The BedBuzz

Check out this episode hosted by Jimmy Hill live from the Tulsa State Fair on October 7th, 2023.  Learn how  the team stays fired up, having fun, and selling beds in the MegaBooth while fueling up on corn dogs, energy drinks, and beef Wellington!  You won’t want to miss all the fun at the fair and find out how you can take that energy, enthusiasm, and tenacity back to the stores to help YOU have m...

Get ready to dive into our next episode featuring none other than the VP of Sales in North Dakota, the incredible Dean Sather. He's a true rock star both on and off the sales floor—whether it's commanding stages, jumping out of helicopters, or selling mattresses, Dean excels!  Dean's journey, starting as MattressFirm North Dakota's first employee and rising to the VP of Sales,...

We're absolutely thrilled to introduce this episode featuring the incredible Kelly Christal. Kelly, the delightful voice behind our podcast introduction, embodies the essence of our values. Her infectious smile and genuine passion for helping others make her an inspirational figure worth looking up to.  In this episode, we delve into Kelly's extraordinary journey - from her early life to...

In this week's episode, you'll hear the incredible story of our partner, Michael Yelich, as he takes us on a journey through his remarkable career in the mattress industry. From his days as a Sealy Rep to selling mattresses for MattressPro and finally becoming an owner in one of the most successful Mattress Firm franchises, Michael's journey is nothing short of inspiring.  But that&...

In this episode, Elliott Wilson, the guru of both sales strategy and enjoying life to the fullest, will be sharing his insights and expertise to ensure our Labor Day weekend is a smashing success. Elliott's unique blend of practical advice and contagious enthusiasm will leave you motivated, inspired, and ready to rock the sales floor.   Episode Highlights: 🛌Proven techniques for maximizing s...

In this inaugural episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of our co-host, Jimmy Hill. Prepare to be inspired as he takes you through his remarkable journey – from saying no to Uncle Sam, his interview with Paul Stork, to his formative days as a store manager at Mattress Firm. But that's not all – you'll also uncover Jimmy's experiences in the wholesale side of the mattress busi...

Harry Roberts is one the original founders of Mattress Firm, the largest sleep shop chain in the United States.  In this episode, Harry tells the story of how Mattress Firm got started. You’ll find out how three guys from South Dakota launched a retail concept that would become the first coast-to-coast mattress store chain.  You’ll hear stories of what it was like in the early days.  Where did the...

In 1986, Harry Roberts, Paul Stork and Steve Fendrich founded Mattress Firm. Today, it’s the only coast-to-coast sleep shop in the USA.  During the first episode, Harry Roberts told the story of how Mattress Firm was founded. In this juicy follow up episode, Harry gives his perspective on the changing nature of the mattress business. What does the industry need to do to better serve consumers? How...