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    Episode 345 – Kyle Titsworth – Don’t Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You’re Young

    Audio Stream: “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 Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 20 hoursJune 9, 2026 ago
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    Episode 344 – Tim Reed – How to Create Marketing Messaging

    Audio Stream: “It can never be too long, it can only be too boring.” In this episode, Tim shares a class he taught in Denver, Colorado at AES Dealer Days, where he explores why most marketing messages in the fireplace industry fail—and reveals a simple framework that can triple your Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 1 weekJune 2, 2026 ago
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    Episode 343 – April Sunshine Hawkins – Clear Mind, Clear Messaging: Why Great Marketing Starts on the Inside

    Audio Stream: “I’ve been looking for this kind of clarity in my life.” In this episode, Tim talks with April Sunshine Hawkins (Former Co-Host of the Marketing Made Simple Podcast and Storybrand Private Workshop Instructor) about why most marketing fails and how to craft messages that actually resonate. April brings Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 2 weeksMay 26, 2026 ago
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    Episode 342 – Robert Schnell – The Customer is the Hero

    Audio Stream: “The customer doesn’t want to hear your story—they want to hear how you can solve their problem.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Robert Schnell (Principal, Arctic Sales) fresh from a StoryBrand marketing intensive in Nashville to unpack the messaging frameworks that actually drive sales. Robert brings Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 3 weeksMay 19, 2026 ago
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    Episode 341 – The 2026 HPBExpo Opening Session

    Audio Stream: “This is the conversation for you if you’ve been trying to think about how we ease the tension between retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.” In this episode, Tim shares exclusive content from the HPB Expo opening session in New Orleans, featuring insights that were too important to wait for Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 4 weeksMay 12, 2026 ago
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    Episode 340 – Dane Harman & Karen Harman-Smeltz – Build to a Standard—Not a Price (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)

    Audio Stream: “It was my feeder and burn pot, they decided to make their own burn pot and change the design. That’s where things didn’t work very well for very long…” In this episode, Tim sits down with Dane Harman (founder of Harman Stoves) and his daughter Karen Harman-Smeltz for Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 1 monthMay 5, 2026 ago
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    Episode 339 – Chris Schroeter – Your Market Is Bigger Than You Think (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)

    Audio Stream: “Leadership is a game of trust at the end of the day. If you cannot trust people doing what they do best and better than ourselves can do, you’re not going to move forward.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Chris Schroeter (CEO, Napoleon Products) to explore Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 1 monthApril 28, 2026 ago
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    Episode 338 – Don & Kris Richardson – Leading at the Speed of Trust (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)

    Audio Stream: “If you don’t make the hard decisions, you actually make it worse for yourself—but they’re very difficult.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Don and Kris Richardson (founders of RPG Brands) to unpack their remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry empire. Don started with his wife Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 2 monthsApril 21, 2026 ago
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    Episode 337 – Courtney Hammer – The Power of Small Gestures (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)

    Audio Stream: Show Notes: “I hate huge. I don’t like meetings. If I get sucked into a meeting, I always want to have a list of things that need to be addressed afterwards and a time frame from when you need to check in, to be able to get it Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 2 monthsApril 14, 2026 ago
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    Episode 336 – Kenneth Walker – 5 Steps for a Winning Showroom

    Audio Stream: Show Notes: “The purpose of your showroom is to sell the in-home visit.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Kenneth Walker (Owner, Firewalker Sales) at the HPBExpo in New Orleans to break down the five principles of a winning showroom. Kenneth’s approach transforms showrooms from overwhelming product Read more…

    By Chad Lahr, 2 monthsApril 7, 2026 ago

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