In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, Ahmet Yavuz talks with Jeff Giagnocavo, co-owner of Gardners Mattress & More, founder of The Big Ticket Life, and host of Lancaster Connects. Jeff shares how he grew his retail store through bold marketing, strong leadership, and meaningful community involvement.
Whether you're a store owner or just want to hear an inspiring story in the furniture and mattress world, this episode is full of practical wisdom.
In This Episode:
- The origin of Gardners Mattress & More
- Turning adversity into leadership
- How giving back drives business
- Big-ticket sales & customer experience tips
- Why mindset matters most
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⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Meet Jeff Giagnocavo
- 01:12 – Getting into the mattress industry
- 02:45 – From adversity to leadership
- 08:40 – Business & personal balance
- 10:30 – Traits of a great store leader
- 14:20 – Launching Lancaster Connects
- 16:10 – Giving back stories
- 21:45 – Team culture: “closers eat steak”
- 25:00 – Mindset in business
- 29:30 – Selling experiences
- 34:00 – Advice for new store owners
- 37:30 – Mentorship & coaching
- 44:00 – Mattress Retailer Toolkit
- 48:40 – “Pet the snake” mindset
- 54:30 – Where to find Jeff
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