The Journey with Clayton Nelson
The mission of this podcast is to build a supportive community where we explore the transformative journeys of our guests, celebrating the challenges they've overcome and the wisdom gained. Through authentic storytelling, I aim to inspire and uplift listeners, urging them to persevere through challenging times by drawing strength from others. It is my goal to ignite a spark within each listener, prompting them to reflect on the past storms they have weathered, recognize the lessons and personal growth they have experienced, and empower them to endure future challenges. By sharing our own mistakes and failures, I want to create a ripple effect, enabling others to learn and grow so they can reach their goals. I want to help people realize that if you don't quit, you can't lose. Keep showing up.
Episodes
183 episodes
Tyler Gleed: How to Raise the Bar for Yourself and Your Team | Ep. 183
In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Gleed — the manager of my team and one of the best leaders I’ve ever been around.Tyler has played a huge role in my journey in door-to-door, and his ability to hold both himself and others to...
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Episode 183
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Nour Sanif: The Blueprint for Building a Brand in D2D | Ep. 182
In this episode, I sit down with Nour Sanif, a leader in the door-to-door industry who’s changing the game when it comes to branding.In just two years, Nour has built one of the strongest brands in the entire D2D space...
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Episode 182
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Cam Bertok: How To Build Yourself Into a Leader | Ep. 181
In this episode, I sit down with Cam Bertok, a leader in the door-to-door solar industry and someone who’s put in the work to become the man, leader, and husband he is today.Cam shares his journey of growth — the lessons, challenges, and...
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Episode 181
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Tyler Muhonen: How He Found Freedom from Depression | Ep. 180
In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Muhonen, a 20-year-old D2D sales rep who’s made more money and built more momentum than most people twice his age- but his story isn’t about success, it’s about transformation.For most of his life, ...
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Episode 180
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The Biggest Lesson I Learned from Running 100 Miles (People Matter) | Ep. 179
This episode is all about the biggest lesson I learned from running 100 miles — and it’s not about running.It’s about people.This race would’ve been completely different if I did it alone. Training with Caleb every day for seven m...
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Episode 179
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Surround Yourself with the Right People (Here’s Why) | Ep. 178
In this episode, I reflect on my experience at Running Man just a week ago. This was my third time going, and every single time I walk away with the same reminder: proximity is power.I share why events like this are so powerful fo...
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Episode 178
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How I Make Friends at Runningman | Ep. 177
In this episode, I’m sitting above the Running Man festival, my third year in a row being here. Every single time I come, it changes my life.I talk about why these events mean so much to me, the power of the friendships and relationships...
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Episode 177
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Searching for Clarity: How I’m Deciding My Next Step | Ep. 176
In this episode, I open up about the dilemma I’ve been wrestling with: What path should I fully commit to right now? I talk through the questions I’ve been asking myself—Who am I trying to become? What mission am I really here to pursue?
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Episode 176
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How I’m Moving Forward After Missing My Goal | Ep. 175
This week, I reflect on my summer as it comes to an end. I set a huge sales goal—and I didn’t even come close. But instead of seeing it as a failure, I share why I believe it was still a success.I talk about how I’m processing the gap be...
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Episode 175
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Life Is Worth Enjoying (Lessons From People Ahead of Me) | Ep. 174
In this episode, I share one of my favorite parts about the work I do: the people I get to meet. Every day I cross paths with people at different stages of life, and those conversations often teach me lessons I’ll carry forever. Recently, an ol...
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Episode 174
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How I Stay Confident When I’m Not Where I Want to Be Yet (Without Second-Guessing Myself) | Ep. 173
This week, I had a conversation that hit deep—someone asked me, “How do I know if I’m in the right spot in life?”They were constantly looking for other people’s approval to feel like they were on the right path. I’ve been there,...
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Episode 173
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Rest at the End- Not in the Middle (Why I Feel More Energized Than Ever) | Ep. 172
In this episode, I talk about the power of pushing through—resting at the end, not in the middle.Life has been non-stop lately, with little sleep and barely any downtime. But instead of feeling drained, I’ve been more energized and alive...
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Episode 172
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How Self-Talk Can Change Everything (How I've Become a Positive Person) | Ep. 171
In this episode, I talk about the power of words—and how what you say out loud can shape how you think, feel, and show up every day. I reflect on a story Jesse Itzler shared about running a 100-mile race, and how his self-talk carried him throu...
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Episode 171
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The Power of Bend Don't Break (Why Losing Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing) | Ep. 170
The last two weeks? Brutal. My car group bageled—zero deals and no money made- but somehow, our energy never dipped. We stayed locked in, encouraged each other, and kept pressing forward with faith that something would eventually break our way....
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Episode 170
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How I Lost My Focus and Flow on the Doors (And How I’m Taking It Back) | Ep. 169
This week was tough. I kept thinking about the future—my goals, my dreams, the places I want to go, and the life I want to build. But while I was out knocking doors, those thoughts started messing with my flow and intention on the doors. <...
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Episode 169
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My "Superpower" Explained Through 2 Life-Changing Stories | Ep. 168
In this episode, I reveal what I believe is my greatest superpower—and how it’s completely shaped the way I live life.Through two powerful stories, I break down how I’ve learned to see the greatness in others and help bring it out of the...
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Episode 168
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More Than the Numbers (Reminder Of A Very Important Lesson) | Ep. 167
Last week was my PR week, so we came into this week with momentum. Monday started with a same-day close on the first door and another one that night for Jordan. I ended the week with four, including another same-day close on Saturday.But...
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Episode 167
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Jaxden Beaudoin: How To Create Culture And Influence (How to Build a Team) | Ep. 166
Jax jumped into door-to-door sales right after high school. After he saw early success, he hit a wall. He talks about a life-changing call with his dad that turned everything around. By locking in his mindset and focusing on building himself, h...
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Episode 166
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Carter Pilling: How He Developed Relentless Self-Belief | Ep. 165
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Carter Pilling—a leader who helped shape my journey and show me what’s possible. We talk about how he built unshakable self-belief, led his car group to dominate, and how his mindset shifted every...
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Episode 165
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How I Went From My Worst Week To My Best Week | Ep. 164
Last week was one of the toughest weeks I've had since starting this job. My words said one thing—but my actions told a different story. But something clicked this past week. This was a PR week for me. In this episode, I break down ...
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Episode 164
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This One Thing Held Me Back My Entire Life (How It's Getting Fixed) | Ep. 163
This week, I opened up to the team about something that’s held me back my entire life: self-confidence. I share a story about my football career, the ride home from my last game, and the sick feeling of knowing I never fully believed in myself....
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Episode 163
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What I’m Proud Of—And What I’m Struggling With (Tough Self-Advice) | Ep. 162
In this episode, I take you inside what’s really going on—no filters. I share one of the proudest moments I’ve had on this job and open up about what I’m struggling with right now. This episode is me talking to myself as much as I’m talking to ...
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Episode 162
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How I Broke Down the "Secret to Success" for My Guys | Ep. 161
In this episode, I share the “Secret to Success”—a simple piece of advice I gave to my younger roommate and some of the rookies on our team this week.I also open up about a friend in my car group who’s facing serious adversity. He...
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Episode 161
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What I Learned About Forcing vs. Flowing | Ep. 160
I talk about two big lessons I learned recently—one about chasing goals, and one about leadership.I write my top ten goals every day, and this week I actually achieved one. But when it happened, it didn’t feel how I thought it would. Tha...
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Episode 160
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17:20
I Know What They’re Feeling – I Was Just There Last Year (D2D Rookie Help) | Ep. 160
Coming into this summer feels completely different. Last year, I was the rookie questioning everything: Is this for me? How am I going to figure this out? Now, I know what to expect. We have a lot of rookies on the team and a lot of th...
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Episode 159
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