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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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:

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In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Hurtado — Founder and President of Returning Smiles, a nonprofit devoted to bringing hope, food, faith, and essential resources to children and families in need both locally and in Ecuador. With 19 years of leadership experience at Sweet Dreams Furniture & Mattress, Jimmy has built a reputation as a purpose-driven operations and marketing strategist who leads through service, heart, and faith.

Jimmy shares his journey from business success to creating meaningful impact, revealing how his passion for people, community, and faith inspired him to launch Returning Smiles and transform compassion into action. Through his lens as a servant leader and bilingual communicator (EN/ES), he reminds us that true success is measured not by what we achieve, but by how we uplift others along the way.

Tune in to discover how Jimmy turns purpose into practice, faith into fuel, and success into significance—one smile at a time.

👤Connect with Jimmy Hurtado:

✅ Website: https://devolviendosonrisas.com/ 

✅ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-hurtado-68945724b/ 

✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/returningsmiles/ 

✅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 teams up once again with veteran podcast producer Chris Stone to dive into another round of real, unfiltered questions from the mattress and furniture retail world. Backed by over four decades of industry experience, Pete shares straightforward, experience-driven advice for retailers navigating slow sales, personal pressures, and the tough crossroads of whether to keep pushing or pivot.

With Chris steering the conversation through thoughtful questions, this episode blends practical wisdom, honest truths, and just the right amount of humor and hope.

Whether you’re rebuilding, rethinking, or just trying to stay steady, you’ll walk away with clarity, encouragement, and actionable insights—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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Brent Batterman, a veteran of the mattress industry with over two decades of experience. Brent has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing sales strategies and launching new products across the industry. He’s widely respected for his leadership in training high-performing sales teams and for introducing the first-ever waterfall system with finance companies—an industry-first innovation that improves approval rates and elevates the in-store customer journey. Join us as Brent shares his perspective on how the industry has evolved, the impact of his trailblazing work, and the ways retailers globally are reaping the benefits of his forward-thinking approach.

👤Connect with Brent Batterman:

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

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

✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedheadmarketing/

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

✅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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of more effective customer engagement with the seasoned Karen Converse. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, training, and business management within the retail sector, Karen brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion. As an independent representative, she offers invaluable insights into how education can elevate every aspect of the customer experience.

Drawing on her extensive background, Karen shares practical guidance on understanding customer needs, tailoring recommendations, and overcoming common challenges. Her advice empowers professionals to approach sleep-related discussions with confidence, clarity, and a mindset of continual learning. Whether you're on the sales floor or managing a retail team, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you educate customers and elevate the impact of your conversations in one of the most vital areas of wellness.

Tune in for expert tips, fresh perspectives, and the tools you need to elevate your sleep conversations.

👤Connect with Karen Converse:

✅ Website: https://Karen-converse.com 

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-converse

✅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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Taheny, Vice President of National Accounts and Business Development at Cariloha Inc. — a seasoned sales executive with over fourteen years of experience in the mattress industry. Chris is a record-setting force of nature, known not only for his deep industry expertise but also for his ability to harness social media more effectively than most dedicated agencies. Tune in as we dive into his journey, his strategies for driving national growth, and how he’s helping Cariloha bring sustainable luxury to the forefront of the sleep industry.

👤Connect with Chris Taheny and Cariloha Inc.:

✅ Website: https://www.cariloha.com/ 

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

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

✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Carilohabamboo 

✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cariloha/  

✅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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences

In this episode, Pete reconnects with renowned podcast producer Chris Stone to tackle raw, unfiltered questions straight from the mattress and furniture retail world. Drawing on more than 40 years of industry wisdom, Pete offers honest, experience-backed advice for retailers facing the pressures of underperforming stores, personal commitments, and the difficult choice between pressing on or calling it quits.

Guided by Chris’s thoughtful questions, the conversation mixes tough truths with practical strategies, a dose of optimism, and a few well-deserved laughs.

Whether you're scaling up, hanging on, or somewhere in the middle, you’ll leave with clarity, motivation, 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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences

In this episode, Pete teams up once again with top podcast producer Chris Stone to answer real, unfiltered questions from the mattress and furniture retail community. Pete shares candid advice rooted in over four decades of industry experience. He speaks directly to retailers trying to balance underperforming stores with personal commitments—and those wrestling with the tough decision to keep going or close up shop.

With Chris guiding the conversation, this episode blends heartfelt questions with practical solutions, honest perspective, and a few well-earned laughs along the way.

Whether you're in growth mode, survival mode, or somewhere in between, you’ll walk away with clarity, encouragement, and actionable insights—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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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

In this episode, we’re joined by Lee B. Salz, a leading Sales Differentiation Strategist and bestselling author, known for transforming salespeople into high-performing sales forces. As the founder of Sales Architects, Lee helps companies stand out in competitive markets through tailored sales consulting, coaching, and custom sales playbook development. He also delivers dynamic keynote presentations and workshops that equip sales teams with the tools to win more deals at the right price. Whether you're a sales leader, entrepreneur, or rep on the front lines, this conversation offers powerful strategies to help you differentiate and dominate.

👤Connect with Lee Salz and Sales Architects:

✅ Website: https://salesarchitects.com/ 

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

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

✅YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theleesalz 

✅X: https://x.com/SalesArchitects 

✅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

🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net 

➡️ 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  

#SalesTips #PetePrimeauShow #MattressSales #SmallBusiness #RetailSales #RetailExperiences