Summer Sales Podcast

Hosted by Andy Holmes

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Jun 2026

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Go from Good to Great to G.O.A.T... D2D sales reps… The Summer Sales Podcast is your one stop shop to learn all the sales secrets and concepts that ensure high level selling. Learn from the best in the door-to-door industry and implement the strategies and tactics that the top performers use to elevate their sales game. The host, Andy Holmes, has won "Golden Door" three times, twice in pest control and once in solar (as a rookie in solar). Formerly known as the G.O.A.T. GUIDE. D2D. Knock doors. Knocking doors. Summer Sales. Solar. Pest Control. Alarms.

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June 12, 20261 hr 9 min

Proximity is Power - Gage Heward (PEST)

Three weeks into his first summer in door-to-door sales, @gageheward was ready to quit.With only $30 in his bank account, he called home convinced his summer was over.Instead, a tough conversation with his father and a challenge from his cousin forced him to take a hard look at himself, eliminate distractions, and commit fully to the process.In this episode, @andythebugguy sits down with Gage to discuss the mindset shift that changed everything, the habits that accelerated his growth, and the moment he realized his life would never be the same again.Topics Covered• The reality of wanting to quit• The power of accountability• Eliminating distractions and locking in• Building confidence through consistency• Daily habits of top-performing reps• Why success starts with commitmentQuote From The Episode“I drew a line in the sand and never crossed it.”🎙️ Host: @andythebugguy🎯 Guest: @gageheward📱 Follow: @summersalespodcast

May 14, 202637 min

Starting the Summer Grind (Solo Episode)

This episode is made for summer sales reps and team leaders heading into the grind of the season.Andy breaks down:• Why rookies start slow — the rookie ramp• The real reason experienced reps fall into slumps• How top performers separate themselves through inputs, not motivation• What team leaders should actually focus on when training new reps• How to sell in saturated markets without sounding like every other rep• Andy’s personal closing strategy, wildcard questions, and psychology behind high-level pest control salesNo fluff. No fake hype. Just real tactics, mindset shifts, and door-to-door lessons from 11 years in the industry.If you’re trying to level up this summer, get out of your own head, or figure out why you’re not producing at the level you know you can — this episode is for you.Follow:@summersalespodcast@andythebugguyy

February 27, 20261 hr 8 min

Quit Losing Deals You Should Be Closing - Austin Maser (PEST)

Austin Maser is the real deal. Golden Door winner. Thousand-account summer. Elite closer who can actually explain why it works.This episode isn’t about getting “a little better.” It’s about why some reps take over a summer while others stall out—even though they know the script, know the product, and work just as hard.Austin breaks down the exact moment deals are lost, why most reps hesitate when the pressure hits, and how elite sellers remove friction, stay in control, and close without forcing it. You’ll hear the mental shift that turns confidence into certainty—and why believing you deserve big numbers changes how customers respond to you.This is high-level sales, delivered by someone who’s lived it, bled for it, and still proves it.If you want your doors to feel easier, your closes cleaner, and your ceiling higher than you thought possible—this episode will flip a switch.Follow and ask questions on Instagram!@AndyTheBugGuyy@SummerSalesPodcast@MaserSalesTrainingMaserSalesTraining.com

February 3, 202657 min

The PEST Rookie Record Holder: Dallin Peterson (Grit)

Not hype. Not luck. Not “natural talent.”In this episode, Andy sits down with Dallin Peterson, a rookie who did something almost no one does — hit a Golden Door in his first year, finishing with 752 accounts and ~$750,000 in revenue in just five months.But here’s what makes this episode different: Dallin didn’t “get hot.” He didn’t coast on momentum. He trained like a professional before he ever knocked a door — 30–40 hours a week for five straight months — then showed up every day through anxiety, loneliness, and exhaustion.This episode breaks down:Why Dallin dropped out of school to fully commit — and why that decision changed everythingThe off-season training blueprint that turned free preparation into ~$300/hour productionHow to stay consistent when motivation is gone and discipline is all you have leftWhy doing the math kills momentum — and what to focus on insteadHow elite reps think when they’re off-track, off-pace, and doubting themselvesThe mindset shift that separates good reps, great reps, and true GOATsIf you’ve ever:Felt behind on your goalsWondered if you’re “cut out” for elite performanceHit a plateau and didn’t know how to break throughWanted to know what obsession actually looks like in practiceThis episode will reset how you think about preparation, pressure, and what it really costs to win.Listen if you’re serious about leveling up — not just talking about it.Instagram:@summersalespodcast@andythebugguyy@dallin_peterson

December 2, 20251 hr 4 min

Walking Away From a Million-Dollar Backend w/ Jake Robles

BUILDING A PERSONAL BRANDDoor-to-door phenom Jake Robles breaks down how he went from teenage pest rep to record-setting alarms seller at Vivint—and why he walked away mid-summer to bet on solar and his personal brand. We cover the highs (45 installs in a week, 110+ accounts/rep averages, 86 solar deals in 8 weeks) and the inner game that actually drives those numbers: presence over panic, starving dopamine, and removing fear so “God-given energy” can flow.In this episode:The reality of solar systems (and how Jake navigates them)Flow state > tactics: how to stop transmitting desperation on the doorsPresence as a competitive edge (and what “being present” really means)Starving fake dopamine, fasting, and managing energy without gimmicksLeadership that scales: one pitch, same words, every time—and whyHandling online hate without fighting backPreparation stacks: sleep, diet, and phone disciplineSurrender, unconditional faith, and letting life “tear down” old identities so you can rebuild

August 20, 202536 min

Is it Worth it? Q/A

One of the worst questions you can ask yourself is: “Is it worth it?” In this episode, I share how dropping that question changed my entire career — from rookie summer struggles to stacking Golden Doors.Inside, I break down:The August shift that separated me from everyone else.Why most people quit before they ever find out what they’re capable of.The real reason some reps hit goals while others fall short.How to turn obstacles into fuel and proof you deserve to win.The mindset that keeps recruits loyal and careers moving forward.What it really means to adopt a champion identity built on sacrifice.If you’ve ever felt tired, burned out, or questioned whether pushing harder is worth it — this one’s for you.Questions I Answered in This Episode:What took you from your rookie year to winning three Golden Doors?Why do some people hit their goals and others don’t?When you have a bad day in a good area, do you ever feel like you’re wasting it?What are the best systems for retaining recruits across multiple teams and industries?Should I make this job a career, or should I get out?How do you give everything you’ve got and then, when it feels like you’re done, still give more?How do you turn a big obstacle into a superpower?How do you adopt a champion mindset of winning with sacrifice?follow on instagram:@AndyTheBugGuyy@SummerSalesPodcast

July 23, 202553 min

July Burnout or Breakthrough: Cody Mack on the Real Reason Reps Quit—and How to Flip the Switch (PEST)

It’s the middle of July—where most reps either check out or level up. In this raw, no-fluff episode, Cody Mack (16-year door-to-door vet) joins Andy to break down exactly why reps quit, how to rewire your brain mid-summer, and why the habits you build right now will echo through every part of your future.They dive deep into identity, leadership, excuses, burnout, dopamine discipline, and the simple daily choices that separate those who finish strong from those who fizzle out.💡 If you're tired, behind on goals, or feeling stuck—this episode is the spark you need.💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:The mindset shift that saved Cody’s career—and how to copy it todayWhy reps quit in July (and what to do about it)Micro-incentives, Slurpees, and $20 socks: how to game your own brainThe power of showing up when it’s boring“What would a 1000-account rep do?” — Reverse engineering elite habitsWhy Saturdays aren’t dead and mornings aren’t slow—you areHow to lead when your manager isn’tWhy quitting this summer creates a ripple effect into every part of your life🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR:Reps off track and losing steamManagers trying to save the second half of summerAnyone tired of making excuses and ready to step upFuture leaders looking to hardwire greatness📈 ONE BIG TAKEAWAY:What you do in July doesn't just impact your income—it shapes who you become. You’re either proving to yourself you can push through… or training yourself to tap out when it gets hard.Follow on Instagram:@SummerSalesPodcast@AndyTheBugGuyy@TheLanKing

July 3, 202518 min

Top Reps Don’t Avoid Excuses—They Just Make Better Ones

In this solo episode, Andy breaks down the mindset shifts that helped him turn slow starts into massive finishes—year after year. If you're heading into July behind pace, this is the reset you need. No fluff. No hype. Just the mental frameworks that actually move the needle.What he covers:Why every rep makes excuses—and how top reps flip them into fuelAndy’s own mid-summer slumps and how July became his launchpadThe “positive blame game” that builds momentum on commandWhy zooming in on just the next possession keeps you out of overwhelmA mindset shift from an ex-NFL player that made conditioning—and sales—feel easyIf you're behind, cool. Just stop trying to win the whole game in one play. Start stacking first downs.This job gets easier when you stop pacing and start pushing.

May 19, 202559 min

From Slump to Golden Door: How Nate Van Dijk Turned His Summer Around (PEST: Grit)

What do you do when you're supposed to be a top rep—but your numbers say otherwise? Nate Van Dijk hit a mid-summer slump and made a decision: flip the switch or finish average. He chose to go all-in—and ended the summer with a Golden Door.In this episode, Nate breaks down the exact mindset shift that changed everything:The 10-day sprint that reignited his driveWhy checking your pending is killing your momentumHow urgency beats talent every timeThe pressure he created to stay dangerous on the doorsWhat most reps do wrong when they start slippingIf you’ve ever hit a wall or lost your edge, this is the reset you need.Follow on Instagram:@andythebugguyy@summersalespodcast@natepvandijk

April 8, 202522 min

Life Update: What the Last Year has Really Looked Like - Andy Holmes

Hey guys—it’s just me today.This episode’s not a training or a hype session. It’s just a real, honest check-in about where I’ve been, what’s happened over the last year, and how I ended up where I am now.If you’ve ever felt like the ground’s shifting underneath you… or like you’re in the middle of something big but don’t totally know how it’s going to work out—this is probably an episode you’ll connect with.I talk through:What it feels like to pivot when the path you were on stops making senseLearning to take ownership of something way bigger than expectedDealing with the weight of building while still figuring things outWhy I’ve been working 80–110 hour weeks (and how I’m trying to carry that)The loneliness that comes with big transitions—and the unexpected clarity that followsHow faith, timing, and old goals I set years ago all weirdly lined upNo agenda. No angle. Just where I’m at and what I’ve been learning through all of it.Thanks for letting me share it.Follow on Instagram:@summersalespodcast@Andythebugguyy