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Most roofing contractors believe there are only two ways to sell a roof: 1) Get a lead. 2) Sit at the kitchen table. Kody Landals proved there's a third. After building a roofing company around solar partnerships, the industry shifted overnight.  More than $1 million in receivables got pushed out, cash flow tightened, and the business was staring down a major problem. Instead of doubling down on the traditional model, Kody built a system that allowed homeowners to buy roofs over the phone. No kitchen table. No 2-hour in-home presentations. No driving across town for every estimate. The result? His company scaled to over $2,000,000 per month in roofing sales while dramatically reducing operational complexity. In this interview, Kody breaks down: • The exact moment that forced him to reinvent his business • How he sells roofs without traditional in-home appointments • The process homeowners actually prefer today • The systems that made scaling possible • Where contractors could start if they want to test this model Whether you decide to implement phone sales or not, this conversation will challenge some assumptions you may have about how roofing companies can grow in today's market. P.S. Kody is teaching RSA Members how to sell roofs over the phone just like he did. Would you like to learn how? https://rsa.pro/=============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on Adam's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO as well as Kody's personal experiences in the roofing industry and as a Mentor in the Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ community. As such, their views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, compliance, or business transactions. Communication techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, or high-pressure sales practices. Contractors must ensure their sales practices and business practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection (including cooling-off periods, cancellation rights, or home solicitation sale regulations), telemarketing, lending (including the Truth in Lending Act), and employment. Financing examples are illustrative only; terms, availability, and required disclosures vary by lender and state. TAMKO makes no representation regarding any financing product or its availability. Any discussion of business financing, credit, or capital strategies is general in nature; contractors should consult qualified financial, legal, and other professional advisors before making borrowing or credit decisions or any other decisions related to their business operations.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

Vom Finanzvertrieb zur Haustür-Kaltakquise – und wieder zum Unternehmertum.In dieser Folge haben wir mit Florian Sommer einen Gast, der einen ungewöhnlichen Weg gegangen ist.Gestartet im Finanzvertrieb, heute verantwortlich für ein Team von rund 30 Personen und tausende Neukunden pro Monat – über einen der härtesten Vertriebswege überhaupt: die Haustür.Wir sprechen über Vertrieb, Unternehmertum, Kaltakquise, Führung und die Learnings, die branchenübergreifend funktionieren.Diese Folge ist für alle, die verstehen wollen, warum manche Prinzipien im Vertrieb immer gelten – egal ob Finanzberatung, Strom, Gas oder Glasfaser.Hast du heute wertvolle Infos mitgenommen, die du noch nicht wusstest oder die dich weiterbringen?Vielleicht hat sich ja auch eine neue Perspektive bei dir aufgetan.Wenn du bereit bist, deinen Status quo zu hinterfragen und aufs nächste Level zu bringen, dann sichere dir dein kostenloses Kennenlerngespräch auf: stornofabrik.deSchreib' uns auf Instagram.Wenn du mindestens einmal lachen, weinen oder fluchen musstest, hinterlasse uns bitte eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung und ein Feedback auf iTunes, abonniere diesen Podcast und teile ihn mit anderen Kollegen.Das kostet dich maximal zwei Minuten und hilft uns dabei, den Podcast weiter zu verbessern und die Inhalte noch besser zuschneiden zu können.Vielen Dank vorab für dein Engagement!Natürlich darfst du uns auch konstruktives Feedback hinterlassen oder uns auf Instagram anschreiben, wenn du dich angesprochen oder provoziert fühlst und mit uns sprechen willst.Wir suchen immer den Austausch und entwickeln uns weiter durch neue Perspektiven!

You want to close like an artist?You need to understand the psychology of closing, not just regurgitate word-tracks or one-liners. That means knowing what's going through the mind of the prospect so you can guide them on the journey in a supportive and helpful way.Closing like an artist means having authentic, natural conversations that flow into earning a homeowner's business. I'll show you how without being inauthentic, sleazy, or pushy. P.S. If you want to increase your close rates, you'll likely want training, practice, and feedback. You can do that on your own, with your company, or with expert guidance. If you want expert guidance, I'd love to help. Learn more: https://rsa.pro/P.P.S. Did you see the news? I joined the TAMKO family. We're re-launching the Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance as the Roofing STRONG Alliance™ community and membership is included for The TAMKO Edge® contractors. =============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on the speaker's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO. As such, his views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, or business transactions. Viewers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals before making any decisions related to their business operations. Communication techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, or high-pressure sales practices. Contractors must ensure their sales practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection and lending laws (including the Truth in Lending Act). Financing examples are illustrative only; terms, availability, and required disclosures vary by lender and state. TAMKO makes no representation regarding any financing product or its availability. Consult your legal, compliance, and financing advisors before applying these concepts.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

In this episode of One More Round, Josh sits down with Taylor Thompson, a 26-year-old sales professional who has spent the last four and a half years in the door-to-door solar industry.Taylor shares her journey from working in her family's business during COVID, to moving to Arizona, getting involved in sales, knocking doors, and discovering a career path that changed her life.This conversation dives into sales, entrepreneurship, faith, networking, personal growth, mentorship, and Taylor's mission to help more women step into sales with confidence, training, and opportunity.Taylor opens up about the lessons she learned from working in a family business, her early experience in Amway, the emotional side of door-to-door sales, and why she believes women can thrive in sales when they have the right mentorship and environment.Whether you are in sales, building a business, looking for your next opportunity, or trying to become more confident talking to people, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and encouragement.Show NotesIn this episode, Josh and Taylor discuss:Taylor's early exposure to entrepreneurship and growing up in a business-minded family.What it was like working in her family's furniture business during COVID and learning how to keep moving forward when things get difficult.The lessons Taylor took from Amway, including mindset, personal development, consistency, and learning how to talk to people.How Taylor got into door-to-door solar sales and why getting a deal on her second day changed how she viewed opportunity.The emotional side of sales, including rejection, persistence, and building confidence through action.Why women can thrive in sales and why Taylor is passionate about creating more mentorship and opportunity for women in the door-to-door space.The importance of being genuinely interested in people and how that impacts sales, networking, and business.Why showing up to networking events, having real conversations, and meeting new people can create life-changing opportunities.Taylor's bigger vision to create content, training, and resources that help more women enter sales, make money, and grow with confidence.Contact TaylorConnect with Taylor Thompson on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/solarprincesstay/

Door-to-door scam concerns and what to do to protect yourself with Jennifer Matthews - CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Southwestern Ontario.

In this episode, Travis is joined by producer Eric for a breakdown of viral door-to-door sales advice from solar sales rep Melissa Romiza. Drawing from his own experience in door-to-door solar sales, Travis reacts to real sales clips and explains what actually works when it comes to knocking doors, building trust, creating urgency ethically, and closing more deals. From sales psychology to communication tactics, this episode dives into the subtle skills that separate average salespeople from top earners. On this episode we talk about: Why conversations matter more than sheer door-knocking volume The psychology behind successful door-to-door sales How tonality and presence impact trust and conversions The right and wrong ways to use urgency and scarcity in sales Why investing in yourself produces the highest ROI Top 3 Takeaways Door-to-door sales becomes less about volume and more about efficiency as your skill level increases. Ethical sales tactics outperform manipulative ones in the long run because trust compounds over time. Your biggest financial asset is yourself — investing in your skills, mindset, and network creates the greatest returns. Notable Quotes “You make up in numbers what you lack in skill.” “Psychological triggers only work when they're being truthful.” “You can only cut your expenses to zero, but your earning potential is unlimited.” Connect with Melissa Romiza: Instagram: @travischappell   Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sales are harder to close right now… I'm hearing this from roofers all over the country because they are getting even tougher objections.Now, I know I've covered a lot of objections over the years, but this one's different.I just uploaded this brand-new, updated, and expanded 5-part objection handling masterclass.This new video is a more detailed objection handling training than previous versions.Because I break down the psychology in a deeper so you can confidently tackle whatever might come up.I'd recommend watching this together in your next sales meeting. I hope this helps you in 2026 because I know it's feeling hard out there right now. P.S. Strong training is especially helpful right now in today's challenging economy. I'd love to help you and your team earn more business. There's a few ways my team and I can help, and now cost isn't a concern. Did you see the news? I joined the TAMKO family. We're re-launching the Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance as the Roofing STRONG Alliance™ community and membership is included for The TAMKO Edge® contractors. Interested in joining us? Learn more or apply to join: https://rsa.pro/ =============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on the speaker's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO. As such, his views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, or business transactions. Viewers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals before making any decisions related to their business operations. The sales techniques discussed in this training are for educational purposes only. Some techniques, including any involving a buyer's right of rescission or cancellation, in-home appointment conduct, follow-up, and closing techniques, are subject to federal and state law and applicable state home solicitation sales acts, home improvement contractor licensing requirements, unfair trade practice statutes, including protections for elderly consumers and homeowners in post-disaster situations. Contractors are solely responsible for ensuring their sales practices comply with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction. Nothing in this training constitutes legal advice. TAMKO makes no representation that any technique discussed is compliant with the law of any particular state. Consult your applicable advisors before applying these concepts.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

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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 your perspective.We break down why traditional environments fail the most innovative minds and how being relentlessly obsessed is the ultimate secret weapon for closing deals on the doors.In this episode, Sam Taggart sits down to explore the raw truth about ADHD and entrepreneurship, tracing a wild path from fruit trees to Forbes.We hear a powerful firsthand story from our guest about surviving the medical approach of being prescribed Ritalin at seven years old, and how that struggle led to building a school specifically designed for out-of-the-box thinkers.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 also follow Sam Taggart on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more nuggets on D2D and Sales Tips.

A listener named Becca asks Father Dave about how to approach an interfaith interaction. Becca says, "[Sometimes] Mormons come to my property; I ask them to leave and they get a bit bothered. They ask if they can pray with me, and I say 'No, thank you.' Am I wrong for saying no?"

You know those questions that are socially unacceptable to ask? Like, “How much is your tax refund?” You want to know so you can provide the best solution to your homeowner.So how do you find out without asking?You can use this technique called elicitation. Learn how in this new video.P.S. Did you see the news? I joined the TAMKO family. We're launching the Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance as the Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ community and membership is included for The TAMKO Edge® contractors. Interested in joining us? Learn more or apply to join: https://rsa.pro/ =============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost. FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQiev Spotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJe FOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on the author's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO. As such, his views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, or business transactions. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals before making any decisions related to their business operations. Communication techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, or high-pressure sales practices. Contractors must ensure their sales practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection and lending laws (including the Truth in Lending Act). Financing examples are illustrative only; terms, availability, and required disclosures vary by lender and state. TAMKO makes no representation regarding any financing product or its availability. Consult your legal, compliance, and financing advisors before applying these concepts.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

Join the free D2D Sales Mastery Community and get access to the Fast Start Blueprint. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click hereMost people in door-to-door are taught to just go harder — more hours, more doors, more pressure. But if all you do is live in grind mode, eventually you burn out.In this episode, I break down the meaning behind the Yin Yang symbol and how I think it perfectly relates to D2D sales. I talk about balancing the grind with recovery, confidence with humility, connection and closing, and why the reps who last the longest usually understand balance the best.This job takes intensity — but it also takes sustainability. ☯️Hope you enjoy.

RSRA has officially joined the TAMKO family.I know that might raise some questions. To answer them before you have to ask, and to show you what this means for you moving forward.It started in 2021 when I had a wild dream… I wanted to find a partner who would offer sales training, resources, and community collaboration to their contractors. And they needed to help provide even more value and resources to contractors than I could do on my own. I didn't know who it would be, or how it would happen. But one thing I knew for sure - if I was going to stake my own name behind them, we had to be value-aligned. And access to the resources needed to continue to be by application-only so we could maintain the standard.In 2025 I shared the idea with Members to reach out to their manufacturer or distributor to see if they'd support, sponsor, or reimburse RSRA Membership dues. And it worked! Some Members shared success.So it led me to creating a new Sponsorship Offering that would allow a manufacturer or distributor to cover RSRA Membership for their contractors. The day I put the new offer together I picked up the phone and called my good friend Jon Abernathy. Jon Abernathy joined the TAMKO team about 2 years ago after building and selling a very successful roofing company. He was previously what I would consider a ‘loyalist' to a different manufacturer. But after he saw the shift in TAMKO's product development (Titan XT® shingles specifically), leadership, culture, and desire to create a wildly valuable contractor program, he literally sold his company to join the team because he was so passionate about creating positive transformation in the roofing industry. Since he joined TAMKO, Jon had been calling on me to get involved, but I initially refused. So when I called him, I figured this would be a good way to find out who was leading the TAMKO team and what they were actually about. It would give me a ‘behind the scenes' peek. Jon was ecstatic and set up a meeting right away. Then, this happened… In December 2025, I had a conversation with their leadership team pitching them the idea of this new sponsorship option they could offer RSRA to top tier The TAMKO Edge® contractors.Seemingly without hesitation they said yes. So we moved forward together with this sponsorship package (and you may have seen the announcement in December 2025). I walked away from that meeting with a feeling I'd never had before. Like I had found my people. TAMKO was building something special, and how we do business was wholly aligned. They did not allow bad actors in their program, emphasizing members that are a good fit. So did I. They wanted to be the best and not the biggest. So did I. They wanted to find ways to provide even more value and resources to help contractors grow. So did I. I knew they were going to be my new partner, even if they didn't know it yet. A couple weeks later I booked a flight to their corporate headquarters to meet with the leadership team so I could share my vision of how we could create the training & growth community the roofing industry has been needing.What unfolded was a series of strategic conversations about how we could bring this vision to life. Today I'm proud to announce the official acquisition of RSRA by TAMKO. We are joining forces, I'm joining the TAMKO team, and we are relaunching what was known as The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance into something even more special… The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ Because your company is only as STRONG as you are. And that's what we will continue to do differently - focus on developing STRONG people. I'm grateful for our RSRA team, the entire TAMKO team, our Mentors John Senac, Dashaun Bryant, Kody Landals, Jim Ahlin, and two new Mentors Jon Abernathy and Jon Broce, because we are all aligned on how we can continue to serve at an even higher level. But most importantly, I'm grateful for you and the amazingly generous and supportive contractors in our community who share and support each other inside what is now known as RSA. So, what can you expect from me moving forward? I'll be continuing to lead the community! My new role at TAMKO is putting me in a position to take value creation to the next level. Making these resources free for The TAMKO Edge® contractors is a dream come true, and I'm equally as excited about being in a position to do even more and go even bigger because of the additional resources and support of a team who is equally as passionate as me.I couldn't be more excited about our future together! What This Means for YouAll existing memberships continue until December 31, 2027 no matter whose shingles you sell. Same community. Same standards. Starting January 1, 2028, membership will be exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® contractors.  Even more value is coming. Merging TAMKO's resources with the team behind RSRA, the training, content, and community you rely on will only grow.RSA Membership is now FREE for The TAMKO Edge® contractors. The dream I had in 2021 came true! You Might Be Thinking… I recognize that the response to this news may come with mixed emotions from excitement to frustration, and I'd like to address the ‘elephant in the room' head on. “But I don't want to join TAMKO”I've developed deep friendships and relationships with many Members over the years, and I recognize that some folks may be upset by my decision to choose an exclusive partner. My love and care for you and your success remain as strong now as ever before.This was not a decision I made lightly. I hired expert advisors, consulted with my team, and most importantly, did lots of soul searching to create this outcome.RSRA had been approached by multiple interested parties, many of which I had spent hours meeting with as we vetted each other. I chose to pursue TAMKO as my partner because I felt spiritually called to, even though they weren't aware that other companies were interested. In my new role, I'll continue to lead RSA as well as help shape the future growth of TAMKO as Director of Market Development and Channel Strategy.My hope is that you at least consider a conversation with TAMKO so you can be your own judge of who they are today, and know that I respect your decision either way.“RSRA used to be agnostic.”Choosing a single manufacturer may seem like I've ‘gone back' on my desire to stay agnostic, and I'm excited about it because we can now provide even more specific training and resources that are ‘plug and play.' Plus, we will all be able to ‘speak the same language' and be on the same team. “Will the community still be vetted?” Yes! The caliber of contractor and community standards will continue to be upheld.“You sold out.”I expect a few people may think that, and that...

#902 Think you need decades of experience to build a high-revenue business? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with 21-year-old Jack Leimbach, founder of Tiger Window Cleaning in Auburn, Alabama — a college-student-run service pulling in $30K+ months. Jack shares how he turned a $200 Amazon squeegee kit into a thriving business by mastering door-to-door sales, leveraging TikTok scripts, scaling with Facebook ads, and leading a student-powered team. From landing his first $220 gig to building a fully automated service with CRMs, recurring plans, and two trucks, this is a masterclass in scrappy startup growth and operational grit. Whether you're in college or just starting out, Jack's story will inspire you to knock on doors — literally and figuratively! (Original Air Date - 9/9/25) What we discuss with Jack: + Started business at 19 in college + Learned door-to-door sales from TikTok + First job earned $220 + Hit $10K months during finals + Invested in water-fed pole system + Transitioned to Facebook ads for leads + Built team of Auburn students + Uses CRM to automate operations + Offers recurring service plans + Aims to sell business before graduation Thank you, Jack! Check out Tiger Window Cleaning at ⁠TWCAuburn.com⁠. Follow Jack on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most home service companies rely too heavily on digital channels—and that's a risky game.In this episode, John Wilson and Sam Preston break down door-to-door marketing (canvassing) and why it's becoming one of the most powerful, scalable lead generation channels in home services. What started as a way to de-risk dependence on Google and Meta has turned into a multi-million dollar revenue driver—and a repeatable system for launching and scaling new branches.They walk through how top operators are building field marketing teams, structuring canvassing programs, and using this “analog” channel to create predictable growth without relying on algorithms.If you want to diversify your lead flow, lower risk, and unlock a new path to scale, this episode is your playbook.You'll learn: Why relying on a single marketing channel puts your business at risk  How door-to-door marketing can generate 10–20%+ of total revenue  The structure of a high-performing canvassing team  Why high-ticket services make this model work  How to use canvassing to launch and scale new markets fast Host: John Wilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Guest: Sam Preston https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-preston-a682103b6/Shout Out to FieldPulse

Grab’s new cross-border taxi booking feature now allows users in Singapore to book rides straight to Johor and surrounding areas via the app, with trips requiring at least 12 hours’ advance booking. While the move promises greater convenience and wider access to destinations like Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai, fares are dynamic and can even end up higher than traditional street-hail options. With cashless payments, fluctuating pricing and new pickup rules on both sides of the border, does this make cross-border travel truly easier or just more complicated? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship, Singapore Management University, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Door To Door Sales Will Teach You Something NOTHING Else Can

Most top agents thrive online — but few truly harness the digital universe like Tony Giordano. In this episode, he shares the revolutionary strategies that took him from broke, living on a couch, to national sales dominance in just eight months. Discover how Tony built a million-dollar career by turning social media from a distraction into his most powerful business tool — and how you can do the same, no matter your starting point. This isn't about generic online presence; Tony reveals the specific, proven tactics he used to stand out, including creating a website that made him look like a $100 million producer and expanding his network to over 2,000 digital friends. Learn how he transformed cold outreach into warm, human relationships that generate referrals, deals, and lifelong clients. You'll also uncover how to leverage advanced AI tools, virtual tours, and digital branding to dominate your local market and attract high-end listings effortlessly. Whether you're a newbie struggling for leads or an experienced agent tired of chasing clients, this episode gives you the blueprint to think differently, act smarter, and elevate your real estate game. Perfect for agents, brokers, and entrepreneurs ready to dominate the future of real estate — because in today's digital world, the most connected wins. Hit play and start transforming your business today! Links: Follow Tony Giordano on Instagram Follow Sara Denig on Instagram Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox

This week, Judaism Unbound is thrilled to feature the 4th episode of Door to Door: A Pilgrimage Across Generations -- another podcast in Judaism Unbound's family of podcasts! Full shownotes for Door to Door Episode IV can be found here. ------------------------- Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out upcoming mini-courses in the UnYeshiva: on Reproductive Justice, Torah during Climate Catastrophe, Yiddish Revolutionary Folksong, and Jewish Citizenship Bound & Unbound! Financial aid is available via this link. -------------------------- Door to Door is a deeply personal, five-part podcast series tracing one Jewish family's multigenerational pilgrimage from a once-lost home in Wachenbuchen, Germany, to the present-day echoes of inherited memory, trauma, and resilience. Told through archival recordings, family reflections, and emotional returns to ancestral ground, this podcast chronicles the survival of Simon—a Holocaust survivor taken to Buchenwald Concentration Camp during Kristallnacht—and the generations that followed him. It's a story shaped by suffering, but defined by rebuilding, remembrance, and an enduring commitment to legacy. Door to Door invites listeners to witness what it means to reclaim identity from the wreckage—and to carry forward the names, the stories, and the truths nearly erased. If you've ever felt the weight of inherited memory, or the pull to understand where you come from — subscribe to Door to Door wherever you get your podcasts. Let this be part of your story, too. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at miriam@judaismunbound.com or find us at: www.judaismunbound.com/door-to-door

On The Boardroom Buzz, the Blue Collar Twins interview Chad Louk, founder of Prodigy Pest Control Solutions in Sarasota, Florida, about building a fast-growing, year-round pest control company and a separate Prodigy Marketing arm. Chad shares his start in door-to-door sales in 2015, launching and exiting an initial Naples partnership, then starting Prodigy with $7,000 and a used truck; he now runs three offices (opening a fourth near Jacksonville), 54 trucks, and expects ~100 sales reps with ~30% attrition. He explains shifting from heavy door-to-door (still ~65% of customers) toward inside sales and technician-led sales, emphasizing technical training, retention (14% churn vs ~25% industry), production-based tech pay, and review generation (3,500 reviews, 4.9 rating). Chad discusses growth pains from 50% annual expansion, no-debt scaling, hiring leaders including a CEO, community branding, and plans for PCT 100, multi-state growth, and sharing equity with key employees. You'll learn: Door Knocking RootsEthics And RetentionStarting Prodigy From ScratchScaling Offices And MarketingRep Earnings RealityTraining And DifferentiationBeyond Door To DoorTech Pay And ReviewsCommunity PresenceStress and MindsetBreaking Past One MillionMentors and Early LessonsAcquisitions and No Debt Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Plus: Day 32 of the war in Iran, a royal visit to the U.S., mail delivery changes coming, the colorectal cancer screening age lowers for one province, and has Ontario lost its way with colleges? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a real-life door-to-door salesman. Some “knockers” can earn six figures a year or more, as long as they can cope with repeated rejection. Here’s the story of one guy who’s well on his way. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Jesus encourages the believers in Philadelphia to continue going through the doors of ministry He has opened. Our text in this study is: Revelation 3:7-13 Pastor Gene Pensiero Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Door-To-Door Savior […]

Jesus encourages the believers in Philadelphia to continue going through the doors of ministry He has opened. Our text in this study is: Revelation 3:7-13 Pastor Gene Pensiero Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com Find audio, video, and text of hundreds of other studies through the Bible at https://calvaryhanford.com/ Door-To-Door Savior […]

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Casey McDaniel (https://x.com/pestctrlguy). In this episode, we explore the incredibly lucrative and surprising world of the pest control business. Casey reveals how he and his cousin each put up a mere $5,000 initial investment to build a company that reached over $1 million in revenue by its third year.We uncover the intense realities of door-to-door sales, an industry where the absolute top sales reps can pull in seven figures over a single summer. You'll also hear how Casey bypassed a major industry roadblock by legally renting a master license, the insanely high gross margins behind this recurring revenue model, and the strict remote management tactics, including photo SOPs and GPS tracking, he uses to run his Colorado operation all the way from Salt Lake City.Questions This Episode Answers:How are top door-to-door sales reps able to earn over a million dollars in personal commissions in just a few short months?What is the clever loophole you can use to rent a master license and start a pest control company without waiting years for certification?How does the recurring revenue model of spraying for bugs generate such unbelievable gross margins?What SOPs and tracking technology are necessary to successfully oversee a remote workforce of technicians from hundreds of miles away?When looking to scale a service business, is it smarter to build from scratch with a sales team or acquire an existing company?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 Introduction to Brian's Entrepreneurial Journey01:23 Leaving the Corporate World02:10 Managing a Massive COVID-19 Project03:40 The Decision to Become a Fractional CMO05:48 Understanding Growth Strategy and Competitive Advantage07:42 The Choice Cascade Framework10:42 Strategic Choices for Business Success16:41 Balancing Strategy and Execution in Early-Stage Businesses20:47 The Evolution of Business Questions21:46 Balancing Confidence and Speed in Business Decisions22:07 Launching Business Units in Mexico: A Case Study24:51 The Role of Strategy and Execution in Small Businesses27:26 The Journey to Product-Market Fit30:44 The Importance of Positioning and Iteration34:56 Innovative Pricing Models in Talent Agencies38:58 Advisory Consulting as a Competitive Advantage

Derek Vickers is the Managing Partner of Vicktory Capital and Fund Manager of VC Equity Fund I, a value-add manufactured housing fund targeting high-growth Sun Belt markets. He oversees investment strategy, capital raising, and execution, with ownership in 50 manufactured housing communities totaling nearly 2,400 lots. Specializing in turning around mismanaged assets through rent-to-own conversions, operational improvements, and professional management, Derek has led multiple refinances that returned 100%+ of investor capital while preserving long-term equity. With a background leading a 100-person corporate sales organization, he now focuses on scaling the firm's vertically integrated platform across Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other key markets.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Partying and Rock Bottom to Building a Wealth Machine The Wake-Up Call That Changed Derek's Financial Future The Real Estate Fast Track Most People Miss Investing In Mobile Home Parks vs. Multifamily Apartments Why the Right Property Manager Makes or Breaks a Deal What Really Happens When You Buy a Mobile Home Park How to Win With Brokers and Unlock Off-Market Deals Creative Financing Moves That Supercharge Mobile Home Park Returns   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

This week, Judaism Unbound is thrilled to feature the 3rd episode of Door to Door: A Pilgrimage Across Generations -- another podcast in Judaism Unbound's family of podcasts! ------------------------- Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming courses in the UnYeshiva! This time around we are offering courses on an Intro to Judaism (Judaism Inbound), the book of Genesis, the Magic & Medicine of Psalms, Jews and Revolution, and a Jewish embrace of Fatness! -------------------------- Door to Door is a deeply personal, five-part podcast series tracing one Jewish family's multigenerational pilgrimage from a once-lost home in Wachenbuchen, Germany, to the present-day echoes of inherited memory, trauma, and resilience. Told through archival recordings, family reflections, and emotional returns to ancestral ground, this podcast chronicles the survival of Simon—a Holocaust survivor taken to Buchenwald Concentration Camp during Kristallnacht—and the generations that followed him. It's a story shaped by suffering, but defined by rebuilding, remembrance, and an enduring commitment to legacy. Door to Door invites listeners to witness what it means to reclaim identity from the wreckage—and to carry forward the names, the stories, and the truths nearly erased. If you've ever felt the weight of inherited memory, or the pull to understand where you come from — subscribe to Door to Door wherever you get your podcasts. Let this be part of your story, too. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at miriam@judaismunbound.com or find us at: www.judaismunbound.com/door-to-door

In this episode, Rory speaks with Nick Pasquarosa, Founder and CEO of Bookkeeper360, about building a modern accounting firm from the ground up and why innovation starts with listening to small business owners. Nick shares how a door-to-door side hustle in high school evolved into a nationwide cloud accounting firm serving nearly 1,000 clients with a fully remote team across 26 states. He explains how his role shifted from boots-on-the-ground bookkeeper to strategic CEO, and why leadership communities like EO, YPO, and Hampton helped accelerate that growth. The conversation dives into the firm's technology roadmap, including the development of its proprietary AI tool BOLT, designed to deliver CFO-level insights at scale while preserving the human relationship. Nick also unpacks how AI is being used internally to surface advisory insights, streamline month-end analysis, and reduce burnout without sacrificing value. Want to know how firms can leverage technology without losing their human edge? Curious how AI can enhance advisory conversations rather than replace them? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this forward-looking conversation with Bookkeeper360's CEO Nick Pasquarosa.

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they share moving stories from their seven‑year door‑to‑door ministry that sparked lifelong evangelization work. Discover how listening and being present can change lives. In this episode, you will: Discover how this ministry began Hear impactful stories from this ministry  Be inspired and reminded of the impact we can have in our communities Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. Jewel for the Journey: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, (then) I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me." (Revelation 3:20) Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started. Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support

With a growing body count and too many unanswered questions, Javert hits the streets hunting Patient Zero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann start the show with some Tampa Bay area stories, including a Tampa man who shot at a door-to-door solicitor, a new report on Rays stadium funding issues, and how ChatGPT describes people who live here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week Rich has on comedian Mae Planert! You can listen to her podcast, The Doomscroll Diaries, right here: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomscrollDiariesPod

This episode is a throwback to our podcast with Mike Brand and his milestone 1000 deals a few years ago. From valuable tips on prospecting areas to new one-liners to use on the doors, this episode is timeless and much needed in today's turbulent market.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

This week, Judaism Unbound is thrilled to feature the 2nd episode of Door to Door: A Pilgrimage Across Generations -- another podcast in Judaism Unbound's family of podcasts!Door to Door is a deeply personal, five-part podcast series tracing one Jewish family's multigenerational pilgrimage from a once-lost home in Wachenbuchen, Germany, to the present-day echoes of inherited memory, trauma, and resilience.Told through archival recordings, family reflections, and emotional returns to ancestral ground, this podcast chronicles the survival of Simon—a Holocaust survivor taken to Buchenwald Concentration Camp during Kristallnacht—and the generations that followed him. It's a story shaped by suffering, but defined by rebuilding, remembrance, and an enduring commitment to legacy. Door to Door invites listeners to witness what it means to reclaim identity from the wreckage—and to carry forward the names, the stories, and the truths nearly erased.If you've ever felt the weight of inherited memory, or the pull to understand where you come from — subscribe to Door to Door wherever you get your podcasts. Let this be part of your story, too.Ohio Humanities made this episode of Door to Door possible. Door to Door is a production of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future and part of the family of podcasts of Judaism Unbound. Created by Miriam Terlinchamp, directed by Joey Taylor, produced at Monastery Studio, original music by Ric Hordinski, and art by Katie Kaestner. ----------------------------Want to connect with Judaism Unbounders all around the world? Join our Discord server, which we have just opened to any and all Judaism Unbound listeners, all around the world! Just head to Discord.JudaismUnbound.com to join. 

In this episode, Chris Lee sits down with David Royce — founder and former chairman of Aptive — to break down how a $500M+ pest control business was built (and scaled) through door-to-door, culture, and a recruiting system that translates to any home service company.If you're in HVAC, plumbing, roofing, solar, or electrical, this isn't a “pest control story” — it's a blueprint for raising your growth ceiling by building a team that can win year-round (including shoulder season).You'll hear why door-to-door puts you back in control when demand drops, how to make the shift from technician to manager to true scaler, and how the best companies turn “secret sauce” into systems, training, and repeatable process. David also breaks down what he means by “obsession,” why it shows up in every high performer, and how Aptive created real buy-in with a 25% employee equity pool that produced life-changing payouts for key people.If you want to stop relying on luck, seasonality, and “hoping the phone rings,” this conversation will change how you think about growth.Connect with David Royce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!TEXT ME: 509-905-4109INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisleeqb/?hl=enFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chrisleeqb/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisleeqbSPONSORSPartner Spotlight: 1SEO Digital Agency: At Next Level Pros, we teach you the best ways HOW to market your business. If you want additional hands-on help executing, we trust 1SEO, our marketing partner. They implement SEO, PPC, Google Local Services Ads, and high-performance websites that turn stronger operations into booked jobs. Learn more or book a consult: https://1seo.com/next-level-pros/

In this episode of The Boardroom Buzz, the Blue Collar Twins sit down with Lenny Gray, the guy other Utah killers call “the godfather of door-to-door.” Lenny started as an Orkin rep in the late 90s, built his own pest company from two dudes and a truck into the largest residential player in Utah, and went on to three separate exits across multiple branches. Today, he runs D2D Millionaire, helping 40+ home-service verticals build in-house door-to-door programs that grow fast without nuking retention or reputation. If you've ever wondered whether you should build a door-to-door team, outsource to a marketing company, or avoid it completely, this is your playbook. You'll learn: • How Lenny went from missionary door-knocking to three pest-control exits • Why outsourced D2D vendors often charge 120% of first-year revenue and wreck your economics • How he kept 80%+ retention on door-to-door accounts by selling and servicing differently • A simple, low-risk way to start D2D: knocking neighbors of existing customers • How A1 Garage Door uses a “sticker play” to print future demand with 42% conversion • Why Lenny thinks we'll see 1M+ reps knocking by 2030, and what that means for your edge Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

In the early morning hours of late December 2025, a quiet residential street on Liberty Road in Lexington, Kentucky, became the scene of a terrifying home invasion. Neighbors watched in horror as a man went door-to-door, eventually forcing his way into a home and launching a violent knife attack on a resident.This episode of True CrimeCast breaks down the chaotic arrest of Dion Hale, a 35-year-old who now faces a mountain of felony charges—including first-degree burglary, strangulation, and assaulting a police officer. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Boardroom Buzz, the Blue Collar Twins sit down with Trevor Sharp and Scott Sandberg from Ruva Pest Control, the Utah door-to-door guys who packed up, moved to Connecticut, and built a high-retention pest brand from scratch. In just three years, Ruva has stacked close to 3,000 five-star Google reviews, blended aggressive door-to-door with disciplined digital, and built a culture where twenty‑somethings earn $80K+ and line up for supervisor licenses. They share how they chose Connecticut, why they fired almost their entire first ops team, and how they rebuilt around culture, referrals, and customer experience. This is a doors-to-boardroom playbook on building a real company behind a door-to-door engine. You'll learn: • Why they left a big national and relocated to Connecticut with zero presence • The hiring mistake that wrecked year one ops and how they fixed retention • How they use NPS and review-based incentives to drive service quality • Why combining door-to-door with LSA, PPC, and referrals beats single-channel growth • How they're structuring branch equity for future leaders (and why it matters) Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Today's Headlines: After two weeks of nationwide protests, Iran looks closer than ever to a regime collapse. The government shut down the internet all weekend, blamed the U.S. and Israel, and threatened retaliation — while Trump publicly backed protesters online, which historically only makes things messier. In the U.S., a 160-year-old synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi was set on fire early Saturday. No one was hurt, a suspect is in custody, and the congregation — which survived a KKK bombing in 1967 — says it will rebuild. Trump also sat down with the New York Times and said the only thing restraining him is “my own morality,” claimed owning Greenland is “psychologically needed for success,” and suggested NATO could be optional. Around the same time, references to his impeachments quietly disappeared from his Smithsonian portrait label. In Minneapolis, tensions escalated after video showed ICE officer Jonathan Ross switching hands to draw his gun before killing Renee Good. Instead of de-escalating, DHS announced hundreds more federal agents, ICE plans to hire 10,000 more officers, and JD Vance promised “door-to-door” deportations, as a Washington Post report detailed ICE's push to churn out violent arrest videos for social media. Trump also failed to convince oil companies to reinvest in Venezuela, then declared a national emergency anyway to shield $2.5 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue, calling it a U.S. national security issue. Finally, courts blocked Trump from freezing $10 billion in welfare funds to blue states and from cutting NIH research grants, while December jobs numbers showed modest growth — data Trump leaked early on social media because, apparently, impulse control is optional. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Atlantic: Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse? Axios: Trump says U.S. is ready to help Iranians get freedom AP News: Suspect arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue NYT: An Interview With Donald Trump AP News: Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait NBC News: New cellphone video shows victim interacting with ICE officer moments before fatal shooting in Minneapolis NYT: ‘Hundreds More' Federal Agents to be Deployed to Minneapolis After ICE Shooting USA Today: Immigration enforcement ramp-up has only just begun, VP Vance promises WAPo: Inside ICE's social media machine creating viral arrest videos Politico: ‘Uninvestable': Trump pitch to oil execs yields no promises Axios: Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil cash Texas Tribune: Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration Politico: Judge blocks Trump's $10B welfare fund freeze Seattle Times: Judges block Trump plan to cut research money, including $120M for WA AP News: Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.

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: 

Rabbit the CEO is on today's podcast to share the process and results of his genuine and organic hustle in the sales industry. Coming from humble beginnings, he puts honesty and ethics first in every step of the deal: creating a transparent and communicative work environment that keeps both his employees and the end customers involved.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor TOP 10 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES OF ALL TIME https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List (now called Angi). She started the company at just 23, going door-to-door as a self-described introvert and non-salesperson, and turned it into a national platform trusted by millions. During our conversation, we discuss what it takes to lead with authenticity and build lasting impact.  Key Learnings Lead by listening and showing up. Whether it's knocking on doors as a 23-year-old or meeting employees during office hours as CEO, Angie reminds us that being present, paying attention, and seeking feedback is the heart of leadership. Focus on people and learning. Angie's career filter is simple: Do I like the people I'm working with? Am I learning new things? If yes, keep going. If not, it's time to reconsider. Excellence isn't just about results. It's about the environment and growth around you. Take your work seriously, but not yourself. Confidence, humility, and authenticity go hand in hand. Angie shows us that you can be ambitious and driven without losing sight of the human side of leadership. From Angie... My co-founder, Bill Osterle, came to me when I was a senior in college and said, "Hey, I've got a crazy idea. Your parents are gonna hate it. But why don't we start a business?" I talked to my parents, talked to my friends, and then I ended up talking to my grandfather who was incredibly conservative. He grew up in the Depression, very fiscally responsible. "What do you have to lose? You're 22, your parents aren't going to let you starve, and you're not trying to support a family, so why don't you try it?" I was so taken aback by his response that that comment was probably what pushed me over the edge. I think young people can do this a lot, as we tend to overthink decisions. Sometimes people see things in you that you don't see in yourself, and you've gotta have a little faith. What better time to have a little faith than when you're young and carefree? Work hard, and things will come your way. We started in 1995. It was an offline world. We started as a call-in service and a monthly newsletter. The first name of the company was Columbus Neighbors. We left it like that for a year, and people just didn't get it. They thought the newsletter was the list. We decided to do a rebranding nine months in. We had two options: The List or Jackie's List (Jackie was the mother of one of our investors who knew everybody). At the last minute, Bill said maybe it should be Angie's List. "She does answer the phone." Going door to door was hard. There was a lot of crying, I will be honest. I was selling something that wasn't concrete. "Hey, so when you need a plumber, you're gonna call me and I'm gonna help you find a plumber. And then when you hire someone, you're gonna tell me about it." I viewed it as a numbers game. I need to knock on so many doors every day, and that's just what I'm going to do. Hopefully, if I stay on my pitch and I knock on enough doors, I will sell the right number of memberships. If I was selling one or two memberships a day, that's great. No business was gonna be built on me selling one or two memberships a day, but that's where we were. Sometimes you have to do the hard stuff. Sometimes you have to do the stuff you're not good at, and you have to figure out ways to work around it. Because no matter what you do in your career, there's gonna be stuff you don't love. I broke it down by like, I'm gonna do it for these two hours. I'm a believer in the you can do anything for a year philosophy. I could do anything for an hour a day. So you have to kind of disconnect and treat it that way, as this is like taking my medicine. But you do win every once in a while. And it is fun when you win. It is fun when you sell something. The day Patty gave me her church directory was the best day ever. You gotta celebrate the little wins as well in life. Starting a business is a long journey. It is more of a marathon than a sprint. There's usually not this burst of momentum where everything rolls your way. It's building blocks along the way. If you don't celebrate those little wins and you only focus on, oh, I'm not gonna be happy until we're at 10,000 members, that could be years. You need things to keep you going every day. Patty lived near Bill, so she kinda liked him too, but I think there was a little bit of entrepreneur in Patty. Patty needed nothing from us. She had lived in Columbus her entire life. She had renovated a 1920s house. All she was able to do was give. She knew everybody. But I think she just loved the spirit. You don't know whether that's door seven, door one, door 57, you don't know. But there is typically a breakthrough. Staying true and persistent, you know, there probably weren't a lot of women starting businesses going door to door in 1995, and Patty was like, look, she's got some gumption. She's tackling a business that in many ways is a man's world. Construction is a man's world. Whether that's starting a business or finding the right boss, or finding the right position, that same lesson is the same. I talk to young people, I say, Hey, you can do marketing anywhere. There's any company you can do marketing. When it comes to me... Go where you're gonna be with somebody who believes in you. That's gonna invest in you, because that's actually what's gonna change your trajectory. It's not the name on the company that's gonna change your trajectory. It's actually who's got your back, who's coaching you, that's going to make the biggest difference. The next inflection point for me was when we opened in Cleveland the year after that. It was the first market we had opened from scratch. I remember I went one morning and picked up the newspaper, picked up the Plain Dealer at the bagel shop across the street from my office. And there it was, our little two-by-three ad that said, "Tired of lousy service" with some clip art. I was so excited. I was like, This is amazing. We're in Cleveland. This is gonna be so great. And then I remember telling Bill, "We're gonna get so many calls." And he's like, "We're gonna get so many calls." And I don't think we got any calls that day. The transition from individual contributor to leading others was a horrible transition. It's actually really hard. I tell people that all the time because if you think about who do we promote in companies, we promote really strong individual performers. The skills that make us really good individual performers do not necessarily make us good leaders, managers, et cetera, because it's actually a whole different skillset. I was that overachiever kind of controller, let me just do it type person. You have to actually train yourself to not do those things because no one's ever going to be successful and learn if you're just over there stepping in. The early days when I was young and trying to manage people, not good. Not good at all. I ended up leaving for a year and a half to go to business school. I was pretty burnt out on the business, and I probably would've left the business had I not gone. It gave me a chance to reflect on where I've been and step back. Now I understand, I'm not in the pressure cooker. I can see where I've mistepped. I left when I was 25, three years in. The business had gotten big enoug,h and we decided to bring in a CEO because the 22- 23-year-old was kinda like, maybe we need some leadership here. My co-founder joined full-time at that point and came in as CEO. I joke around, I'm like, take a break. I was still keeping the books. The TV commercial was a hundred thousand dollars, which I had to convince our board on. I was like, look, either we try this or we just close Cleveland because there is no scenario here that we're gonna build a business with door-to-door sales at the rate we're moving. We basically took everything on Cleveland, which was $100,000. I would've been devastated had it failed. People started calling. I was so excited. Then all of a sudden it just kinda went bananas. You realize there's a lot of people with this problem. Doors slammed in my face at that point, not as much of an issue. And then we ended up being in Boston and Washington, and a bunch of other cities. Every time we'd go to a city, I'd fly in, and I would open the paper, and I would get all happy. The TV commercials themselves were funny because I can't do anything for fun anymore without seeing myself in the commercial. I did the first one, and they're like, listen, we're just gonna, we're not gonna tell anybody. It's just gonna go on, you know, we're just gonna do it really quietly. I was like, great. Okay, fine. And then it kind of took off. I had young kids at the time. I wouldn't let us advertise on kids' shows. There was never us on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon because I didn't want that. But the kids would see me on TV. You know, they would see me doing interviews. It happened for them at such a young age that they just kind of thought that's what parents did. I remember one of my kids coming home in middle school and being like, I can't believe you didn't tell me you were famous because it was finally, the friends had grown up enough that they were like, you know who her mom is, right? I became a little more closed off in my personal life as I became more public. Kids deserve to grow up in a world where they get to be kids and not have to deal with that stuff. In our little town, people were like, Oh yeah, she just lives here. And it became not a thing. It became more relevant to me when I was traveling. I started doing office hours. I did it on Fridays leading into the lunchtime, which, let's be honest, was probably one of the squishiest times of productive work. I was with a group of CEOs the other day, and I actually suggested, just try a little. It doesn't have to be a big thing. Just try a little and see where it takes you. The meetings were anything. It was career advice. What should I do? They might have ideas for the business. Hey, we should go into this line. I remember talking one day to our head of legal, and I was like, you know, I don't get open-door media requests anymore. And she kind of chuckled, and she said, That's because you have them all the time. You allow problems to come to you before they're big problems, so they become less of a thing. I'd rather people bring their concerns internally first and listen to 'em and address 'em when you can. They always come internally first, whether it's from an employee, whether it's from a customer. It's just how we handle those things as to whether they blow up into something bigger. I always tried to give them something in return. They come to talk to me and I'd introduce 'em to someone who would help. I'd open a door for them. To this day, I still love talking to customers. I think we live in a very digital age, and I feel like we don't talk to one another very much. People like people. They need to feel heard and have things resolved. I took that office hours idea, and now I do it with customers, so any pro can sign up and talk to me. Gives me a chance to understand, get a pulse on what's going on. The people on the front line are the ones who are making your brand. The marketing team might make some great social posts and some great TV ads. But many times, the people who are manning the phones or your chats are the ones that are leaving a more lasting impression on your brand than anything else. How do you bring the voice of the customer into the organization? Not everybody in our company is a homeowner. How do you make sure they can understand the customer? What's life like as a small business owner, as a pro? What's it like for a homeowner when something goes awry on their worst day? How do I bring those stories to life? I had to convince myself that it was a good use of time. Busy people who have lots of responsibility are active doers, overachievers, to sit back and talk and listen feels like, Okay, am I moving the needle? It feels a bit too squishy. That's why I would treat it just like some of the other things. I will give it an hour a week. Let's see what happens there. I could see the payoff. I can't go spend 30% of my time doing this, but there is a portion of time that I do dedicate. Feedback is a gift and something you should seek out. But yeah, it doesn't always feel great. One of the hardest pieces of advice I got came at a time when we were actually trying to do a transaction. They said, "You have an executive presence issue." And I was like, what? They said, "You're too nice to everybody. It doesn't help the company." I can't tell you how much that comment just killed me. But then I went out and got an executive coach, and I reflected on it. In many ways, it made me a better CEO. I learned that I could be me and I could still be nice and I could be kind, but there are moments I have to be clear. When I'm looking to promote someone or hire someone, knowing your stuff is super important. You don't want this person, who says, I'm the one who always knows the answer. You want someone who can learn from their team. I spent most of my career running marketing, and marketing moves fast. Some of the youngest members of the team are teaching me more things over the years than even some of the more seasoned marketing people. How are you constantly having a view about learning and staying smart in the trade? The ability to just be a good partner or work with people is important. Your job's not to come in and knock down walls. It's actually to build relationships because you can't do everything yourself. How are you at building cross-department relationships? My advice to recent grads: One of my favorites, take your work very seriously. Be good at what you do. Don't always be looking for that next thing that you gotta go tackle. Do what's in front of you first. Don't take yourself too seriously. You come out, you're like, Oh, I have all of these credentials. I should therefore be able to do these things. Sometimes the envelopes need stuffed and we might all do that together. So don't take yourself too seriously. We're gonna do this together. Be open to feedback and to helping others. Don't be afraid when people suggest things that seem totally counter. I think sometimes we get too rigid in our plans. I use Angie's List as an example. I was supposed to be a consultant. I was supposed to go be a business consultant, but then Bill comes in and says, hey, what about this? I could have easily been a business consultant and had a nice life. But I chose that door. A lot of times, people get a little too narrow in their focus and miss opportunities. So stay open to that. For me, it's all about the people you work with. Working with people that you're learning from, that believe in you, that's all that matters. I overindex there. People ask me, how are you still doing this after 30 years? I ask myself two questions, and if I can answer yes to those two questions, I'm in. If I answer no, I'm out. The two things are: Do I like the people I'm working with, and am I learning new things? When you're as long in your career as I am, you have to dedicate time and effort to learning new things so that you don't become that person that is like, we do this because we've always done it this way. Which I think is just like the worst line ever. Reflection Questions Angie's grandfather asked, "What do you have to lose?" when she was 22 and hesitating about starting a business. What decision are you currently overthinking that you might need to just take a leap on while you're young (or young enough) and the risk is manageable? S She says the skills that make us really good individual performers don't necessarily make us good leaders. If you've recently been promoted or are leading others, what specific "doer" habits do you need to let go of so your team can learn and succeed? Angie stayed at Angi for 30 years by asking herself two questions: "Do I like the people I'm working with?" and "Am I learning new things?" How would you honestly answer those two questions about your current role? If the answer to either is no, what does that tell you?