ASK PETE: Episode 280

In this episode, Pete reconnects with veteran podcast producer Chris Stone for another candid, no-holds-barred conversation exploring the real challenges facing the mattress and furniture retail industry. Drawing on more than 40 years of hands-on experience, Pete delivers practical, down-to-earth guidance for retailers navigating slow sales, growing pressure, and the tough decision of whether to stay the course or pivot in a new direction.   With Chris guiding the discussion through thoughtful and timely questions, the episode blends actionable advice, honest perspectives, and just the right amount of humor and optimism to keep listeners encouraged and engaged.   Whether you’re rebuilding, reassessing, or simply staying steady, this episode offers fresh clarity, motivation, and valuable 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