The Fire Time Magazine is proud to publish industry news every month. Do you have some news you would like to share? If so, send your press release to matt@itsfiretime.com. Please note that all pieces in this section are published in their original form. The Fire Time Magazine | August Read more…
THE SOCIAL SCOOP Building a Thriving Online Community Grant Falco Welcome to the August edition of The Social Scoop! This month, we’re shifting our focus to the importance of building a thriving online community for your hearth and barbecue retail business. Learn how cultivating brand loyalty through community engagement can Read more…
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Jeff Harper Jeff Harper has been the Co-Owner of Hot Stuff Hearth & Home for the last eight years. His journey began when he and his wife discovered that a hearth store was for sale in Steamboat Springs, Colorado—a place they loved to vacation. With a sense Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Tim Reed The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. As human beings, one of our deepest instincts is to do whatever it takes to get out of a tricky situation. Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Zack Estes The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Publication Note: The Fire Time Magazine appreciates the opportunity to republish this article, which is an abridged version of a longer essay entitled “The 5 Functions Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE HPBAC The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Executive Summary The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) presents a comprehensive overview of the Canadian gas fireplace industry, highlighting Read more…
Phil Connor The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Growing up, I was singularly focused on one sport. Baseball was my passion. I spent the fall of 1986 listening to the playoffs and World Series Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Kent Roeder The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. In recent months, the economy has shown several signs of stability—but it’s also presented hearth retailers with some serious challenges. While Read more…
Featuring Heather Hockenberry The Fire Time Magazine • July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email The Fire Time Magazine Joining me from South Central Pennsylvania is Heather Hockenberry, an amazing Coach and Consultant at Hockenberry Management Consulting. Thanks so much for taking the time to Read more…
Robert Bryce The Fire Time Magazine | July 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Publication Note: The Fire Time Magazine appreciates the opportunity to republish this article, which was originally released on May 9, 2024. It is reprinted with permission from Robert Bryce. Be sure Read more…