From Solar-Powered Radios to Global Expansion: Dean Keating on Sales, Resilience & The Power of Connection

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:180b30b5-af7c-4d1b-a99b-60f2f4ee2e77-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> What do solar-powered radios in rainy Scotland and scaling a global business network have in common? In this episode of the D32 Business Network Podcast, Michael Worthington of 101 Media sits down with Dean Keating, co-founder of D32 Business Network, to unpack the journey from door-to-door sales in Glasgow to building one of Australia's most dynamic growth-focused business communities. Dean shares: ✔ How knocking on 180 doors a day built unstoppable resilience ✔ Why most business owners struggle with sales systems (even successful ones) ✔ The truth about tech vs human connection in modern selling ✔ How D32 evolved from local networking to a structured pathway to growth ✔ The mindset shift that turns rejection into opportunity ✔ Why "The Power of Connection" is more than just a tagline With nearly a decade of impact in Perth and expansion into Queensland and India, this conversation is a masterclass in consistency, courage, and building trust in business. If you're a business owner looking to strengthen your sales approach, sharpen your systems, and surround yourself with the right people, this episode is essential listening. Because growth doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in the right room.