The BedBuzz
Our mission is to create an entertaining and informative platform where we dive into the world of our Mattress Firm family, the mattress industry, and all things sleep.
We uncover the captivating stories of Mattress Firm employees and industry veterans and explore their journeys, experiences, and the valuable lessons they've learned while having fun and selling beds. In addition to the storytelling, we'll also share practical tips and tricks of the trade along with the importance of sleep wellness.
Our host, Harry Roberts, is one of the original founders of Mattress Firm, the largest sleep shop chain in the United States. Our Co-host, Jimmy Hill, has broad experience in mattress retail, mattress wholesale and building a mattress brand from the ground up. Together, Harry and Jimmy's contagious passion, enthusiasm, and sense of humor will have you waiting for their next episode.
The BedBuzz
From Sales Floor to Industry Icon: Kim Vanek’s Mattress Firm Journey
We had the privilege of sitting down with Mattress Firm legend Kim Vanek—aka Kimbo—who shared her incredible journey from sales associate to VP of Merchandising at a multi-billion-dollar company. 🛏️✨
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
👉 Kimbo’s advice for building rapport with customers (hint: it’s all about people first).
👉 Behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of Mattress Firm—even the infamous Paul Stork "pants incident"! 👖😄
👉 The importance of culture and teamwork that made Mattress Firm what it is today.
👉 How the legendary “90-day rule” kept her positive and driven through challenges. 💪
Listen now and hear from one of the most influential women in the mattress industry. It's packed with golden advice and moments that’ll leave you inspired and laughing!
Special thanks to the team at Podium: Where businesses grow, customers connect, and success starts. Find out more here.
