Chapter
The Rise and Fall of Waterbeds
30:31 - 33:49 (03:17)
Learn about the early heyday and decline of the waterbed industry, which started in the suburbs in the 80s and grew to become a $2 billion, 20% market share industry, but eventually lost popularity.
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In the late 70s, the fitness industry was a $13 million a year industry, but by the 80s, it became a $2 billion industry with 20% market share.
30:31 - 33:06 (02:34)
fitness
Summary
In the late 70s, the fitness industry was a $13 million a year industry, but by the 80s, it became a $2 billion industry with 20% market share. Despite initial reluctance, people came to the understanding that fitness products were selling because they wanted to better themselves.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Waterbeds
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss buying waterbeds from specialized stores, such as a local dealer in Texarkana who made a Max Headroom-inspired ad for his waterbed business.
33:06 - 33:49 (00:43)
Waterbeds
Summary
The hosts discuss buying waterbeds from specialized stores, such as a local dealer in Texarkana who made a Max Headroom-inspired ad for his waterbed business.