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

This show, from the D2D Experts, is your ultimate resource for mastering door-to-door sales, direct sales techniques, and leadership skills. This podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies to help you excel in door-to-door sales, whether you're a salesman, entrepreneur, business owner, sales trainer, rep, or manager. Each episode features practical advice on improving sales performance, handling objections, and closing deals effectively. Discover how to build and lead high-performing sales teams, recruit top talent, and implement winning business strategies. We also dive into personal development and leadership topics, helping you cultivate a success-driven mindset. Looking for tips on door-to-door solar, alarm, pest control, roofing, or real estate sales? We got it! Get ready to conquer common sales challenges and improve your door-to-door sales performance with our expert tips and tricks. This show will provide answers to questions like: - What are the best door-to-door sales strategies? - How can I improve my door-to-door sales performance? - What techniques are effective for handling objections in sales? - How can I become a successful door-to-door salesperson? - What are the top tips for recruiting a high-performing sales team? - How do I develop leadership skills in sales? - What are the latest trends in door-to-door sales? - How can I boost my sales team's performance? - What are the best practices for closing deals in door-to-door sales? - How can personal development improve my sales career?

Episodes

June 17, 2025 46 mins

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 unpacks the power of resilience, the v...

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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 episode is a must. Willian didn'...

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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.

You’ll hear how the company is cha...

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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 learn the intentional leadership philo...

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We hit two milestones that less than 1% of podcasts ever reach:

 🔥 1 million downloads

 🔥 500 episodes

And 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:

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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, insurance, or grass. He’s still in alarms—...

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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, she didn’t close her first deal u...

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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 what turning things around really l...

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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 repair, Rubin’s journey is a masterclas...

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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 1,000 deals and led high-performance ...

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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 just hustle—it’s how you prepare i...

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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, and coached thousands on how to s...

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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 here’s the thing: it’s not just about ...

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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 your growth.

You’ll walk away with ...

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What if you could close over $1.3 million in just three months? In this episode of the Golden Door Winners Series, we sit down with Hunter Wilson from Legacy Windows—who did just that. Hunter’s journey from underperforming setter to high-level closer and market owner is full of game-changing mindset shifts and tactical gems that every D2D rep needs to hear.

💡 Highlights That Could Transform Your Game: 

✅ "Contractor over Closer...

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What happens after the install?

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, guest host Nate sits down with Hung Nguyen, co-founder of Detach Reset Solar, to explore a side of the solar industry that most reps and roofing companies overlook—until it’s too late.

Hung shares the behind-the-scenes of building one of the fastest-growing solar service companies in the U.S. and why roofers, installers, and sales pros need to rethink how they handle...

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Hiring commission-only reps shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Nate Hall sits down with Justin Goldsmith, Co-Founder of HyperHired, to tackle one of the biggest pain points in door-to-door: finding qualified sales reps that actually stick.

If you’re a business owner tired of no-shows, bad hires, and wasting hours interviewing reps who aren’t a fit—this episode is a must-listen. Justin shares how ...

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What separates top-tier sales teams from those that struggle to scale? In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Josh Dubin, Co-Founder of Sunbase, shares game-changing insights on how companies can optimize their sales process, eliminate inefficiencies, and gain a competitive edge.

If you've ever felt like your business is being held back by outdated systems, clunky processes, or disconnected software, you’re not alone. The biggest ...

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What if you had a way to keep your valuables completely secure in your car—without anyone even knowing where they were?

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we bring you a conversation with Louis Tuck, COO and CFO of The Headrest Safe Company, about a stealth security solution that could change the way door-to-door (D2D) reps, business owners, and frequent travelers protect their most important belongings.

Think about it—where do thie...

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If you’ve ever felt frustrated by disorganized team chats, reps who go off the radar during the day, or miscommunication that costs you deals, you’re not alone. Most sales teams rely on free apps or outdated tools that weren’t built for the fast-paced world of D2D sales—and it’s killing their performance.

In this episode, Jaden Lindquist, VP of Sales at Pronto, reveals why most messaging systems set sales teams up for failure and ho...

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