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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 second ticket anyway. Rosaki told him if he did, he'd become his number one guy.One year later, he was CEO of Turner Abrams Fiber with $7 million in revenue and 60 reps.In this episode, Sam sits down with Rosaki to break down:The moment he knew he had to lower his ego and get a jobWhy the owner took a chance on him after he no-showedHow he went from rep to CEO in one yearThe "walk in straight lines" mentality that kept him locked inWhy he still sleeps on the floor sometimes to stay groundedThe Dragon Ball Z analogy about compressing your restart timeBuilding D2D Dashboard to solve the pay transparency pr

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 non-negotiable habits (no late starts, no early nights, no long breaks)The morning and night routines that kept him mentally sharp all yearHow he handled slumps, doubt, and the temptation to lower the goalIf you’re a rep or manager coming into 2026 saying, “This is my Golden Door year,” this episode gives you a simple, repeatable blueprint: work the inputs, protect your routine, and stop giving yourself an out.Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You may also watch this podcast on YouTube!You may

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 costing reps thousands of dollars in missed deals and shares how he still pulls 10-13 sales in fiber vs fiber neighborhoods where everyone else struggles. He walks through his approach to cable bundlers (the doors most reps walk away from), using speed tests to create pain, and why customers aren't buying fiber—they're buying you.Noah also breaks down how he balances running a team with selling: 8:30am Starbucks meetings, split shift knocking, a personal assistant handling admin, and nightly check-in calls from the gym.Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast

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 full lock-in from 1pm until dark. Brock shares the early-summer anxiety that almost derailed his run, the morning routine that pulled him out (breathwork, identity questions, deleting social media, phone in black and white mode), and why proximity to people doing what you want to do is the only real cheat code.His team averaged $200K per rep, $51K rookie earnings, and less than 15% attrition. One of his leaders, Kyle Ring, went from 300 accounts to Golden Door with over 90% retention.Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on

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 producer to building momentum systems that compound all summer. Allan shares the olfactory trigger he uses to lock in before every shift, why he believes "if you're not drowning daily, you're doing it wrong," and the mid-summer slump that had him in bed for two weeks. He also talks about the text from his wife that changed everything: "If you want to be the best, you have to be different than everyone else."Books mentioned:Can't Hurt Me by David GogginsThe Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodThank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Pod

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 business owners make with credit card points (Amazon redemptions, cash back traps, booking through portals) and the transfer strategies that unlock 2-5x the value. Eli shares a case study of a roofing company owner who saved $250,000 in travel over two years and now flies business class internationally on points alone.If you spend money on materials, payroll, or any business expenses—this episode shows you how to stop leaving money on the table.Key takeaways:Why cash back is almost always the wrong moveHow to transfer points to airline partners for 5x valueThe credit cards business owners should actually be usingHow

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 and staying until 9pm every day, and the mindset shift from chasing money to providing value. Nate also shares the wildest door-to-door story you'll hear this year—getting attacked by a lemur in Oregon that bit his lip in half mid-summer.This is Nate's 11th and final year on the doors. He's now building his own pest control business and focused on developing his team.Books mentioned:Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

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 Golding (2× Golden Door) from Aptive to unpack what actually changes when you go from 250K rev to 700K+ and 1,000+ accounts.You’ll hear:- How Jake went from “250 is elite” to 1,000+ account summers- Why McKenzie quit door-to-door, took a 9–5, then came back and nearly tripled his best year - The Clark Kent vs Superman mental framework (who’s holding the mic in your head?) - What to do after bageling your first three days so you never bagel again - The “Dr Pepper 23 flavors” of a Golden Door summer (mindset, work ethic, time, skills) - Exactly how they handle slumps, self-doubt, and bad days on the doors - Why filming yo

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, Hunter sits down with Collin to unpack how his very first door became the most profitable residential job in company history, why he believes the psychology of "not being a salesman" is the key to roofing sales, and the real talk on burnout and depression that almost ended his run. Collin also shares his transition from knocking doors to full-time coaching after training seven multi-six-figure earners this year.Connect with Collin:Instagram: @collin.bynumPodcast: Hard Wired to Hustle (YouTube)

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 the three keys to sustainable high performance: a clear why, conditioning yourself through hard things, and eliminating distractions. Tanner breaks down why income generating activities at the right time of day matter more than scripts, why he knocked 7 days a week his first year, and what he had to unlearn after a decade in the classroom.Connect with Tanner: Facebook: Tanner Sewell YouTube: Tanner Sewell (live D2D content & training)

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 speaks directly to new reps and struggling reps who want proof sales growth does not rely on tricks or hype. Andrea shares stories from the field, lessons learned under pressure, and the habits required to earn trust at scale. The episode highlights discipline, consistency, and personal standards.You will hear how Andrea balances family life, high volume communication, and constant follow up while keeping customers engaged long after install day. She explains why long term thinking matters more than short term wins and why relationships outlast any single season. Anyone building a career in door to door sales will hear wh

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 time (even as an owner) is still sellingRyan explains why he was already making millions but still going on appointments himself—because one $40K deal was worth more than any “busy work,” and often funded entire salaries or the next key hire.

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 adjustments (like an electric lunch box and 15-minute lunches) that gave him more time on the doors. Calvin also shares how he pushed through a $67K slump month when he was used to hitting $100K+.Connect with Calvin:Instagram: @Nivlac11l

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 single month. Kartik shares the pen trick he uses to get inside homes, how he reads facial expressions to separate smoke screens from real objections, and the 20-30 minute daily habit that compounded into Golden Door results.Books mentioned:Eat What You Kill by Sam TaggartThe Psychology of Selling by Brian TracyConnect with Kartik:Instagram: @kartik_gulati1108

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 qualifying customers quickly, and why he records every failed pitch for feedback.

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, especially when teams chase volume without understanding cash flow, WIP timelines, and the dangers of becoming asset heavy. He also shares how SubcontractorHub solves this by connecting sales orgs and EPCs into one ecosystem, improving transaction speed and allowing reps to work with multiple installers under one roof.Reps will hear timely perspectives on AI in sales, why it will never eliminate door to door, and how AI is reshaping permitting, project management, lending, and operational efficiency behind the scenes. Justin breaks down how the most sustainable companies grow by staying capital efficient, compressing timel

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 been in the field and know what it takes to perform at a high level.You’ll hear from: 

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 mindset.Ty shares how his early career in direct sales taught him the fundamentals of influence, recruiting, and leadership, later shaping the principles he teaches today. He breaks down the results of a national research study on high performance, revealing surprising insights about what drives success at work and what holds people back. If you are trying to break out of a slump, build more confidence on the doors, or create stronger team culture, this episode will spark the kind of mindset shifts that translate into measurable daily wins. Ty’s upcoming D2DCon keynote will take everything further with a live Ninja W

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, culture, and consistency change performance. Jon shares how young reps can think like athletes, use setbacks as fuel, and stay committed when days feel heavy. Leaders will learn how to create stronger expectations inside their teams, how to raise the standard, and how to attract people who want to grow.This conversation gives practical direction without giving away the lessons Jon will reveal on the D2DCon stage. If you want to level up your mindset or learn how top teams stay connected through hard seasons, this episode is for you.You will find answers to key questions such as: • What habits help new D2D reps build grit

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 conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping coaching for door-to-door and in-home sales. Instead of waiting for a manager to shadow or review calls days later, reps can now get instant, objective feedback on their tone, listening skills, and objection handling. For sales managers, AI provides a clear view of each rep’s strengths and recurring challenges without hours of manual observation. Business owners gain reliable data to measure progress, spot performance trends, and refine training systems that directly impact close rates and customer experience.The episode emphasizes one core truth: AI isn’t re