The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners

In this high-energy episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down backstage with world-renowned sales trainer Daniel G, who served as the opening keynote speaker at D2DCon Canada. Known as the “#1 Sales Trainer in the World,” Daniel has trained over 2 million professionals, spoken at more than 760 events worldwide, and built a following of over 5 million across platforms.

Daniel shares how his journey began knocking doors in Toronto, selling landscaping services as a teen. What started as a simple weekend hustle evolved into a lifelong obsession with mastering and teaching sales. Today, Dani...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter sits down with Thomas Lundberg, founder of Sellify AI. From being $60,000 in debt and unsure of his next step, to breaking rookie records in pest control sales, Thomas’ journey is proof that door-to-door can change your life in a single summer.

He shares how the grind of knocking doors shaped his faith, discipline, and resilience—lessons that carried him into entrepreneurship. Today, through Sellify AI, Thomas is pioneering sales automation that helps companies retarget customers, win back canceled accounts, and even close deals end...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with J.D. De La Rosa, founder of Roofio and founding partner of Services Summit. With nearly two decades of experience in direct sales and renewable energy, J.D. shares insights every new or struggling rep and every manager leading a team can use to build resilience, diversify skills, and prepare for the changing landscape of home services.

From his early days knocking doors in New York to building companies in security, solar, and roofing, J.D. has experienced the highs, the setbacks, and the...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Vess Pearson, CEO and Co-Founder of Aptive Environmental, one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in North America. From knocking doors as a young rep to building a company that generates more than $500 million in annual revenue, Vess has spent the last 20 years mastering the art of sales, leadership, and business growth. His story is not just about scaling numbers—it’s about creating systems, solving problems with endurance, and building a culture where sales reps feel part of a bigger mission rather than just chasing a pa...

If you want to learn and connect with Brent Stevens alongside more of the top names in the industry,  don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter sits down with Brent Stevens, CEO of Knok and longtime industry leader, to explore what it really takes to succeed in door-to-door sales and leadership. Brent’s journey started with humble beginnings, knocking doors as a kid and grinding through tough first summers where results didn’t come easy. Tod...

If you want to learn and connect with Lady JB Owen  alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Lady JB Owen,  a fearless entrepreneur, world-record holder, D2DCon Canada Speaker, and founder of the global empowerment brand Ignite. From cycling 8,000 miles across the North American continent on a tandem bike with her husband, to publishing best-selling books that have ignited millions of liv...

If you want to learn and connect with Saaduddin alongside more of the top names in the industry,  don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Saaduddin, Sales Manager at Knok and one of Canada’s top performers. From starting as an international student with no experience to leading one of Knok’s highest-producing teams, Saad’s journey proves what’s possible in door-to-door sales with focus, discipline, and relentless consistency.

Saad shares...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Ty Dayton, a rising star at Avayda Pest Control and a top-performing manager already on track toward earning the prestigious Golden Door award. In just two summers, Ty has gone from rookie rep to running a $2M office alongside his twin brother, proving that leadership and success in door-to-door sales are possible faster than most imagine.

Ty shares the mindset shifts and leadership lessons that helped him scale his office, recruit and train a team of over 30 reps, and maintain performance when others might...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Canadian sales leader Kaleb Mann, Regional Manager at Firefly Solar and co-founder of Canadian Solar Pros. Kaleb has built a reputation for resilience, leadership, and high performance in fundraising, alarms, and solar, consistently ranking among the top in every industry he has entered.

Kaleb shares his journey from his early days knocking doors in subzero Canadian winters, to leading high-performing teams and guiding sales reps through personal and professional challenges. His story highlights the mindset shifts, discipline, and leadership lessons that new...

 If you want to learn and connect with Ryan Degner alongside more of the top names in the industry, don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ 

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Degner, a fast-rising name in Canada’s pest control sales scene and a featured speaker on the Pest Control Panel at D2DCon Canada. Ryan’s journey is one that every new or struggling rep can relate to. Starti...

⚡ If you want to learn and connect with Tim Mulcahy alongside more of the top names in the industry,  don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with industry legend Tim Mulcahy, one of the keynote speakers at the first-ever D2DCon Canada. Tim’s journey in sales started when he quit school at 16 to sell vacuum cleaners and within a year, he was the top rep among thousands...

In this episode, we sit down with James Fraser, Canada’s first Pest Golden Door Award winner, Regional Manager at Avayda Pest Control, and a featured speaker at D2DCon Canada. His story resonates with new and struggling reps: early setbacks, a brutal first stretch in a new industry, and the decision to stop blaming externals and fully commit. The turnaround started when he chose to “keep the main thing the main thing”  and time on doors and stack consistent inputs every day. You’ll hear how Fraser reframed his season, worked the hours, and finished strong, then doubled down on a...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with industry veteran Tom Karren, Founder and Partner of Insight Pest Solutions, Vantage Marketing, and Aveyo Solar. With more than 25 years in the door-to-door world, Tom has built, scaled, and sold companies while mentoring over 10,000 sales reps and generating more than $1 billion in contracts.

From his humble beginnings in Alberta, Canada, Tom quickly learned that betting on yourself can unlock opportunities far beyond expectations. His journey took him from knocking doors in small towns to running multi-million-dollar organizations across North America. Along the...

If you want to learn and connect with Jordan Morales — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Jordan Morales, Vice President of Sales at KNOK, co-founder of JuSo Beverages, and a featured speaker at D2DCon Canada. With more than 11 years in the industry, Jordan has experienced everything from freezing Canadian streets...

Learn from Danny Kerr and other top industry leaders LIVE at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Tickets available at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ 

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Danny Kerr, Co-Founder and CRO of Breakthrough Academy (BTA). Danny’s journey from running a small painting company at 18 to coaching over 400 contractors across North America is packed with lessons for anyone trying to build a sustainable career in door-to-door sales.

Danny shares how overcoming dyslexia, personal loss, and early entrepreneurial struggles shaped his passion for creating syste...

If you want to learn and connect with Randy Dyck — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter Lee sits down with Randy Dyck, one of the featured speakers at D2DCon Canada. With over 30 years in real estate, more than 7,000 homes sold, and a network of 650+ legacy partners worldwide, Randy has buil...

If you want to learn and connect with Jason Staiger — alongside more of the top names in the industry — don’t miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ 

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Jason Staiger, Managing Partner of Legacy Marketing and featured speaker at D2DCon Canada, shares how he has built one of the strongest door-to-door organizations in Canada across two industries: pest control and smart home security. With over 150 active reps and five Golden Door Award winners in just five years, Ja...

If you want to learn and connect with Jon Hawkins LIVE, don’t miss his workshop at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/ 

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Jon Howkins — entrepreneur, sales coach, author of F$CK The 9–5, and featured speaker at D2DCon Canada. With over a million dollars earned in his door-to-door career across Canada, the U.S., and even New Zealand, Jon has transformed his sales expertise into powerful lessons for commission earners everywhere.

Jon rev...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Jess Reagan, co-founder and CRO of Paiv, to discuss how AI and smarter sales operations are transforming the door-to-door game—especially for roofing and home service businesses.

With nearly two decades of experience in D2D, Jess shares his journey from pest control rep to revenue leader and co-founder, and breaks down how sales ops is often the most overlooked growth lever in small to mid-sized teams. If you’re a company owner or rep looking to level up your results, this conversation is pack...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Mike Goldenstein, CRO of Roofle Technologies and a seasoned B2B sales veteran with over 30 years in the roofing industry. Mike shares his powerful journey from installer to contractor to corporate leader, offering insights into how sales culture—and customer expectations—have transformed in the age of internet transparency.

Whether you're a seasoned rep or just getting started, this conversation will shift how you think about building trust at the door. Mike dives deep into what makes a high-performing sales team today: creativity, preparation, coll...

What if your sales commissions could multiply while you sleep? The Cypher founders reveal how to turn active income into passive wealth without learning to trade.

Garret Myers and Matt Fair are the co-founders of Cypher, an algorithmic trading platform born in the door-to-door sales world. In this episode, they sit down with Sam Taggart to talk real about money — how most reps blow it, why instant gratification kills long-term wealth, and what it actually means to be an investor (hint: it’s not about being rich, it’s about being free).

You’ll learn...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Danny Dimas—founder of GIG (Global Interactive Group)—shares his extraordinary journey from being $360,000 in debt to building a $50M international door-to-door sales business operating in Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and Ireland.

Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom: broke, with a pregnant wife and toddler, he was days away from quitting sales for good. Instead, he chose to rebuild—one rep, one sale, one system at a time.

You’ll learn how he scaled GIG through simple yet powerful strategies: prioritizing people over profits, creating...

We know summer knocking season isn’t easy.

Long days. Hot weather. Lots of rejection. And it can feel like you’re the only one out there grinding.

So this week, we pulled together some of the most motivating and tactical moments from the best Golden Door Winner interviews to fire you up and help you finish strong.

You’ll hear from:

💡 Michael O’Donnell on reframing goals and using "no’s" to win
💪 Zak Kornfeld on humility, team energy, and staying mentally sharp
🔥 Bailey Stanley on why culture and min...

In this episode, we’re joined by James Hatfield: a father, a builder, and a door knocker who didn’t wait for someone to hand him an opportunity. Armed with a clipboard, a ladder, and the drive to feed his family, James knocked his way into entrepreneurship, one “yes” at a time.

What started as a way to keep food on the table turned into multiple service crews, a return to school to sharpen his business chops, and eventually, the launch of LiveSwitch. It’s a video tech platform now trusted by major league stadiums, massive companies, and thousa...

This one’s for the builders. Brendan Quinlan started knocking doors nearly two decades ago, before iPads, before online training, before it was “cool.” He spent 13 years actively knocking, built his first team from the ground up in Florida, and got laughed out of every pest control office in Canada when he tried to bring D2D to his home country. Fast forward to today, and Brendan leads over 500 reps, operates in multiple Canadian cities, and just launched a new international team in Melbourne, Australia. His company now owns both the marketing and fulfillment side, making them the largest reside...

In this powerful episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Judson Link, a top-tier roofing rep and rising real estate wholesaler, to share a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and mastering door-to-door sales.

Judson opens up about his past struggles with addiction and how the door-to-door industry helped him rebuild his life. With over $2.6 million sold in his first year and a consistent $200K+ income—even during relapse cycles—he proves that grit, mentorship, and relentless action can transform lives. He’s now building a real estate career while still closing millio...

In this episode, Hunter Lee sits down with Chaguar from Luminate Solar to talk about how door-to-door sales helped him break out of his shell. Once a shy, reserved kid who barely spoke, Chaguar now leads full solar presentations with confidence. His story proves that you don’t need to be a natural extrovert to succeed—you just need the grit to keep going.

Chaguar shares how D2DU played a key role in accelerating his growth, how he transitioned from setter to closer, and why knocking with intention changed everything. He also breaks down the mental game...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, we sit down with Timothy Veldman, Regional Manager at Firefly Solar and a top-performing sales leader in Canada’s emerging solar industry. With 8+ years of D2D experience across telecom, fundraising, and solar — with references to the alarm industry — Tim shares his raw journey from a reluctant bricklayer to one of the most respected leaders in the space.

Tim unpacks the power of resilience, the value of accurate expectations, and why work ethic and coachability matter more than natural sales “talent.” His insights are especially relevant for new or struggling...

In this episode, we sit down with Willian Soares, a Brazilian-born PDR rep who went from pushing dents as a technician to becoming one of the most driven members of the League Elite. Willian shares the gritty truth about building a career in door-to-door—without mentors, without perfect English, and without excuses.

If you're a rep grinding through the early stages or stuck in a slump, this episode is a must. Willian didn't have the ideal environment, but he created one by relentlessly learning from online content, obsessing over his process, and surrounding himself with top performers in...

In this special episode, we’re joined by Brett Haynes, the Head of Marketing at Door to Door Experts, for an inside look at the company and what it really takes to succeed in the door-to-door industry. With over five years in the company and over a decade in sales, Brett shares his unique perspective on what’s been missing in the industry—and how Door to Door Experts is stepping up to fill the gap.

You’ll hear how the company is changing the game with D2DU 2.0, a revamped training system designed to give reps not just...

What does it take to go from immigrant student juggling three jobs to building two of Canada’s top-performing door-to-door teams—in under two years?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Minhajul Islam, VP of Talent Acquisition at NOC, who reveals how one summer knocking doors transformed his life—and how he's now helping others escape the 9-to-5 grind and build a career in D2D.

You’ll learn the intentional leadership philosophy Minhaj uses to recruit, train, and retain high-performing teams year-round, especially in the growing Canadian D2D market. From his rep onbo...

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

 🔥 1 million downloads

 🔥 500 episodes

And we’re just getting warmed up.

To celebrate, we’ve put together a compilation of hard-hitting moments from top guests who’ve been in the trenches of the sales game.

You’ll hear from:

What does it really take to hit a Golden Door in alarms—not once, but three times? In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Bower, an elite D2D veteran who’s sold over 1,600 accounts since 2018 without ever jumping industries. He’s proof that staying the course, sharpening your edge, and refusing to fold under pressure is the true path to elite performance.

Sebastian’s not selling solar, insurance, or grass. He’s still in alarms—and still dominating. In fact, his biggest leap came when he stripped things down, went solo, and made it personal. He stopped w...

Let’s talk about what it really takes to hit 1,000+ serviced accounts in one year. In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Jones, a 2024 Golden Door Award winner in pest control who sold 1,041 accounts in just 10 months—all while staying in one market and knocking every day. Her story is a masterclass in commitment, sacrifice, and mental discipline.

Wendy didn’t come out the gates swinging. In fact, she didn’t close her first deal until day three. But she made a decision early on—to finish the summer no matter what. That mindset didn’t just carry h...

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Riley Traveller, CEO of Boundless, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a winning door-to-door company—especially when things get messy.

Riley has been in the game since the early SolarCity days. He opens up about the silent killer of scaling too fast, how abandoning their identity as creators nearly sank his business, and what turning things around really looked like: shutting down marketing spend, cutting overhead, and going back to the basics—door to door.

You’ll hear how Bo...

In this episode, we sit down with Rubin Sarafinchan, a 2024 Golden Door Award winner who racked up over 300 closed deals in just eight months selling paintless dent repair (PDR)—all while building and leading a team of elite reps across storm-hit cities.

Rubin didn’t start with a sales script. He started with grit. From vacuum sales to leadership in insurance, and now dominating in hail damage repair, Rubin’s journey is a masterclass in discipline, accountability, and owning your calendar.

💥 Top 3 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Episode:

✅ Rubin breaks down why "110...

What makes a top-performing rep truly unstoppable? Carlos Morales reveals how ‘simplify and execute’ became his secret weapon—taking him from a failed first month to 29 deals in 30 days.

Carlos Morales is the co-founder of Pacific United Power and Real Sales Dynamics, the largest YouTube and TikTok channel in solar sales. Known for his no-fluff, all-results training style, Carlos has closed over 1,000 deals and led high-performance sales blitzes across multiple states, generating hundreds of installs in just days. In this episode, Carlos unpacks his unexpected journey from child protective services investigator to solar industry leader—and how being co...

If you’re serious about leveling up in door-to-door, this episode is a must-listen. Zak Kornfeld, a 2023 Golden Door winner, went from living out of a tent on Israeli beaches to closing $654,000 in four months—and helping his rookie-heavy team hit $8 million in sales​.

Zak doesn’t sugarcoat it—this game is hard. But he breaks down what truly separates average reps from Golden Door earners. It’s not just hustle—it’s how you prepare in the off-season, how real you show up at the doors, and how you stay mentally locked in from 1 to 9 p.m.

🔥 In...