Nature's Sleep & GhostBed: Marc Werner

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Marc Werner, Founder of GhostBed, a DTC mattress in a box company. Marc comes from a very successful and iconic family background. His grandfather created the company Werner, which you most likely own one of their ladders. When his father took over the family business, Werner Co. ended up inventing the aluminum and fiberglass ladder, used all over the world, both for commercial and residential use.  Through the years of being an athlete, Marc had to go through 3 neck surgeries. As you can presume, finding comfort was a challenge, specifically a pillow or mattress that worked for his condition. This inspired him to create Nature's Sleep, a mattress company sold through brick and mortar. Overtime, E-commerce began to erupt and Marc wanted to pivot and enter this new category with a new brand... GhostBed. First launching with their first mattress, the GhostBed Classic (perfect in-between for all sleepers), GhostBed provides a wide range of mattresses for all sleeping preferences... all shipped in a box, to your door.  With patented materials and combinations, GhostBed provides top quality products from mattresses, pillows, frames, and more. Make sure to check out GhostBed at: https://www.ghostbed.com/collections/mattresses   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Support for Starting Small comes from Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that help create a healthier work life. All of their products, from chairs to standing desks and more, are comfortable, easy to use, and sustainable. And great for either the office or the work from home environment. With an increase in shifting workplaces, comfort can be especially hard to find. As I run the podcast, I am in front of my desk for hours a day; from scheduling, researching, interviewing, and more. Humanscale allows me to remain productive, without the consequence of body stress to follow.  Make sure to check out Humanscale at humanscale.com, and use code: STARTINGSMALL at checkout to save 20% on your purchase.