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The Pete Primeau ShowCreating Your Dream Team - Greg Law, Andrew Schlesser, Jimmy Hurtado, & Rylee Allen: EP223In this episode, we explore the world of better sleep and smarter shopping with the dream team from Sweet Dreams Furniture and Mattress. Joining us are Greg Law, the passionate owner with 23 years of experience serving the Charlotte and Lake Norman communities; Andrew Schlesser, affectionately known as "Matt Man – the Sleep Superhero" and store manager; Jimmy Hurtado, a dedicated senior team leader and sales associate; and Rylee Allen, a dynamic store manager. Together, they share insights on how Sweet Dreams doesn’t just sell furniture — they fit customers with the best sleep solutions for their needs. Discover what makes their...2025-05-1256 min
The Adventures of MattmanSitting with Superheroes: Part II....And now for the second installment of sitting down with Beds For Kids Executive Director, Lauren Evans and the Director of Operations, Zach Smith!
Lauren and Zach discuss the different roles their organization plays in assisting programs all around the Charlotte area and some of the hurdles that stand in their way. We also take a minute to get to know them on a more personal level with one of my favorite things to ask people which is "What would you eat for lunch?!?"
I am eternally grateful that I met the...2023-03-2143 minThe Adventures of MattmanSitting with SuperheroesHello superpower seekers! Today, we have a very special episode of the Adventures of Mattman!
I got the chance to sit down with some superhero neighbors of mine, Beds For Kids. I spoke to their Executive Director, Lauren Evans, and Zach Smith, Director of Operations. These leaders and their organization fight the things that keep many vulnerable families and children up at night.
We sat down to talk about their mission and the impact it has on not only the recipients, but the volunteers and community at large.
In part one, we get...2023-03-1448 minThe Adventures of MattmanAsk Me AnythingGood morning superpower seekers! Winter is nearly over and spring is looming. You know what that means? It means Tyrano-Snore-Us Rex will be ramping up his attacks as allergy season sets in. Here in North Carolina, the pollen can paint your car green in a day. While the Irish might think that’s cute for St. Patrick’s day, I assure you it is not. So I am busier than ever preparing to hunt some Tyrano-Snore-Us Rex. A mighty foe for a mighty warrior!
I have a quick break between battles to talk about two quick things. First...2023-02-2138 minThe Adventures of MattmanMattman's Energy Measuring MathematicsI am constantly talking about sleep and sleep habits. My wife, family, and friends expect it and roll their eyes quite a bit and I am okay with that. There is something at work that is bigger than me so I just keep going one day at a time.
The reason I mention this is because I am often told I have a lot of passion, energy, and drive. After a few encounters, you will come to understand this is not a mask. There is no smoke and mirrors. I live this way because I began down...2023-01-3129 minThe Adventures of MattmanNew Year, New Goals and Leveraging SleepLadies and gentleman, it is now 2023! And in proper Sleep Superhero fashion, I do not intend to make snooze-year resolutions! I love the process of sitting down at the New Year to identify new important but not urgent goals that I want to accomplish. This year is a special one as well! I am calling this year the year of the viking!
Vikings are warriors! They are strong, honorable, adventurous, treasure seeking, and passionate! They live by these principles in order to prepare themselves for the next battle! And let me tell you, I have a few...2023-01-1727 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventurers of Mattman: Year EndIt's the final episode for 2022....2022-12-201h 02The Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Ask Not What Good Sleep Can Do For You…For the longest time, I have focused on the benefits that great sleep can have on your life.
Sleep superheroes all have shared abilities of the body, like regeneration, faster reactions, creative thoughts and problem-solving, nightly weight loss, and my favorite HGH Growth hormone to get strong and stay young!
I think most people if given a choice, would choose all of those benefits if they were as easy as swiping on their phones or pressing a button on a TV remote.
To read more, click here!2022-12-0816 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: ISPA's 2022 Sustainability Conference (Bonus Episode)On the heels of releasing consumer data that suggests 65% of present-day consumers are willing to pay between 1%-20% more for a sustainable mattress, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) kicked off its first-ever Sustainability Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 11th, 2022.
To listen or read the full article, click here. 2022-11-3041 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: An Attitude of GratitudeThe month is November and for now, many of the sleep villains I fight against are at bay although I’ve seen a new bad guy popping up. Wrestler Leg Syndrome. I’m back to the drawing board at coming up with ways to defeat The Syndrome. He is a bull in a china shop type sleeper. Spinning, flipping, and keeping everybody in bed awake! While I plot and strategize, I wanted to take a moment to slow down like I do every Thanksgiving and try to live from an attitude of gratitude.
One thing better sleep over...2022-11-2336 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Wake Up, People!The holidays are coming up and the year will come to an end. New year’s resolutions are coming for those who seek change in their lives by using the sun as their metric of time. I will make some resolutions myself! I’ve achieved two out of three of mine this year. I learned to sew! Accent pillows, capes, customizing top sheets to fitted sheets, you name it! Sewing isn’t that hard when you have a sewing machine. The machine does all the work! And I also had my best year of performance in 5k’s. Even if I didn...2022-11-1531 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Sleep Superheros are Real SuperherosWait, let me de-superhero. *struggles with taking off the uniform*
Alright.
Chowdy folks, it’s me. Andy Schlesser. I’m my normal self today. I would usually tell you what thing about sleep or which bad guy we are fighting this week right about now. However, today I’m taking a minute to speak as a normal human being. As time has gone on, I have come to a conclusion that I personally wanted to share with you. Being a Sleep Superhero is being a real superhero.
Most, if not all, of the superhero...2022-10-1938 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Every Bed Needs A PillowWell, everybody, today is a very special day! There is a special announcement to make in just a moment. But before I break the news, I have to take a minute to stress the power of the pillow!
I try not to take for granted the weight that a pillow supports every night. Our spine is a vast network of fibers, tissue, fluid and bones balancing precariously day in and day out. Even half an inch this way or that can mean the difference between pain and comfort.
And that reminds me of a fantastic...2022-10-1820 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Election Cycles Vs. Sleep CyclesWe are headed into the fall and winter seasons of 2022., and wouldn’t you know it, midterm elections are on the horizon.
I am not here to talk about politics or convince you to vote one way or the other. What keeps me up at night is the stress the election cycles create. The election cycle steals from your sleep cycles. But it doesn’t have to!
These sleep cycles are being stolen by Miss Information and her pet energy vampires. Miss Information is responsible for a lot of negativity on the internet. Her pet energ...2022-10-0915 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Episode 29 - Making New HabitsPart of my superhero duties are to teach and preach the Game Plan for Better Sleep.
The Game Plan consists of five steps of addressing the sleep issues people are immediately fixing with their mattress at home.
With the folks walking through the store we start with step one, the mattress. Step two, the power of the pillow! Step three, the Gamechanger. Step four, cool and comfy linens. And finally, step five, your habits!
Step five is a rabbit hole — it’s like portal to another dimension of existence really. Your habits can have...2022-09-2118 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: All About Dreams4AllMattman talks to Sweet Dreams Mattress and More's Kieth Moneymaker about the Dreams4All foundation.2022-09-0635 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Super Sleep SwagisodeIt’s a bright day today and there is opportunity in the air! At the moment, my enemies of the sleep state are held at bay. They cower in the shadows and plot their next move no doubt. While they are busy doing what they do, I wanted to take a minute to talk about some of my superhero sleep swag! My Superhero Sleep Suit and cape are the obvious parts of my uniform that people see. However, there are a couple subtle pieces of swag.2022-08-2920 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: The Dreams4All InterviewAs everybody knows, I am a Sleep Superhero. I wear the mattsuit, the cape, the pink glasses, the whole nine yards! And I don’t want to just be a superhero in name alone. So I look for ways to save things. That’s what superheroes do! So we do a blood drive at the store every couple months. Donating blood saves 3 lives per donation. I also hop in the Mattmobile and rotate a mattress from time to time for elderly folks in need. However, there is one thing I do above all the rest that I focus on to make an...2022-07-2535 min
The Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Caffeine Chameleon Comically ContinuesHe's back and better than ever!2022-07-0712 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Bedtime Deep DiveEveryone's favorite mattress superhero, Mattman, takes a deep dive into bedtime and why it's so important to our health.2022-07-0112 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: What Is Bedtime To You?Mattman explains the importance of having a bedtime, and what happens when your bed time doesn't stay consistent. 2022-06-2412 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Adventures of Mattman: Seven Day Sleep ChallengeIn this episode, Mattman brings you something he has been working on and practicing for a while: the official Sleep Superhero training tool, the Seven Day Sleep Challenge! 2022-01-2725 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Toast! Awards and New Year Episode (Ep 22)In Mattman's last episode of the year, he gives out a few awards, including the first-ever Toast! Awards.2022-01-1028 minThe Adventures of MattmanEpisode 22: Toast! Awards and a New Year EpisodeCheers to the new year!2021-12-3128 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Attitude of GratitudeMattress superhero Mattman explains how you can have an attitude of gratitude every day, and shares a story that might inspire you.2021-12-0715 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Ask Me Anything (part 2)In part two of this special Mattman episode, the sleep superhero talks to regular people about their sleep questions. But there's a twist.2021-11-2227 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Ask Me Anything (part one)This is a two-part show today, and Mattman talks about questions he's frequently asked (and provides the answers!)2021-10-2720 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Power of the PillowHello, Superpower Seekers! I come to you from my office which I dub Sleep Source One— the amazing place I have maximized, much like my sleep, for high levels of productivity and entertainment!
Today is going to be a fantastic day and I wanted to tell you about one of the most important aspects of sleep I have yet to discuss in depth. It’s so important, it’s the start of my creedo. The power of the pillow!
To read the full article, visit Mattman here!2021-10-0821 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Adventures of Mattman: Power of the PillowMattman talks about the power of the pillow. Whats the secret? Listen to find out!2021-10-0721 min
The FAM Podcast with Mark KinsleyCryptocurrency Is Disrupting the Mattress IndustryIs cryptocurrency the money of the future?
Not likely. However, just because it isn't set to take over the as the official dinero of financial transactions doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to its influence. For those unaware, cryptocurrency, also known as bitcoin, is a digital currency--used my blockchain technology-- that can be used to pay for online goods and services. And now, in some parts of the country, it may be available for use to pay for mattresses at your local furniture store. Listen in as we visit with the superhero of sleep, A...2021-10-0435 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Google’s Sleep Sensor Exposed A Massive LieMattman dives into the massive lie that Google's sleep sensors helped exposed. Listen in to find out!2021-08-2411 minThe Adventures of MattmanAdventures of Mattman: Slam the Caffeine Chameleon Like LeBron JamesThe topic of caffeine consumption is more polarizing than politics. One thing Mattman wants everybody to walk away with from today’s show is if you are a fan of sleep maximization and you're trying to get results, this journey is for you and just you.2021-08-1923 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Adventures of Mattman: Chowdy from AndyIn the special episode, Mattman takes off his superhero suit and gets real about sleep, bad habits, and more!2021-07-2931 minThe Adventures of MattmanHow to Defeat the Menacing Miss InformationDo you believe everything you read on the internet? Join Mattman as he tackles the menace that is misinformation. 2021-07-2113 minThe Adventures of MattmanMaximizing Your Sleep!Mattman maximizes his sleep every night for the chance to wake up and do something great in here every day. Want to learn how? Mattman has the answers!2021-07-1412 minThe Adventures of MattmanDr. Oz Got This Right at BedConMattman attends the (hopefully last) virtual bedding conference, also known as BedCon, hosted by Furniture Today! Listen in on this special edition episode as Mattman recaps BedCon and the special guest host--Dr. Oz!2021-06-2338 minThe Adventures of MattmanSci-Fi and Sleep SuperpowersI’m joining you today from my office in the clouds where the fluffiest of pillows are packed and there appears to be endless space for digital storage.
I’m looking out my window at an expansive view of the Apple iCloud. It’s massive, I’ve never seen anything like it. Up here, it’s known as The Big Apple. Between the iCloud, other clouds, and technology in general, today’s gadgets are more like magic every day. It takes a good night’s sleep just to keep up with the pace of improvements all around us. Some impro...2021-06-2308 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Caffeine Chameleon (a Coffee Break Update)I've been running from house to house at the speed of snore helping elevate the heads and lives of the good citizens of Lake Norman. These days the Tyrano-snore-us rex, king of the dino-snores, is out there gaining strength. While I wait for the next snore signal, I have a moment to tell you about how I recently defeated the Caffeine Chameleon!
With the guidance of my favorite sleep sources, I learned the true nature of the Caffeine Chameleon. He takes on many forms and sneakily saps your sleep cycles one by one. He appeared to me...2021-06-2312 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Right Questions Will Save the PlanetA typical day in Mattman’s morning routine is to wake up, prepare a warm tea, and do some stretching. I spend half an hour doing various tasks like chores, research, and reading. Then the final part of my wake up routine is spent smashing monsters for loot! It’s my daily victory to accomplish this and it’s the first thing I do when my feet hit the floor. It gets me on the path of action! And the last couple of days, I have been listening to The FAM audio stories while I stretch. Among them, Mike it Up w...2021-06-2312 minThe Adventures of MattmanEven Superheroes Have SuperheroesI always chuckle when I say, “It was all in a day’s work,” because I know all work is done during the day. And at night, it’s time for bed!
After a hard day’s work, I take off the Signature Super Sleep Superhero Suit to put my feet up for some downtime. I adhere to my bedtime routine every night to help me fall asleep as quickly as possible.
Even though I have a sleep system that is customized to my habits, it’s still not enough. And I came to realize this over th...2021-06-2312 minThe Adventures of MattmanLet There Be Light, The Natural Kind, Yo.I’ve seen the comics, I’ve seen the movies. Shadowy corners and darkness, in general, are a forewarning that bad things are on the horizon.
It’s as if the moonless night sky was lending a hand to the thugs about to rob you down that dark alley. Don’t let the bad guys be the only ones teaming up with darkness! In the right environment, it can help you, too!
Our environments don’t choose to work for good or evil. Mother Nature never picks sides. But the reality is our technology culture can cause a...2021-06-2310 minThe Adventures of MattmanCaffeine-Free and No Freak OutAs a sleep superhero, I’ve absorbed volumes of knowledge about better rest, but I’m always learning more. While studying the various aspects of sleep, I came across some eye-opening facts about caffeine—if only you had seen my face when I read about it.
It was a somber moment because I realized I needed to drink less coffee in order to maximize my sleep. When you’re a grown man wearing a Superhero Sleep Suit, your face shouldn’t look as sad as mine did at that moment.
I read that caffeine hangs out in you...2021-06-2306 minThe Adventures of MattmanFight From a Foundation of SleepWe’ve been in the new year for a while now. And 2021 has already been around the block! Lately, I have asked many of my customers, colleagues, and friends if they have stuck with any New Year’s resolutions.
I have heard a few yes replies and a few no replies. But what strikes me about the no response is a common add-on phrase uttered by most of the people I talk to: “I tried.” I’ve heard things like, “I tried to lose weight. I’ve tried to quit smoking. I tried to learn this discipline. I tried to bre...2021-06-2306 minThe Adventures of MattmanMore Bruce Wayne Than SupermanI’m not the only one. There were, and are, several mattress superheroes out there. Most of them before my time.
You may be surprised to find out how many hours I have spent scouring the tenth page of google looking for these former sleep superheroes. What I found is they’re all following Superman’s lead. The power to leap a tall building in a single bound! Personally, I’m not a huge fan of Superman. He was born great. He is already strong and fast. Those powers came to him by default.
Bruce Wayne, on...2021-06-2304 minThe Adventures of MattmanOne Shot Every DecadeAs mattress RSAs, it is critical that we teach everybody about the fundamentals of sleep. You only get one shot a decade, if you’re lucky! They may buy a bed online or from a different store near you.
But if they came to you…
In my origin story, I shared a tidbit about running a 5k for years with the same results, and how putting on a mattress suit forced me to change my strategy. When a customer buys a bed from you, that new mattress will have a similar effect on their very first n...2021-06-2305 minThe Adventures of MattmanAwakening Your SuperpowersWhen you take control of your sleep and awaken your superpowers, you will have gone through a transformation. You will become more powerful! Look at whatever is on your to-do list tomorrow and ask yourself, “Is this harder or easier with a good night’s sleep?” Or my favorite side of that coin asks, “How much easier is this to-do list with my superpowers on?”
Have you ever planned out how much sleep you are going to get? This is a super-easy way to test your superpowers. It’s so easy it sounds dumb. Put it on your calendar. You...2021-06-2304 minThe Adventures of MattmanThe Origin StoryIt all started at dawn on Thanksgiving day 2018. Yep. Dawn! Not 3 p.m. on a Friday or 10 a.m. on a Monday. I’m a sleep superhero for crying out loud. Dawn!
The Dream Team sponsors and runs in the annual Mooresville Christian Mission Turkey Trot every year. When the pistol fired to start the 2018 race, a giant crowd of 1,800 people charged through downtown Mooresville, NC! It was awesome!
Some runners like to wear crazy pants, others wore turkey hats, and a few of us on the Dream Team suited up in our promotional mattress cos...2021-06-2304 min
The FAM Podcast with Mark KinsleyMeet the World's Most Super Human Retail ManagerHe can predict sleep problems and he wears a mattress superhero costume--do you have someone who can top that? On this episode we get to know Andrew "Mattman" Schlesser, the world's most super human retail manager. We discuss retail education, sleep spindles, the Mattman podcast and the doorcounts dance we're challenging everyone to do.
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Go Giver Series2021-04-1257 min
Intentionally InspirationalEpisode #184: The Marketing Adventures Of "Mattman" with Andrew SchlesserIn this episode, we all spent a decent amount of time discussing a delicious Italian sandwich. You might be thinking to yourself that this conversation sounds strange...or you may be thinking that it sounds delicious. Either way, you would be correct. Seriously though, the approach to marketing that our guest Andrew shares have worked wonderfully for his company and it can help you too. It is often the simple things that work the best when you also focus on humanizing the customer experience. Check this episode out because I know that you will love it. Enjoy!...2020-01-2430 minThe FAM Podcast with Mark KinsleyThis North Carolina Mattress Retailer Brings the THUNDER!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 An...2019-11-1823 min