About this episode

Dakota Lang and Garrett Cotten discuss the realities of door to door sales, including the mindset and discipline required for success.

Door to door sales can change your income fast, but commission sales also exposes your work ethic, mindset, and vision. Dakota Lang and Garrett Cotten break down why people get into sales, why so many reps quit, and what separates top door to door sales reps from people who treat it like a normal job. From uncapped commission to stress, goal setting, personal development, and the lifestyle required to win, this conversation gets straight to the reality of sales. Subscribe for more sales training, door knocking motivation, and real conversations for reps building a serious sales career. Comment below with the biggest reason people quit sales. 00:00 Why People Get Into Door To Door Sales 00:40 Sales Was Not The Original Plan 02:36 Salary Sales vs Commission Sales 06:03 Why Reps Chase Uncapped Income 08:16 The False Idea About Sales Work Ethic 09:51 Why People Quit Sales 11:29 Sales Is A Lifestyle, Not A Clock-In Job 17:25 How Top Reps Build Personal Discipline 20:20 Vision, Goals, And Staying In The Game 26:07 Goal Setting For Sales Reps

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