Building a sales team can be one of the most freeing moves for an entrepreneur—but it’s also one of the riskiest if done wrong.

In this Peaceful Profits episode, Mike Shreeve reveals the three most common mistakes business owners make when hiring salespeople—and how to avoid them.

From hiring “overly experienced” reps who don’t fit the startup pace, to overlooking detail-oriented habits, to bringing on people who refuse to follow up, Mike shares lessons learned from 15+ years of building sales teams for his own companies and clients.

You’ll also learn the single factor that can make up for nearly any weakness: belief in your product.

What if you could double your revenue, profits, and freedom in just 12 months?

In this Peaceful Profits episode, Mike Shreeve shares the proven framework he uses with private consulting clients to 2x any business—without chasing shiny objects or burning out.

Learn how to run 90-day sprints, focus on the five key growth engines (finances, operations, sales/marketing, offers, and leadership), and track the KPIs that actually matter.

If you want to scale faster while working less, this episode gives you the roadmap.

What’s the #1 hack to making sales and marketing easier?

According to Mike Shreeve, it’s simple: get your clients results.

In this Peaceful Profits episode, Mike explains why client success is the foundation of powerful marketing and effortless sales.

He dives into the four biggest reasons clients fail—lack of clarity, lack of emotional buy-in, working with the wrong clients, and under-resourced offers—and shows how solving these issues leads to stronger testimonials, referrals, and conversions.

You’ll also learn how to set boundaries and build systems for handling difficult clients so you can scale with peace of mind.

Selling a bad offer? In this Peaceful Profits podcast, Mike Shreeve breaks down why most offers fail and what you can do when you’re stuck selling something that doesn’t easily convert.

He explains the difference between good and bad offers, why improving the offer itself is always smarter than chasing “fancy” marketing tricks, and practical strategies you can use if you’re forced to move a weak product—like expanding audience reach, increasing follow-up, and leveraging referrals.

Packed with insights from 15+ years of experience, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their offer-building and marketing strategies.

In this heartfelt episode, Mike Shreeve (Mike Shreeve Peaceful Profits) shares the nine principles he teaches his kids about entrepreneurship—why most shouldn’t start a business, the power of stubborn persistence, practicing failure, building a support circle, charging to be the best (not the cheapest), working on yourself, investing in assets you control, and planning an exit.

It’s candid, practical wisdom you can apply today, with nods to Peaceful Profits coaching, Peaceful Profits services, and the mindset behind Peaceful Profits training programs.

Expect real talk, zero fluff, and strategies you’ll want to pass on.

Have at least 2,500 engaged followers (or 1,000+ on your list)?

Mike Shreeve shares a dead-simple, two-step call-and-response play: list 10 compelling mini-trainings your audience craves, post one with a short “comment/reply for access” prompt, deliver the value, start human conversations, and close.

Rinse and repeat, then boost the winners with small paid ads.

Practical, repeatable Peaceful Profits marketing strategies you can deploy today—with options to scale via Peaceful Profits coaching and services.

What if the difference between staying stuck and scaling up was just a handful of books?

In this episode, Mike Shreeve (Mike Shreeve Peaceful Profits) reveals the five books that shaped his journey as a business owner—including Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson, Traction by Gino Wickman, Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz, So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport, Who Not How by Dan Sullivan, and Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Each one delivers practical wisdom on scaling, leadership, systems, and personal mastery.

Mike shares not just summaries but the exact principles he implemented inside Peaceful Profits coaching and services—principles you can use to grow, systemize, and lead with confidence.

Nurture content should turn subscribers into buyers—but if you’re seeing crickets, Mike Shreeve shows exactly what’s broken and how to fix it. You’ll learn the six failure points—tiny audiences, weak offers, “just the facts” posts, opinion-free takes, robotic delivery, and missing CTAs—and how to repair each with Peaceful Profits marketing strategies, better offers, and acquisition funnels.

Ideal for Peaceful Profits for entrepreneurs exploring Peaceful Profits services, Peaceful Profits coaching, and real Peaceful Profits success stories.

Want the advantages of being #1—premium pricing, endless demand, effortless referrals?

In this episode, Mike Shreeve explains why exposure—not the “best product” or fanciest tactics—is the real lever.

Learn how to buy scalable exposure with paid ads, make them self-fund using an acquisition funnel (book/low-ticket), and stack 4.5M–36M annual impressions.

Perfect for Peaceful Profits for entrepreneurs exploring Peaceful Profits funnel building, Peaceful Profits services, Peaceful Profits coaching, and Peaceful Profits marketing strategies.

Stop training buyers to wait for sales.

In this episode, Mike Shreeve (Mike Shreeve Peaceful Profits) shows how to boost conversions without cutting price—by creating better deals that reduce non-monetary costs like time, effort, risk, and embarrassment.

Learn practical ways to reframe value, compare against “market average,” and keep margins healthy and evergreen. Ideal for Peaceful Profits for entrepreneurs exploring Peaceful Profits services, Peaceful Profits coaching, and Peaceful Profits marketing strategies.

High performance doesn’t come from doing less—it comes from designing a business that can do more without you burning out.

In this episode, Mike Shreeve explains why volume beats perfection (100,000 messages > 100), and how to scale output with software, automation, and Who Not How hiring—while you stay focused on the vital few.

Great for Peaceful Profits for entrepreneurs exploring Peaceful Profits services, Peaceful Profits coaching, and Peaceful Profits training programs.

Creating content that sells doesn’t have to be complicated.

In this episode, Mike Shreeve shares three simple strategies to generate endless content ideas: give advice to your younger self, create lists around common challenges, and ask your audience what they actually want.

These approaches make your expertise easy to “test drive,” build trust, and naturally lead to sales—without overwhelm.

Perfect for Peaceful Profits for entrepreneurs interested in Peaceful Profits coaching, Peaceful Profits training programs, and Peaceful Profits marketing strategies.

In this serious, practical episode, Mike Shreeve lays out a calm crisis plan for entrepreneurs: when costs rise, trust drops, and need surges.

You’ll learn how to trim fulfillment waste (not growth), hoard cash for runway, “expense match” ads and payroll, extend nurture + follow-ups, deepen offers, and build a rock-solid team and marketing environment.

If you’ve been eyeing Peaceful Profits coaching, Peaceful Profits services, or want resilient Peaceful Profits marketing strategies, this is your blueprint to stay steady and serve more clients when it matters most.

When cash is tight, complexity kills. In this episode, Mike Shreeve shares his simple 7-step framework for generating $10K (or more) quickly—without new funnels, ads, or gimmicks.

From brainstorming every way you can help, leveraging existing relationships, offering referral fees, and making intimate daily outreach, you’ll discover how to unlock fast revenue and lasting insights.

A must-listen for entrepreneurs interested in Peaceful Profits coaching, Peaceful Profits services, and proven Peaceful Profits success strategies.

In this practical breakdown, Mike Shreeve lays out a simple, three-stage path to $100k/month.

Stage 1 ($0–$10k): find real buyers, craft an offer they’ll pay for, and sharpen sales.

Stage 2 ($10k–$50k): leverage fulfillment, keep what’s working, and add scalable marketing (think book/low-ticket funnels that offset ad costs).

Stage 3 ($100k+): develop A-players, raise lifetime value, and install systems that reduce complexity.

If you’re vetting Peaceful Profits courses, services, or coaching, this episode is loaded with Peaceful Profits marketing strategies and success frameworks you can apply today.

Discover the powerful simplicity of doubling your sales in just six months without overhauling your entire business. Mike Shreeve reveals the secrets to maximizing leads and nurturing your existing prospects effectively, emphasizing book funnels and practical follow-up strategies. Learn how a slight increase in lead generation and consistent nurturing can transform your revenue stream.

In this insightful episode of Peaceful Profits, Mike Shreeve unpacks three transformative strategies to revolutionize your sales environment: mastering deep industry knowledge, leveraging the power of frequency bias, and creating evergreen demand. He explains how these methods can turn defensive sales calls into genuine strategy sessions, enhance trust with potential clients, and make every sales conversation smoother and more impactful. Discover how understanding these principles can boost conversions and shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance in business.

In this episode, Mike Shreeve explains why good clients are the key to smooth business growth. He highlights how the right clients help you scale faster and with less chaos, while bad clients create rough roads that slow down progress and hurt your business. Discover how to filter out time vampires and scope creepers, build clarity in your offers, and set up strong contracts that protect your sanity and profits.

In this episode, Mike Shreeve reveals the surprisingly simple steps to boost your business profits by rethinking your pricing and fulfillment models. Discover how slight price increases can significantly impact your bottom line and why adding recurring revenue is crucial for sustainability. Mike also discusses how to improve your fulfillment model to reduce costs while maintaining quality, and how to stop shiny object syndrome from eating away your margins. If you're looking to scale Peaceful Profits with less stress and more income, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of Peaceful Profits, Mike Shreeve dives deep into the powerful strategy of using lead magnets to scale your business. Learn how to attract high-quality leads effortlessly and turn them into long-term clients with effective, value-driven content. Mike shares his proven methods for crafting lead magnets that not only generate interest but also build trust and authority in your niche.