465: From International Student to D2D Leader: How He Trained 100+ Reps and Became a D2D Powerhouse | The D2D Podcast

What does it take to go from immigrant student juggling three jobs to building two of Canada’s top-performing door-to-door teams—in under two years?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Minhajul Islam, VP of Talent Acquisition at NOC, who reveals how one summer knocking doors transformed his life—and how he's now helping others escape the 9-to-5 grind and build a career in D2D.

You’ll learn the intentional leadership philosophy Minhaj uses to recruit, train, and retain high-performing teams year-round, especially in the growing Canadian D2D market. From his rep onboarding flow to his unique culture strategy, this episode is packed with tactical gems and raw truth for reps and leaders alike.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ Why your intentions when recruiting matter more than your incentives
✅ Minhaj’s exact 3-day onboarding method that turns rookies into closers
✅ A culture hack that keeps reps motivated—even after a zero day
✅ The hidden reason most reps fail—and what to do before you fire them
✅ What made Minhaj shift from surviving as a student to becoming a leader with impact

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