2D Podcast - D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
If you want to learn and connect with Jon Hawkins LIVE, don’t miss his workshop at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Jon Howkins — entrepreneur, sales coach, author of F$CK The 9–5, and featured speaker at D2DCon Canada. With over a million dollars earned in his door-to-door ca
477: How to 10x Rep Performance Without Hiring: Sales Ops Secrets from a $1B CRO | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Jess Reagan, co-founder and CRO of Paiv, to discuss how AI and smarter sales operations are transforming the door-to-door game—especially for roofing and home service businesses.With nearly two decades of experience in D2D, Jess shares his journey from pest control rep to revenue leader and co-founder, and breaks down how sales ops is
476: 30 Years in Roofing, $75M in Sales: Mike Goldenstein’s Door-to-Door Strategies for the Next Gen Rep | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Mike Goldenstein, CRO of Roofle Technologies and a seasoned B2B sales veteran with over 30 years in the roofing industry. Mike shares his powerful journey from installer to contractor to corporate leader, offering insights into how sales culture—and customer expectations—have transformed in the age of internet transparency.Whether you&a
475: From Commissions to Capital: How Top Reps Turn $10K Into $150K With Zero Experience | The D2D Podcast
What if your sales commissions could multiply while you sleep? The Cypher founders reveal how to turn active income into passive wealth without learning to trade.Garret Myers and Matt Fair are the co-founders of Cypher, an algorithmic trading platform born in the door-to-door sales world. In this episode, they sit down with Sam Taggart to talk real about money — how most reps blow it, why instant
474: How to Turn $360K in Debt into a $50M Global Empire | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Danny Dimas—founder of GIG (Global Interactive Group)—shares his extraordinary journey from being $360,000 in debt to building a $50M international door-to-door sales business operating in Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and Ireland.Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom: broke, with a pregnant wife and toddler, he was days away from quitting sales for goo
473: Special Episode: Golden Door Secrets to Crush Door to Door Sales This Summer
We know summer knocking season isn’t easy.Long days. Hot weather. Lots of rejection. And it can feel like you’re the only one out there grinding.So this week, we pulled together some of the most motivating and tactical moments from the best Golden Door Winner interviews to fire you up and help you finish strong.You’ll hear from:💡 Michael O’Donnell on reframing goals and using "no’s" to w
472: From Door Knocker to CEO: Door to Door Sales Tactics & Mindset That Built a Scalable Business
In this episode, we’re joined by James Hatfield: a father, a builder, and a door knocker who didn’t wait for someone to hand him an opportunity. Armed with a clipboard, a ladder, and the drive to feed his family, James knocked his way into entrepreneurship, one “yes” at a time.What started as a way to keep food on the table turned into multiple service crews, a return to school to sharpen his busi
471: Built a 500-Rep Sales Force and Scaled Into 2 Continents in just 5 Years | Brendan Quinlan – The D2D Podcast
This one’s for the builders. Brendan Quinlan started knocking doors nearly two decades ago, before iPads, before online training, before it was “cool.” He spent 13 years actively knocking, built his first team from the ground up in Florida, and got laughed out of every pest control office in Canada when he tried to bring D2D to his home country. Fast forward to today, and Brendan leads over 500 re
470: $2.6M in Year 1... 8 Commercial Roofs in 2024: Judson Link’s Door-to-Door Sales Formula | The D2D Podcast
In this powerful episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Judson Link, a top-tier roofing rep and rising real estate wholesaler, to share a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and mastering door-to-door sales.Judson opens up about his past struggles with addiction and how the door-to-door industry helped him rebuild his life. With over $2.6 million sold in his f
469: From 11-Hour Days on Foot to Full-Cycle Closer in Just 4 Months: Chaguar’s D2D Solar Sales Journey | The D2D Podcast
In this episode, Hunter Lee sits down with Chaguar from Luminate Solar to talk about how door-to-door sales helped him break out of his shell. Once a shy, reserved kid who barely spoke, Chaguar now leads full solar presentations with confidence. His story proves that you don’t need to be a natural extrovert to succeed—you just need the grit to keep going.Chaguar shares how D2DU played a key role i
468: Trained 2,000+ Reps, Opened 3 Markets: Tim Veldman’s D2D Leadership Playbook | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Timothy Veldman, Regional Manager at Firefly Solar and a top-performing sales leader in Canada’s emerging solar industry. With 8+ years of D2D experience across telecom, fundraising, and solar — with references to the alarm industry — Tim shares his raw journey from a reluctant bricklayer to one of the most respected leaders in the space.Tim unp
467: No Door to Door Sales Training, No Excuses: From Fixing Cars to Closing Big in 90 Days – Willian Soares’ Story – The D2D Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Willian Soares, a Brazilian-born PDR rep who went from pushing dents as a technician to becoming one of the most driven members of the League Elite. Willian shares the gritty truth about building a career in door-to-door—without mentors, without perfect English, and without excuses.If you're a rep grinding through the early stages or stuck in a slump, this ep
466: Behind the Scenes with Brett Haynes: How to Bring Honor and Integrity Back to Door to Door – The D2D Podcast
In this special episode, we’re joined by Brett Haynes, the Head of Marketing at Door to Door Experts, for an inside look at the company and what it really takes to succeed in the door-to-door industry. With over five years in the company and over a decade in sales, Brett shares his unique perspective on what’s been missing in the industry—and how Door to Door Experts is stepping up to fill the gap
465: From International Student to D2D Leader: How He Trained 100+ Reps and Became a D2D Powerhouse | The D2D Podcast
What does it take to go from immigrant student juggling three jobs to building two of Canada’s top-performing door-to-door teams—in under two years?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Minhajul Islam, VP of Talent Acquisition at NOC, who reveals how one summer knocking doors transformed his life—and how he's now helping others escape the 9-to-5 grind and build a career in D2D.You’ll lea
Special Episode: Must-Know Door to Door Sales Lessons with Jeremy Miner, Kenny Brooks & More | Mindset, Closing & Proven Strategies
We hit two milestones that less than 1% of podcasts ever reach: 🔥 1 million downloads 🔥 500 episodesAnd we’re just getting warmed up.To celebrate, we’ve put together a compilation of hard-hitting moments from top guests who’ve been in the trenches of the sales game.You’ll hear from:Chey Wisdom on becoming a top performer in less than 9 monthsKenny Brooks on using humor to win hearts (and deals)Jer
![464: Prove What You’re Made Of: 3x Golden Door Winner in Alarms Reveals His Secrets | Golden Door Winners Series [Sebastian Bower] – The D2D Podcast](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kofuje8pqwo5v864r0vizm0ajmfh?.jpg)
464: Prove What You’re Made Of: 3x Golden Door Winner in Alarms Reveals His Secrets | Golden Door Winners Series [Sebastian Bower] – The D2D Podcast
What does it really take to hit a Golden Door in alarms—not once, but three times? In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Bower, an elite D2D veteran who’s sold over 1,600 accounts since 2018 without ever jumping industries. He’s proof that staying the course, sharpening your edge, and refusing to fold under pressure is the true path to elite performance.Sebastian’s not selling solar, insuran
463: Wendy Jones on Resilience, Sacrifice & How She Earned a Golden Door in Pest Control with 1,000+ Serviced Accounts – The D2D Podcast
Let’s talk about what it really takes to hit 1,000+ serviced accounts in one year. In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Jones, a 2024 Golden Door Award winner in pest control who sold 1,041 accounts in just 10 months—all while staying in one market and knocking every day. Her story is a masterclass in commitment, sacrifice, and mental discipline.Wendy didn’t come out the gates swinging. In fact
462: What Nearly Broke This 8-Figure Door-to-Door Business—And How They Turned It Around | The D2D Podcast
In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Riley Traveller, CEO of Boundless, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a winning door-to-door company—especially when things get messy.Riley has been in the game since the early SolarCity days. He opens up about the silent killer of scaling too fast, how abandoning their identity as creators nearly sank his business, and
![461: Burn the Boats & Book the Deals: 300+ PDR Closes in Under a Year | Golden Door Winners Series [Rubin Sarafinchan] – The D2D Podcast](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mpthw5a8892fx09w1y59o7nd1yuw?.jpg)
461: Burn the Boats & Book the Deals: 300+ PDR Closes in Under a Year | Golden Door Winners Series [Rubin Sarafinchan] – The D2D Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Rubin Sarafinchan, a 2024 Golden Door Award winner who racked up over 300 closed deals in just eight months selling paintless dent repair (PDR)—all while building and leading a team of elite reps across storm-hit cities.Rubin didn’t start with a sales script. He started with grit. From vacuum sales to leadership in insurance, and now dominating in hail damage repa
460: Top Solar Closer EXPOSES Why Your Pitch Doesn’t Work! Stop Frankensteining & Start Closing Like This! – The D2D Podcast
What makes a top-performing rep truly unstoppable? Carlos Morales reveals how ‘simplify and execute’ became his secret weapon—taking him from a failed first month to 29 deals in 30 days.Carlos Morales is the co-founder of Pacific United Power and Real Sales Dynamics, the largest YouTube and TikTok channel in solar sales. Known for his no-fluff, all-results training style, Carlos has closed over 1,
![459: Motivators to Keep You Knocking from 1–9PM | Golden Door Winners Series [Zak Kornfeld, Pest] – The D2D Podcast](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ynpypazhtak3sydr39nzotasedrz?.jpg)
459: Motivators to Keep You Knocking from 1–9PM | Golden Door Winners Series [Zak Kornfeld, Pest] – The D2D Podcast
If you’re serious about leveling up in door-to-door, this episode is a must-listen. Zak Kornfeld, a 2023 Golden Door winner, went from living out of a tent on Israeli beaches to closing $654,000 in four months—and helping his rookie-heavy team hit $8 million in sales.Zak doesn’t sugarcoat it—this game is hard. But he breaks down what truly separates average reps from Golden Door earners. It’s not
458: Most Salespeople Are Undertrained! This Is Why You’re Still Broke! Learn to Sell Without Feeling Sleazy
What happens when a sales carnivore meets a heart-led closer? Jason Marc Campbell joins Sam Taggart for a conversation that challenges everything you think you know about selling.Jason Marc Campbell is the author of Selling with Love and host of the globally recognized Selling with Love Podcast. He’s spoken on stages alongside Gary Vee and Vishen Lakhiani, led million-dollar launches at Mindvalley
![457: The Rookie Who Refused to Quit: $670K Pest Sales and a Top Industry Award | Golden Door Winners Series [Brannock Gill] – The D2D Podcast](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i7tcfkbevhcoithtmbnumc0g29k7?.jpg)
457: The Rookie Who Refused to Quit: $670K Pest Sales and a Top Industry Award | Golden Door Winners Series [Brannock Gill] – The D2D Podcast
What does it take for a first-year rep to close over $670K in pest control and walk away with a Golden Door Award?In this episode, we sit down with Brannock Gill, a 21-year-old rookie who refused to play small. From a rough start filled with cancels to redefining his own limits, Brannock shares what really shifted his trajectory—and why he stayed in the fight long after most reps went home.But her
456: Your Business Is Bleeding Money—Here’s How to Stop It and Scale Smart | The D2D Podcast
If you’re growing a home service business and still feel like your finances are a mystery… this episode is for you.Guest host Nate Hall sits down with Kurt Denninghoff, founder of Pivotl and a former D2D rep who went from knocking doors to leading a game-changing finance team. Kurt breaks down the hidden money leaks that most service-based businesses deal with—and how to fix them before they crush
Recommended
The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament
Busted Open
Deadline: White House
Crickets Corner
History of the Earthquake and Fire in San Francisco
Fox news
K-Drama Obsessed Mamas | Beyond “Just One More Episode!”
True Crime Classics
The Healer Revolution
Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
McKinsey on Consumer and Retail
