In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Danny Dimas—founder of GIG (Global Interactive Group)—shares his extraordinary journey from being $360,000 in debt to building a $50M international door-to-door sales business operating in Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and Ireland.

Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom: broke, with a pregnant wife and toddler, he was days away from quitting sales for good. Instead, he chose to rebuild—one rep, one sale, one system at a time.

You’ll learn how he scaled GIG through simple yet powerful strategies: prioritizing people over profits, creating transparent growth paths, and training leaders who train others. His insights into field leadership, motivation through micro-goals, and the importance of reconnecting reps with their “why” are practical and deeply motivating.

If you’re starting from scratch or leading a team through challenges, this episode offers actionable tools to stay consistent, overcome doubt, and build a business that lasts. Danny also breaks down the similarities—and unique challenges—of selling door-to-door in Australia vs. the US, offering a global perspective every D2D leader should hear.

You’ll find answers to key questions such as:

• How can I rebuild a D2D sales team after losing everything?
• What’s the best way to keep new reps motivated and consistent?
• How do you build a duplicable leadership system in direct sales?
• What goals actually move struggling reps to take action?
• Is the Australian D2D market viable for products like solar or roofing?
  
  

Get in touch with Danny Dimas:
🌐 Website: https://www.whatsthegig.com
📸 Instagram: @gig.usa

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We know summer knocking season isn’t easy.

Long days. Hot weather. Lots of rejection. And it can feel like you’re the only one out there grinding.

So this week, we pulled together some of the most motivating and tactical moments from the best Golden Door Winner interviews to fire you up and help you finish strong.

You’ll hear from:

💡 Michael O’Donnell on reframing goals and using "no’s" to win
💪 Zak Kornfeld on humility, team energy, and staying mentally sharp
🔥 Bailey Stanley on why culture and mindset drive performance
🧠 Parker Anderton on how to talk back to negative thoughts
🧱 Corbin Hansen on rebuilding confidence after a tough streak
📈 Tristan Smith on setting a plan and following through
🎯 Jake Peden on professionalism and controlling what you can

Whether you’re a rookie or a vet, this is 30 minutes of real, no-fluff advice to remind you why you started, and how to finish.

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In this episode, we’re joined by James Hatfield: a father, a builder, and a door knocker who didn’t wait for someone to hand him an opportunity. Armed with a clipboard, a ladder, and the drive to feed his family, James knocked his way into entrepreneurship, one “yes” at a time.

What started as a way to keep food on the table turned into multiple service crews, a return to school to sharpen his business chops, and eventually, the launch of LiveSwitch. It’s a video tech platform now trusted by major league stadiums, massive companies, and thousands of everyday service pros across the country.

James didn’t just build businesses. He built resilience, leadership, and legacy. And it all started on a doorstep.

💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Hear:

✅ The “2 Yeses a Day” mindset that changed everything

✅ Why tech tools will never replace work ethic

✅ How he went from knocking doors to powering elite-level businesses

🚪 Why You Should Listen:
This isn’t just a rags-to-riches story—it’s a field-tested blueprint for anyone tired of waiting for the perfect pitch, the perfect market, or the perfect training. James proves that showing up, knocking doors, and refusing to quit can take you further than you ever imagined.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling big, this episode will remind you what’s possible when you build with grit.

📱 Get in touch with James Hatfield:

Website: www.liveswitch.com

Start your free trial: https://www.liveswitch.com/contact-signup

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