Conversation shaping the future of the mattress industry.
Wake-Up Call brings industry veterans together for candid discussions about retail, technology, consumer behavior, and the forces reshaping how mattresses are bought, sold, and made.
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8. The True Cost of the “Best Mattress” Lie
Mark and Mike discuss the deceptive nature of "best mattress" lists, the hidden economics behind them, the damage they inflict on consumers and stores, and how brands and retailers can fight back while reclaiming consumer trust.
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The developments everyone is talking about – and the ones they should be.
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The Wake-Up Call Podcast is hosted by Mark Quinn and Mike Magnuson.
Together, Mark and Mike bring two perspectives that rarely come together in one conversation — an independent, data-driven view of consumer behavior and market trends, alongside decades of hands-on leadership experience across nearly every corner of the bedding industry.
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