Salespreneur Stories

Claylyn Tirrell
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Salespreneur Stories, hosted by Claylyn Tirrell, finds everyday salespeople who turned entrepreneurs by side hustles, real estate, and buying or starting businesses from scratch while working in sales.

  1. D2D Rep Buys 3 Pest Control Companies in 3 Years | Casey McDaniels, CEO of King Pest

    10/21/2025

    D2D Rep Buys 3 Pest Control Companies in 3 Years | Casey McDaniels, CEO of King Pest

    Hi, I’m a former sales rep turned entrepreneur. Salespreneur Stories is my way of connecting with entrepreneurs quitting their jobs. Casey McDaniels went from being the top sales rep in his office to starting his own pest control company in Colorado and acquiring 3 more. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4aYejfT Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter - https://bit.ly/45oTGbA[⁠⁠⁠⁠](https://salesprenuer.substack.com/) Follow Casey McDaniels on X

    25 min
  2. From Cold Calls to Fastballs with Ethan Jensen, The Cage Baseball

    09/30/2025

    From Cold Calls to Fastballs with Ethan Jensen, The Cage Baseball

    Hi, I’m a former sales rep turned entrepreneur. Salespreneur Stories is my way of connecting with others doing the same thing. Ethan was an SDR for 2 years before deciding to start his own business. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4aYejfT Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter - https://bit.ly/45oTGbA[⁠⁠⁠⁠](https://salesprenuer.substack.com/) Follow Ethan Jensen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ep3jensen/ Check out the Cage Baseball https://www.thecage-baseball.com/

    28 min
  3. Quitting LinkedIn to build e-comm startup | Andrew Marino, Royal Guard Co

    09/17/2025

    Quitting LinkedIn to build e-comm startup | Andrew Marino, Royal Guard Co

    What happens when you land your dream job at LinkedIn — and then walk away? In this episode of Salespreneur Stories, Andrew Marino shares how he quit corporate life to launch Royal Guard, a men’s natural deodorant brand. From door-to-door sales and Utah Jazz partnerships to bootstrapping e-commerce with freelance work, Andrew’s journey shows the messy middle of entrepreneurship. We talk about: Why sales skills fuel startup survival The tradeoffs between freelancing, funding, and freedom What it really takes to bet on yourself If you’ve ever thought about leaving your W-2 to build your own thing, Andrew’s story will push you to think bigger — and prepare for the grind. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletterFollow me on LinkedInFollow Andrew Marino on LinkedInCheck out Royal Guard Co

    29 min
  4. Finding Message Market Fit with The Deal Lab - Kellen Casebeer

    09/04/2025

    Finding Message Market Fit with The Deal Lab - Kellen Casebeer

    Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kellen Casebeer

    47 min
  5. 0 → 40 SDRs in 4 years, HOW TO build an outbound SDR agency w/ John Karsant, LevelUp Leads

    07/30/2025

    0 → 40 SDRs in 4 years, HOW TO build an outbound SDR agency w/ John Karsant, LevelUp Leads

    John Karsant is the CEO of the fastest growing outsourced SDR company! Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter - https://bit.ly/45oTGbA[⁠⁠⁠⁠](https://salesprenuer.substack.com/) Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4aYejfT Follow John Karsant on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkarsant/ Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Level Up Leads 02:12 Understanding the Outbound Landscape 05:00 Evolution of Services and Client Relationships 07:31 Challenges and Realities of Entrepreneurship 09:57 Building a High-Quality Team 12:16 Differentiating in a Crowded Market 14:43 The Importance of Cold Calling 17:09 Navigating Pricing Models 19:32 Targeting the Right Clients 22:09 Future Trends in Outbound Sales 24:37 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 32:06 tspp-intro-music_tspp_intro music.wav

    32 min
  6. College student builds a legit AI startup…? - Brandon Davis, Interval || S2E2

    07/16/2025

    College student builds a legit AI startup…? - Brandon Davis, Interval || S2E2

    Anyone notice the younger group of startup founders? They're a lot younger and more daring than what we've seen in the past. Brandon Davis decided against the traditional career path of internship, entry level job, to professional. He went straight into becoming the CEO/Co-Founder of an AI startup called Interval. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4aYejfThttps://sandbox.ing/Brandons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-davis-bba062223/

    31 min
  7. NEW! SALESPRENEUR SEASON 2!

    07/16/2025

    NEW! SALESPRENEUR SEASON 2!

    Whats up everyone - I missed you! Launching Season 2 of Salespreneur Stories today. Here's the opener giving a quick update on the show and reflecting on some highlights. LETS GO! Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4aYejfT

    7 min
  8. AE Quits Cushy Tech Job to Start Stump Grinding | Tyler Mumford - #039

    01/14/2025

    AE Quits Cushy Tech Job to Start Stump Grinding | Tyler Mumford - #039

    6 months ago Ty quit his cushy sales job to grind tree stumps. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Follow Ty on X and LinkedIn

    40 min
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Salespreneur Stories, hosted by Claylyn Tirrell, finds everyday salespeople who turned entrepreneurs by side hustles, real estate, and buying or starting businesses from scratch while working in sales.

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  • Creator
    Claylyn Tirrell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Claylyn Tirrell
  • Show Website
    Salespreneur Stories