The Journey with Clayton Nelson

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 between expectation and reality, and why I don’t owe my past self an apology or need to feel sorry for myself. What I do owe is my future self a chance. There’s too...

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 older couple shared something simple but powerful with me—“life is worth enjoying.” That advice stuck with me, and in this episode I talk about what it means...

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, but I’ve learned to have blind faith in my mission—without needing anyone else to tell me I’m doing the right thing. In this episode, I share how I keep my confidence and...

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 than ever. I share why I’ve been loving the grind, what’s fueling me to keep going, and how you can tap into that same drive when life gets crazy. Direct Message...

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 through the darkest moments. I also share how one of the most impactful mentors in my life, Coach Old May, used to tell me, “We don’t have time for bad days.” Th...

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. And it did. In this episode, I share the story of what happened, how we pushed through it, and why I believe struggle is where the real growth happens. It’...

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.  I share how i'm going to fix this. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Claytonnelson_ Twiter: Clayton_Nelson5 TikTok: Clayton_Nelson YouTube:...

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 them. I also share how my ability to stay present and recognize that I’m living in the “good ole days” keeps me joyful, grateful, and grounded—even on the hard days....

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 during that last close… something hit me. Even though I care so much about hitting my goals, I realized how small my problems really are. I get to do what I love...

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, he not only bought his first house before 21 but also built a thriving team.  Listen to this podcast if you want to learn how locking in on your vision can c...

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 everything. Carter opens up about leading his family from a young age, how door-to-door sales changed his life, and the impact of choosing the right life partner...

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 exactly what changed and why I went from feeling stuck to getting results. I also share the message I gave my team—about excuses, ownership, and doing what it tak...

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. Ran into a friend from college couple weeks back and he asked me why I’m not scared to do what I’m doing now. I thought back to a conversation I had with m...

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 you. If you’re in a tough stretch, this might hit home. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Claytonnelson_ Twiter: Clayton_Nelson5 TikTok: Cl...

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’s got every reason to quit—but he also has the chance to write a story most people only dream about. Because if you don’t quit… you can’t lose. Direct Message Me: (DM...

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. That moment taught me a lot about timing, surrender, and why sometimes you’ve got to let things happen in God’s timing—not force them. The second lesson came from le...

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 them are coming to me for advice and I know exactly how they feel right now. I share my story of how I relate to them and what that moment meant for me. Direct Message...

This episode features Caleb Moller — one of the top athletes in all of Meraki and one of the biggest reasons behind our winning culture. Caleb opens up about his journey from playing college soccer to dropping out and going all-in on door-to-door sales. He shares why he made that decision, what it cost him, and how he’s finding meaning and growth in the D2D world. We talk about his ability to stay...

This episode is part of my ROOKIE SUMMER series — a recap from my first summer knocking doors, recorded in real time last year. This was the final episode I recorded while still in-market. My rookie summer officially came to an end, and in this episode, I look back on the full journey — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I share the biggest lessons I learned, how much I grew, and why...

This week, I take you inside a 1v1 competition I had with another top rep — a battle that came down to the very last day. I ended up losing, but what happened next was way more important than who won. I share the biggest lessons I took from the experience, how I bounced back, and why sometimes the losses shape you more than the wins. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Claytonnelson...

This week, I talk about a conversation I had with a group of kids in the neighborhood I was knocking in — and how it ended up being way more powerful for me than I expected. One of the little kids found my Instagram and asked me how he could become famous. I share the advice I gave him, and it reminded me of how i'm pursing my dreams. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Clayton...

This week, I share a real conversation I had with one of my best friends about chasing a dream, even when others don’t see it. We talk about what it feels like to be all-in on something, while people doubt you, question you, or just don’t get it. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Claytonnelson_ Twiter: Clayton_Nelson5 TikTok: Clayton_Nelson YouTube: ClaytonNelson

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 flipped. Last door of the day: same-day close. First door Saturday morning: same-day close. Then another later that day. This episode is about believing in you...

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 only if you’ve been showing up and intentionally putting in the work. Direct Message Me: (DM is always open!) Instagram: Claytonnelson_ Twiter: Clayton_Nel...

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. When you stop obsessing over the outputs, everything gets more fun- and you actually grow faster. If you’re putting in the work but not seeing it all pay off...