HPBExpo26 takes place March 18 through 21, 2026 in New Orleans. Exhibits run March 19 through 21. HPBA The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email If you work in the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry, you know the experience Read more…
Karen Arpino The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Collective Action Fuels Hope and Opportunity In today’s rapidly shifting energy landscape, NEHPBA stands at a crossroads—one marked by both uncertainty and immense opportunity. Our journey Read more…
Robert Bryce The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 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 November 3, 2025. It is reprinted with permission from Robert Bryce. Be sure
FEATURED ARTICLE Sean Coffey The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. There was a time when running a fireplace dealership was simple. You’d place an ad in the local newspaper, maybe run
FEATURED ARTICLE Casey Harvey The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Back to Basics In keeping with the trends of the last several years, this year has been anything but “normal.” We’ve
FEATURED ARTICLE Kenneth Walker The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. The Hidden Costs of Crummy Showrooms As an independent sales representative who covers nine states, I’ve had the privilege of seeing
FEATURED ARTICLE Jodi Connors-Harrington The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Introduction: The Nature of Our Business There’s no denying it: If you’ve been in or around the hearth industry for any
FEATURED ARTICLE Dax Johnston The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Introduction: From Highways to Trails I came to the hearth industry from a big box hardware store background where every object
FEATURED ARTICLE Kim Davis The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. The Profit Paradox You’re staring at your monthly statements, and the numbers look good. Sales are strong, customers are paying on
FEATURED ARTICLE Kyle Titsworth The Fire Time Magazine | December 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. In the COVID years, many of us in the hearth industry found ourselves overwhelmed with demand. Customers were home, focused on