Luke Peters

Luke Peters

Luke Peters is an accomplished entrepreneur and the former CEO of NewAir, a company he founded in 2001 and grew from a garage startup to a thriving business with over $600 million in cumulative sales. His journey began in Fountain Valley, California, where he learned the value of hard work while working in his family’s donut shop for just 25 cents an hour. Under Luke's leadership, NewAir achieved significant milestones, including $80 million in sales in a single year and multiple placements on the Inc. 500 list. He successfully pivoted the company from a 100% B2C model to a multi-channel strategy, partnering with major retailers like Home Depot and Amazon. In mid-2021, after 20 years of dedication while retaining 100% of the stock, Luke sold NewAir in a mid-eight-figure deal . Today, he serves as a strategic CEO coach, leveraging his extensive experience to help other entrepreneurs navigate their paths to success. Luke is also a father of six and an avid surfer, embodying a balanced lifestyle that values both family and business. His story exemplifies the power of perseverance and innovation in achieving entrepreneurial success.

Blogs

CEO Coaching That Pays for Itself: How We Guarantee ROI in 90 Days

From $30M to $80M — What Three Coaches Helped Me Unlock

Tariff Survival Tactics: Real Strategies to Cut Costs in 2025

Six Legal Moves for Home & Housewares Importers

Working Around U.S. Tariffs: 6 Practical Strategies for Importers Selling Domestically

Tactics to Protect Margin, Cash Flow, and Competitiveness in a 100 %-Tariff World

Why I Created the Apex CEO Exit Readiness Test

A Real-World Framework for Founders Ready to Maximize Their Exit

How Tariffs Are Slowing PE Investments and Hurting Small Business Exits

Why Founder-CEOs Must Adapt Now or Risk Missing Their Window