The Pete Primeau Show

By Pete Primeau

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Step inside the mind of a retail and wholesale veteran who’s spent four decades turning struggling businesses into profit powerhouses. Pete Primeau doesn’t just talk theory – he delivers battle-tested strategies from the trenches of the furniture and mattress industry that translate into explosive growth for ANY business. What You’ll Discover: • Advanced sales psychology and customer conversion techniques refined through $millions in transactions • Marketing strategies that work in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace • Leadership insights from someone who’s built teams, scaled operations, and navigated every economic storm • Vendor relationship mastery that creates sustainable competitive advantages Why This Show Is Different: While Pete’s roots run deep in furniture and mattress retail, his expertise transcends industries. The psychological triggers that sell a $3,000 mattress work just as powerfully for software, consulting, real estate, or any high-consideration purchase. The operational excellence that drives furniture showroom success applies to restaurants, service businesses, and e-commerce ventures alike. Meet Extraordinary Minds: Each episode features game-changing conversations with industry disruptors, serial entrepreneurs, marketing innovators, and business leaders who’ve cracked the code in their respective fields. From tech startup founders to manufacturing moguls, from retail revolutionaries to digital marketing masters – you’ll gain insider access to the strategies driving today’s most successful enterprises. Your Host’s Credentials: Pete Primeau brings unmatched authenticity to every conversation. As author of ”Miles & Miles of Retail Selling Greatness” and ”Sell A Million,” and founder of Primeau Furniture Sales, he’s not just interviewing successful people – he’s one of them. His track record of transforming underperforming sales teams and optimizing vendor partnerships speaks louder than any diploma. Subscribe now and join thousands of ambitious business professionals who refuse to settle for average results. New episodes drop weekly, each packed with immediately actionable insights you can implement before your next customer interaction.

Episode Date
The LinkedIn Edge with Jeb Blount: Episode 254
Dec 11, 2025
ASK PETE: Episode 253
Dec 08, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving Day Special with Gordon, Brent, and Chris!: Episode 252
Nov 25, 2025
More Money, More Time, More Life with Donna Krech: Episode 251
Nov 24, 2025
Skyrocket Sales with Free PR Strategies! with Melanie Rembrandt: Episode 250
Nov 20, 2025
Turn Success Into Significance with Jimmy Hurtado: Episode 249
Nov 17, 2025
ASK PETE: Episode 248
Nov 03, 2025
Reflections From The Mountain Top with Brent Batterman: Episode 247
Oct 27, 2025
Educate & Elevate - Karen Converse: Episode 246
Oct 20, 2025
Different Gear, Still Speeding! - Chris Taheny: Episode 245
Oct 13, 2025
ASK PETE: Episode 244
Oct 06, 2025
ASK PETE: Episode 243
Sep 29, 2025
Sales Differentiation & The First Meeting Differentiator - Lee Salz: Episode 242
Sep 22, 2025
Success Leaves Clues - My Story - Fawad Zavary: Episode 241
Sep 15, 2025
Win The Weekend With Pete & Friends Live! : EP 240
Sep 08, 2025
A Grand Bedding Story - Scott Grand: Episode 239
Sep 01, 2025
Mattress Industry Challenges, Trends, and Insider Tips for Store Owners - ASK PETE: Episode 238
Aug 25, 2025
Self-Care, Failure, and Winning Retail Strategies! Ask Pete: Episode 237
Aug 18, 2025
Vegas Market Is Over But Wait There's More! - Chad Fischer & Luke Larsen: Episode 236
Aug 11, 2025
Mentors and More! - Gordon Hecht: Episode 235
Aug 04, 2025
How Giving Can Help You Increase Sales - Doug Krinsky: Episode 234
Jul 28, 2025
Let's Talk Sleep - Karen Converse: Episode 233
Jul 21, 2025
The One Tool Every Store Owner Needs to use Better! - Kristina Espinoza: Episode 232
Jul 14, 2025
Have Your Best July 4th Sale Ever! - Brent Batterman: Episode 231
Jul 07, 2025
How To Work With Your Spouse & Thrive! - Jenny & Pete Primeau: Episode 230
Jun 30, 2025
Survive and Thrive: Pete Primeau Tackles Retail Struggles, Customer Experiences, and Industry Insights - ASK PETE: Episode 229
Jun 23, 2025
Escaping The Race To The Bottom Before It's Too Late! - Mike Magnuson & Mark Quinn: Episode 228
Jun 16, 2025
Real Talk: The Power Of Authenticity - RJ Williams & Tara Day: Episode 227
Jun 09, 2025
Win The Weekend With Pete & Friends Live! : EP 226
Jun 02, 2025
ASK PETE: Episode 225
May 26, 2025
The Show Must Go On & More! - Carson Heady: Episode 224
May 19, 2025
Creating Your Dream Team - Greg Law, Andrew Schlesser, Jimmy Hurtado, & Rylee Allen: EP223
May 12, 2025
The Making of Go For No! The Sequel - Andrea Waltz & Richard Fenton: Episode 222
May 05, 2025
The Winning Edge in 2025 - Ken Akers: Episode 221
Apr 28, 2025
Meet Sales Gorilla - Patrick Tinney: Episode 220
Apr 21, 2025
ASK PETE: Tackling Challenges and Opportunities in the Mattress Industry - Episode 219
Apr 14, 2025
Winning Mattress Sales in 2025 - Chad Fischer: Episode 218
Apr 07, 2025
Winning in 2025 - Scott Vaughn & Scott Bidwell: Episode 217
Mar 31, 2025
Fireside Chat With Michael Magnuson: Episode 216
Mar 24, 2025
Business Lessons from RVs to Mattresses with Chris & Kylie Nelson: Episode 215
Mar 17, 2025
How Modern Mattress & LOTUS Are Changing The Mattress Industry with Jon Piett: Episode 214
Mar 10, 2025
Sleep Elevated! - Aimee Griffiths: Episode 213
Mar 03, 2025
Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness With Pete Primeau & Friends: Episode 212
Feb 24, 2025
Snooze Mattress, Cereal Dadpreneur and More with Matt Smith: Episode 211
Feb 17, 2025
VEGAS MARKET WRAP UP SHOW - Pete Primeau: Episode 210
Feb 10, 2025
Ask Pete! Pete's Practical Tips for New and Aspiring Store Owners: Episode 209
Feb 03, 2025
The New BedTech & Vegas Market Sneak Peek - Darren Sparks & Justin Trumbo: Episode 208
Jan 27, 2025
Less is More Vegas Market Sneak Peek - Steve Karns & Phil Carlitz: Episode 207
Jan 20, 2025
Beyond The Transaction: Re-Imagining The Customer Experience in an Online World with Mike Salter: Episode 206
Jan 13, 2025
New Year, New You! with Chris Taheny: Episode 205
Jan 06, 2025
Merry Christmas Show with Pete Primeau: Episode 204
Dec 24, 2024
Sneak Peek Vegas Market Instant Comfort with Mark Klingenberg: Episode 203
Dec 23, 2024
Goal Setting for 2025 And Beyond! with Michael Wipfler: Episode 202
Dec 16, 2024
ASK PETE After Black Friday Edition: Episode 201
Dec 09, 2024
The 200th Episode Spectacular Event! : Episode 200
Dec 02, 2024
Lessons From A Success Story with Andrew Scully: Episode 199
Nov 25, 2024
Newest Trends in Sales with Pete Primeau: Episode 198
Nov 18, 2024
How To Get The MIDAS Touch! with Greg Jent & Steve Houk: Episode 197
Nov 11, 2024
ASK PETE! - Episode 196
Nov 04, 2024
The Drive to Win with Kelly Charles: Episode 195
Oct 28, 2024
The Sleepless Struggle with Karen Converse: Episode 194
Oct 21, 2024
IT'S THE 4TH QUARTER! with Steve Houk: Episode 193
Oct 14, 2024
Keys To Success in Today's Retail World with Michael Wipfler: Episode 192
Oct 07, 2024
Behind The Scenes of Selling in a Post-Trust World with Larry Levine: Episode 191
Sep 30, 2024
Brent Batterman on Thriving in a Down Economy: Episode 190
Sep 23, 2024
SuRGe Forward with Gordon Hecht: Episode 189
Sep 16, 2024
Why Differentiation Sucks These Days - Roy Osing: Episode 188
Sep 09, 2024
Mattress Store Owners: How To Make Your Door Swing & Cash Register Ring! - Scott Vaughn & Scott Bidwell: Episode 187
Sep 02, 2024
Is Your Business Exit Ready? with Pete Mohr: Episode 186
Aug 26, 2024
Navigating Challenges and Thriving in Business - ASK PETE!: Episode 185
Aug 19, 2024
Massive Retail Success Story in 2024! with Vernon (RJ) Williams & Tara Day: Episode 184
Aug 12, 2024
Sneak Peek at Vegas DreamFit Showroom with Chris Taheny: Episode 183
Jul 28, 2024
Vegas Market Preview For Bedding Industries of America - Steve Karns & Phil Carlitz: Episode 182
Jul 25, 2024
BedTech Vegas Market Preview & More! - Darren Sparks & Justin Trumbo: Episode 181
Jul 22, 2024
The Mattress World Today & Tomorrow - Larry Ciarrocca: Episode 180
Jul 15, 2024
Money In Your Mattress - Jeff Giagnocavo: Episode 179
Jul 08, 2024
Selling From The Heart Ante 4 Autism Vegas Furniture Market - Doug Krinsky: Episode 178
Jul 01, 2024
Insights into Networking, Marketing, and Sales Success - ASK PETE!: Episode 177
Jun 24, 2024
Joe The Finance Guy on 2024 & Beyond! - Joe Stepke: Episode 176
Jun 17, 2024
Sleep Innovation with The Sleep Nerdz - Andrew Carrington & Keith Messenger: Episode 175
Jun 10, 2024
What's New With AI - Blake Austin: Episode 174
Jun 03, 2024
How To Have Better Sleep Conversations Part Deux - Karen Converse: Episode 173
May 27, 2024
Adapt Or Die! - Mike Juoni: Episode 172
May 20, 2024
Winning Strategies For Success - Scott Bidwell and Scott Vaughn: Episode 171
May 13, 2024
Help More People, Make More Money - Jeff Giagnocavo: Episode 170
May 06, 2024
Taking the Simple Path - Clint Walling: Episode 169
Apr 29, 2024
Go for No! - Andrea Waltz: Episode 168
Apr 22, 2024
How To Win The Sale in 2024 - Brent Batterman: Episode 167
Apr 15, 2024
Tim McDonald UNLEASHED - Tim McDonald: Episode 166
Apr 08, 2024
ASK PETE! - The Mattress Success Summit: Episode 165
Apr 01, 2024
As the Mattress Turns - Alex Milstein: Episode 164
Mar 25, 2024
Ask Pete: Insider Advice on Business, Sales, and Success: Episode 163
Mar 18, 2024
Ask Pete: Insider Advice on Business, Sales, and Success: Episode 162
Mar 11, 2024
How To Have Better Sleep Conversations - Karen Converse: Episode 161
Mar 04, 2024
Instant Comfort Market Wrap Up & Beyond! - Mark Klingenberg: Episode 160
Feb 26, 2024
BedTech Vegas Market Wrap-Up and BEYOND! - Darren Sparks and Justin Trumbo: Episode 159
Feb 19, 2024
Didn't Go to Vegas? Here Are The Highlights & Insights! - Chris Taheny: Episode 158
Feb 12, 2024
The Boy From the Cave: Mark Bannon's Unforgettable Tale of Resilience and Hope: Episode 157
Feb 05, 2024
Bedding Industries of America Vegas Market Preview & More - Phil Carlitz, Jared Carlitz and Steve Karns: Episode 156
Jan 25, 2024
Personal Comfort/Instant Comfort Vegas Preview - Mark Klingenberg: Episode 155
Jan 22, 2024
Vegas Market Must Haves - The Power of Split Head Smart Beds: Episode 154
Jan 15, 2024
How To Win In 2024! - Sean Hathaway: Episode 153
Jan 08, 2024
The First-Time Manager Sales - Mike Weinberg: Episode 152
Jan 02, 2024
Building a Company That Wins Today - Lee Salz: Episode 151
Dec 26, 2023
ASK PETE!: Episode 150
Dec 18, 2023
Owning Your Own Business - Bill Russell: Episode 149
Dec 11, 2023
How To Bootstrap a Mattress Store - Tyler Rich: Episode 148
Dec 04, 2023
Winning The Battle at Retail - Stew Segura: Episode 147
Nov 27, 2023
Taking Action and Making Changes to Thrive in Challenging Times: Ask Pete! Episode 146
Nov 20, 2023
Bedding News Now Update! - Alex Milstein: Episode 145
Nov 13, 2023
Nothing Stops Me - Patrick Tinney: Episode 144
Nov 06, 2023
Customer Empathy - Chris Hood: Episode 143
Oct 30, 2023
Unlocking The Potential Of Your Comfort! Ask Pete Episode 142
Oct 23, 2023
Selling in Today’s Digital Landscape - Nate Morse: Episode 141
Oct 16, 2023
Hired in Sales, Now What? - Bryan Charleau: Episode 140
Oct 09, 2023
Caring Is The Salesperson’s Cheat Code: Ask Pete! Episode 139
Oct 02, 2023
Right Now Leadership - Kyle Gillette: Episode 138
Sep 25, 2023
Fix This First! - Robert Indries: Episode 137
Sep 18, 2023
Ask Pete: Authenticity and Reviews - The Secrets to Maintaining Credibility in the Digital Age: Episode 136
Sep 11, 2023
The Golden Key to Sales Success - Guy Daines: Episode 135
Sep 04, 2023
Thought Leadership in Business - Nicky Billou: Episode 134
Aug 28, 2023
Sizzling Sales Conversations - Bruce Scheer: Episode 133
Aug 21, 2023
Mindset is EVERYTHING - Gregory Birch: Episode 132
Aug 14, 2023
Ask Pete! How You Can Boost Your Business & Prepare For Vegas Market: Episode 131
Aug 07, 2023
Sneak Peek Summer Vegas Market - Steve Karns & Jared Carlitz: Episode 130
Jul 31, 2023
Want to Sell More? Give More! - Doug Krinsky: Episode 129
Jul 24, 2023
Teaching the Art of Selling Sleep - Andrew Carrington: Episode 128
Jul 17, 2023
Building an Unbreakable Business - William Attaway: Episode 127
Jul 10, 2023
Open Mind: Closed Sale - Merit Kahn: Episode 126
Jul 03, 2023
Ask Pete! - Sales Secrets For The Mattress Industry: Episode 125
Jun 26, 2023
Become The Leader You’re Meant To Be - Oakland McCulloch: Episode 124
Jun 19, 2023
How a Guy Took a Startup to a Billion in Sales - Roy Osing: Episode 123
Jun 12, 2023
How To Sell With Confidence - Darleen Priday Episode 122
Jun 05, 2023
Mattress Firm’s Likely Acquisition With Alex Milstein: Episode 121
May 30, 2023
Confident Selling Success With Dr. John Frank: Episode 120
May 22, 2023
Get Quality Referrals Without Being a Jerk With Joe Pallo: Episode 119
May 15, 2023
How We Built The Biggest Little Mattress Store Together! With Jack and Dianna Balsley: Episode 118
May 08, 2023
Personal Growth for Business Owners With Jeff Giagnocavo: Episode 117
May 01, 2023
How To Build Trust as a Leader During Challenging Times With Andy Neillie: Episode 116
Apr 24, 2023
Success Secrets For Store Owners With Kevin Fear: Episode 115
Apr 17, 2023
The Journey to Mattress Selling Success! With Ryan Bailey: Episode 114
Apr 10, 2023
Unlock Your Resilience: Strategies for Retailers to Win and Enjoy the Journey With Steve Houk: Episode 113
Apr 03, 2023
Dominate Your Local Search Results With Chad Treadway: Episode 112
Mar 27, 2023
Marketers vs. Manufacturers: Is There A Disconnect? With Alex Milstein: Episode 111
Mar 20, 2023
The Special Sauce For Sales Success in 2023! With Crispin Cruz: Episode 110
Mar 13, 2023
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life! With Kyle Daines: Episode 109
Mar 06, 2023
Leadership Secrets in Business: Storytelling With Kurian Tharakan: Episode 108
Feb 27, 2023
Negotiating in 2023! With Patrick Tinney: Episode 107
Feb 20, 2023
Secrets For Selecting Your Perfect Coach With Marc Mawhinney: Episode 106
Feb 13, 2023
Vegas Market Wrap Up With Lori Harshman: Episode 105
Feb 06, 2023
How To Win This Year! With Vanessa Contreras: Episode 104
Jan 30, 2023
Vegas Market Sneak Peek For Bedding Industries of America with Steve Karns & Stuart Carlitz: Episode 103
Jan 23, 2023
Victor Antonio & Larry Levine Interviews From Outbound: Episode 102
Jan 16, 2023
Vegas, Awards and More! With Gerry Borreggine: Episode 101
Jan 09, 2023
Carson V. Heady Answers Your Questions!: Episode 100
Dec 26, 2022
The Mindset Whisperer Answers Your Questions! With Vamsi Polimetla: Episode 99
Dec 19, 2022
If It Ain’t Written, It Ain’t Real! With Pete Mohr: Episode 98
Dec 11, 2022
Sales Secrets of The Best Retail Sales Pros! With Chris Taheny: Episode 97
Dec 05, 2022
Tips From An Expert Mattress Marketer With Brandon Bain: Episode 96
Nov 28, 2022
Want Happier Customers & Employees? With Mike Acker: Episode 95
Nov 21, 2022
Rethink The Way You Sell With Jeff Bajorek: Episode 94
Nov 14, 2022
Selling In A Crisis With Jeb Blount: Episode 93
Nov 07, 2022
How To Communicate Effectively In Business! With Brenden Kumarasamy: Episode 92
Oct 31, 2022
How To Take Control Of Your Business! With Pete Mohr: Episode 91
Oct 24, 2022
How To Grow Your Business Like A Weed! With Stu Heinecke: Episode 90
Oct 17, 2022
Winter Is Coming! With Mark Hunter & Amy Franko: Episode 89
Oct 10, 2022
Store Owners: How To Become A Retail Rockstar! With Jeffrey P. McNulty: Episode 88
Oct 03, 2022
How I Just Had My Best Weekend Ever! With Steve Houk: Episode 87
Sep 16, 2022
Your Questions Answered LIVE! With Pete Primeau: Episode 86
Sep 06, 2022
Don’t Be Ambushed by the Current Inflation Crisis! With Dan Cricks: Episode 85
Aug 29, 2022
How My Business Changed In Minutes! With Trent Ranburger: Episode 84
Aug 22, 2022
Bob Muenkel UNFILTERED! With Bob Muenkel: Episode 83
Aug 15, 2022
How To Overcome Challenges! With Steve Houk: Episode 82
Aug 08, 2022
LIVE From Vegas Market! With Darren Sparks: Episode 81
Aug 02, 2022
Ari Galper Author of Unlock The Game Answers Your Sales Questions! With Ari Galper: Episode 80
Jul 29, 2022
How To Be Unstoppable! With Milan Topolovec: Episode 79
Jul 27, 2022
Vegas Market Preview With Steve Karns and Phil Carlitz: Episode 78
Jul 21, 2022
8 Keys To Sales Leadership in Tough Times With Guy Daines: Episode 77
Jul 05, 2022
Give More to Sell More! With Doug Krinsky: Episode 76
Jun 27, 2022
Lessons From Recessions With Doug Gold: Episode 75
Jun 20, 2022
ASK Pete! Your Questions Answered! With Pete Primeau: Episode 74
Jun 13, 2022
Matrix Impact Success Secrets! With John Kolencik: Episode 73
Jun 06, 2022
Meet Today’s Mattress Store’s Best Friend! With Joe Mulcahy: Episode 72
May 31, 2022
The British Are Coming! At a Store Near You! With Ross Thurston and Steve Karns: Episode 71
May 23, 2022
Success Secrets of a Mattress Giant! With Sean Hathaway: Episode 70
May 09, 2022
Helping Retailers Succeed! With Chris Long: Episode 69
May 02, 2022
The Second Store Blues With Steve Houk: Episode 68
Apr 25, 2022
Negotiation Strategy Impact With Patrick Tinney: Episode 67
Apr 18, 2022
Bring In The Harvest! With James Short: Episode 66
Apr 04, 2022
Born To Sell! With Jordan Beck of Heritage Sleep Concepts: Episode 65
Mar 28, 2022
Bedding Industries of America Preview of High Point Market & Columbus Ohio Open House: Episode 64
Mar 21, 2022
Sales & Business Lessons From A Hall Of Fame Football Player! - Episode 63
Mar 14, 2022
Scott Vaughn - How You Can Become The Brand: Episode 62
Mar 07, 2022
Sales Secrets From The Sales Pro Whisperer - Chris Taheny: Episode 61
Feb 28, 2022
Sales & Business Lessons From Powerlifting! Episode 60
Feb 21, 2022
Curt Mercadante - Grow Your Business Without The Grind! : Episode 59
Feb 17, 2022
Sales Secrets From The Rainmaker - Mark Bannon: Episode 58
Feb 16, 2022
Sneak Peek of BedTech’s New Vegas Showroom! With Darren Sparks of BedTech: Episode 57
Feb 15, 2022
How To Have Your Best Market Ever! With Steve Houk Of Boise Mattress: Episode 56
Feb 04, 2022
Simon Hares - The Power Of Focus For Salespeople & Business Owners: Episode 55
Feb 03, 2022