March 31, 2026

How to Navigate Mattress Shopping with Michael Magnuson of GoodBed.com and Mary Helen Rogers

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How to Navigate Mattress Shopping with Michael Magnuson of GoodBed.com and Mary Helen Rogers

Shopping for a new mattress can be an overwhelming experience, to say the least. That’s why we’ve invited Mike Magnuson to join us this week. Mike is the founder of GoodBed.com, an independent consumer review platform and trusted mattress information resource.

GoodBed.com is the only mattress information website that combines comprehensive scientific product testing, the largest independent collection of consumer mattress reviews with nearly 700,000 to date, and a highly personalized approach to mattress guidance.

In this episode, we are going to dig into the real challenges consumers face when choosing a mattress and why this big-ticket purchase is so personal and important.

From navigating a wide range of options to understanding key factors like fit, feel, and features—the famous 3 Fs—Mike shares practical, down-to-earth advice to help shoppers make smarter, more confident decisions.

We also talk about the pitfalls of relying too heavily on online reviews, how easy return policies shape buying behavior, and why unbiased scientific testing plays such an important role in today’s marketplace.

Whether you’re buying your first mattress, deep into research mode, or simply looking for tips to sleep better, this episode offers insights to help you cut through the noise, do your homework, and confidently find the bed that’s right for you.

MEET MICHAEL

Michael Magnuson is the founder and CEO of GoodBed, an independent consumer review platform and mattress information resource. The origins of GoodBed trace back to a fatefully frustrating mattress shopping experience, which helped Mike see the need for a trustworthy source of 3rd party information to assist consumers in finding and buying the right mattress for them. Today, GoodBed is the only mattress information website that provides: a) comprehensive scientific product testing (in cooperation with Dow), b) extensive editorial content on over 1,000 different products, c) the largest independent platform for consumer mattress reviews (with nearly 700,000 to-date), d) strong support for both brick & mortar and online purchase options, and e) a highly personalized approach to mattress guidance.

Prior to GoodBed, Mike was a private equity investor focused on digital media and marketing, as well as a management consultant. He received his MBA from Stanford and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Finance and Systems Engineering.