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
193 episodes
The Red Bottoms Method: How to Keep Going When Things Get Hard | Ep. 193
In this episode, I share what I call the “Red Bottoms Method” — the idea that when things get hard, you stop focusing on yourself and start supporting others.I talk about how this mindset was inspired by a girl on our sales team who had ...
The Moment That Changed Everything: How I Got Into Door-to-Door | Alchemy Podcast
Two Aprils ago, I met Doug Cartwright on a retreat — and that moment changed the direction of my life.In this episode, I’m a guest on Doug’s podcast, sharing the full story of how I got introduced to door-to-door sales… and how it comple...
Suli Zinck: How to Build the Confidence to Earn Multiple Golden Doors | Ep. 191
Suli is one of the top door-to-door reps in the industry — a multi-Golden Door winner and one of the best to ever do it.But she wasn’t always this person.In this episode, we break down the mindset she built to become elite. She sh...
Jayden Robarge: The Crash That Changed Everything (How She Rebuilt) | Ep. 190
Jayden Robarge shares the story of the car crash that broke her neck and changed the direction of her life forever. She was in a car with her best friends. One of them didn’t make it home.We talk about how she processed the trauma, how s...
Jake Robles: How He Transformed Into the Man He Wanted to Become | Ep. 189
Jake shares:• How he developed belief in himself• The moments that shaped his identity• His biggest advice for building confidenceIf you want to learn how he built his self-confidence- listen to this.
Caleb Moller: What 100 Miles Taught Me About My Mind | Ep. 188
One year ago, Caleb Moller sat down with me for a podcast. Since then, a lot has changed.In the last 12 months, we’ve:Run a 100-mile raceFull summer of door-to-door salesStarted training for an Ironman<...
Jeremy St. Onge: How to Develop Self-Belief One Mile at a Time | Ep. 187
Three years ago at Running Man, I met Jeremy St. Onge. I didn’t know it at the time, but that friendship would change the trajectory of my life.Jeremy is the reason I ran my first 100-mile race. He coached me through it, served as my cre...
Chewy Schroeder: A Conversation We Never Planned to Share (Advice From Our Future Selves) | Ep. 186
When we recorded this, the intention wasn’t content—it was perspective. This was a conversation we wanted to save for ourselves, something to listen back to years from now and remember who we were in this season of life.We talk honestly ...
Mason Woodward: Is Sales the New Sport for Athletes—and How Are We Building It? | Ep. 185
In this episode, I sit down with Mason Woodward—someone I’ve been connected with online for over two years. We finally met in person, and the timing couldn’t have been better.We talk about how door-to-door sales became our version...
Tyce & Kaysen Stevens: How to Live Life at Full Energy | Ep. 184
In this episode, I sit down with Tyce and Kaysen Stevens — two brothers who are changing the game in the door-to-door solar industry.They’ve built one of the most energetic and fun cultures in the space — from running high-energy ...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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. <...