Road To The Golden Door

Cory Chambers on Work Ethic, Consistency, and Earning Double Golden Door

What happens when you hit Double Golden Door without even planning to?

In this episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas sits down with Cory Chambers, a two-time Golden Door Award winner who hit a Double Golden Door in 2024 with over 1,200 installs in fiber. This conversation breaks down what really separates top reps from everyone else.

Cory shares the truth about his journey. He got let go, went all in on a full commission role, and made a decision to outwork everyone around him. No safety net. No excuses. That decision turned into 1,224 installs in a single year.

This episode is not about talent or luck. It is about discipline, consistency, and staying on the doors when most people tap out. Cory explains how building the right systems, habits, and mindset creates elite performance.

After hitting his own numbers, Cory shifted his focus to leadership. He focused on building people, raising standards, and creating a culture that produces winners. The result was 20 Golden Door winners in one company the following year.

You will learn:

What it takes to hit Double Golden Door without chasing it
 How to stay consistent when results are not there yet
 Why fiber sales is one of the biggest opportunities right now
 How to separate yourself from average reps
 How to build and scale a team of top performers
 Why systems and process drive long term success
 How to handle rejection and stay mentally strong
 What it means to lead from the front

Cory also shares the personal side of success. He talks about being married with five kids, the sacrifices required to win, and how his perspective has shifted toward building a life where he can be present and provide.

Mikey and Cory break down where the industry is heading and why fiber is gaining momentum as a strong path forward for reps who want to win right now.

This episode is for sales reps, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are serious about raising their standard and producing at a high level.

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Afan Saleem on Sales, Persistence, and Building a Billion-Dollar Vision

What does it take to go from zero sales to becoming a 2x Golden Door Award winner and building your own company?

In this episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas sits down with Afan Saleem, a Canadian entrepreneur, elite door-to-door sales leader, and founder of Delta. This conversation breaks down the mindset, discipline, and long-term thinking required to win in sales, leadership, and business.

Afan shares the truth about his early days in door-to-door sales. Three months with zero deals. No results. Most people quit. He stayed consistent, trusted the process, and turned failure into momentum that led to becoming a two-time Golden Door Award winner.

The conversation dives into his time at Vivint, where he developed leadership skills, built high-performing teams, and learned how to scale through people. He explains how focusing on reps, culture, and personal development creates real growth.

Now as the founder of Delta, Afan is building a company focused on long-term value. He breaks down how recurring revenue, owning data, and using tools like AI and CRM systems are changing the door-to-door sales game. He also shares why he reinvested into his business instead of chasing short-term rewards, choosing to build assets before lifestyle.

You will learn:

What it takes to push through zero results in sales
 How to build discipline and consistency in door-to-door
 Why leadership and culture drive team performance
 How to scale a company across multiple markets
 Why recurring revenue creates long-term wealth
 How AI and sales systems improve efficiency
 Why delaying gratification builds real financial freedom

Afan also shares lessons from books like Think and Grow Rich and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, along with his vision to build a billion-dollar company and eventually own an NBA team.

This episode is for sales reps, entrepreneurs, and anyone serious about growth, leadership, and building long-term wealth.

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Dallin Haymore on Sales, Discipline, and Freedom

What does it really take to become a Double Golden Door Award winner in door-to-door sales?

In this episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas sits down with Dallin Haymore, a 2x Golden Door winner in window sales who built elite performance through discipline, consistency, and high personal standards. This episode breaks down the mindset, habits, and daily actions required to win at the highest level in sales and in life.

Dallin shares his journey from starting in pest control during COVID to dominating the window sales industry. He explains how goal setting, daily standards, and relentless execution helped him become a back-to-back Golden Door winner. This conversation goes deeper than sales and focuses on identity, personal growth, and building a life with freedom and control.

You will learn:

What separates average reps from top performers
How to build discipline and consistency in sales
Why daily standards and self-review drive success
How mentorship and proximity accelerate growth
How AI tools like ChatGPT can improve sales performance
Why personal development increases income and opportunity
How to transition from sales success into long-term freedom

Dallin also shares why he left window sales to pursue life insurance, his focus on building passive income, and how investing in personal development through Tony Robbins events changed his trajectory.

This episode is for sales reps, entrepreneurs, and anyone serious about growth, leadership, and financial freedom.

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What does it really take to become a top performer in door-to-door sales, solar, business, and life? In this episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas sits down with Brandon Burke, a two-time Golden Door Award winner, to break down the mindset, discipline, strategy, and personal growth required to win at a high level. Brandon is currently in California, still active in the solar industry, still building, still selling, and still pushing for Golden Door number three. This is not a surface-level conversation. This is a deep dive into what separates people who talk about success from the people who actually earn it.

Brandon shares how he got started in solar, why he came back to the industry after mortgages, what changed in the market, and how he adapted when California shifted from net metering into a new era where battery storage, backup power, and energy independence became more important than ever. He explains why he believes 2026 is still a massive opportunity for solar sales, why most people quit too early, and why market changes create opportunities for the people willing to stay in the fight. From skyrocketing utility rates in California to the growing pressure caused by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and outdated grid infrastructure, this episode connects the dots between residential solar, battery systems, and the future of energy.

Mikey and Brandon also go deep on books, personal development, business building, and what it means to truly bet on yourself. They discuss lessons from How to Win Friends and Influence People, Principles by Ray Dalio, Relentless and Winning by Tim Grover, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, John C. Maxwell, David Goggins, Jocko Willink, Joe Rogan, Shoe Dog, and more. Brandon talks about why he studies high performers in every field, not just sales, and why he believes the same principles of repetition, discipline, and self-respect apply whether you are building a team, knocking doors, leading a company, or trying to become the best version of yourself.

This episode is full of practical wisdom for anyone in solar sales, door-to-door sales, entrepreneurship, leadership, team building, or personal growth. Brandon explains why action matters more than overplanning, why recording your pitch is one of the fastest ways to improve, why consistency beats motivation, and why success is more about the journey than the trophy at the end. He also shares how failure taught him to take ownership, sharpen his systems, study what works, and keep moving forward without excuses.

One of the biggest themes in this conversation is resourcefulness. Mikey and Brandon talk about how AI tools like ChatGPT can help sales reps, entrepreneurs, and everyday people become more effective, more informed, and more prepared than ever before. They break down why there is less excuse now than ever for staying stuck, and why the people who win in this new era will be the ones who combine hunger, discipline, technology, and relentless execution.

If you are trying to hit Golden Door, build a bigger life, create financial freedom, grow your confidence, learn sales, become a stronger leader, or simply think at a higher level, this episode is for you. This conversation is about sales, but it is also about identity, commitment, resilience, and what it looks like to stay in the arena when the conditions get hard. Brandon’s story is a reminder that the market will change, the rules will change, and the environment will change, but the winners will always find a way.

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In this powerful episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas sits down with Blake Grissom, a multi-year Golden Door Award winner and founder of Revive Roofing & Exteriors, who turned personal addiction into a fuel source for sales domination. From installing solar panels to closing over $7M+ in roofing contracts, Blake breaks down the real playbook for success in the door-to-door (D2D) industry.

🚪 Topics Covered:

Blake's transition from addiction to high-performance sales

What it really takes to hit a Golden Door

Mindset mastery and the personal development journey

How to build a roofing company reps love to work for

Real talk on mentorship, fake gurus, and leadership

📈 Whether you're in roofing, solar, or D2D sales—this episode delivers actionable strategies, tactical takeaways, and next-level motivation.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Who is Blake Grissom?
02:00 – From addiction to sobriety to sales
06:00 – Roofing vs. solar: Industry mindset differences
12:30 – Red flags in leadership & fake coaching
20:00 – Winning tactics from a $7M Golden Door year
28:00 – Starting Revive Roofing & building a team-first culture
36:00 – Tools, systems, and delegation for scaling
44:00 – How to REALLY hit your Golden Door in 2025

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Alright, guys—this one’s BIG. At just 19 years old, Oscar Pena has already won the Golden Door Award and is making SERIOUS money in solar sales. But here’s the thing… he started at 14 years old! This episode is packed with golden nuggets on how he built the mindset, discipline, and work ethic to hit the top.

🚀 What You’re Getting in This Episode:
💡 How Oscar went from a small-town teen to a top closer in solar
💰 The winning mentality that separates high achievers from average reps
🧠 Why your belief system is EVERYTHING in sales & life
📈 The power of reflection, journaling, and personal growth
🔥 Why urgency, discipline, and getting after it every day are the keys to success
🙌 The sacrifices NO ONE talks about—but are necessary to WIN

Listen up—success isn’t an accident. It’s a formula. And Oscar Pena is proof that if you put in the WORK, you can win BIG.

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📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Oscar Pena’s Journey
02:25 Setting Ambitious Goals & Overcoming Doubts
07:30 Finding Purpose & Building a Supportive Team
12:42 The Importance of a Strong 'Why'
18:50 Navigating Sacrifices for Success
25:19 Understanding the Cost of Ambition
27:36 The Ripple Effect of Helping Others
35:19 Reflection & Personal Growth
40:14 The Pursuit of Excellence
42:10 Mindset & Personality Types
43:56 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
46:16 The Importance of Hard Work
49:28 Delayed Gratification vs. Delayed Return
52:28 Overcoming Mental Barriers
56:19 The Role of Mentorship
01:00:18 The Power of Reflection & Planning

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At a ripe 23 years, Evan Carver has already built a multi-million dollar career in roofing sales, winning back-to-back Golden Door Awards and leading a high-performing sales team. But his journey wasn’t easy—he started with $400 in his bank account and had to fight through setbacks, self-doubt, and major challenges to succeed.

In this episode of Road to the Golden Door, Mikey Lucas and Evan dive deep into:
🔥 How Evan went from zero experience to making six figures at 18
🔥 The mindset shifts that separate top sales pros from the rest
🔥 Why investing in yourself is the ultimate cheat code to success
🔥 The power of mentorship, discipline, and taking massive action

Whether you're in sales, entrepreneurship, or looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable lessons to level up your mindset and income.

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Welcome to Road to the Golden Door, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and fund manager Mikey Lucas. On this podcast you'll hear from the top sales leaders in direct to home sales around the topics of mastering the game of personal achievement and lifestyle all while being a absolute beast on an off the court.  

On this Podcast, you’re not just learning how to grow a business; you’re diving into the mistakes made, key life lessons, the exact routine and strategy these individuals took to get to the top and to STAY THERE! We're all about practical steps, valuable insights, and some brutally honest truths about what it actually takes to build, scale, and not burn out. And believe me, the journey isn't always smooth—but hey, who doesn’t love a good comeback story?

So, if you're looking to get under the hood of these award winning professionals, attract more clients or recruits, and get boots on ground insights to how these top professionals invest their time and money, click that subscribe button. 

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In this episode, Mikey Lucas sits down with Christian DeLuca, co-founder of Ohm Solar and Golden Door Award winner, to explore the powerful mindset and leadership strategies that drove success in the Christians sales and leadership career. Christian shares his journey, highlighting the importance of education, extreme accountability, and relational equity in building a thriving company. They dive into crucial conversations about transforming from a limited to an abundant mindset, the role of accountability in leadership, and how daily routines have shaped personal and professional growth. Whether you're aiming for financial freedom or looking to master leadership in a sales environment, this episode is packed with insights on goal setting, motivation, and the five-year sprint to success. Don't miss this conversation that covers everything from mindset mastery to resourcefulness in achieving your biggest goals!

🔑 Key topics: Sales leadership, accountability, mindset, optionality, personal development, financial freedom, goal setting, mentorship, solar industry success.

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Welcome to Road to the Golden Door, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and fund manager Mikey Lucas. On this podcast you'll hear from the top sales leaders in direct to home sales around the topics of mastering the game of personal achievement and lifestyle all while being a absolute beast on an off the court.  

On this Podcast, you’re not just learning how to grow a business; you’re diving into the mistakes made, key life lessons, the exact routine and strategy these individuals took to get to the top and to STAY THERE! We're all about practical steps, valuable insights, and some brutally honest truths about what it actually takes to build, scale, and not burn out. And believe me, the journey isn't always smooth—but hey, who doesn’t love a good comeback story?

So, if you're looking to get under the hood of these award winning professionals, attract more clients or recruits, and get boots on ground insights to how these top professionals invest their time and money, click that subscribe button. 

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Learning from the mistakes of these outstanding individuals is worth every minute you spend re-watching these episodes. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! 

Tune into this transformative podcast video as Luke Ward deeps into the essence of True Grit University, a platform engineered to launch you into the realm of success. 

Discover how adopting a high-performance mindset is crucial to reaching the heights of top achievers and why your journey of personal development is the most critical investment you can make. Luke breaks down the process of setting and achieving strategic long-term goals, emphasizing the significance of daily actions that resonate with your broader life aspirations. 
Hard work, sacrifice and wisdom are the elements of success which can be gained from mentors. This session is not just about reaching goals but transforming your potential into a reality, leading to a life of fulfillment and achievement. 

🚀 What You'll Learn:

-The mindset that drives top performers to success
-The importance of investing in yourself through personal development
-Step-by-step insights from Luke's new training program, True Grit University
-The power of setting long-term goals and prioritizing actions that align with them
-Strategies for achieving sales success in the solar industry
-The significance of visualization and ambitious goal-setting





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Welcome to Road to the Golden Door, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and fund manager Mikey Lucas. On this podcast you'll hear from the top sales leaders in direct to home sales around the topics of mastering the game of personal achievement and lifestyle all while being a absolute beast on an off the court.  

On this Podcast, you’re not just learning how to grow a business; you’re diving into the mistakes made, key life lessons, the exact routine and strategy these individuals took to get to the top and to STAY THERE! We're all about practical steps, valuable insights, and some brutally honest truths about what it actually takes to build, scale, and not burn out. And believe me, the journey isn't always smooth—but hey, who doesn’t love a good comeback story?

So, if you're looking to get under the hood of these award winning professionals, attract more clients or recruits, and get boots on ground insights to how these top professionals invest their time and money, click that subscribe button. 

Learning from the mistakes of these outstanding individuals is worth every minute you spend re-watching these episodes. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! 

Listen in as Jaden sheds light on the pivotal role of having a supportive team and surrounding oneself with successful individuals. We'll also delve into the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly in the context of marriage, and the importance of financial stability in fostering strong relationships.

Discover the power of self-investment through reading books, listening to podcasts, and seeking knowledge from accomplished individuals, as Jaden shares his personal experiences and growth journey. From overcoming mental barriers to embracing the 40% rule and building mental resilience through hard work, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for your own pursuit of success.


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