► ► RESOURCES November 2024 The Fire Time Podcast: “Zack Estes—Solve Problems by Fixing Processes” One of the hardest things for a business to do is find and eliminate the waste that naturally grows inside of it. For today’s episode, Tim sat down with Zack Estes (CEO of Process Arb) to Read more…
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Jared Connors Jared Connors has been immersed in the hearth industry for most of his life. While he’s been working full-time in the field since around 2007, his journey began much earlier through his father’s business, Classic Stoves & Fireplaces in Hanwell, New Brunswick. “My dad started Read more…
Our political system is a mess, voters are divided, and the federal debt is soaring. But the U.S. still has enormous advantages over the rest of the world. Robert Bryce The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Publication Note: The Read more…
Featuring Karen ArpinoWith Tim Reed The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Tim Reed Joining me today is the new Executive Director of the North Central HPBA, Karen Arpino. Karen, you’ve been with the HPBA for a long time in Read more…
GOVERNMENTAFFAIRS PODCAST With Tim Reed Why Relationships With Legislators Are So Important Featuring Jason Tolleson Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music What do retailers need to understand about working with legislators who work in government? That relationships matter. In this episode, Tim Reed talks with Jason Tolleson (the new Senior Read more…
THE SOCIAL SCOOP Mastering Instagram Shopping for Retailers Grant Falco Welcome to the October edition of The Social Scoop! This month, we’re delving into the exciting realm of Instagram Shopping and explaining how retailers can harness its potential to boost sales and engage with audiences. Join us as we explore Read more…
Peter Parsons The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. If you’re new to the hearth industry, you probably still feel excited about new products. I remember that feeling from my early years—walking into a trade Read more…
Phil Connor The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Three years ago, I was in southern Minnesota on a typical fall day. I had just left the job site of a large food manufacturer. I Read more…
NFI The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email New gas hearth appliances typically come equipped with electronic ignition systems. Gas valve and appliance manufacturers offer a wide range of features to meet customer needs. However, the variety can be overwhelming Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Rob Cackowski The Fire Time Magazine | October 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” —Albert Einstein Much of the hearth Read more…