Episode 345 – Kyle Titsworth – Don’t Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You’re Young
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“Core values allow us to lead to a standard—without those core values, things can slip.”
In this episode, Tim speaks with Kyle Titsworth (General Manager and Partner, The Fireplace Showcase) about transitioning from manager to owner in a family business. Kyle shares insights from his journey taking over partial ownership while serving on the Northeast HPBA board, leading a team where most employees have decades more experience than he does.
In this episode, Tim and Kyle cover:
• Why setting core values becomes crucial when you’re a young leader managing seasoned veterans—and how it prevents business standards from becoming “wishy-washy”
• The power of simplifying customer choice through strategic showroom design—like Kyle’s “remodel wall” that presents just three fireplace replacement options instead of overwhelming customers
• How weekly sales meetings and forcing salespeople to track their own metrics transforms behavior better than any manager-generated report ever could
Don’t miss Kyle’s take on why manufacturers need to stop speaking in industry jargon and start organizing around customer situations—because nobody walks into a showroom asking for a “zero clearance fireplace.”
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