The Hub for the Mattress Industry
This is where mattress industry connections become community, and bold ideas unlock breakthrough growth.
Where Connections Become Community
The FAM was built on a simple belief: the mattress industry is full of brilliant, passionate people who deserve a community worthy of their ambition. We created the space where those people find each other.
The FAM organizes events designed to help you build deep connections, creates programs focused on delivering measurable outcomes, and produces insightful content aimed at empowering our members to achieve success and enjoy the journey.
"Maximize Your Mattress Business With Friends Who've Got Your Back."
— The FAM Tagline
Mark Kinsley
Former President & CEO of Englander Mattress Company. Radio DJ turned TV anchor turned mattress industry change-maker.
"Be Kind. Be Honorable. Be Bold."
From Radio Booth to Industry Hub
Mark Kinsley's journey to becoming the mattress industry's most recognized community builder started in an unlikely place: a small-town radio booth. From radio DJ to TV news anchor to marketing strategist, Mark spent years honing the skills that would eventually reshape an entire industry.
As President and CEO of Englander Mattress Company — one of America's top 15 mattress manufacturers, founded in 1894 — Mark helped pioneer the term "hybrid" as a consumer-facing category descriptor, a single word that reshaped market share and consumer language across the entire sleep industry.
But Mark's biggest impact came from his belief that the mattress industry's greatest untapped resource was the people in it. In 2018, he launched The FAM — For All-things Mattress — as a community dedicated to connecting, growing, and celebrating the brilliant, passionate professionals who make this industry great.
Today, The FAM is the hub for the mattress industry: a weekly podcast with 700+ episodes, world-class events like Dream Camp and Sleep Summit, a curated newsletter reaching 5,000+ professionals, and the Innovation Spotlight program. Mark's leadership mantra — Be Kind. Be Honorable. Be Bold. — defines everything The FAM stands for.
Four Ways The FAM Serves the Industry
World-Class Events
From the invitation-only Dream Camp to the flagship Sleep Summit, The FAM's events set the standard for connection, inspiration, and industry impact.
The FAM Podcast
The longest-running and most trusted podcast for mattress professionals — 700+ episodes of lively discussions, expert insights, and an in-depth look at the mattress business.
Growth Community
A curated community of retailers, brands, and innovators committed to growing together. Where mattress industry connections become lifelong relationships.
Innovation Spotlight
A series dedicated to highlighting the people and products pushing the mattress industry forward — because innovation over noise is the only way to lead.
"The mattress industry is full of the most passionate, creative, and driven people I've ever met. The FAM exists to give them a home — a place to connect, grow, and have the time of their lives doing it."— Mark Kinsley, Founder of The FAM
Ready to Join The FAM?
Whether you're exploring membership, partnership opportunities, or just want to learn more — we'd love to hear from you.