"Oh the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won." — Dr. Seuss
By Tyler Evertsen
Dr. Seuss & D2D
Growing up, I loved reading stories from author Dr. Seuss. Amidst several other notable titles, there is one that will forever remain ingrained in my mind. Oh the Places You'll Go! was read to me my first and last day of 6th grade by my amazing teacher, Ms. Haun. Although I don't remember all the words of the book, the feelings she impressed upon me will forever remain. I left my last day of 6th grade determined to make my future amazing and to do the things I dreamed.
I'm convinced the hardest things in life deliver the greatest sense of achievement. When you have to endure pain, conflict, and struggle to taste the satisfaction of victory, you appreciate it deeper. This is exactly what door-to-door (D2D) sales has been for me. Waking up every day to go out and knock doors all day in hopes of selling something to a stranger is not an enticing thought. To convince myself to take on this job, I had to remind myself of the promised financial reward awaiting me. However, something amazing happened! Although the financial gain has been incredible, I have acquired something more valuable and intrinsic than the cash deposited in my account. That is, I now have proven to myself that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.
So what dreams can D2D sales help you accomplish?
1 — Travel
If you're anything like me, traveling and experiencing new cultures, peoples, and vistas is on your bucket list. Before doing sales, the extent of my travels could be summed up in a handful of cities and states in the U.S. Now, I have visited and lived in the following locations exclusively due to my sales experience: California, Utah, Ohio, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Illinois, Florida, the Bahamas, and Mexico.
From California to New York, door-to-door sales has given me the chance to visit and live in locations I never would have visited. The majority of locations listed above have had all travel and housing expenses paid for which adds another layer of luxury. If traveling and seeing the world excites you, D2D sales can be your gateway to beginning that dream.
2 — Investment Opportunities
The only way to achieve financial freedom is to invest in assets that help put money back in your pocket. D2D sales provides a unique opportunity for individuals to amass large amounts of cash within a short amount of time. The extra cash saved can be used to invest in assets that generate cash flow and reduce your dependence upon a job to pay your bills.
This roadmap to financial peace and opportunity has already begun for me, and it's all thanks to door-to-door sales. If you have investment goals but aren't sure how to get the cash to start, this is your answer!
3 — Education & Development
I remember coming home after my first year selling and realizing that what I had been told my whole life about making money was WRONG! The experiences gained from selling has become my mini university for learning life lessons. Like a crash course, the short summers I spend knocking doors becomes a world classroom for learning valuable traits — discipline, determination, mental toughness, hard work.
I know I am a better person today because of my time with D2D sales. The lessons learned never would have been experienced inside a school environment.
Conclusion
If you're still reading this, you're serious about changing your future and motivated by the door-to-door sales platform. The places you'll go in life are yet to be written. As Dr. Seuss wrote, "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." Make door-to-door sales the greatest opportunity for your life and be amazed as you write new chapters that never would have been told without it.