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WHR 3.256: Building Success Through Process, Positivity, and the Little Things
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Neil Rogers, VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and co-founder of Positive Activity. Neil shares how decades of working from home, a career rooted in hospitality and sales, and personal challenges shaped his practical approach to business and life.
The conversation explores mindset, resilience, mentorship, and why consistent small actions matter more than big theories. Neil also introduces Positive Activity, a framework designed to help people build happiness, productivity, and stronger relationships through simple daily practices.
Who is Neil Rogers?Neil Rogers is the VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and the co-founder of Positive Activity. He is also the author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar, a book inspired by lessons learned through hospitality, sales, and human connection.
With over four decades of work-from-home experience, Neil blends real-world sales wisdom with mindset and personal development, helping professionals focus on fundamentals, relationships, and sustainable success.
Connect with Neil RogersWebsite: https://www.positiveactivity.net Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Tips-Everything-Needed-Learned/dp/B0BZ1V85T1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bar-tips-neil-rogers/1143235874
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilrogerspositiveactivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveactivitytm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiveactivity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorneilrogers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-p-rogers-cas-68a4a22/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NeilRogersTips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6C_rB34QvfPpZkB67fzkqQ
Host Contact DetailsWebsite: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
In This Episode00:00 — Introduction and Neil's 40-Year Work-From-Home Journey 00:51 — Story of Success: Turning Personal Challenges into Purpose 08:17 — Lessons from Failure: A Costly Business Mistake and Recovery 18:13 — Practice Makes Progress: Process, Consistency, and Sales Fundamentals 22:30 — Kids, Technology, and the Importance of Real Conversations 23:48 — Mentorship vs Coaching and Learning the Fundamentals 25:35 — Success Is Built on the Little Things 26:56 — Keeping Promises and Doing What You Say You'll Do 32:12 — Positive Activity, Happiness, and Daily Habits 35:09 — Music, Practice, and Creative Discipline 37:31 — Favorite Rock Star and Musical Influences 41:47 — Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More
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Episode Summary
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Neil Rogers, VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and co-founder of Positive Activity. Neil shares how decades of working from home, a career rooted in hospitality and sales, and personal challenges shaped his practical approach to business and life.
The conversation explores mindset, resilience, mentorship, and why consistent small actions matter more than big theories. Neil also introduces Positive Activity, a framework designed to help people build happiness, productivity, and stronger relationships through simple daily practices.
Who is Neil Rogers?Neil Rogers is the VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and the co-founder of Positive Activity. He is also the author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar, a book inspired by lessons learned through hospitality, sales, and human connection.
With over four decades of work-from-home experience, Neil blends real-world sales wisdom with mindset and personal development, helping professionals focus on fundamentals, relationships, and sustainable success.
Connect with Neil RogersWebsite: https://www.positiveactivity.net Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Tips-Everything-Needed-Learned/dp/B0BZ1V85T1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bar-tips-neil-rogers/1143235874
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilrogerspositiveactivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveactivitytm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiveactivity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorneilrogers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-p-rogers-cas-68a4a22/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NeilRogersTips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6C_rB34QvfPpZkB67fzkqQ
Host Contact DetailsWebsite: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
In This Episode00:00 — Introduction and Neil's 40-Year Work-From-Home Journey 00:51 — Story of Success: Turning Personal Challenges into Purpose 08:17 — Lessons from Failure: A Costly Business Mistake and Recovery 18:13 — Practice Makes Progress: Process, Consistency, and Sales Fundamentals 22:30 — Kids, Technology, and the Importance of Real Conversations 23:48 — Mentorship vs Coaching and Learning the Fundamentals 25:35 — Success Is Built on the Little Things 26:56 — Keeping Promises and Doing What You Say You'll Do 32:12 — Positive Activity, Happiness, and Daily Habits 35:09 — Music, Practice, and Creative Discipline 37:31 — Favorite Rock Star and Musical Influences 41:47 — Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More