The Furniture Salesman that Saved Houston: Mattress Mack

If you live in Houston, you probably know Jim McIngvale as his alter-ego "Mattress Mack." For almost four decades, Mack has been selling furniture in the greater Houston area through his business Gallery Furniture. Known for his energetic local TV commercials where the natural born huckster unleashed his famous tagline that Gallery Furniture would "Save you money," Mack grew his business from being a series of tents along a highway into multiple, massive locations employing hundreds of people.
In addition to being known for his salesmanship, Mack is also known around town for his philanthropy. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Jim opened his Gallery Furniture locations to people seeking shelter. Every year he gives away furniture to families in need and provides hot meals during the holidays. Most recently, Mack converted parts of his main Gallery Furniture location into a trade and high school, helping students who dropped out of public school gain an education. Mack is fixture of Houston and a true local legend.
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[@angelcastillo2114]

Notice how the video is 7 min 13 sec - 7:13 👀👀👀

[@yojon4905]

Nice catch

[@Noadvantage246]

And it was posted on 7:13 😱

[@danishpride1]

And?

[@XxHoustonCareagaxX]

I spotted that the second I opened the video. Couldn’t have been a coincidence

[@YeeeeeHaaaaa]

Area code....Grew up in Baytown here. Heard his commercials since I was a kid.

[@AmethystSnow]

Mattress Mack gave my aunt an entire new set of furniture after she lost everything in Harvey. This man is real and he's an amazing part of Houston.

[@ahhforrealpodcast]

Great stuff.

[@Noadvantage246]

He's what I imagine Mr beast will be when he gets older

[@kylejoynes8613]

❤️

[@sonyafromtheh6225]

❤🧡💛🙏

[@user-vu3mq4cf8f]

Mattress Mack is a closet racist, has anger issues with employees, and doesn’t recognize the election results nor believe in Coronavirus. He’s done good for Houston community but you gotta question his motives. There’s many Reddit threads on r/Houston about this, one for example: www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/kuhwap/mattress_mack_wont_recognize_the_election_results/

[@jecobian]

why doesn't America routinely celebrate people like this?

[@joshfly3331]

@jecobian bc they’re too focused on negativity on the news we gotta be positive

[@adoe2305]

Perpetuate the idea of the false American dream? These people are few and far between.

[@patraicemery]

Good people don't make for exciting news headlines

[@nuglyph9139]

It does, you just have to turn off your T.V. and live life. ;]

[@kennkenn6126]

They rather worship Kim Kardashian archetype celebrities.... sadly.

[@seanrobinson3798]

When I was a young child my mother went into gallery furniture hoping to buy me a bed since I was sleeping on a bundle of blankets on the ground. My biological father dipped out before I was born leaving her to take care of us by herself. Mattress Mack ended up being in the store that day and he took the time to hear my mom's story. I remember him also picking me up and looking right at me asking how I was doing and if I was having fun at his store. I told him yes that his store was amazing and it seemed to warm his heart. He ended up giving my mom a whole bed set for me with dressers and everything for a huge discount! My mother was so grateful that day and would ALWAYS speak very very very highly of Mattress Mack!

[@michaelw234]

Yoooo this dude just won $75 million on a 10 mil bet for the Astros!! Wowwweee!! I live in Philly(don’t like baseball) but holy smokes I’m glad they won now!! Love to see a man who blesses others get blessed themselves!!

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

@@michaelw234 that’s the only reason I clicked on this

[@michaelw234]

@@Thedominator-tr2su same. I actually scrolled past this within this month and just saw the picture. Finally peeped it. What a freakin G this dude is!!

[@Thedominator-tr2su]

@@michaelw234 go stros

[@michaelw234]

@@Thedominator-tr2su fo show!!

[@Bestica]

Joel Olsteen could never touch the level of kindness, generosity, immense impact to Houston’s communities like MMack has accomplished. JO talks the talk but MM walks the talk. Truly a saint amongst men.

[@CDankies]

First of all I’m not religious, but they’d be so much liabilities if Lakewood open their doors and something happened. It’s was deemed to be unopen by the GD CITY OF HOUSTON. Even if the whole church was ready to open they would have been breaking the law. Imagine if they opened the doors and then something happened before it was cleared. Thousands of people could have and would have sued, because they weren’t cleared to host people. As soon as they did have clearance they opened their doors and were able to do a lot . Also I started realizing most of these mega churches have weekly things ie food kitchens, haircuts, job fairs etc for the community. Plus they give a lot jobs for the area too. This mattress guy is great but he had a lower risk high reward for his contributions. Much respect. Again idgaf about Joel Osteen, and megachurches have their issues, but they do play a vital role in the community. Media will try to tell you otherwise.

[@Bestica]

As a local Houstonian for over 30 years I’ve seen what MM has accomplished in the community and I’ve also seen what JO says he’s accomplished. I know the difference and there’s plenty of reason why the whole of Houston has anger towards JO. How that pastor handled hurricane Harvey is definitely on top of that list. I don’t recall during hurricane Harvey the mayor or anyone else issuing warnings of finding safety especially when it came to the churches. I highly doubt if JO would have opened his doors to help anyone caught in that crazy hurricane and it’s terrible flooding that he would’ve been breaking the law. 😒 no one sued MM when he opened his warehouse to HH victims and what’s a warehouse compared to a literal stadium turned church? He could’ve taken people in. He could’ve practiced what he preaches but he chose not too and only attempted to help after the fact when he faced backlash and was exposed by people live-streaming that his stadium wasn’t affected by the flooding. They were literally walking up to the doors.

[@Bestica]

@@CDankies Google that stash of cash they found in his mega church within the restroom walls. That pastor and his wife are known within the city for being hypocrites and only in the religious business for the money.

[@rijlqanturis625]

@@CDankies People were dying. And you're worried about breaking the law?

[@earl6969]

Amen to that

[@alejandrohernandez7340]

As a houstonian this guy is just as important as the mayor.

[@jesselee7355]

I lived right by that showroom on the northside.

[@boogiebear5567]

mayor turner is a horrible man, mattress Mack however is a saint.

[@adonygrapes]

All most every houstonian has got to meet him

[@acevehe]

I'm not from Texas but I'm willing to bet this guy is more important and has done way more for the community than any politician anywhere. He seems to truly be a good person

[@boogiebear5567]

@@acevehe you are 100% correct

[@KaidanKarasu]

And he’s opened his doors for those of us in Houston again during this freeze

[@jomontanee]

The old habits die hard. His old habit is giving and caring. He can’t help it but save Texas again. ❤️💕♥️✨😇😇

[@perdidoenbolivia134]

I was wondering about this thanks for sharing

[@snes06]

This man is an absolute hero and a treasure.

[@brooket8068]

I was wondering about that! So good to hear 💟

[@dannettejackson202]

He is truly an honest business man who is giving back to his community that loves & supports him!!

[@dikhurtz2406]

When I was down and out I didn’t know what else to do We lost everything. Not from hurricane but just bad things in life. I went in and talk to Mac and told him that my family and I hadn’t eaten in a couple of days and explained the situation to him. He immediately got us something to eat and offered us a place to stay. Helped me get a job He’s a great man.

[@iiyyxxnn]

That's what America is for.

[@goynwa7110]

@@iiyyxxnn stfu don’t even say shot like that you ought be ashamed look how we treat our own people or troop

[@CortesKidd]

Matress Mac opened up his furniture business to the public when Hurricane Harvey hit us. The biggest church in Houston kept their doors closed (joel olsteen’s). I will never forget that

[@mohamedaskia8683]

And this week. He allowed people affect by the snow storm in Texas to stay in his store. This guy is an angel in a human body.

[@walkdeep]

@@mohamedaskia8683 but lets not make him inhuman. We should all strive to be like this. Selfless and caring for those around us. What a beautiful world it can be.

[@AbhishekThakur-wl1pl]

@Bob Watters don't talk about you always m

[@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1]

More of a godly man than Osteen ever will be. I don't understand how anyone could follow that sad excuse for a man.

[@notamoonraker]

"You preach with your life, not with your lips". Quotes hanging on his warehouse/store seems fitting. Mattress Mack is a religious man himself yet not only in his words, but really practicing in his life.

[@jamesgarza7025]

My father once told me that back in the day when he was younger (19/20 y/o) he tried applying for a warehouse position at gallery furniture and Mattress Mack told him that he was over qualified for the position and he should seek work else where. Father ended up working at a steel company as a sales representative where his knowledge and skills were better used. Mattress Mack is for the youth

[@CortesKidd]

Bless

[@historyrepeat402]

That’s such a good story because your dad didn’t get upset that he was overqualified but motivated to find a jobs worthy of his skills.

[@dammagrilla]

@@historyrepeat402 How someone says something means a lot... For example, maybe he said something like "Sure I'll hire you, but I gotta say you're overqualified and I think you could do better."

[@historyrepeat402]

@@dammagrilla because if he offered him a position at the rate he was probably asking for he would be (in terms of what I’m assuming is a position that doesn’t add to much value) would be a loss on investment in that employee

[@fredtaylor9792]

Grew up in Houston. Mack came to our school and talked about his drug addiction and how working hard, being honest and being loyal helped bring him out of it. He gave us all $20. He is a VERY good man!

[@duriangray2990]

I’m from Houston, and Mattress Mack is 100 percent correct when he said that when you come to Houston, nobody cares whether you went to college or about your origins. If you work and are a decent person, you will be accepted by the whole city. That is one of the greatest aspects of Houston as a city and as a society.

[@EikottXD]

I'm from Houston and that's not true. Just depends on what job you're applying for. Of course if you start your own business like he did no one cares whether you went to college or your origin.

[@titusremy5268]

H town is full of bums and tweakers idk where you got your info from

[@excelsior8682]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Ask yourself if Jesus would be sitting behind a PC all day spamming people with obscure scripture verses with absolutely no context

[@tjmcgough5333]

And if you turn down the wrong street you’ll be robbed that’s the Houston I know lmao

[@evanperrone1919]

@@EikottXD growing up here I'd say you're wrong. Going to school no one really cared about race or upbringing, and everyone here is proud of where they live and/or are from

[@MandaMalice]

So cool seeing our local hero getting big recognition like this. This is Houston’s Batman. The main showplace is his Bat Cave. My Husband is a Houston Firefighter and years ago the tried to refurnish all the stations after they put a fire out at one of his warehouses. Every kid in the Houston grew up throwing Monopoly money in the air yelling “SAVE! YOU! MONEY!” ❤️

[@ahhforrealpodcast]

Great stuff.

[@3lrancho]

I passed by the i45 fire. It was epic

[@sonyafromtheh6225]

💛🧡❤

[@MandaMalice]

I can’t remember if my Husband was at that fire but I do remember they were not allowed to accept his gift of redecorating the stations so he had a big cookout or something for them and STILL tried to give them free stuff!!! 😂❤️ He gives his cell phone number out live on the air all the time. He also sends guys out in delivery vans before hurricanes into local neighborhoods to pickup people and bring the back to the Gallery Furniture to wait at the storm. He brought people back here after Katrina and set them up with a place to live, furniture of course and jobs. One of his daughters is a mental health professionals (she works with COD. Having COPD myself, I’m an admirer of her) and they do a web show here on KZbin talking about helping child dealing with the stress of COVID-19. Because of course he also fosters kids. If you are really old like me, you have heard the story of how it supposedly all got started. First he was selling mattress out of a van, then a local flea market. This was the 80s in Texas, so you could do whatever you wanted back then. Apparently one of the flea markets had a bear or big cat there and it hurt someone. People where fined for it and had to do community service. Local legend has it that’s when Mac found his real calling.

[@user-vu3mq4cf8f]

Mattress Mack is a closet racist, has anger issues with employees, and doesn’t recognize the election results nor believe in Coronavirus. He’s done good for Houston community but you gotta question his motives. There’s many Reddit threads on r/Houston about this, one for example: www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/kuhwap/mattress_mack_wont_recognize_the_election_results/

[@trvrsln]

The whole city’s gonna shut down when he dies to all go to his memorial and pay our respects.

[@nortenero]

That’ll gather more of a crowd than the World Series Parade.

[@anqiierose]

A funeral I would love to attend and I'm not from there but he definitely touch my heart and soul this man is a angel walking on earth 💕

[@ajxtended9466]

Never heard of him until now but I respect this man and all he’s done for the people of Houston! Y’all better shut the city down when he passes💯

[@wickedgaming91]

Hell yea dude.. he is genuinely and great guy. Love him.

[@YoungPatriot-cz1sq]

Hope he doesn’t die

[@jonthecarguy]

I really wished they showed more what he did for the people during Harvey. Not only was he opening his doors to the people to sleep and stay there he also had his big fleet of trucks that could make it through the storm water picking people up and rescuing them also. Dude is an actual living hero and the embodiment of the American Dream.

[@Bacopa68]

Dude understands Matthew 25, the Works of Grace.

[@eaglebearer]

"He's part capitalist, part social worker" Mack has a good mentality. He's an inspiration.

[@mercedessmellyogre6023]

He’s just an amazing person if every rich businessman did what he did America would be a better place

[@AryanSharma-qj4eu]

@@mercedessmellyogre6023 american businessman have so much money that if they did what he is doing then the world would be a better place.

[@joshnic6639]

@@mercedessmellyogre6023 but do you truly believe he built this business only selling mattresses initially? Not in American capitalism there’s no way he hadn’t been selling something else.

[@CamJames]

@@joshnic6639 if you corner a chunk of the market, selling furniture in a major city can absolutely make you rich.

[@notahotshot]

@@joshnic6639 I guess you would know all about that, being that you're into "selling something else".

[@thatoddtodd]

I love seeing this guy get proper acknowledgment. He's part of Houston culture. We had all our furniture from them. They'd deliver same day and we lived 90 minutes away. Back in the 90's he was also our salesman, sat down at the desk with my dad negotiating sales agreement/delivery costs, etc. He walked up to me and shook my hand. As a kid it was so fun to run around that place. We also sat next to him at Houston rocket games, right behind the players' seats

[@BadMoonRising92]

I remember my parents bought a living room set from him when I was a kid. On the way home we had stopped at a restaurant to eat. We weren’t even at the house for 5 minutes before they showed up at the door. Insane delivery speed.

[@trentpettit6336]

What town did you live in?

[@JonasMatthewBahta]

He definitely is a true Houston icon, also similar to him is the late consumer reporter Marvin Zindler, he was just as good as Mac, always fighting for the less fortunate and the elderly.

[@kaffenaddict8864]

This man came to my neighborhood when I was 8 years old and gave truck loads of free mattresses. It was unannounced and no media this was all done out of the kindness of his heart. I promised myself I would buy some of his furniture when I made enough and I spread the word when I can.

[@Rere-kk6cm]

Did yo buy the furniture tho

[@eberardo26]

@@Rere-kk6cm she said when she made enough, that automatically tells you that she didn’t

[@Thecolonelshinn]

Furniture there is high quality but very expensive...we bought a runner rug and a bookcase for almost $800...kinda ridiculous tbh but whatever I guess

[@zerocal76]

@@Thecolonelshinn Furniture anywhere nowadays is expensive. At least you gave profit to a company and its owner who are doing great things 👏

[@joediaz2589]

@@eberardo26 IKR? Cuz she was only EIGHT years old at the time for Christ sake! Rere, you're not too bright are you?

[@EdWun]

Mattress Mack has made a difference in Houston, more than Joel Osteen did during Hurricane Harvey

[@grmpEqweer]

Mmhmm.

[@Liquid_Mike]

I think *I* did more than Joel during hurricane Harvey

[@sonyafromtheh6225]

1000% facts, only after they drug his ass did he help out, and begrudgingly i might add!

[@sonyafromtheh6225]

That's the difference between really being for the people and pretending to be for the people. MACK IS THE GOAT 🐐 💛🧡❤🙏

[@MoCity.Bandit]

Facts.

[@joemanhwihan6874]

This man really fixing his community with education, free meals, gym, day care, job, etc.

[@michellexena1]

I'm from Houston and Mattress Mac does more for this community then any of the "community leaders" and all out of the goodness of his pure heart. HOUSTON TEXAS LOVES MATTRESS MAC 💓

[@bayodaman]

Let's not do that now, every doesn't have the funds to be able to pull this off. As long as we all do our part, no need to compare generosity.

[@lisabaughn]

He is forever an icon.

[@_deutschmark]

This is the real American dream. Hard working, humble, and pulls up everyone around him. Amazing and inspiring. The heaven he’s hoping for already exists in what he’s created.

[@latinoheateddieguerrero7644]

More like the California dream. How many Americans, especially Texans, would be opposed to using their own hard earned money to offer free social services to marginalized people? This man is a Saint. He has gone beyond the American Dream.

[@sway_9803]

@@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 California is a nightmare lol

[@jebbus8387]

@@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 lmao nooo we Americans hate California

[@joeb7975]

@@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 LMAOOO California is an unmitigated disaster........hence why people (myself included) are fleeing in droves to Texas and Florida.

[@SerjEpic]

@@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 California is the least likely to help people. If you are Texas you will easily find help

[@MrHSM100]

I was randomly walking around while my parents made a payment when I was a kid. He gave me and my brothers a basketballs, gym bags and food from the restaurant. Dude is as genuine as the come. A Houston icon.

[@barrytapes8924]

I worked at a ice cream shop across his post oak store. He came in right after Harvey with his family. He helped the community so much after Harvey we didn’t charge him for his ice cream he left like a 80 tip great family.

[@AKSoapy29]

First I've heard of this guy, after watching the video and reading the comments, mad respect for him. I wish the world had more people like him.

[@ryansloan3077]

Joel osteen closed his multimilion dollars CHURCH during hurricane harvey this man opened his furniture so his people could seek shelter that speaks volume about his character

[@mcc78405]

I gave a homeless man change last week, I'm sure I did more than Joel Osteen has done.

[@Nille0212]

@@mcc78405 say that again for the people in the back!!! I'm a Houstonian and I despise Joel. He's a con man selling false hope. I do more for the homeless and less fortunate than he does. I just opened my home to neighbors who didn't have hot water or a way to cook their food because everyone lost power during this winter storm. I have a gas stove, oven and water heater. They came and took showers, cooked up food and warmed up by my gas and wood fireplaces. I bet Joel wasn't even in the city, or lives with a big generator and still didn't help his community.

[@leveraged6694]

“Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool." - Mark Twain

[@latinoheateddieguerrero7644]

@@leveraged6694 Mark Twain was not an atheist. He was only against conventional religion and the dogma that prevails within conventional religion. He was pro God but anti church. A true genius.

[@mrs.restradam]

@ThatBOIJeff “Watch out for false prophets.They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. MATTHEW 7:15-17

[@Unhingedjabroni]

“Ima die up there at that front desk” gotta respect that hustle

[@phoso1]

That's real hustler talk right there. #respect

[@latinoheateddieguerrero7644]

The man ain’t about dollars, he’s about helping people. He’s gonna be at the front desk for life to make a difference in people’s lives not to grind for dollars. His Hustle is helping people for free.

[@Unhingedjabroni]

@@latinoheateddieguerrero7644 I mean that’s a big part of it but that man is chasing a bag for his family for years to come

[@MrMacncheese1]

Yes, gotta admit his family will be ok for generations to come because of this great man and his great wife!

[@Gtupac1234567]

He gained my respect 💯

[@TooChillery]

Dude this is super inspiring . I didn’t know what a pure soul this man is . All employers should be like this , wow, seems like the dream man/ company to work for. He opened a school that’s attached to the furniture shop??? That’s so awesome!

[@michaelw234]

Dude just won 75 mil on a bet on the Astros ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SoCalChris]

@@michaelw234 and he deserves every penny of it and any native Houstonian would agree.

[@mrthreedaysgrace100]

@@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 damn imagine seeing a good person who obviously wants to help people and immediately fixating on his religion. The one quote included with religion basically says live your religion rather than just telling everyone what a good (insert faith here) you are

[@antonioalvarado356]

This man is loved by the entire city.I remember Hurricane Harvey, When Joel Osteen locked his doors Matress Macks were wide open. He even contributes to hurricane rescue efforts with his resources.

[@kevinrichards3288]

Mattress Mack is more Christian than Joel Osteen.

[@TheMachomaniac]

He is basically regarded as a Saint by all in the city of Houston

[@tehKap0w]

well, when you thump the bible that hard, they're gonna call you that in the bible belt. #shrug

[@caseymanbrodude7846]

@@tehKap0w im buddhist and still consider this man a saint. no connection to religion. its just a saying. he has done so much for Houston that it would genuinly surprise me if the city doesnt make a statue for him eventually.

[@swayback7375]

@@caseymanbrodude7846 well I’m an agnostic believer and I think mac is great for giving these people what they are already entitled to, it’s a pity that this is left to small business owns to give people these things. Mac probably has a few more years, what then? Wouldn’t it be far better if the institution helped provide these services to its people? Hats off to Mac for stepping up AND for sticking with it this long, it really is admirable, but if been successful and doing that for this long then you’d think someone, anyone would have followed his example...

[@christianbarrios5834]

Yup, he really is everyone here knows him that’s the only place we buy furniture and during Christmas he gives out what seems to be a a whole warehouse of toys

[@DN-zc8ss]

@@tehKap0w You're so disconnected

[@bigpacotaco]

He opened his furniture store as a shelter during the current winter storm tx is having what a champion!

[@aneeshdeshmukh260]

Yup!

[@bryanr87]

He’s a saint

[@cokergx3]

And then sold the barely "used" furniture at a huge discount.

[@chad2086]

Man that made me cry and I'm not usually the type. I have nothing but respect for Mattress Mack.. God will take care of you at the gates sir.

[@mechanicallysound915]

Houstonian here... he is THE face of houston! I'll bawl when he leaves this world. We love you Mac!

[@gregreee]

This made me tear up. What an extraordinarily beautiful human

[@deniss7476]

Me too, this man is a legend... the best I've ever seen

[@ka9202]

Mattress Mack is the patron Saint of Houston, Texas. Harvey? He did that for Hurricane Ike and Allison too! A truly genuine human being.

[@bashns7743]

Mattress Mack is one of the OGs of Houston. You mess with Mack, you mess with the whole city! Go Astros baby!!!🤘🏼

[@bombshelly8274]

I dont know if Mack (and his wife) is still around, but if you are, I just want to tell you how much this story touched myself and my boyfriend. Your generosity and your care for other humans is awesome. I know you have been blessed, by your actions, but what you have blessed other people with will carry for generations... maybe forever. You have changed lives. Thank you for your gifts of both tangible and intangible items. People who watch this will certainly want to participate in whatever ways they can to "pay it forward". You are lovely spirits!

[@erickvasquez5759]

What do you mean if hes still around? Didnt you hear about his 75mil bet we won?

[@thewind6047]

He just won the litteral biggest bet in the history of sports lol. He predicted the World Series correctly at the beginning of the year

[@DavidPeveto]

As a Houstonian, I cannot watch this video without smiling.

[@bigal1863]

The Peveto name is awfully well known here too. If your kin to them, thanks for taking care of my brakes all these years!

[@Funnythings612]

Facts

[@ggggg77273]

I've never been to Houston or Texas in my life and he makes me smile

[@walterlowe7252]

He lost million in inventory end he opened everything up to families during harvey… this video didn’t do him justice on how meaningful, inspirational and generous he was during the hurricane. When olsteen locked his doors Mack had already had his wife open

[@TheGnarlyGnome89]

500th like here 😊

[@fastlane1568]

Mac is a living legend , we need more ppl like him , he makes me proud to be a native Houstonian

[@user-vu3mq4cf8f]

Mattress Mack is a closet racist, has anger issues with employees, and doesn’t recognize the election results nor believe in Coronavirus. He’s done good for Houston community but you gotta question his motives. There’s many Reddit threads on r/Houston about this, one for example: www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/kuhwap/mattress_mack_wont_recognize_the_election_results/

[@dresdenmeermann9794]

@@user-vu3mq4cf8f learn to separate the people from the politics.

[@seraphinduvolzairo5938]

@@dresdenmeermann9794 Racism, employee abuse and sedition are not just "politics", wtf dude

[@michaelmaas5544]

Mack just won $75 million on the Astros winning the World Series! Best part is he’s giving everyone who bought $3000 in furniture this year double their money back! This also goes to show the private sector can do more on our own than with government help.

[@docE3885]

That is the first time I heard of him is him winning $75 million the largest sports bet payout ever. He absolutely deserves it I love that he is giving everyone double their money back what a legend.

[@futurama1211]

theres so much wrong with the last sentence 😂😂

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@futurama1211 please do tell🙄

[@hoolian1291]

@@michaelmaas5544 Maybe took a look at the US economy since "Reaganomics". Maybe take a look upon class disparities since then and now. Trickle down economics has truly been "debunked"(I know you lot like to use that word a lot). Neo-liberal ideals do not work and there's been academic papers stating so.

[@DuffyBlanco]

@@michaelmaas5544 If every businessmen is like Mattress Mack, the world would be a much better place. Sadly, Mattress Mack is an exception among businessmen, the vast majority who only care about profit and would sell their mothers for a buck.

[@notavailabe]

This man really is the definition of true kindness. You don't ever see this with any businessman. Not like Mack. I remember taking a trip to Houston Beach as a little kid with my sister and grandmother, and seeing him in his mattress costume advertising his furniture store. I thought it was really funny and clever. He truly has a heart of gold. He puts people like Sam Walton and Jeffrey Bezos to shame. Mack truly wants to give back to the people in any way he can. His father was a good man for raising him that way. I hope people will be like Mack when they start their business and it gets to this level. I sure will. Mack is my inspiration. He is so kind to his workers too, and I love all the nice things like the schools and the gym. Especially the nice quotes their employees can read every day. I love how Mack is so involved and even works at the front desk unlike most company owners who just sit in a leather chair watching TV and barely doing a thing. This is what a true business owner should be doing. Working with the employees. Not sitting in the shadows all the time like some looming presence. This is what American businesses should be.

[@starion1121]

The Holy trinity of wholesome men: -Bob Ross -Mr. Rogers -Mattress Mack

[@tminusoftexas3224]

I feel that

[@IndelibleHD]

Gold medal

[@jubaalasi]

Damn right!!!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Roy Rogers?

[@joshstevens5988]

Plus Steve Irwin

[@philjon]

He’s definitely like the unofficial mayor of Houston. Thank you Mack.

[@brianm7287]

King. No need for an election.

[@omar3six]

what a badass. cant help but feel pride how he represents our city.

[@averyeml]

Mattress Mack is wild and I adore him. I remember being a kid in the 90s and him coming to my school to donate money to our Jump Rope for Heart or some other PE-related fundraiser. Then as I got older I heard more and more about the things he does for the town and it never ceases to amaze. Him opening the doors and letting in people who need help any time he can, and giving everything he can any time he can, has always been inspirational.

[@hellreza]

wow, what a great human being. There needs to be more people like him.

[@TheMm8107]

Yes he is. A real life super hero

[@lacyrussell6688]

He’s what I call an earth angel

[@tehKap0w]

@@TheMm8107 not really. he's a COVID denier.

[@pizzaburger9928]

@@tehKap0w i like him even more now

[@tehKap0w]

@@pizzaburger9928 I believe it

[@southernguru1455]

This man literally saved so many people and opened up his gallery furniture store while Joel Osteen watched people drown in the water in Harvey, meanwhile people go praise Joel Osteen all day but the real Saint is mattress mack, ill never forget that man or his name. Had a big impact on my life

[@opiumextract2934]

Mattress Mack is Houstons King. Most of us grew up with him and his commercials. We have a special love for this man. He has helped so many people when others refused (looking at you Joel) When this wonderful man passes you will see how much he is loved by everyone in this town.

[@dmunoz5999]

All my life Mattress Mac is known as our Houston icon, and Mack never tires for the good he continuously does for his fellow man and Houston! Love you Mattress Mack!!

[@johnknouse8846]

When Harvey hit, my neighborhood was devastated. Thousands of families lost everything and became homeless overnight. The wealthy religious leader who has church inside a 20,000 seat stadium didn’t do a damn thing, and a local furniture store owner opened his store and let people sleep and live there.

[@daphnelattimer9952]

Joel Osteen will have to stand before God one day for not practicing what he "preaches".

[@daphnelattimer9952]

@ Thank you, Ted. The large churches in my area have been very quiet in returning cries for help during the pandemic. Many are building on or having their parking lots redone, but very few have done a single thing to help the unemployed, hungry, homeless, or first responders. I'll share that many are involved in a "group" that communicates new age church themes/ideas and it all involves how to fleece the flock. Profit is at the forefront; people are not. Profit for what is nobody's business. This same "group" has instructed churches to turn off their telephones and web site contact pages, as to keep the needy at bay. Jesus would gasp and be ashamed of them.

[@southernguru1455]

Joel Osteen denied his own church followers in his church while mattress mack took them in.. a real true hero

[@Outdoor-Adventures]

@@daphnelattimer9952 and in the meantime, he and his family living in a mansion, wearing designer clothes, and millions in the bank. SMH

[@daphnelattimer9952]

@@Outdoor-Adventures I'm SMH too. It's frustrating and disappointing.

[@dacypher22]

Mack trains his employees for other, higher-paying trade careers. That is really something you don't see every day.

[@TrevJ91]

This should be the process of every entry level, retail, service job in America. Prepare your employees to grow within our society instead of just exploiting them for labor and paying them starvation wages.

[@dacypher22]

@@TrevJ91 It would be great, but I can understand why other companies don't do it. He is spending his own money to actively work against his own company. Just for the good of his people. Sadly, that is a level of goodness and caring that a lot of people simply don't have.

[@aidenbusselman9442]

@@dacypher22 We can alter the system to incentivize behavior like this, because it’s so backwards that you’re disincentivized from making the world around you better

[@dacypher22]

@@aidenbusselman9442 Yep. And the best way to incentivize any business is with your wallet. Find out who is doing things like this in your area, give them your business and then tell them why.

[@peterrak9554]

Quite a few companies do that... Mc Donald’s does that too, it urges and even helps pay for its employees college tuition.

[@buddy3852]

This guy has an entire community center and school. What a legend

[@antondoty6056]

when he said he wanted to break the cycle of welfare poverty that hit way different. great to see a business owner as invested in others as they are their own business and financial world.

[@KrisipyKram99]

“We gotta break the cycle” what a guy man. He’s out here teaching men to fish

[@arigong1]

Such a heartwarming story. We need more people like him in this world

[@cirespeedreviews]

Mack is such a humble person.. When I worked for valet service at a hotel, he would drive and self park his early 1990s 2 door Toyota pickup truck for business meetings. He has done so much and keeps giving to the Houston community. An amazing individual.

[@robertmorales5908]

Shout out to VICE for reppin' H-towns finest out here!

[@sonyafromtheh6225]

💛🧡❤🙏

[@elihut702]

🤟🏽

[@julesb2415]

✨H-TOWN GOLD✨

[@jesselee7355]

Wait til they find out about Marvin Zindler

[@AP-ph7hf]

I grew up watching these commercials. Mattress Mack spoke to my high school as a motivational speaker. He is a genuinely nice, decent person.

[@peanutrabbit5847]

What a genuinely touching story. Almost made me shed a tear thinking about all the good this guy does..wow.

[@regularguyreviews3048]

He opens his store to people affected by the hurricane, while Joel Osteen closes his mega church to them . Doesn’t that tell you something?

[@__prometheus__]

Churches nowadays care more about the amount of money they can take from you and pocket than the actual religion they supposedly preach. It’s sad.

[@Plamen2007]

@@__prometheus__ modern churches are a business. 100%

[@d.i.p4076]

Yeah it pisses me off that they use religion as an excuse for their own benefit. Makes the rest of us look bad. And the people that follow them are blind or are to deep in his words. Too bad he doesn’t mean them, And when he gets caught doing something bad It’s always “I am human”

[@latinoheateddieguerrero7644]

Joel Osteen is a con man and Mattress Mac is a saint.

[@rockydimartino2078]

@@Plamen2007 I feel like a large majority are but I don’t think it’s an absolute. I’m definitely not religious but I’ve witnessed some really good things from select churches . I don’t know just an opinion

[@Ballerville]

Mattress Mac helped my family after harvey katrina he let us as well as other families stay at his furniture store . This man is a blessing just want to say thank you !!!

[@user-vu3mq4cf8f]

Mattress Mack is a closet racist, has anger issues with employees, and doesn’t recognize the election results nor believe in Coronavirus. He’s done good for Houston community but you gotta question his motives. There’s many Reddit threads on r/Houston about this, one for example: www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/kuhwap/mattress_mack_wont_recognize_the_election_results/

[@d0ch4wk76]

@@user-vu3mq4cf8f dude u have no life fr

[@iobenborbiliac5960]

@@user-vu3mq4cf8f it's people like you, who spread hate like wildfires. It must be a sad world, in that head of yours. I hope you and ALL the other hating-ass people, will eventually find peace.

[@pacotaco5526]

@@iobenborbiliac5960 well if what its saying is true ...🤷‍♀️

[@OreoCookie1225]

This video made my heart smile🙂.. If I lived in Houston, that would be my go to for furniture needs. He seems so genuine and the fact that he gives back. I love it.

[@MNMTheRealThickShady]

Went to gallery furniture since my step-dad had never been. We went and as soon as we go in we see mattress mack talking to some employees at hus desk and in my mind I was like Holy $#!t that is THE mattress mack. And I told my mom "I need to take a pic so people will believe me " and the worker right next to us says "Mack! This young man wants a picture with you ". And even though that wasn't my intention I was like ahh what the hell . Then he gets up from his desk and stops whatever conversation he was having just so I could have a picture. He is by far the nicest (even though it's a local one )celebrity that I have ever met .

[@X.L.B1]

“I’m goin to die up there by the front desk” I grew up in Illinois so never knew of this guy but really liked this story and what he said last. Hope nothing but good for him and his community.

[@cparliam]

My friends house burned to the ground and he gave her a house full of new furniture. He is truly a hero.

[@FilthyMcNasty69]

Reading all the comments like this is crazy. I cant imagine how good it must feel to know you helped change so many peoples lives out there who you dont even really know. Guys a saint.

[@JeffersonLane762]

This guy is the real deal. He opened his store after Harvey for people to just stay in after they lost everything. I don’t mean sit int the warehouse, i mean sleep on the beds sit on the furniture, literally live in the furniture store. And then got fed. Joel Osteen had Lakewood mega church closed because he “didn’t want to mess the carpet up”. Seriously. We have bought all of our furniture from him every since.

[@u686st7]

I remember seeing him in a news report at the time. The reporter asked him about having people sleeping and eating on his inventory. "We'll have a "flood sale" or something" he replied, "We'll think of something but right now these people need a place to stay".

[@AL_YZ]

When I first saw his ads on TV decades ago, I thought, "This guy's ridiculous jumping around like an idiot." But as time passed, I went from disdain to being in on the joke to real admiration. I wish I could be half the man he is and accomplish half of what he has achieved. God Bless Mattress Mack.

[@biancab310]

He’s the guy opened his furniture floor for people this week dealing with freezing cold...God Is blessing him and will continue to do so

[@NightDocs]

I hope to be half the man Mack is he’s such a big inspiration to me. Everyone in Houston unanimously loves him

[@leehanson1416]

He's for real. I've been in the store a couple of times, and he's answering the phones every time. Lots of "Mack-isms" but the one that has stuck with me is a collection of 2 letter words- "If it is to be, it is up to me".

[@brianacholtko6965]

Great piece! Mattress Mack really is so giving to the community and not just Houston! He has helped with recovery efforts all along the west gulf coast!

[@j.a.r9085]

“They’re not gonna ask me how much money did you make?” “They’re gonna ask me how much of a difference did you make?” I felt that

[@justinjackson5639]

in my soul

[@phoso1]

Damn, that's deep. I love this man. I will just buy and won't even bargain at his shop.

[@redez-ik5xz]

This story makes me wanna drive all the way to huston just to buy a mattress and I live in georgia 😂😂😂

[@ControlledchaosE36]

You're just gonna turn your back on donna and the wolf man?

[@YunginTV]

That’s what I’m saying imma drive a damn Uhaul from Florida 🤣🤣

[@jessicabenavides573]

Me too! I’m in Georgia and I drive through Houston twice a year.

[@ScrolledAgain]

Heart and soul of Houston, His daughter who is a professor at Baylor does amazing work for people with OCD as well with weekly free livestream clinics and resources.

[@McV1llaiN]

Good to see the Mc's being powerful in the world and helping their community. Much love and respect

[@XxHoustonCareagaxX]

I can’t even fathom the day Houston loses this man. We must protect him at all costs I’m 24 years old and since I was a small child this man just continues to GIVE, GIVE, GIVE to the community.

[@marcusablpn]

All the Houston people need to contact the Biden administration and get this man the highest award for a civilian

[@jackmehoff8132]

Naw Biden would rather give “peace prizes” to terrorist organizations like blm and antifa 🤦‍♂️

[@jonathanracz1311]

@@jackmehoff8132 First off, interesting, juvenile, and provocative name. Secondly, I don't believe any "peace prizes" have been given to anyone that identifies as blm or anfifa. Rush Limbaugh was given a Presidential Medal of Freedom for spreading lies, bigotry, fear, and hatred for decades. Stoking the divide with the conservative talk radio formula that he helped create. Why do I respond. I don't know. You are probably just a proud boy or "patriot" that stormed the capitol or have wet dreams about it because you couldn't afford the trip to assault the officers and get on the no fly list.

[@Linuxfy]

Just make this guy a mayor god dammit

[@xz3693]

when you say "people should" did you mean you would organize it? If not you have no concept of how government works, and you shouldn't be talking about Biden. That goes for all of you.

[@kritikal1993]

@@jonathanracz1311 👏🏼

[@z-flex4535]

Wow this made me emotional. This guy is a real example of excellence for humanity.

[@jeff481]

Mack is the absolute best and Houston is truly blessed to have him! God bless him and his family.

[@mrboatshoe]

I'm not from Houston, but it's crazy how Joel Osteen talks the talk, but Mattress Mack walks the walk... God bless him💪💪💪💪 what an amazing person

[@RDSKaghe]

I thought this was about a guy in a mattress... my guys got a preschool and a high school running in the back

[@brendajessicamena6356]

Mattress Mack is an angel that is helping the community when there are in trouble whether it's a hurricane or anything else mattress mack we love you !!! may God always watch over you and you protect you and your beautiful family 👪 God bless you mattress smack for all your generosity to the people of. Houston , Texas. Thank you ,thank you 😘 💓 💖

[@brendajessicamena6356]

It's so unbelievable I was watching this awesome beautify video of the most beautiful 😍 ❤ person in the world 🌎 Mattress Mack. .

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

What a fine example of a human being. Long live Mattress Mack!!!

[@kagenlim5271]

He just saved lots of people during the storm. God bless this man

[@ayjayy1433]

“I’m gonna die right up there at that front desk” can’t wait to find a job I love that much

[@yourtruereview3621]

I like videos like this. I had never heard of this guy before (I'm from the north). It's good to see people like this setting an example like he says. I wish him nothing but the best.

[@Edward.Rippett.]

This man earned his spot in heaven. God bless him and his family 🙏❤️

[@madir6006]

He’s truly a gem. What’s beautiful about this is that this just scratches the surface of the great things he does for this city. Without fail, any natural disasters, any issue Houston faces, regardless of what is happening he is always looking to help. He just opened his stores again with warm food, blankets, and warm building for the blackouts and winter storm that has left many in Houston without. He has truly been a blessing to the city of Houston.

[@TREOL]

I’m probably the person I am due to this man’s influence growing up. Helluva stand up human

[@Iron-and-strings]

Many years ago when construction dried up in Houston, my father drove over an hour each way to work for Mack at Gallery Furniture. He is a treasure to this world.

[@MIGHTDELETETODAY]

Been living in Houston for 10+ years. Mattress Mack is a real genuine guy. Hurricane Harvey was hell, and he stepped in and had residents stay in his store and helped families bounce back by gifting furniture! He will always have my respect ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@carrie8740]

I grew up watching his commercials and now I live in NYC.. Seeing this made me miss houston so much lol. He is one of the most genuine ppl our city has ever had..love the fact that vice decided to showcase such a great man whos done so much for the city of houston. We love you mattress back💜😍

[@mikescott8903]

This man is a saint and an institution in Houston. I've lived here all my life and he's literally been a part of that the whole time. He constantly gives and donates. He helps anyone and will always be a part of Houston.

[@susmianngeorge8240]

I hope he continues to flourish in life. A true humble man.

[@mikeb9909]

houston legend forsure..im 32 and seen mack as ive grown from a kid to adult..always been a stand up guy and help the community..houston loves ya mack!

[@virginalover2210]

This video brought tears to my eyes with how much he cares for his community

[@cjc-eg2cl]

Same. Such a beacon of light

[@vionileon6815]

The fact that this man has opened up his store, yet again, during winter storm Uri. Is so heartwarming. 💖

[@verminsupreme6801]

He’s the embodiment of the Texas spirit; when the world is falling apart, we lift each other up. Texas loves mattress Mack!

[@samcarlson9247]

I’m crying watching this. It makes me so happy and so proud.

[@sluttymctits4496]

When I first saw this video, I wondered why Vice was focusing on a mattress salesman unknown to anyone outside of Houston. After watching it -- damnit, I'm so glad this man got his chance in the spotlight. Houston, you've got an amazing man in your city. It's fun to see all the Houstonians in the comments singing the praises of this joyful saint on Earth.