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
493: How to Survive When 50% of the Industry Fails: J.D. De La Rosa on Building Sustainable D2D Teams | The D2D Podcast
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 pivots that come with this industry. He’s seen firsthand how market shifts, financing changes, and industry consolidations can make or break a business and he explains why adaptability is the key to long-term growth.
This conversation goes beyond sales tactics. Whether you’re brand new to the doors or responsible for guiding a sales force, this episode will help you think bigger and lead better.
You’ll find answers to key questions such as:
- How do you stay motivated and confident when facing rejection in your first year?
- Why is diversification (solar, roofing, HVAC, etc.) becoming critical for both reps and managers?
- What mindset shifts help you weather downturns in the market?
- How can networking and industry events create breakthrough opportunities for individuals and teams?
- What advice would a 20-year veteran give to his younger self and to today’s sales leaders?
Get in Touch with J.D. De La Rosa & Roofio:
🔗 Personal: J.D. De La Rosa
🔗 Company: Roofio
Don’t miss J.D. De La Rosa live at Services Summit | Nov 4–5, 2025 in Austin, TX.
Join industry leaders in roofing, solar & home services. Tickets at servicessummit.com | Follow @servicessummit2025
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