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Returning Guest, Mike Irving - Resistance Removal - Leadership Development Accelerated
SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 17
Episode Overview:
Welcome back to Becoming Preferred, the show where we deconstruct the strategies that help you become the preferred choice in a crowded marketplace.
Now, we’ve all seen it: companies spending thousands on leadership retreats that result in a 'high' for three days and then… total stagnation. The missing piece isn't talent; it’s resistance.
Today, we are welcoming back, Mike Irving. Mike is the founder of Advanced Business Abilities, and he’s cracked the code on 'Resistance Removal'—a framework that delivers tangible leadership results in weeks, not years.
Today, Mike is pulling back the curtain on his Three Pillars for Success and revealing why communication is the ultimate foundation for developing a team of leaders, rather than a team of followers.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your own edge or scale your team’s performance, this episode is your roadmap. Join me now for my conversation with Mike Irving.
Guest Bio:
Mike Irving is the founder of Advanced Business Abilities, a coaching company designed for established business owners who know they’re capable of more—but haven’t yet found a support system that truly meets them where they are.
With over two decades of leadership experience—from launching his first business at 21 to managing a national sales force of over 300—Mike understands the highs of entrepreneurial success and the hidden costs that often come with it: burnout, disconnection, and stalled progress.
Frustrated by one-size-fits-all coaching programs that glossed over individual nuance, Mike set out to build something different. The result was Advanced Business Abilities: a coaching platform that combines deeply personal insight with practical, strategic execution.
One of the unique aspects of ABA’s methodology is the Success Predictor Profile—a proprietary tool backed by 50+ years of scientific research—that helps easily and efficiently identify a person's strengths, weaknesses, and blindspots and allows ABA to give business owners a custom blueprint for growth, performance, and alignment.
Today, Mike works with owners leading teams of 5 or more, who are not just chasing revenue but want to lead with integrity, improve decision-making, and grow without sacrificing their health or values. His approach resonates with founders who are practical, values-driven, and actively investing in their long-term success.
Whether he’s coaching in a boardroom or speaking on a podcast, Mike brings a refreshingly honest, grounded voice to the leadership conversation—always focused on helping others do the work that actually works.
Resource Links:
- Website: https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/
- Product Link: https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/individual-sales-coaching/
Insight Gold Timestamps:
02:34 We know the things that we should be doing, we just don't always do them
05:04 I got to a place where there was enough pain that I was going, man, I don't know what to do
05:54 We've got a diagnostic tool that I call the Predictor Profiles
15:10 While I had a zero attention to detail, I also had a zero on patience
16:34 If I don't change this about me...
20:11 You are the king or the queen on the throne In your world
20:56 Outwitting the Devil, in my opinion, is the best book Napoleon Hill ever wrote
24:35 The education system that we've been through does not teach an individual how to think
25:23 Resistance fundamentally sits in moments that we're unwilling to experience
27:13 I call the framework the foundations of successful self-leadership
29:26 How do you get people to start taking responsibility for their outcomes and results in life?
32:13 The website is advancedbusinessabilities.com
32:25 People can do that completely free of charge if they go to audit.advancedbusinessabilities.com
Connect Socially:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingmike/
Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-abilities/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedBusinessAbilities/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbg_ESzS4rqG-Ew_DJ_utA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedbusinessabilities/
Email: [email protected]
Sponsors:
Rainmaker LeadGen Platform Demo: https://calendar.summit-learning.com/widget/booking/JKItVP7WErmCBjU2cCIx
Rainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/
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By Michael VickersSEASON: 6 EPISODE: 17
Episode Overview:
Welcome back to Becoming Preferred, the show where we deconstruct the strategies that help you become the preferred choice in a crowded marketplace.
Now, we’ve all seen it: companies spending thousands on leadership retreats that result in a 'high' for three days and then… total stagnation. The missing piece isn't talent; it’s resistance.
Today, we are welcoming back, Mike Irving. Mike is the founder of Advanced Business Abilities, and he’s cracked the code on 'Resistance Removal'—a framework that delivers tangible leadership results in weeks, not years.
Today, Mike is pulling back the curtain on his Three Pillars for Success and revealing why communication is the ultimate foundation for developing a team of leaders, rather than a team of followers.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your own edge or scale your team’s performance, this episode is your roadmap. Join me now for my conversation with Mike Irving.
Guest Bio:
Mike Irving is the founder of Advanced Business Abilities, a coaching company designed for established business owners who know they’re capable of more—but haven’t yet found a support system that truly meets them where they are.
With over two decades of leadership experience—from launching his first business at 21 to managing a national sales force of over 300—Mike understands the highs of entrepreneurial success and the hidden costs that often come with it: burnout, disconnection, and stalled progress.
Frustrated by one-size-fits-all coaching programs that glossed over individual nuance, Mike set out to build something different. The result was Advanced Business Abilities: a coaching platform that combines deeply personal insight with practical, strategic execution.
One of the unique aspects of ABA’s methodology is the Success Predictor Profile—a proprietary tool backed by 50+ years of scientific research—that helps easily and efficiently identify a person's strengths, weaknesses, and blindspots and allows ABA to give business owners a custom blueprint for growth, performance, and alignment.
Today, Mike works with owners leading teams of 5 or more, who are not just chasing revenue but want to lead with integrity, improve decision-making, and grow without sacrificing their health or values. His approach resonates with founders who are practical, values-driven, and actively investing in their long-term success.
Whether he’s coaching in a boardroom or speaking on a podcast, Mike brings a refreshingly honest, grounded voice to the leadership conversation—always focused on helping others do the work that actually works.
Resource Links:
- Website: https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/
- Product Link: https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/individual-sales-coaching/
Insight Gold Timestamps:
02:34 We know the things that we should be doing, we just don't always do them
05:04 I got to a place where there was enough pain that I was going, man, I don't know what to do
05:54 We've got a diagnostic tool that I call the Predictor Profiles
15:10 While I had a zero attention to detail, I also had a zero on patience
16:34 If I don't change this about me...
20:11 You are the king or the queen on the throne In your world
20:56 Outwitting the Devil, in my opinion, is the best book Napoleon Hill ever wrote
24:35 The education system that we've been through does not teach an individual how to think
25:23 Resistance fundamentally sits in moments that we're unwilling to experience
27:13 I call the framework the foundations of successful self-leadership
29:26 How do you get people to start taking responsibility for their outcomes and results in life?
32:13 The website is advancedbusinessabilities.com
32:25 People can do that completely free of charge if they go to audit.advancedbusinessabilities.com
Connect Socially:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingmike/
Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-abilities/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedBusinessAbilities/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbg_ESzS4rqG-Ew_DJ_utA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedbusinessabilities/
Email: [email protected]
Sponsors:
Rainmaker LeadGen Platform Demo: https://calendar.summit-learning.com/widget/booking/JKItVP7WErmCBjU2cCIx
Rainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/