What’s New With BedTech, Tariffs and More!: Episode 262
Mon Feb 02 2026
Pete sits down with Justin Trumbo and Darren Sparks of BedTech to unpack the innovations reshaping sleep retail and the economic headwinds no one in the mattress industry can ignore. Justin and Darren pull back the curtain on BedTech's newest product developments - technology and design moves that could shift how independent retailers compete in a crowded marketplace. They share actionable insights on navigating pricing pressure, communicating value to shoppers, and leveraging partnerships to stay resilient when the industry climate turns volatile. Whether you're a store owner recalibrating your vendor mix, an executive forecasting next quarter's margins, or a sales rep fielding customer questions about price increases, this episode delivers the clarity and strategy you need right now. Tune in to hear how innovation and adaptation can coexist - even when the rules of the game keep changing.
👤Connect with Darren Sparks & Justin Trumbo:
✅Website: https://www.bedtech.com/
✅LinkedIn (Darren Sparks): https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-sparks-67075b70/
✅LinkedIn (Justin Trumbo): https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-trumbo-59655758/
✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedtechsleep/
✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedtechsleep/
✅YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bedtech4471
👤Connect with Pete Primeau:
✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales
✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com
✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork
✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry
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🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com
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The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:
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Pete sits down with Justin Trumbo and Darren Sparks of BedTech to unpack the innovations reshaping sleep retail and the economic headwinds no one in the mattress industry can ignore. Justin and Darren pull back the curtain on BedTech's newest product developments - technology and design moves that could shift how independent retailers compete in a crowded marketplace. They share actionable insights on navigating pricing pressure, communicating value to shoppers, and leveraging partnerships to stay resilient when the industry climate turns volatile. Whether you're a store owner recalibrating your vendor mix, an executive forecasting next quarter's margins, or a sales rep fielding customer questions about price increases, this episode delivers the clarity and strategy you need right now. Tune in to hear how innovation and adaptation can coexist - even when the rules of the game keep changing. 👤Connect with Darren Sparks & Justin Trumbo: ✅Website: https://www.bedtech.com/ ✅LinkedIn (Darren Sparks): https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-sparks-67075b70/ ✅LinkedIn (Justin Trumbo): https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-trumbo-59655758/ ✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedtechsleep/ ✅Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedtechsleep/ ✅YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bedtech4471 👤Connect with Pete Primeau: ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteprimeau ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeauFurnitureSales ✅ Website: https://www.peteprimeau.com ✅We are proud partners with Mattress Industry Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mattressindustrynetwork ✅The Mattress Industry Network's core values are helping others to Build, Market, Sell and Succeed in the Mattress Industry 🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Our amazing guests are often booked with PodMatch, a top-quality podcast matching service. For booking great podcast guests like this, we love using PodMatch: https://PodMatch.CastAhead.net 🌐Pete Primeau Official: https://www.peteprimeau.com ➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Miles & Miles Of Retail Selling Greatness: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMiles ➡️ Get Pete’s book, “Sell A Million!”: https://geni.us/PetePrimeauMillion The Pete Primeau Show is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead: https://CastAhead.net