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
Meet Johnny “Red Shoes” Osterhaus
We're back with a brand-new episode — and this one’s got some serious heart.
We sat down with Johnny “Red Shoes” Osterhaus, co-manager in Sioux City and two-time Red Shoes Service Award winner and his story is one you do not want to miss.
Highlights include:
- How he started in 2013 as a porter with a pickup truck named Little Red
- His craziest delivery ever — involving a windy fire escape and a twin mattress
- What it's like working next to Sleep Number and how Johnny wins the battle with tech & heart
- The secret to staying fired up even when life throws curveballs
🎙️ “If you’re not selling beds, you’re helping someone who is."
– Johnny Red Shoes
Thanks for listening— now go out and create your own Red Shoes moment today.
Special thanks to the team at Podium: Where businesses grow, customers connect, and success starts. Find out more here.
