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
153 episodes
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 12: How Long Would You Keep Knocking Without a Win? | Ep. 153
After two strong weeks, I came into this one expecting momentum — but instead, I bagelled all week. No sales. No wins. It got to the point where my closer had to come knock with me to see what was going on. But late Friday night, everything fli...
•
Episode 153
•
17:32
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 11: How To Find Your "Aces" | Ep. 152
This week, I break down a game-changing training from Zack Andersen about “finding your aces” — and how it shifted the way I look at my day-to-day inputs. I share how this idea helped me realize that the best days often come out of nowhere… but...
•
Episode 152
•
14:48
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 10: How to Stop Focusing on the Outputs | Ep. 151
This week, I share how I’ve learned to let go of chasing results and started locking in on the process. I break down the difference between a learning season and an earning season, and how that shift helped me take emotion out of the outcome. W...
•
Episode 151
•
10:36
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 9: How I Finally Hit The Drop | Ep. 150
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time.In Week 9, I hit The Drop. It’s that moment when all the effort, all the hours, and all the reps finally catch ...
•
Episode 150
•
7:27
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 8: Choosing Who I Want to Be | Ep. 149
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time.Week 8 wasn’t easy—but for the first time, I started to enjoy the struggle. This season of my life is forcing m...
•
Episode 149
•
10:10
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 7: Momentum, Adversity, and a Chance to Separate | Ep. 148
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time.Week 7 started with momentum. I was coming off back-to-back PRs and had everything lined up for another big week. But so...
•
Episode 148
•
10:46
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 6: The Night I Learned What It Takes to Win | Ep. 147
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time.Week 6 was my best week yet—a personal record. I was locked in, leading the office going into Saturday, and for a moment...
•
Episode 147
•
8:16
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 5: How the Words “I’m Due” Changed Everything | Ep. 146
I was putting in the work and finally starting to see glimpses of progress. But one tough day nearly knocked me off track—until a friend gave me advice that shifted everything. He said two words that completely changed how I viewed rejection, h...
•
Episode 146
•
12:51
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 4: The Walk That Kept Me Going | Ep. 145
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time last year.This week was another tough one. Hit all my input goals, but still saw no results. No sales. No wins. Just a l...
•
Episode 145
•
12:21
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 3: How This Tough Week Built My Belief | Ep. 144
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time last year.Week 3 was my first bagel week. I gave it everything and still came up with nothing. No sales. Just f...
•
17:18
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 2: Why I Moved Across the Country for D2D | Ep. 143
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time last year.I talk about the moment I opened up to the team and shared my “why” — why I moved across the country, chose to...
•
Episode 143
•
11:20
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 1: When Belief Gets Tested (My First Saturday) | Ep. 142
This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time last year.It’s Saturday morning. I recorded this right before our team meeting, one week into my first summer.Lif...
•
Episode 142
•
13:29
ROOKIE SUMMER | Week 0: The Commitment (How I Got into D2D) Ep. 141
This episode was recorded a year ago, right before my first summer in door-to-door sales. I had no background, no guarantees — just a gut feeling that this was the path I needed to take. I talked through what was going through my head at the ti...
•
Episode 141
•
24:20
OSSIEN: The Moment He Went All In (How He Left Corporate to Become Dubstep Artist) | Ep. 140
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Mossien, better known as OSSIEN – a rising star in the electronic music scene. Known for his unique blend of electronic dance music and jazz influences, OSSIEN has quickly gained a dedicated following with ...
•
Episode 140
•
1:13:09
How I’m Building the Life I Want to Create | Ep. 139
In this episode, I’m manifesting my vision for life – the impact I want to make and the legacy I want to build. I share insights from my conversation with Brian Luebben, creator of Action Academy, about creating a powerful wake, plus what I’m l...
•
Episode 139
•
14:48
This Is Exactly How I Make Friends | Ep. 138
I tell you exactly what the title says. I share how I make friends and why making friends has come relatively easy for me. It's simple. Tap in twin.
•
Episode 138
•
12:31
Chase Bulkley: How to Develop Confidence and Bet on Yourself (Step-by-Step) | Ep. 137
In this episode, I sit down with Chase Bulkley – the mentor who took me under his wing when I started in (D2D) sales. Chase was a leader on the team and made a huge impact on my journey by investing his time and energy into helping me grow....
•
Episode 137
•
39:08
Listen To This If You're Going Into Your First Summer Of D2D | Ep. 136
I get asked this question all the time: “What’s the one piece of advice you wish you had before your first summer of D2D?” In this episode, I break down my honest answer—and more importantly, I explain why that advice would’ve...
•
Episode 136
•
11:08
Brian Luebben: How He Designed a Life of Freedom (And the Steps You Can Follow) | Ep. 135
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Luebben—host of The Action Academy Podcast, successful entrepreneur, and the guy known for teaching people how to quit their jobs and travel the world.Brian shares the moment he realized hi...
•
Episode 135
•
1:15:59
How I'm Letting the Season Shape Me | Ep. 134
In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned lately: the power of knowing what season you’re in—and actually enjoying it. I reflect on a recent conversation with Brian Luebben that helped me realize I’m currently in some...
•
Episode 134
•
18:19
Michael Nelson: Lessons From My Father | Ep. 133
In this episode, I learn more about my dad. I share the only two times I’ve seen him cry, what he’s taught me about leading a family and a team, and what truly makes a great leader. We also dive into why his closest friends are coaches and the ...
•
Episode 133
•
56:37
Jake Brittle: Finding Strength After Losing His Mom | Ep. 132
How do you cope with losing a loved one? How does a teenager witness his mother’s passing and still choose love over anger? Jake Brittle’s story is one of heartbreak, faith, and resilience. His journey will change the way you see loss, love, an...
•
Episode 132
•
56:44
Rayce Tanner: The Conversation That Changed Everything for Him | Ep. 131
I sit down with my good friend, Rayce Tanner, to discuss his incredible journey in the door-to-door sales industry. Rayce was the first person I met when I started my D2D career, and a pivotal conversation with him during my third week complete...
•
Episode 131
•
55:48
Carter Pilling: How He Developed Relentless Self-Belief | Ep. 130
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Carter Pilling, a man on a mission whose determination, self-belief, and purpose are truly contagious. Fresh off my first summer in door-to-door sales, I reflect on how Carter played...
•
Episode 130
•
43:47
Justin Bradford: How Can You Cultivate Unwavering Determination? | Ep. 129
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Justin Bradford—an entrepreneur, mentor, and boxer—whose path exemplifies resilience and relentless ambition. Growing up alongside MattyBRaps, Justin made the bold decision t...
•
Episode 129
•
1:06:39