What if the very skills you’ve been avoiding in business were actually the key to unlocking your next level of growth?

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Taggart—founder and CEO of D2D Experts and D2DCon—to dig into the surprising lessons hidden inside one of the toughest sales environments: door-to-door selling.

Now before you think, “That’s not for me—I’m never knocking on doors!”—hang tight. Sam’s insights go far beyond sales tactics. This conversation is about courage, consistency, and building the kind of confidence that drives lasting success.

If you’ve ever felt resistance to stepping outside your comfort zone, this episode will challenge the way you see growth—and reveal what’s possible when you lean into the skills most people avoid.

 

We’ll be talking about: 

➡ [0:00] Intro
➡ [3:54] Early days knocking on doors and learning resilience
➡ [6:38] Turning rejection into fuel for success
➡ [11:27] Why discipline beats motivation every time
➡ [13:34] Sam’s transition from rep to leader
➡ [18:30] Building the D2D Experts community
➡ [22:15] The vision
➡ [28:02] How to coach teams to push past fear
➡ [34:56] Biggest mistake in doing cold calling
➡ [39:19] The victim, the survivor and the victor
➡ [43:02] Anyone can learn
➡ [45:46] Sam’s tip on quickly earning trust and getting attention
➡ [48:36] Sam’s biggest advice received
➡ [50:58] Sam Taggart’s recommended book
➡ [52:36] Sam Taggart’ dream superpower
➡ [54:18] Sam Taggart’s favourite quote
➡ [55:55] Sam’s advice to his younger self
➡ [1:00:32] Final thoughts

 

Resources

Recommended Book: 

➡ Awareness by Anthony De Mello: https://bit.ly/47HL6rG

➡ Eat What You Kill by Sam Taggart:  https://bit.ly/420xiEW

 

Quotes:

➡ “The victor is the one who decides to win no matter the score.”

➡ “Discipline outlasts motivation every single time.”

➡ “ What I really enjoy is not you. It's something that's greater than both you and me. It's something that I discovered, a kind of symphony, a kind of orchestra that plays one melody in your presence, but when you depart, the orchestra doesn't stop. When I meet someone else, it plays another melody, which is also very delightful. And when I'm alone, it continues to play.” by Anthony De Mello

 

About our guest:

CEO of D2D Experts and Founder of D2DCON. Sam is a man molded by door-to-door sales - never having had a “real job”, he’s spent his career selling any and everything under the sun - from painting address curbs and magazine subscriptions to home security systems and solar panels. Having sold over 400 personal alarm accounts finishing #1 at Vivint in 2014 and former VP of Solcius, felt called to create something greater. He’s made it his purpose to unify, uplevel and bring honor and integrity to the door-to-door industry. Sam has consulted hundreds of companies and built multiple seven-figure businesses and has created the most effective sales training program, D2D-U, which has helped thousands of sales reps transform into regular six and seven figure earners. He is the author of “ABC$ of Closing” and “The Self-Xperience.” Sam’s influence has rippled throughout the industry and has personally mentored hundreds of CEO’s through his private mastermind, The Circle. His major strengths are Sales, Leadership and Recruiting,helping disrupt companies fast.  Coming in January is the release of his new book “Eat what you Kill” Becoming a Sales Carnivore.

 

Connect with Sam Taggart ​

➡ Sam Taggart’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesamtaggart/

➡ Sam Taggart’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-taggart-27256962/

➡ Sam Taggart’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamtaggart/

➡ Sam Taggart’s website: https://thesamtaggart.com/

 

Connect with D2D Experts

➡ Website: https://thed2dexperts.com/sam-taggart/

➡ Podcast: https://bit.ly/47RiZGq

➡ Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/D2Dexperts/

➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d2dexperts/

➡ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@D2DExperts

➡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-d2dexperts/

 

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