416: How Door-to-Door Sales Skills Built a Thriving Real Estate Investing Business: Ben Jensen’s Story | The D2D Podcast

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, real estate investor Ben Jensen shares how his door-to-door (D2D) sales experience from his time at the University of Oklahoma laid the foundation for building a successful real estate portfolio. Ben began his career selling alarms and solar at Vivint, where he honed his skills in door knocking on pre-foreclosure doors and using apps to optimize his lead generation and close deals more efficiently. His story highlights the power of networking, persistence, and creative financing strategies, such as subject-to deals, which allowed him to acquire properties without traditional bank loans. Ben also discusses the key lessons learned from his first deals, including the importance of understanding property values, recognizing when to walk away from a bad deal, and leveraging mentorship and education to speed up his growth. Whether you're a D2D sales rep looking to break into real estate or an experienced investor, Ben offers practical insights on managing follow-ups, flipping houses, and deciding between wholesaling or keeping properties. He also provides valuable advice on using door knocking as an effective strategy to find homeowners facing foreclosure, take care of them and close deals. You’ll find answer to questions such as: How can door-to-door sales help you find real estate deals? What are the key differences between wholesaling and flipping properties? How can creative financing, like subject-to deals, benefit real estate investors? How can you build a network of real estate investors through door knocking? What are the best strategies for managing follow-ups in real estate deals? How can you start building a real estate portfolio in your 20s? Connect with Ben: Follow Ben Jensen on Instagram: @BenJensen.REI Visit his YouTube channel: REI Closers for more insights on wholesaling, flipping, and real estate strategies. Thank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You may also watch this podcast on YouTube! You may also follow Sam Taggart on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more nuggets on D2D and Sales Tips.