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With a career spanning over 40 years in both retail and wholesale furniture and mattress industries, Pete Primeau shares his insights on sales & marketing. Regularly joined by guests from a variety of industries, this show is not just for those in the mattress and furniture business - but for any business owner or sales professional.
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In this episode, Pete speaks with Jack and Dianna Balsley, the husband and wife team behind the success of their once little mattress store. With their combined sales and marketing backgrounds, the Balsleys have defied the odds and turned their small business into a big success.
Tune in to hear how they started in the mattress industry, the challenges they faced along the way, and the strategies they employed to overcome those obstacles. From marketing tactics to customer service, the Balsleys share their insights and lessons learned from their journey.
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own business or simply interested in the story of a successful small business, you won't want to miss this inspiring conversation with Jack and Dianna Balsley.
👤 Connect with Jack and Dianna Balsley:
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themattresssale
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-balsley-98524310
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianna-b-balsley-95b8321a1
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday May 01, 2023
Personal Growth for Business Owners With Jeff Giagnocavo: Episode 117
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
From age 7, Jeff Giagnocavo understood the power of small business and the impact it has on those who own the business and the communities they live in.
After selling his first business at the age of 16 to buy a car he’s been on an epic entrepreneurial journey ever since and is now a sought out consultant for business owners who desperately want to do life and business on their terms.
Jeff does business in your bedroom. He co-owns Gardner’s Mattress & More, the region's premier better sleep store. For 13 years in a row they have been named a Reader’s Choice Winner - favorite place to buy a mattress.
He is fanatical about the 5-star experience and has gathered thousands of online and in store 5-star reviews. His book Sleep Better has helped thousands of people wake up happy too.
As a driven entrepreneur he has licensed both his own custom software and educational marketing materials to others in his industry and in other industries. On any given day his marketing ideas, tools and software are in use across more than 500 retail door fronts.
Jeff’s marketing skills and knowledge have been featured regularly in Forbes, Target Marketing, Dan Kennedy’s NO BS series of books & newsletters, Furniture Today, Sleep Savvy Magazine, Marketing Miracles, Predictable Profits Playbook, Lead the Field, Fox Business News, WGAL and Success Magazine.
Jeff’s passion is to unlock the potential of every business owner. Shift them into the investor seat in their business and unlock the true joy and reward of business ownership so they can truly do life and business on their terms and live what Jeff calls their very own Big Ticket Life.
👤 Connect with Jeff Giagnocavo:
✅ Official: https://thebigticketlife.com/
✅ Official: https://thejeffg.com/
✅ Official: https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffgiagnocavo
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgiagnocavo/
✅ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebigticketlife
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.giagnocavo/
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Pete speaks with Andy Neillie, an award-winning speaker, best-selling leadership author, and business owner who has spent over 20 years training and leading teams to become high-performing leaders. In addition to owning a successful $3M retail business, Andy has served as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach, and consultant, delivering workshops on leadership topics for a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized businesses, trade groups, and associations.
Andy's unique background in management and sales, combined with his exceptional speaking and training abilities, has enabled him to motivate clients and audiences to take actions that benefit both themselves and their organizations. As a business owner and leader himself, Andy understands the importance of developing strong leaders, and he has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience to share.
Tune in to hear Andy Neillie's expert advice on leadership development and performance, and discover how you can take your own leadership skills to the next level!
👤 Connect with Andy Neillie:
✅ Official: https://www.neillieleadershipgroup.com/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.neillie
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyneillie/
✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drneillie
✅ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user47764574
✅ Espeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/5312/dr-andy-neillie
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Success Secrets For Store Owners With Kevin Fear: Episode 115
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode, Pete welcomes Kevin Fear, the CEO of Mattress Express, a leading mattress retailer in Upstate New York. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Kevin is passionate about providing customers with the best possible sleep experience. Kevin shares his insights on the latest advancements in mattress technologies, and how his stores are offering the best in class products to their customers. Kevin also shares his thoughts on the importance of customer service, and how it is more than just a slogan at his stores.
Tune in on this episode as Pete and Kevin dive deep into the world of luxury sleep, and learn how you can achieve a better sleep!
👤 Connect with Mattress Express & Kevin Fear:
✅ Official: https://mattressexpressny.com/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattressexpressny
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fear-58889b1a0/
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Apr 10, 2023
The Journey to Mattress Selling Success! With Ryan Bailey: Episode 114
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
This episode welcomes Ryan Bailey, the Merchandising Manager and Buyer for Mattress World Northwest. Ryan shares his expertise and experience gained from his ten years in the industry and six years with Mattress World Northwest. In addition to that, he also has a role in consulting on advertising campaigns and buying strategies for the company.
Join Pete and Ryan for this informative and engaging conversation as they explore the fascinating world of mattresses. Get an insider's perspective and valuable insights on the mattress industry.
👤 Connect with Mattress World Northwest:
✅ Official: https://www.mattressworldnorthwest.com/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattressWorldNW/
✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattressworldnw
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Pete is joined by Steve Houk, Owner of Boise Mattress in this episode as they explore how retailers can build resilience and thrive in a challenging retail landscape. Pete draws on his experience as a retail consultant and expert to provide practical strategies for developing key skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. Pete and Steve discuss the importance of having a positive attitude and strong leadership to motivate and empower employees, and how to leverage technology to improve the customer experience. Whether you're a new retailer or a seasoned veteran, this episode will give you valuable insights on how to unlock resilience and enjoy the journey to retail success.
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Dominate Your Local Search Results With Chad Treadway: Episode 112
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
In this episode, Chad Treadway, the Chief Smarketing Officer of Cube Creative joins Pete as they discuss how he helps businesses grow by managing their online presence. As the world has shifted online, having a strong online presence has become crucial for any business to succeed. Chad shares his expertise in managing various aspects of online presence such as website design and content, social media management, online reviews, and online advertising.
If you are a small business owner with a retail store, tune in to this episode and discover how you can leverage the power of digital marketing to grow your business!
👤 Connect with Cube Creative & Chad Treadway:
✅ Official: https://cubecreative.design/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubeCreativeDesign/
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cube-creative-design/
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadjtreadway/
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubecreativedesign/
✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubecreativeinc
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In this episode, Pete speaks with Alex Milstein, a contributor and social media coordinator for Home News Now and Casual News Now. With an extensive background in technology and home design, Alex shares his insights on how the furniture industry has evolved with the advent of augmented reality, e-commerce, and 3D visualization. We discuss his previous roles as senior editor of Casual Living and Designers Today, and how his experience has shaped his perspective on the industry.
Listen in if you’re interested in learning the intersection of technology and home design, and how it has changed the way we shop for furniture.
👤 Connect with Alex Milstein & Bedding News Now:
✅ Official: https://beddingnewsnow.com/
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-milstein-5883b17a/
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Monday Mar 13, 2023
The Special Sauce For Sales Success in 2023! With Crispin Cruz: Episode 110
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
In this episode, Pete is joined by Crispin Cruz, a sales guru with over two decades of experience in Sales and Marketing at the corporate level. Cris is known for his expertise in the art of relationship building and closing deals, and his multifaceted viewpoint towards business strategy and sales methodologies is one reason why Sales Arbiter is so effective. He has a wealth of experience in multiple industries and locations across the nation, and has trained thousands of sales professionals at all levels.
Cris shares his experience and best practices for building a highly functional and sustainable sales process that takes business growth to the next level, regardless of the scale or environment.
If you're a business owner or a sales professional looking to sharpen your skills, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Tune in to gain valuable insights for accelerating your sales growth.
👤 Connect with Crispin Cruz:
✅ Official: https://salesarbiter.com/
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crispin-cruz-977b505/
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life! With Kyle Daines: Episode 109
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
In this episode, Pete welcomes Kyle Daines, a certified life coach, NLP master practitioner, and solution-based counseling practitioner. Kyle shares with us the power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a psychological tool that can bring about rapid transformation and personal excellence.
Kyle shares his insights on how NLP can be used to overcome limiting beliefs, fears, and anxieties, and how it can enhance our communication skills, relationships, and overall well-being.
Whether you are looking to improve your career, relationships, health, or any other aspect of your life, this episode is full of practical tips and strategies to help you unlock your potential and create a life you love. Join us as we explore the power of NLP and how it can transform your life.
👤 Connect with Kyle Daines:
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-daines-72aa0665/
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
🎧Follow and listen to every show wherever you listen to podcasts: http://podcast.PetePrimeau.live
🎥 Watch all Pete Primeau Live Episodes at: http://PetePrimeau.Live
➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://amzn.to/3qoRrRB
➡️ Join Pete’s group: "Pete Primeau Sales & Marketing": https://bit.ly/PrimeauSalesMarketingGroup
SHOW PODCAST: http://bit.ly/primeau-podcast
👤 Connect with Pete Primeau
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Telegram: @PetePrimeau
✅ MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/peteprimeau
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences