Behind The Knock
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Behind The Knock
Female Leaders in Door-to-Door Sales
Ever wondered what it takes to succeed in commission-based sales as a woman? Meet "Million Dollar Molly" and "Jenna Raider" – two remarkable professionals breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated window sales industry.
Molly's journey began five years ago when a chance introduction sparked her curiosity about door-to-door sales. Starting in pest control before transitioning to windows, she's now a top performer who consistently earns director-level commission without having to stay in customers' homes until midnight. Her secret? "Controlling the controllables" and maintaining perspective: "If I keep doing the best I can, everything ends up panning out in the end."
Meanwhile, Jenna brings a fresh perspective as someone just three weeks into her career. After years of underemployment and health challenges, she made the bold decision to step outside her comfort zone. Despite initial nervousness and some "absolute failure" at doors, she's already seeing success by embracing continuous learning and improvement.
Both women highlight how door-to-door sales transforms more than just your income. "The people in your life start noticing you carry yourself differently. You communicate better," they explain. This career path offers uncapped earning potential because your "ability to learn is uncapped" – making it particularly appealing for those tired of saying "I don't like my work, but it pays the bills."
Their stories reveal an evolving industry where women are increasingly recognized as top performers. Last year, three women earned "Golden Doors" recognition (top 1% industry-wide), including one in her early twenties who closed deals exceeding $100,000. The key to joining their ranks? Full commitment. As they wisely advise: "If you have a plan B, just make that your plan A, cause you're going to default to it anyway."
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:39] Introduction to Jenna and Million Dollar Molly
[00:02:21] Molly's Journey into Door-to-Door Sales
[00:06:33] Jenna's Transition to Honest Sales
[00:13:08] Career Progression in Commission-Based Sales
[00:19:14] Women Breaking Barriers in the Industry
[00:21:47] Overcoming Fear of First Door Knocks
[00:24:40] The Importance of Full Commitment