► ► 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
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Ryan Przybylski Like countless others, Ryan got into the hearth industry by accident. After earning his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of North Dakota, he attended a career fair to look for a marketing role. A chance encounter with a former co-worker from his days
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Robert Bryce Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, podcaster, film producer, and public speaker. Over the past three decades, his articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, National Review, Field & Stream, and Austin Chronicle. His recent documentary, Juice: How Electricity Explains the
► ► 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
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT: Heather Hockenberry Heather Hockenberry brings a ton of value to the team at Hockenberry Management Consulting, a firm that’s been in business for over 22 years. With a strong passion for teaching, training, and coaching, she’s been instrumental in helping leaders in a variety of organizations, including
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT: Daniel Hammer Daniel began his journey in the hearth industry at the young age of 18, following in his brother’s footsteps. Over the years, his passion for the industry has only grown stronger, and he’s more committed than ever to helping it thrive. This September marks a