In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with David Inman, VP of Partnerships at SalesAI and veteran sales leader known for scaling revenue organizations through structure, systems, and strategy.

David has led teams from 7 to 76 sales reps, driving over 300% year-over-year growth at Kennected before guiding multiple companies through successful exits. With a background in both tech and direct sales, he brings a grounded perspective on what it really takes to scale modern teams.

This conversation dives deep into the evolution of sales roles in an era of automation and AI. David and Sam explore how technology is changing the daily grind for reps.

Gain actionable ideas on reducing turnover, improving rep performance, and building sustainable sales systems that blend human consistency with data-driven execution.

You’ll find answers to key questions such as:

• How can leaders integrate AI without losing the human side of sales?
• What repetitive tasks can automation handle to free up time for higher-value work?
• How does improving speed-to-lead transform conversion rates and retention?
• What skills will define top-performing sales reps in the next decade?
• How can business owners future-proof their sales systems as technology evolves?
  
  

Connect with David Inman:
🔗 LinkedIn: David Inman
📸 Instagram: @getsalesai

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In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Andy Holmes, President of Sales at ProForce and host of the Summer Sales Podcast. Andy has built a career that spans pest control, solar, and leadership at one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. His journey is filled with lessons for anyone trying to figure out how to level up in door-to-door sales, from rookie reps to leaders scaling organizations.

Andy opens up about his early challenges in recruiting, the lessons learned from winning multiple Golden Doors, and how he turned his biggest weakness into a passion for building teams.

For new or struggling reps, Andy’s story is packed with actionable takeaways: how to eliminate small distractions, why alignment with your company matters more than hype, and how mindset can shift everything from your daily habits to your long-term trajectory. Whether you’re grinding for your first 200 accounts or leading a team of 200 reps, Andy’s hard-earned wisdom will help you see what’s possible.

You’ll find answers to key questions such as:

• What role does timing play in building a successful D2D career?
• How can new reps structure their days to maximize sales volume?
• What mindset shifts help average reps turn into Golden Door winners?
• Why is company alignment critical when recruiting or choosing where to work?
• How can leaders balance personal production with developing large teams?

Get in touch with Andy Holmes & ProForce:
Instagram: @andythebugguyy | @proforce.sales
Website: https://proforcepest.com/

🗓️ Mark your calendars: D2DCon 9 lands in Salt Lake City, Utah | Jan 22 - 24, 2026. Lock in your spot at https://d2dcon.com/?el=pod-shownotes-ep498&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=d2dcon9

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In this episode of The D2D Podcast, host Hunter sits down with Colton BrockBank, former Nitro Circus athlete, X Games producer, sales coach, and author of The Confidence Cheat Code. Colton’s life has been anything but ordinary. From flipping on wakeboards and dirt bikes to flipping mindsets in business, his story is packed with lessons for anyone striving to level up in door-to-door sales and in life.

After years of working in sales, marketing, and performance coaching, Colton discovered that confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill built through action. His unique background in behavioral science and human performance gives sales reps powerful insights into overcoming fear, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs that hold them back on the doors.

In this conversation, Colton breaks down why authenticity is more persuasive than any script, how emotional awareness can double your close rate, and why failing faster is the key to lasting success. This episode will remind you that mental conditioning is the foundation of every great sales streak.

You’ll find answers to key questions such as:

• What’s the best way for sales reps to learn from failure and improve?
• How can I build real confidence in sales fast?
• Does being authentic really help close more door-to-door sales?
• What are the biggest ways sales reps sabotage their success and how can they fix it?
• How can sales reps handle rejection and bounce back fast?

Get in touch with Colton BrockBank:
📸 Instagram: @coltonbrockbank
📘 Author of The Confidence Cheat Code

🗓️ Mark your calendars: D2DCon 9 lands in Salt Lake City, Utah | Jan 22 - 24, 2026. Lock in your spot at: https://d2dcon.com/?el=pod-shownotes-ep497&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=d2dcon9

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