Mike Irving
Transformational Performance Coach | Sales Skills Coach | Leadership Coaching
Advanced Business Abilities
Bio Info
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.
Previous Interviews
Reclaiming the JOY of Business
Episode 5 Let facts and science be your source to better sales, not opinions - Mike Irving MD of Advanced Business Abilities
Marketing The Invisible
How to Double Your Sales Conversions with No Extra Spend on Marketing - In Just 7 Minutes with Mike Irving
Topic Suggestions
Why Smart Business Owners Still Feel Stuck—and How to Get Unstuck
Sales Scripts are Dead - what to do instead
Unseen Leadership - mastering emotional intelligence
Building a High-Performance Team Without Burning Yourself Out
Don't sell to your prospects - ditch the script and get them to sell you on why they are a fit
Leading in hostile environments - diffusing conflict and achieving alignment
From Sales Hustle to Sustainable Success: Lessons from Scaling a 300-Person Team
What the Best Business Owners Do Differently
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