WHO IS WHO
Who is Melissa Glick
Melissa Glick is the Founder of Peak CEO, a sales and business growth strategist, and keynote speaker whose programs—such as Smooth Selling and Sexy Systems™—have transformed how solopreneurs and CEOs sell, scale, and lead.
The Moment the System Broke
The phone wouldn’t stop buzzing.
Emails kept streaming in, back-to-back meetings filled her calendar, and the metrics dashboard on her screen pulsed with green success bars. To the outside world, Melissa Glick was the definition of accomplishment—a tech CEO leading a multimillion-dollar company, collecting industry awards, and embodying everything that looked like “making it.”
But behind the polished LinkedIn headline and corporate milestones, something inside her was fraying.
There was a night she still remembers—the kind when the glow of the laptop felt more like a spotlight than a tool. She closed another deal, watched the confirmation email pop up, and instead of feeling proud, she felt… empty.
The irony hit her hard: she had built powerful systems to run her company, but none to sustain herself.
That realization cracked something open.
“I realized I didn’t need more effort—I needed better systems. Systems that didn’t just grow my business, but gave me my life back.”
What followed wasn’t a breakdown, but a breakthrough. Melissa stepped away from the business she had built and began designing a new kind of success one measured not by constant motion, but by meaning, balance, and freedom.
It’s a story that would ultimately inspire her next great venture, Peak CEO, and her life’s mission: helping entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity through soulful, scalable systems.
Building with Intention
Born with an entrepreneurial spirit and a journalist’s curiosity, Melissa studied Journalism and Advertising at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she learned how to craft stories that connect people to ideas.
Her roots in Durango, Colorado—a place known for grit, growth, and community—taught her that leadership isn’t about hierarchy. It’s about heart.
That ethos carried her through the founding of Think Network Technologies, where she served as CEO for more than 13 years.
“She is incredibly forward-thinking and insightful,” recalls Alana Romans, Chief Strategy Officer at Fort Lewis College.
“Our community is lucky to have Melissa—she brings positive energy, creative thinking, and a truly collaborative mindset.”
From Scaling Companies to Scaling People
After selling her tech company, Melissa faced a familiar question for high-achieving leaders: What’s next?
The answer came not in another business plan, but in a personal revelation. She realized her passion wasn’t just in building companies—it was in building people.
Thus, Peak CEO was born—a consultancy designed to help solopreneurs and CEOs unlock their next level of growth through the power of systems, strategy, and self-leadership.
At Peak CEO, Melissa developed what clients now call “the missing piece.” Her Sexy Systems™ framework, CRUISE Method, and ACED Sales Methodology combine operational precision with emotional intelligence, turning chaos into clarity and burnout into breakthrough.
“Working with Melissa is like plugging your business into a power grid,” said Tricia Parido, Emotional Intelligence Strategist and client.
“She doesn’t just strategize—she builds systems that scale without breaking your soul.”
For Melissa, systems are more than spreadsheets—they’re a strategy for freedom. They give entrepreneurs the structure to grow, the clarity to lead, and the confidence to sell with authenticity.
Empowering Leaders Through Soulful Sales
Melissa’s work isn’t about quick wins or hollow motivation—it’s about transformation that sticks.
Her signature program, Smooth Selling, has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and executives transform how they approach sales conversations.
“I didn’t know how to structure or handle a sales call,” shared Kerry Barrett, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and media trainer.
“After Melissa’s workshop, I go into calls with confidence and authority. The first one I took while still in her program—I closed.”
The testimonials tell a consistent story—results wrapped in real human growth:
- “She made the messiest parts of solopreneurship feel simple and actionable,” said Molly Dennen, Leadership Coach.
- “Melissa’s ACED Method completely transformed how I approach client discussions,” shared Ricki Pasinelli, Strategic Growth Consultant.
- “She listens like a peer, thinks like a strategist, and executes like a CEO,” reflected Tricia Parido.
Even her posts echo her mission. In a recent one, she wrote:
“The secret to a sellable business is the same as the secret to a sustainable one. It’s about your systems.”
Her philosophy is clear—sales and systems are not opposites. They are two sides of the same freedom.
Leadership Through Self-Discovery
Behind every framework Melissa builds lies a deeper truth: business growth begins with personal growth.
Having once faced burnout herself, Melissa understands the invisible weight that founders and executives often carry. They lead companies and communities, but too often neglect their own well-being.
Her coaching blends strategy with soul, teaching leaders how to realign with their purpose while growing their revenue.
Through her speaking engagements—like her keynote “Shake the Tree: How Taking Bold Action Helps Navigate Change”—Melissa helps audiences rediscover courage in the midst of uncertainty.
“Melissa connects on a deeply personal level,” noted Mary Shepherd, Executive Director of the Southwest Colorado SBDC.
“Her keynote left a lasting impact—her authenticity and actionable insights resonated with everyone in the room.”
Vision for the Future: Scaling with Soul
Today, Melissa splits her time between Southwest Colorado and Phoenix, Arizona, living what she calls a “life by design.”
Her mission: to help entrepreneurs and executives stop surviving their businesses—and start designing them for freedom, purpose, and profit.
As an Ambassador for The Outlier Project, she continues to foster community among visionary leaders, emphasizing that collaboration—not competition—is the true growth multiplier.
“Find your people. Ask for help,” she advises.
“You’ll be amazed at what shifts when you stop trying to outwork the problem and start letting the right community sharpen your thinking.”
Melissa continues to host workshops, masterminds, and keynotes that challenge the narrative of what it means to be “successful.” Because for her, success is measured not in revenue—but in reclaimed time, clarity, and confidence.
Systems with a Soul
In an era obsessed with automation, Melissa Glick brings humanity back to the system.
She proves that the heart of business is still human—that structure can coexist with soul, and that selling can be both strategic and sincere.
Her journey from tech CEO to transformational strategist isn’t just a story of reinvention—it’s a reminder that the systems we build can either trap us or set us free.
And for thousands of entrepreneurs who’ve worked with her, freedom now has a framework—its name is Melissa Glick.
