The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners
This show, from the D2D Experts, is your ultimate resource for mastering door-to-door sales, direct sales techniques, and leadership skills. This podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies to help you excel in door-to-door sales, whether you're a salesman, entrepreneur, business owner, sales trainer, rep, or manager.
Each episode features practical advice on improving sales performance, handling objections, and closing deals effectively. Discover how to build and lead high-performing sales teams, recruit top talent, and implement winning business strategies. We also dive into personal development and leadership topics, helping you cultivate a success-driven mindset. Looking for tips on door-to-door solar, alarm, pest control, roofing, or real estate sales? We got it!
Get ready to conquer common sales challenges and improve your door-to-door sales performance with our expert tips and tricks.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
- What are the best door-to-door sales strategies?
- How can I improve my door-to-door sales performance?
- What techniques are effective for handling objections in sales?
- How can I become a successful door-to-door salesperson?
- What are the top tips for recruiting a high-performing sales team?
- How do I develop leadership skills in sales?
- What are the latest trends in door-to-door sales?
- How can I boost my sales team's performance?
- What are the best practices for closing deals in door-to-door sales?
- How can personal development improve my sales career?
The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners
483: Tom Karren - How to Turn Hard Work Into Big Wins in D2D Sales | The D2D Podcast – D2DCon Canada Speaker Series
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 way, he’s weathered acquisitions, economic downturns, and shifting markets all while building one of the most dynamic sales networks in the industry.
For new and struggling reps, Tom’s story highlights the mindset and habits required to win: resilience, consistency, and a willingness to go all in on yourself. He emphasizes that while technology, competition, and industry trends evolve, the fundamentals of door-to-door remain the same: hard work and discipline still drive success.
As he prepares to lead a workshop at D2DCon Canada 2025, Tom reflects on his favorite seasons of growth, the partners who shaped his path, and the importance of enjoying the journey rather than chasing a finish line. His insights will inspire anyone who wants to build not just a sales career, but a lasting legacy.
You’ll find answers to key questions such as:
- What lessons can new reps learn from Tom’s 25-year journey in door-to-door sales?
- How do you transition from being a top rep to becoming a successful business operator?
- Why is “betting on yourself” a critical mindset for D2D sales reps?
- What common pitfalls cause early entrepreneurs in D2D to fail and how can you avoid them?
- How can Canadian reps and teams thrive in a market that’s still growing fast?
Get in touch with Tom Karren:
Instagram: @tom.karren
If you want to learn and connect with Tom Karren 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/
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