151. How Hunting For Customers is the Business Model You've Been Missing

Sam Taggart is the 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 has spent his career selling anything 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, he felt called to create something greater. It's his purpose to unify, uplevel, and bring honor and integrity to the door-to-door industry. Sam has consulted with hundreds of companies, built multiple seven-figure businesses, and 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 he has personally mentored hundreds of CEOs through his private mastermind, The Circle. His major strengths are Sales, Leadership, and Recruiting, helping disrupt companies fast.Instagram: @thesamtaggartInstagram: @d2dexpertsKey Takeaways- Emotional resilience is crucial, especially when facing the challenges of door-to-door sales or entrepreneurship.- The discussion touches on underlying principles that drive success, such as clarity of vision, the importance of breaking the ice in interactions, and the need to establish a strong foundation before achieving significant breakthroughs.-Achievement alone is not sufficient; finding purpose and meaning in one's actions is essential.Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter