Derek Hales: From Mattress Shopping to Testing Over 410 Beds—The NapLab Story
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Show Notes
When Derek Hales and his wife set out to buy a new mattress in 2014, they never expected it would lead to a full-fledged career in mattress testing. What started as a hobby project reviewing a couple of beds online turned into a booming business, with Derek testing over 410 mattresses and helping millions make smarter sleep decisions. Now, as the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of NapLab.com, Derek brings data-driven, expert-backed reviews to consumers looking for the perfect night's sleep.
In this episode of Direct Or Detour, Derek shares his journey from an ordinary mattress shopper to one of the most trusted voices in sleep science. We dive into his experiences testing hundreds of mattresses, the evolution of online mattress shopping, and what truly makes a great bed.
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