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You're heading to Las Vegas Market and hoping to get the most out of the experience. We get it.  Mark and Mark deliver some tips on getting around, having fun, and gaining an edge for your business.  Be sure to join us for the Dos Marcos Listeners Meet Up.  Click here to RSVP.  Dos Marcos Listeners Meet Up When: 3:30 p.m., Monday Jan. 27, 2020 Where: C1596, Englander's Showroom What: Hang out, have fun, drinks on Englander Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow pro

Consumer Reports tested and compared a $249 AmazonBasics mattress to a Tempur-Pedic LuxeBreeze. The AmazonBasics won. How does this happen? What does it mean for the mattress industry and for consumers?  Is there a flaw in Consumer Reports' testing protocol? Is it wrong to tell people which bed will best conform to their bodies when comfort is subjective?  To us, it appears Consumer Reports is testing one specific measure, and not taking a wholistic view of mattress support, comfort, motion transfer, and overall performance.  Tell us what you think in the comments at MattressPodcast.com. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor,&n

In this Season 5 kick-off to 2020, Dos Marcos sit down with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas.  He wears a yellow tuxedo. His players dance and go on dates during games. Parking penguins. Grandma beauty pageants. A breakdancing first base coach. It's all part of the Savannah Bananas "Fans First" experience.  Jesse shares his family's amazing story and delivers a clear message: if businesses aren't different they won't exist. Get a notepad handy and listen to how Jesse and his wife Emily turned a floundering baseball team into a sold out spectacle. Discover lessons you can apply in your business. And find out how Fans First U is helping businesses deliver remarkable experiences. More highlights include: Listen carefully, respond creatively. Why the Savannah Bananas send fans a playlist to listen to on the way to the ballpark. If you were to charge admission, how would you change the experience? Looking at your customers as fans. We also talk about: Magic Castle Hotel's popsicle hotlin

In this year end episode, Dos Marcos reflect on some of their favorite moments and lessons learned.  They talk about setting goals and how to make them manageable.  We are incredibly grateful for you. Thank you for listening to the show, sending us messages, sharing our podcast with colleagues, and making this a great industry. You are amazing.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the Woman’s Choice Award

Four casinos closed in 90 days. All located in the same county. Gambling was the backbone of the local economy. Almost overnight that engine sputtered to a violent halt.  Michael Grossman is the President of Kensington Furniture in Northfield, New Jersey. What did he do when the casinos closed, jobs evaporated, and the circumstances for a local furniture store looked dire? He did what anyone would do: signed up for a Tony Robbins Business Mastery Event. Sitting in the audience waiting on Tony to appear, he wondered if the event was worth all they money he’d spent. Questioning his decision, Michael saw a group of people filing into the room. He was shocked at the person who sat down in front of him. The sight of that man changed his whole perspective. When the economy started swirling down the toilet, Michael decided to invest in himself. Invest in his mindset. The results have been double digit increases in store traffic and double digit sales growth. Hear Michael's incredible story and learn what you ca

Did you read the article about people gaming the online mattress company return policies? They're sending the bed back within the 100 night (or 365 night) sleep trial and snagging another from a competing brand.  The Dos Duo also talk about the flaws of customer experience and where to uncover pain points you can design a better experience around. Hint: reddit.com/r/mattress.  Also, want an exclusive 10% off Kinsley's made in USA Kippo.com gear? Shop now and use the code DOSMARCOS at checkout. Order before Dec. 19th to get your gear in time for Christmas.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare desi

For nearly two years, Kinsley slept on an old prototype mattress. It was way, way too firm. Good components. Durable. But not a suitable design for him and his wife.  Why did he wait so long to upgrade? How has it impacted his life and what lessons can you learn about your consumers who are facing a mattress purchase?  This episode is a wake up call for everyone in the mattress industry.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Founda

Did Black Friday sales numbers disappoint? Good news: there's another holiday coming up you can turn into buying season. Christmas!  Quinn and Kinsley do a LIVE brainstorm to come up with ideas on how retailers can hitch a ride on Santa's sleigh and do some serious selling.  Also, what is Mukbang? It's random, but you'll find out.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the Woman’s Choice Award. Watch the li

It’s nothing new. Mattresses have been on shelves next to some strange items over the years. But what happens when mattresses are sold everywhere. How do brands battle the commoditization of the category? Is it better to be visible in nearly every channel, or protect the brand and build value with consumers? Dos Marcos digs in. Did you hear PureCare is offering Dos Marcos listeners 30% off opening retail orders! Email 30for30@purecare.com for more info. It's happening for a limited time. Get stocked up on sleep essentials for the holiday selling season. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elem

During a live recording at Nationwide's Primetime Event in New Orleans (August 2019), Dos Marcos had a roiling conversation with the owners of Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture, Katy and Greg Law. Yes, Mattress Man himself made a cameo appearance!  To start the show, Kinsley talked about the connection between lack of sleep and Alzheimer. Plus, test rats. How did two groups of rats respond to sleeping in clean versus dirty cages? Why does that tidbit matter to your selling process?  Thanks to Katy and Greg Law, Kathryn Law Gaus, and of course the Mattress Man himself Andrew Schlesser! Say it with me, "WE'RE GONNA WIN!!!" Did you hear PureCare is offering Dos Marcos listeners 30% off opening retail orders! Email 30for30@purecare.com for more info. It's happening for a limited time. Get stocked up on sleep essentials for the holiday selling season. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ am

WhenDos Marcos was challenged to a goat milking contest, they dove into the rodeo arena and start tugging. Find out what happened, and why they really wanted to put bloomers on a bull.  This story and more from the frontlines at this year's Seena Magowitz charity event. The mattress industry came together to help raise $1.3 million to fund the battle against pancreatic cancer.  Did you hear PureCare is offering Dos Marcos listeners 30% off opening retail orders! Email 30for30@purecare.com for more info. It's happening for a limited time. Get stocked up on sleep essentials for the holiday selling season. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our

A person on the plane shared an amazing story with Kinsley.  Quinn has thoughts for retailers looking to cash out and do something different.  Did you hear PureCare is offering Dos Marcos listeners 30% off opening retail orders! Email 30for30@purecare.com for more info. It's happening for a limited time. Get stocked up on sleep essentials for the holiday selling season. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the 

After Kinsley tries to make Quinn cry, Dos Marcos talk about the book Made to Stick. In the book, Dan and Chip Heath discuss why some ideas survive and others die. How do you make yourself memorable? What must you do to ensure your message stands out and people remember it?  Did you hear PureCare is offering Dos Marcos listeners 30% off opening retail orders! Email 30for30@purecare.com for more info. It's happening for a limited time. Get stocked up on sleep essentials for the holiday selling season.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep en

During the last podcast with SSB's Melanie Huet and Derek Miller, the subject of mattress brands came up. Do brands matter? Should they matter to you?  There are traditional brands, trade brands, brands that started online, and, of course, private label. With many retailers adopting private label programs, should you care about carrying brands in your store? Do consumers prefer certain mattress brands over others? Or, are people so confused they don't care.  In this episode, we dig deep into the brand conversation and talk about where the shift may happen and why.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare&

Melanie Huet and Derek Miller, both of SSB, made their debut on the Dos Marcos podcast. Find out what the bedding giant plans to do in the big box channels and how they're pushing their legacy brands. Plus, have you ever wondered how SSB is doing after its merger with Tuft & Needle? Listen in to get answers to the questions you've been asking.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. As a member of Nationwide Marketing group, you instantly have access to over 200+ ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded advocates who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 independent retail members with tools, resources, training, and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the Woman’s Choice Award.

At pickle ball, Quinn had a serendipitous encounter with a person connected to the mattress industry.  Plus, Dos Marcos give you a preview of the upcoming Seena Magowitz event that raises money for pancreatic cancer research. The duo will be auctioneering, milking goats, and of course dressing up for the ugly golf pants contest.  They give brief updates on Englander's new product line and Spink & Co.'s progress in the marketplace.   This week Dos Marcos celebrate a Retails Sales Associate of the week honoring David Wolfe, a retail sales manager at Sit n' Sleep in Southern California.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Your world class team put together an inspiring, memorable event. We are thankful to be part of the family. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a

Mark Quinn recently attended an event for Badcock Home Furniture and More in Savannah, Georgia. His trip led to an inside glimpse of the culture at Badcock. Plus, he met one of the first marketing people at Chick-fil-A who dropped gems of wisdom about purpose, people, and culture.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Your world class team put together an inspiring, memorable event. We are thankful to be part of the family. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the Woman’s Choice Award. Watch the live video of most episodes at Facebook.com/DosMarcosPodcast. Make sure and subscribe to our email to get a direct dose of Dos Mar

This may be the best Facebook group for mattress salespeople.   During the 2019 Nationwide Primetime event in New Orleans, Dos Marcos ran into Robert Wilson Barnes. Barnes started the group as a way for mattress salespeople to connect, share ideas, tells stories, and get advice. It's a thriving group with 635 participants (as of this recording).  Find out what's happening online, how it can make you better at your job, and how to get involved.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Your world class team put together an inspiring, memorable event. We are thankful to be part of the family. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the W

Rick Anderson, President of Tempur Sealy International, sat down with Dos Marcos to talk about the reunion with Mattress Firm, their evolution as a marketing company, and the value of a brand (hint: it's $3.5 billion).  We talk about Tempur-Pedic's new power base that automatically detects and responds to a snoring event. Snoring is the #2 reason people stay awake. Rick came to the mattress industry from Duracell, the battery company. Find out how he uses that background in "portable power production" to influence his work in the bedding business.  Thank you to all our listeners who submitted questions for this interview on the Dos Marcos Facebook page.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactu

Steven Stone started Portland, Oregon based BedMart with $10,000 and a dream. When his wife cut the check, she told him when the money ran out he'd need to go back and get a real job. That five figure loan launched what would become a 45 store chain operating in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.  How did Steven and his team grow BedMart? How is the family involved? What does the future hold for his daughter Elana?  Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Also, thanks to our sponsor, PureCare. PureCare designs essential elements necessary to create a healthy sleep environment. PureCare manufactures the official mattress and pillow protectors of both the National Sleep Foundation  and the Woman’s Choice Award. Watch the live video of most episodes at Facebook.com/DosMarcosPodcast. Make sure and subscribe to our email&nbs