As shared on Road to the Golden Door Podcast with host Mikey Lucas
In a recent episode of the Road to the Golden Door podcast, host Mikey Lucas sat down with multi-year Golden Door Award winner and founder of Revive Roofing & Exteriors, Blake Gryom. From recovering addict to building a million-dollar roofing business, Blake’s story is raw, real, and full of practical wisdom for anyone in door-to-door sales.
Here’s how Blake went from the party life to elite performance, and what you can learn from it:
1. Own Your Morning, Own Your Day
Quote: “I was up at 5:30 AM prepping estimates before I knocked a single door.”
Blake didn’t start his day late and react to chaos. He woke up early, handled estimates, then hit the field with focus. Starting early gave him momentum.
2. You Don’t Need Permission to Outwork Everyone
Quote: “I was closing 20–25 deals a week because I wouldn’t stop knocking.”
When a storm hit Charleston, Blake went door to door until sunset. While other roofers left at 6:30 PM, he was still closing deals at 8 PM. Work ethic set him apart.
3. Sobriety = Clarity = Power
Quote: “Getting sober gave me no excuse. I had to face myself.”
Blake opened up about his past with alcohol and addiction. Once he got clean, the same obsessive personality that led him down a dark path became his greatest sales weapon.
4. Great Mentors Don’t Wait to Be Asked
Quote: “A leader doesn’t say ‘come to me’—they say ‘how can I help?’”
Blake shared how real mentors like Todd Price pour into you without waiting to be chased. He believes great leaders show up for their people without being asked.
5. Sell Like a Leader, Not a Closer
Quote: “I wasn’t just selling—I was showing up like I owned the neighborhood.”
He didn’t just close deals—he dominated entire zip codes. Blake turned his name into a trusted brand by going above and beyond, including offering referral rewards and community involvement.
6. Build a Business That Supports Your Reps
Quote: “My guys won’t be drowning in admin. I’m giving them the setup I wish I had.”
Blake left a company that had him stuck behind a computer. Now, as a business owner, he’s building a system where his reps stay in the field while the backend runs smoothly.
7. Surround Yourself With People Who Think Bigger
Quote: “I joined Apex. I got a coach. I’m learning the unsexy backend stuff now.”
Even after big wins, Blake keeps learning. He believes in investing in masterminds and mentors to keep leveling up.
Blake Gryom’s story is a blueprint for anyone tired of mediocrity. From waking up early to leading with heart, his approach to sales and life is anything but average. If you’re in the trenches knocking doors, take a page from Blake’s book: Outwork, outlast, and lead with integrity.
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