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
Celebrating Mattress Firm's 40th Anniversary with CMO Philip Busker (Part 1)
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As Mattress Firm celebrates its 40th Anniversary, We welcome one of the company's most influential leaders, Chief Merchandising Officer Philip Busker, for the first of a special two-part conversation.
Philip joined Mattress Firm in 1989 as a salesperson and quickly became one of the company's top performers. From there, he helped launch and grow franchise operations in Austin, San Antonio, Kansas City, Wichita, and Tulsa, before eventually returning to the corporate team where he now serves as Chief Merchandising Officer.
In Part One, Philip shares unforgettable stories from the early days of Mattress Firm, including:
- How he got his start in the mattress business
- Winning a Cadillac as the nation's top Stearns & Foster salesperson
- The scrappy culture and competitive spirit that fueled Mattress Firm's growth
- Leadership lessons that still guide him today
- What made the company's people-first culture so special from the very beginning
Whether you've been with Mattress Firm for decades or are just beginning your journey, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people, culture, and values that helped build the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer.
Be sure to join us in two weeks for Part Two, where Philip shares the next chapter of his remarkable career, including Mattress Pro, Las Vegas, returning to Mattress Firm, and his vision as CMO.
