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
Books That Built Us: Leadership, Sales & Life Lessons
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A brand-new episode of The BedBuzz is live and we’re having a blast talking about the books that built us: the ones that shaped the way we lead, sell, think, and live.
A few highlights from the show:
- “Read 10 pages a day.” Simple challenge, big impact — especially during downtime in the store.
- Sam Walton’s Made in America — merchandising obsession, humility, and the power of “Satisfaction Guaranteed.”
- Steve Rigby’s SMILE — our required read for new sales associates: a people-first philosophy that creates extraordinary sales.
- Gratitude that changes everything: 365 Thank Yous — one note a day can change your mindset and open doors.
- Culture + energy wins: The Fred Factor, Fish!, and Red Shoes Living — bring the vibe, make people feel seen, and watch what happens.
- Habits over hype: Atomic Habits — get 1% better every day with systems that actually stick.
- Jimmy’s all-time favorite: The One Minute Manager — fast, simple, and a leadership game-changer.
- Harry’s “if you’re in sales, you’ve gotta read it” pick: The Greatest Salesman in the World — a book that changed his life at 23.
We wrap with a simple takeaway: Books build people. People build businesses. Pick one book, read 10 pages a day, and put it to work.
