If you’re in the door-to-door game, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Duane Richins, a D2D powerhouse who transitioned from alarms to real estate, sold 89 homes in his first year, and now runs a $30M+ business—all without knocking a single door.
After 17 years in door-to-door, Duane figured out how to turn short-term hustle into long-term wealth. From knocking 100,000+ doors to now leading 90+ D2D real estate agents, he shares insights on building a business that keeps paying you long after you stop knocking.
💡 Top Takeaways From This Episode:
✅ The reality of long-term D2D careers—and why most top reps start looking for their next move.
✅ The smartest way to transition from sales to investing (without losing momentum).
✅ How to leverage your network to generate endless referrals and become the go-to name in your market.
✅ Why some D2D industries are getting harder to sell in—and what reps should be thinking about next.
✅ The key difference between sales reps who just make money… and those who build real wealth.
🚪 Why You Need to Tune In
Duane didn’t just make a killing in D2D—he turned it into something that lasts. If you're grinding in sales, hitting big numbers, and wondering what's next, this episode is full of hard-hitting insights you won’t want to miss.
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