Alchemy Podcast with Doug Cartwright

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Charles P. Sales, entrepreneur, golf-tech founder, marathon trainee, and 15 years sober. They dive into running as a doorway to flow and mental clarity, the inner dialogue that pushes you through pain, and Charles’ journey from opioid addiction and homelessness to long-term recovery and leadership in behavioral health.  Ch...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with longtime friend Corey Jones to unpack the real game of real estate, development vs. fix-and-flip, finding deals, underwriting simply, and playing the long game with integrity. Corey shares how growing up in Utah shaped his builder mindset, why cash-on-cash and ARV still rule, and how a bruising 30-unit project and a bankru...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Megan “Meg” Del Toro, former top 1% door-to-door alarm rep and now a Kambo practitioner helping clients reset body and mind.  They trace Meg’s arc from four straight 200+ years in sales to a profound spiritual awakening, trauma healing, and motherhood. Meg opens up about integration after psychedelics, what Kambo actually...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with sales phenom and recruiter Dayton LeBlanc to unpack how he transformed a turbulent childhood into elite performance in pest control, alarms (Vivint), and now solar. Dayton opens up about witnessing abuse at home, rewiring his mindset as a teen, paying off debt with his first summer commission, and why conviction, integrity...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Danny Pessy , a 14-summer door-to-door veteran and coach who’s seen it all from alarms to solar.  They get brutally honest about the current state of sales: why solar isn’t the gold rush it once was, how interest rates and new laws reshaped the game, and why only those who master skill and systems will survive.  Danny breaks dow...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with his niece, Brielle Whitney Money, a top-10 rookie at Grit Marketing. They explore her powerful journey from brain injury to breakthrough , how discipline, health, and door-to-door sales forged resilience and clarity.  Brielle opens up about her 10-day coma, cognitive recovery, fitness transformation, and the mindset that...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Lunden Souza. Coach, creator of Life Like Lunden, and host of Self Love & Sweat . They explore Lunden’s evolution from “workouts” to “work-ins,” the courage to reinvent, and how core values, meditation, and community shape an aligned life. They unpack friend breakups, the “three-minute / three-hour / three-day friends”...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Max “Ponyboy” Jones to unpack authentic growth in door-to-door sales, identity work, and leading with vision.  Ponyboy shares the origin of his nickname, his early years navigating tough markets, and the pivotal choice to stay committed when friends quit. He opens up about a “dark night of the soul,” the tools that helped...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with Jimmy Rex —entrepreneur, real-estate leader, and founder of the men’s community We Are The They .  They explore the shift from achievement to fulfillment, how to recognize “enough,” building presence in relationships, and practical ways to reduce digital distraction.  Jimmy shares practices for tuning into intuition (sile...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , Doug welcomes longtime friend and mentor Dan Reed for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Dan reflects on his beginnings in door-to-door sales, being among the first to pioneer solar sales, and the bold decision to move his young family to Hawai‘i with no backup plan, an experience that shaped his approach to bu...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Braden Brown, Performance & Mental Health Coach at BYU (and Doug’s former high-school sports rival).  They revisit chippy hardwood memories, Braden’s position switch at BYU, and the “welcome to college” moment that planted fear and how a single sports-psych session reframed everything.  They dig into coaching framework...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with long-time friend Chelsea Baugh to explore curiosity, compassion, and the pivots that shape our lives.  Chelsea opens up about raising a non-binary child, navigating adoption, pursuing her MBA at 40, and the intentional practices that sustain her marriage. Together, Doug and Chelsea discuss spirituality, respect, parenting...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with three-time Golden Door winner and sales mentor Suli Zinck.  They dive into her 17-year journey in door-to-door sales  from knocking doors in worn-out Vans to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio.  Suli shares how she’s navigated self-limiting beliefs, balanced family and career, built discipline, and invest...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham.  Together they dive deep into Jeff’s new book, The Last Book Written by a Human , exploring AI as both a transformative tool and an existential mirror for humanity. Jeff shares personal stories on spirituality, vulnerability,...

In this solo episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright shares the powerful insights behind his second spiritual awakening and introduces a tool he calls Inner Alchemy , a practical three-step process to increase your capacity to handle emotional discomfort. Doug reflects on the three unavoidable realities of life- pain, uncertainty, and never-ending work and unpacks how our resistance...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with Megan Prince, a seasoned entrepreneur and Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss her remarkable journey from door-to-door sales to corporate leadership.  Megan opens up about her transition from Vivint to the tech world, navigating the corporate ladder, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, accountability, and pe...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright welcomes Brock Painter, founder of NeuroMastery, for a vulnerable and powerful conversation on emotional resilience, personal transformation, and what it takes to go beyond surface-level self-help. Brock shares how multiple concussions ended his football dreams in high school and led to a long journey of healing, growth, and eventually t...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with Dave Allred—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Axia Partners. Together, they unpack Dave’s remarkable journey from a difficult childhood and early days in door-to-door sales to building wealth, purpose, and a legacy rooted in freedom and intentionality. Dave opens up about running away from home at 17, the...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with Zaza, one of his closest friends and former mentees, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Zaza opens up about his early struggles in door-to-door sales, his spiritual and emotional turning points, and how he transformed his life through grit, mentorship, and an unshakable refusal to quit. From nearly giving up...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast , host Doug Cartwright sits down with Jordan Lewis, a top-performing sales leader at Vivint. Jordan shares his journey in door-to-door sales, the importance of persistence, and his commitment to building authentic relationships both in his personal life and professional career. They dive deep into the mental game of sales, leadership, and the passion-driven a...

In this powerful episode, Doug Cartwright sits down with Miguel Angel, founder and CEO of Sunbright, to unpack the extraordinary journey from Colombian immigrant to 7-figure entrepreneur and leadership mentor. Miguel shares how he built one of the fastest-growing solar sales organizations in the U.S., what drives his obsession with personal development, and how God remains at the center of his mis...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with Caleb Farina, aka "The Bill Lowering Guy." They reconnect after two years to unpack Caleb’s transformation from a driven 19-year-old obsessed with sales and status, to a grounded 22-year-old building a peaceful and purpose-driven life.  Caleb shares his journey through substance abuse, emotional breakdowns, door-to...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright is joined by longtime friend and door-to-door sales legend Sam Taggart, founder of D2D Experts and Door-to-Door Con. They explore the evolution of the D2D industry, the difference between desires and callings, redefining spiritual paths, blended families, and building legacy businesses. Sam opens up about recent personal and financial ha...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with top Vivint leader and D2D legend Aaron Doria. They dive deep into the realities of door-to-door sales, leadership longevity, and how to build a lasting legacy in an industry defined by high turnover and temptation.  Aaron shares his unfiltered wisdom on why he stayed loyal to one company while others chased trends, the pow...

In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with longtime friend and industry legend Adam Webb.  With over 18 years of experience in door-to-door sales, Adam opens up about what truly separates average performers from peak performers: principles over pitches.  From his humble beginnings in alarms to building a successful career in solar, Adam shares the mindset, leadersh...