The Sales Factory

It’s easy to waste years of your life searching for the secrets of entrepreneurship without much to show for it. Join DJ Carroll, also known as Coach Carroll, as he pulls back the curtain on topics like high-level sales, marketing, brand awareness, social media strategies and a lot more! Each episode contains powerful information to help you grow business, drive bigger dollar sales, and build a respected brand.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
3 Reasons Most Agents Stay Broke w/ David "Coach P" Peterson
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
What if the key to scaling your business was something you accidentally stumbled into? That’s exactly what happened to David “Coach P” Peterson. In this episode, he reveals how he went from running a single insurance office to managing 50+ employees, 8 businesses, and a booming coaching empire—all while staying laser-focused on what actually drives success. But here’s the kicker: it all started with one simple shift. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or just someone who wants to win bigger and faster, you cannot afford to miss this conversation.



Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Hunting the Game That's in Season: Insurance Sales Mastery with Matt Dietz
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Award-winning agent Matt Dietz manages 4,000 policies with just TWO employees while most struggle with 1,800 and a full staff. How? He's built a thriving insurance business by completely rejecting the costly lead-buying approach that bankrupts most agents. In this eye-opening conversation, Matt reveals his "Main Street Method" for generating premium clients, the counterintuitive marketing strategy that outperforms everything else, and why what you keep matters more than what you make. If you're drowning in overhead or chasing growth at any cost, this might be the wake-up call your business needs.



Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
The $1,000,000 Sales Playbook: Zach Sabin’s Secrets to Scaling
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
What’s the one mistake that’s quietly killing your business growth? Zach Sabin went from zero clients to running a 7-figure agency training business, and he’s revealing the key lessons that made it happen. In this episode, he breaks down the hiring secret that separates top performers from time-wasters, the simple tracking system that skyrockets sales, and the game-changing advice from Alex Hormozi that shifted his entire approach to scaling.



Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Get AI or Die Trying | Kevin Spann on Adapting Fast and Thriving in the Insurance Game
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In this episode of The Sales Factory, DJ Carroll sits down with Kevin Spann, a top Allstate agent and business coach. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to winning over two dozen national sales awards. He discusses the importance of adopting technology quickly, using AI in insurance, and building a strong personal brand that resonates with clients. If you're looking to level up your sales game and embrace innovation, this episode is packed with actionable insights.



Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
20 Years of No BS Sales Advice in 49 minutes w/ Jordan Stupar
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this no-nonsense episode of The Sales Factory, Coach DJ Carroll sits down with legendary sales coach and entrepreneur Jordan Stupar. With over 20 years in the sales game, Jordan shares his hard-earned insights on crushing quotas, building a sales empire, and mastering the art of sales with micro-processes. From overcoming objections to scaling massive deals, Jordan reveals the real strategies that helped him train over 15,000 sales pros worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned sales veteran or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable advice to elevate your sales game.



Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Side Hustle to Main Hustle: Real Estate Success w/ Jake Wardrip
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Jake Wardrip transformed a side hustle into a thriving real estate career, leveraging persistence, strategy, and innovative approaches. In this episode of The Sales Factory, Jake reveals how he navigated challenges, scaled his business, and found success in a competitive market. You won't want to miss the game-changing marketing idea Jake drops about NIL deals, packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to make it big in real estate.



Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Layoff to Liftoff: Mike Stone’s Rapid Ascent in Insurance
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
In this episode of The Sales Factory, Coach Carroll dives deep with Mike Stone, a former corporate executive who transformed a Covid-era layoff into a thriving insurance agency. Mike shares his insights from the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program, the challenges of building a business during a pandemic, and how embracing social media transformed his agency’s growth. This is a must-listen for any aspiring entrepreneur.



Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
How Josiah Hartley Built a $17.5 Million Insurance Empire in Just 3 Years
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
In this episode of The Sales Factory, Coach Carroll sits down with Josiah Hartley, a dynamic insurance agent who transitioned from fitness to finance, growing a $17.5 million insurance business in just three years. Josiah shares the highs and lows of acquiring books of business, the challenges of scaling his agency, and his strategies for long-term success. Don't miss the key insights and actionable tips Josiah offers for anyone looking to thrive in the insurance industry.

About Coach Carroll
D.J. Carroll is known as Coach Carroll to the hundreds of thousands of people who’ve been a part of his elite coaching services, utilized his online information to help their business, or had the opportunity to hear one of his engaging and dynamic keynote speeches. In his own life, he has embraced the role of entrepreneur, starting and growing strong businesses and then selling them—just to start on another exciting project. He finds the energy, skills, and passion for growing businesses to be something that he is constantly eager to experience.
Coach Carroll has a perspective that makes him a sought out expert who offers “real-world” information with an edgy twist.