Jody Goggans is the owner and operator of Beds, Floors and More. He purchased the 10,000-square-foot warehouse/store two years ago and has put his own touch on the type of merchandise he offers.
Being an entrepreneur and business owner is not new to Goggans.
He enjoys dealing with the public and his friendly manner and helpful approach gets him repeat customers regularly.
“We get a lot of business based on referrals,” said Goggans.
It’s a family operation with wife, Neda, and son, Patrick, helping out. The rest of his staff is very helpful as well and the store offers Spanish speaking customers an interpreter.
Goggans scouts out contacts all over the Southeast to find deals to pass along to his clientele.
“I want to be known for giving people a good and fair deal,” said Goggans.
It is the “More” in Beds, Floors and More that might surprise customers.
Part of the “more” is the rustic farmhouse-styled furnishings which is all the rage these days. He also offers Mossy Oak hardwood furniture that fits nicely with the farmhouse motif. Dining room sets, couches and chairs are also showcased.
One of the other categories listed under “the more” is fireworks.
“We offer it all, sparklers, Roman candles, bottle rockets and lots more,” Goggans said. “We also have drawings worth thousands of dollars for people to win fireworks on July 4 and New Years Eve.”
He has plans to extend the flooring department in the future, but currently offers an assortment of beautiful area rugs.
In addition to his large selection of mattresses, he offers adjustable base beds, trundle beds, bunk beds and fold-away cots. Also, sofa sleepers that fold down like a Futon bed, bed linens and other bedding are sold.
He sells universal extenders to raise a bed frame up higher off the floor, which is especially nice for the elderly or infirmed who have difficulty getting up off of a low bed.
Beds, Floors and More is located at 152 12th St. NE in Fort Payne. The number 256-997-3161 or you can reach them online at bedsfloorsandmore.com.
— Marla Ballard’s Spotlight on Business appears each Saturday.