Summer Sales Podcast

July Burnout or Breakthrough: Cody Mack on the Real Reason Reps Quit—and How to Flip the Switch (PEST)

Andy Holmes

It’s the middle of July—where most reps either check out or level up. In this raw, no-fluff episode, Cody Mack (16-year door-to-door vet) joins Andy to break down exactly why reps quit, how to rewire your brain mid-summer, and why the habits you build right now will echo through every part of your future.

They dive deep into identity, leadership, excuses, burnout, dopamine discipline, and the simple daily choices that separate those who finish strong from those who fizzle out.

💡 If you're tired, behind on goals, or feeling stuck—this episode is the spark you need.

💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:

  • The mindset shift that saved Cody’s career—and how to copy it today
  • Why reps quit in July (and what to do about it)
  • Micro-incentives, Slurpees, and $20 socks: how to game your own brain
  • The power of showing up when it’s boring
  • “What would a 1000-account rep do?” — Reverse engineering elite habits
  • Why Saturdays aren’t dead and mornings aren’t slow—you are
  • How to lead when your manager isn’t
  • Why quitting this summer creates a ripple effect into every part of your life

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR:

  • Reps off track and losing steam
  • Managers trying to save the second half of summer
  • Anyone tired of making excuses and ready to step up
  • Future leaders looking to hardwire greatness

📈 ONE BIG TAKEAWAY:

What you do in July doesn't just impact your income—it shapes who you become. You’re either proving to yourself you can push through… or training yourself to tap out when it gets hard.

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