In this episode, we sit down with Mike Root—an award-winning sales representative who has raised the bar across the furniture industry. Known for continually sharpening his marketing expertise, Mike is endorsed by some of the most elite retailers in the country and widely regarded as an indispensable partner to his dealers. Passionate about lifting up fellow reps and helping retailers grow, he has become a trusted resource for business development and strategy. We also dive into his book, From a Sales Rep’s Perspective, which is taking the industry by storm and reshaping how professionals think about sales, relationships, and long-term success.

👤Connect with Mike Root:

✅ Email: mike@furnituresales.biz

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeroot/

✅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

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The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode, Pete welcomes Scott Vaughn, owner of Wingo Coaching, for a special “Ask Scott” conversation focused on real-world challenges faced by store owners. Scott brings his deep expertise in coaching, leadership development, and strategic business operations to answer questions directly from business owners. From building a strong company culture to leading with clarity and purpose, this episode delivers practical insights and actionable advice for creating a thriving, sustainable business.

👤Connect with Scott Vaughn:

✅ Website (Wingo Coaching): https://www.wingocoaching.win/

✅ LinkedIn (Scott Vaughn): : https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-vaughn-791ba9a9/

✅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

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➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jordan Vaughn, President and CEO of Happy Zzz’s Sit n’ Sleep in Paducah, Kentucky, and Scott Vaughn, owner of Wingo Coaching and owner of Happy Zzz’s Sit n’ Sleep. Jordan shares how, in just five years, he has established himself as a rising leader in building high-performance teams and driving business growth. Scott brings his deep expertise in coaching, leadership development, and strategic business operations, offering insights into what it takes to create a thriving company culture. Together, they discuss the dynamics of family leadership, the principles behind effective team performance, and the lessons they've learned while growing a successful sleep and furniture retail business.

👤Connect with Jordan & Scott Vaughn:

✅ Website (Happy Zzz’s Sit n’ Sleep): https://www.shophappyzzzs.com/

✅ Website (Wingo Coaching): https://www.wingocoaching.win/

✅ LinkedIn (Jordan Vaughn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-vaughn-548247291/

✅ LinkedIn (Scott Vaughn): : https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-vaughn-791ba9a9/

✅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

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🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jeb Blount, Founder and CEO of Sales Gravy and one of the most influential voices in modern sales. Jeb is the bestselling author of seventeen books—including Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, People Follow You, The AI Edge, and his newest release, The LinkedIn Edge.

With decades of experience advising top global organizations and their executive teams, Jeb breaks down how emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills shape every customer-facing interaction. Widely regarded as a leading expert on prospecting, sales, leadership, and customer experience, he shares actionable insights that help professionals at every level communicate more effectively, build trust faster, and win more opportunities.

Tune in for a masterclass on elevating your sales game, strengthening relationships, and leveraging the human edge in an AI-driven world.

👤Connect with Jeb Blount:

✅ Website: https://salesgravy.com/

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebblount/

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalesGravy

✅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

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🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode, Pete reunites with veteran podcast producer Chris Stone for another candid deep dive into the real, unfiltered questions coming out of the mattress and furniture retail world. Drawing on more than four decades of industry expertise, Pete delivers practical, experience-driven guidance for retailers facing slow sales, personal stress, and the tough decision of whether to push forward or pivot.

With Chris guiding the discussion through sharp, thoughtful questions, the conversation blends actionable wisdom, honest truths, and just enough humor and optimism to keep you moving.

Whether you’re rebuilding, rethinking, or simply trying to stay the course, you’ll leave with clarity, encouragement, and real-world takeaways—only on The Pete Primeau Show.

👤Connect with Pete Primeau:

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales

✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com

✅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

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➡️ Our amazing guests are often booked with PodMatch, a top-quality podcast matching service. For booking great podcast guests like this, we love using PodMatch: https://PodMatch.CastAhead.net

🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode, Pete is joined by industry standouts Brent Batterman, Chris Taheny, and Gordon Hecht for a lively holiday conversation packed with insight and practical takeaways.

Brent Batterman shares how more than two decades in the mattress industry—and innovations like the first finance waterfall system—have helped retailers boost approvals, improve customer experiences, and build stronger sales teams.

Chris Taheny, VP of National Accounts and Business Development at Cariloha Inc., talks about his journey as a top-performing sales executive, his unique edge with social media, and how he’s helping bring sustainable luxury to the sleep industry.

Gordon S. Hecht rounds out the trio with wisdom from 40+ years in retail, manufacturing, and marketing. He offers clear, actionable advice on diagnosing retail challenges, building effective teams, and communicating in ways that produce real results.

This Thanksgiving special delivers a warm, fast-paced discussion filled with experience, strategy, and stories that will resonate with anyone in the home furnishings and mattress industry.

👤Connect with Brent Batterman, Chris Taheny, and Gordon Hecht:

Brent Batterman:

✅ Website: https://www.bedheadmarketing.com/

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-batterman/

Chris Taheny

✅ Website: https://www.cariloha.com/

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-taheny/

Gordon Hecht:

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonhecht/

✅ Email: gordon.hecht@aol.com

✅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

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➡️ Our amazing guests are often booked with PodMatch, a top-quality podcast matching service. For booking great podcast guests like this, we love using PodMatch: https://PodMatch.CastAhead.net

🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode,we sit down with Donna Krech — Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker — who has spent over 35 years building and coaching multi-million-dollar businesses in wellness, personal development, and entrepreneurship.

From struggling to feed her child to becoming a global thought leader, Donna’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and purpose. She’s shared stages with icons like Brian Tracy, Barbara Corcoran, Russell Brunson, Jim Rohn, and Zig Ziglar, and has inspired audiences in over 90 countries with her message of turning adversity into rocket fuel for success.

As the founder of Purpose Led Profit, Donna empowers others to build the business — and life — of their dreams through her proven systems for creating true W.E.A.L.T.H. Beyond her remarkable achievements, Donna is most passionate about what she calls The Stuff in Life That Matters© — family, faith, and living fully alive.

Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical strategies from one of the most dynamic voices in business and personal growth today.

👤Connect with Donna Krech:

✅ Website: https://donnakrech.com/

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnakrech/

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaKrech/

✅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

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➡️ Our amazing guests are often booked with PodMatch, a top-quality podcast matching service. For booking great podcast guests like this, we love using PodMatch: https://PodMatch.CastAhead.net

🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

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In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Rembrandt — award-winning author, copywriter, ghostwriter, speaker, and the original direct response publicist. With decades of experience helping entrepreneurs amplify their message, Melanie has become a trusted voice in the worlds of marketing, PR, and business growth.

Her insights have been featured in leading publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Rich Dad Company, and HR Executive, and she’s shared the stage with industry legends at Dan Kennedy’s No B.S. events and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad seminars.

Tune in to discover how to attract more clients, increase credibility, and grow your business through the power of words and strategic publicity. Whether you’re a startup founder or seasoned entrepreneur, Melanie’s practical wisdom will help you communicate with confidence and turn your message into measurable results.

👤Connect with Melanie Rembrandt:

✅ Website: https://rembrandtwrites.com/

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanierembrandt/

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RembrandtCommunications

✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rembrandtcommunications/videos

✅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

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➡️ Our amazing guests are often booked with PodMatch, a top-quality podcast matching service. For booking great podcast guests like this, we love using PodMatch: https://PodMatch.CastAhead.net

🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles

➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion

The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:

https://CastAhead.net