Ever feel like life keeps throwing punches? Maybe you’re in the D2D grind, facing slammed doors, or dealing with personal setbacks that make you want to just… stop. Well, buckle up, because we’re diving deep with Tim Storey, famously known as the “Comeback Coach,” who joined Sam Taggart on the D2D Podcast. Tim’s worked with superstars, spoken to thousands, and has a powerful message about resilience that’s incredibly relevant whether you’re knocking doors or navigating life’s hurdles.
Door-to-door sales is a grind, filled with daily rejection that can easily push reps into a victim mindset. How can leaders effectively motivate their teams to push through the yelling, spitting, and slammed doors? In this segment, renowned coach Tim Storey tackles this challenge head-on. He reveals his powerful framework for resilience, explaining that having the ‘sight’ (vision) and the ‘right’ isn’t enough. The crucial element is developing the ‘might’: the inner strength, faith, and courage that allows individuals to bounce back, just like a deeply rooted palm tree bending in a hurricane. Discover Tim’s technique to cultivate this ‘might’ and learn why hitting the floor just means it’s time to “come back for mo’.”
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Investing in Yourself: Is it Worth It?
First off, Tim is PUMPED to be speaking at Door-to-Door Con (D2DCon) this coming January 8th and 9th. Sam brought up the ticket price jump this year, asking Tim – a guy who shares stages with giants like John Maxwell and David Goggins – why people should invest in conferences.
Tim’s take? Absolutely, 100% yes. He breaks it down: you learn through education, observation (what you see), and conversation. A conference like D2DCon wraps all that up. “Could you imagine,” Tim asks, “that a person can come to the conference one way and leave the conference another way? Come… less than, leave… more than?” He guarantees his session alone will deliver immense value (mentioning people pay $50k just for a day of dialogue with him!). Why? Because one conversation, one message can trigger something life-changing. Getting this lineup of speakers? Not easy. These folks are busy. Tim emphasizes, “You are valuable. So treat yourself like you’re valuable, and invest in yourself… you are going to get it back in money, or what money can[not] buy.”
The Grind is Real: Working Your Land with the Law of the Harvest
Sam pointed out how gritty D2D sales is and how it perfectly mirrors the “Law of the Harvest,” a principle Tim teaches. Forget overnight success fantasies. Tim explains the process:
- Plow the Ground: Prepare for the work.
- Plant the Right Seed: Take the right actions, use the right strategies.
- Water the Seed: This is repetition, consistency, showing up day after day.
- Reap the Harvest: Enjoy the results that last because you went through the process.
He uses Magic Johnson practicing basketball in the snow in Michigan as an example. Why? Because Magic knew someone else was practicing in the sun. He couldn’t make excuses. He worked his land. Tim quotes a proverb: “He who works his land shall have abundance, but whoever chases fantasies lacks wisdom.” It’s about the daily grind, not wishful thinking.
Are You on the Right Path? Favor in the Person vs. Path
Sometimes, people work hard but feel like they’re plowing the wrong field. Sam asked about Tim’s concept of “favor in the person” versus “favor in the path.” Tim believes God wants success for us. There’s favor on you as a person, but there’s also a specific “favorite path” meant for you. How do you find it? Tim’s simple advice: Stop. Look. Listen. When you quiet down and pay attention, you’ll often hear that inner voice guiding you. It might be towards helping others, using your creativity, or pursuing a certain business. Don’t just assume because you’re good at something, it’s automatically your path. Find the one that feels right, the one where things seem to align.
Becoming the Comeback King (or Queen!): Don’t Fold While You’re Unfolding
Life throws curveballs – illnesses, breakups, pandemics, accidents. Tim calls these “life interruptions.” When they hit, many people stop. They have a setback, sit in it, and settle there. Tim’s powerful message? “Don’t fold while you’re still unfolding.”
Think about poker – folding means you give up on your hand. Tim urges us not to give up on ourselves, even after years of struggle. Maybe you’re battling depression or addiction – things you didn’t “order” but showed up anyway. Don’t let the setback define your entire story. You’re still growing, still becoming.
He shared genuine empathy when Sam opened up about going through a divorce, explaining the “divided force” feeling and the shame or guilt that often knocks on the door. His advice? Don’t label yourself by your setback. Refuse to be a victim. You are a victor, and “grace fills in the gaps.” It’s about honoring the journey, learning, and refusing to stay down.
Building the “Might”: How to Keep Your Team (and Yourself) Motivated
Okay, so how do you actually do that? Especially in D2D where rejection is constant? Tim breaks it down into three parts:
- The Sight: The vision for a great life/career.
- The Right: You have the right to pursue that great life.
- The Might: This is the crucial one – the inner strength, faith, courage, resilience.
Many people have the sight and believe they have the right, but they lack the might. This is what lets you bounce back. Tim uses the analogy of a palm tree in a hurricane. It bends, bends, bends under 150 mph winds but doesn’t break. Why? Deep roots and elasticity. Developing your “might” gives you that elasticity.
His catchy phrase for it? “Hit the flow, come back for mo!” You take a hit (hit the floor), but you get back up, wanting more, ready for the next thing. That’s the might in action. It’s about building that inner resilience so you don’t just break or fly away when the winds hit.
Believe in Your Message (Even When Doors Slam)
Tim even shared his own door-to-door experience doing evangelism as a young man. Slammed doors? Oh yeah. Nine out of ten, he figures. But he kept knocking because he believed in his message. That one breakthrough, that one changed life, made all the rejection worth it. The lesson? Believe fiercely in what you’re offering and don’t take the rejection personally. (They didn’t know they were slamming the door on Oprah’s future friend back then!)
Success Isn’t One Lucky Break
How did Tim reach the level he’s at, coaching stars and speaking globally? It wasn’t one magic moment. It was the Law of the Harvest, repeated over and over: plow, plant, water, reap. The harvest just ended up “about 100 times bigger” than he imagined.
Find Your Purpose & Heal the World
Ultimately, Tim encourages finding your unique purpose, not just chasing what society deems successful. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a welder, or Richard Branson, success is about fulfilling your mission. He’s passionate about healing and making the world better, urging everyone at D2DCon and beyond to focus on their contribution.
Ready to Build Your Comeback Mindset?
Learn Tim Storey's Strategies for Unshakeable Resilience.
Want More Tim Storey?
He’s launching a Certified Life Coaching Program (TimStory.com) where he personally coaches you for two years after the initial online course. He also has a new book, “The Miracle Mentality,” available for pre-order (also at TimStory.com).
So, are you ready to stop chasing fantasies, work your land, develop your might, and become your own comeback story? Tim Storey believes you can, and his message is a powerful reminder that even when you hit the floor, you can always come back for more.
