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The FAM Podcast with Mark Kinsley

The FAM Podcast
Mattress Industry
Sleep Summit
Customer Experience
Podium
Prana Sleep
Dream Camp
Mattresses
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Sleep
Chatgpt
Sleep Summit 2025
Mattress Retail
Mattress Firm
Customer Engagement
Sleep Technology
Productivity
Customer Service
Bedgear
Furniture Industry

Sleep industry secrets revealed! On The FAM podcast, host Mark Kinsley interviews innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future of the sleep industry.

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Latest Episodes

What if your biggest mattress sale strategy is actually scaring away Gen X buyers with the most money? The data says it’s true. Here’s why.

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What happens when sleep pros turn ordinary road trips into epic industry breakthroughs? You won’t believe what we discovered at 3 game-changing events.

Join Mark Kinsley and team as they take you inside the mattress industry's most surprising (and f... more

Most people blame stress or bad habits for insomnia—but the real culprit will surprise you. Discover why your sleep tracker might make things WORSE.

If you’ve ever tossed and turned, blamed your mattress, or obsessed over your sleep tracker score, t... more

Startup mistakes are costing mattress innovators millions—here’s how a medical mattress inventor cracked the code for success and sleep health.

What can a medical mattress founder, five-time author, and serial entrepreneur teach us about surviving—a... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Colsky
The Sleep Science Guy, behavioral sleep medicine expert
National Sleep Center; Sleep Science Today
Episode: Anxiety's Evil Connection to Insomnia: Sleep Expert Warns Against Focusing on the Future
Patrick Noel Daly
Entrepreneur and author of Stand Your Ground, Never Quit
Episode: Ireland Meets Innovation: The Power of Collaboration Over Competition with Patrick Noel Daly
Dr. Chris Winter
Neurologist, author of The Sleep Solution
Winter Sleep Medicine / The Sleep Solution
Episode: NBA Stars Turn to Dr. Chris Winter for Expert Sleep Strategies to Maximize Performance
Erica Batterman
Social media strategist specializing in bedding/furniture brands; former oil & gas marketer; content creator
Bed Head
Episode: The Her Story: The Sleep Industry's Biggest Social Media Mistake (And How to Fix it)
Kelly Charles
CEO of The Big Mattress Outlet
The Big Mattress Outlet
Episode: The Her Story: Surprising Lessons From a Mattress Entrepreneur (That Challenge Industry Myths)
Matt Pridemore
Founder of Hometown Furniture Stores, former Badcock dealer
Hometown Furniture Stores
Episode: Badcock's Collapse: How Matt Pridemore Built 22 Hometown Furniture Stores in 18 months
Jared Sennett
Speaker at the National Primetime sessions, City Mattress
City Mattress
Episode: 50% Price Step-Downs: The Mattress Sales Move to Increase Average Tickets by $400
Anthony Petrucci
Co-host at sessions, vendor partner
Pure Care
Episode: 50% Price Step-Downs: The Mattress Sales Move to Increase Average Tickets by $400
Christina Espinosa
Speaker at King Quill session
King Quill
Episode: 50% Price Step-Downs: The Mattress Sales Move to Increase Average Tickets by $400

Hosts

Mark Kinsley
Host of The FAM Podcast; sleep industry marketing and business leadership figure with extensive experience in retail and manufacturing partnerships.
Tara Kinsley
Co-host and host-focused on leadership, community, and marketing strategy within the sleep/furniture space.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Snooze Mattress Co

    These guys are the best in the business! So many gems to grow personally and professionally!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattress Matt
    United States5 years ago
  • Content the industry needs with an infusion of fun

    A must subscribe for the home furnishings industry. Mark and Mark provide direction and pragmatic solutions with a layer of pure entertainment. This is the kick-in-the-pants content we need with the entertainment value we crave. Have fun, learn things and get better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeahKirk
    United States5 years ago
  • Best there is

    If you’re looking for a podcast that is entertaining and provides relative content about the Mattress Industry, you have to subscribe and listen to Dos Marcos! Mark and Mark are the best in the business and share lots of great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cool dad of twins
    United States5 years ago
  • Best industry pod out there for mattress, furniture!

    Hands down ⚡️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aviloco
    United States5 years ago
  • Stumbled onto Greatness!

    As a furniture and mattress retailer, I appreciate being able to learn about the intricacies of other businesses, both from the retail and manufacturing perspective. While listening I’m often motivated to think about my business through the lens of others. Thanks for putting out this podcast, and kudos for that fun rap at the end of each one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iTunes Fan!
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Excellent guest roster that blends retailers, suppliers, and innovators.
Entertaining yet informative; makes industry topics approachable for a broad audience.
Energetic hosts with practical takeaways for retailers and manufacturers.
Strong emphasis on collaboration and real-world applicability for growth and sales.

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Ireland Meets Innovation: The Power of Collaboration Over Competition with Patrick Noel Daly
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
Take time to map out three-to-five-year goals, understand your personal why, and be prepared to sacrifice early; surround yourself with trusted mentors and be willing to license or partner to scale responsibly.
Ireland Meets Innovation: The Power of Collaboration Over Competition with Patrick Noel Daly
Q: How do you approach collaboration with competitors?
The key is win-win-win scenarios: Innovator, middle company, and end user all benefit when ideas are shared, IP is protected, and partnerships are structured to keep margins fair for all parties involved.
Ireland Meets Innovation: The Power of Collaboration Over Competition with Patrick Noel Daly
Q: What is it like today to start a business?
Starting a business today combines practical tech tools like AI with a strong emphasis on human connection; planning, mapping the path forward, and building a personal network are essential.
The Her Story: Surprising Lessons From a Mattress Entrepreneur (That Challenge Industry Myths)
Q: What moment in your career made you consider quitting, and what kept you going?
There wasn't a moment of quitting; the push came from a burning desire to build something of my own, coupled with the realization that leadership and ownership come with hard responsibilities but also meaningful fulfillment.
The Her Story: Surprising Lessons From a Mattress Entrepreneur (That Challenge Industry Myths)
Q: What's a common industry trend or buzzword you think is fluff?
Cooling is overused and often misleading; true cooling relates to temperature management rather than an active cooling mechanism, which should be communicated more clearly to customers.

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1. Andrew Colsky
2. Patrick Noel Daly
3. Dr. Chris Winter
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5. Kelly Charles
6. Matt Pridemore
7. Jared Sennett
8. Anthony Petrucci

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