Make Google Your Employee

FEATURED ARTICLE From the Mind of a 36-Year-Old, Third-Generation Stove Shop Owner Patrick Ryan The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Author’s Note: Credit to Matt Reed from Barnhill Chimney for the

Resources: March 2026

► ► RESOURCES March 2026 Resource 1: “Sales Is a Race to 10 Points” This week, Tim dives into one of his favorite quotes with its originator, Grant Falco, president of Falco’s Spokane. They explore everything from greeting customers, to effort towards finding answers, to how your parking lot looks

Where Lean Meets Leverage

Zack EstesWith Matt Bradley The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Grow or Cut With the advent of AI, the potential capacity of countless small businesses—including hearth retailers—is skyrocketing. That means you have a choice:

NFI Spotlight: Join Us at HPBExpo26!

NFI The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email We’re excited to see everyone at Expo this year! There’s nothing better than connecting in person, catching up with familiar faces, and meeting new ones who are passionate about our industry. Be

HPBA Government Affairs Podcast:

GOVERNMENTAFFAIRS PODCAST With Tim Reed HPBA Government Affairs Podcast: More Progress on Capitol Hill Featuring Jason Tolleson Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music PreviousArticle NextArticle Back to Table of Contents Enjoy this podcast? Join The Fire Time Movement to get rewards for your business and support this publication. SUPPORTER $10

Tomorrow’s Customer

FEATURED ARTICLE Peter Parsons The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. You know that feeling when you jump in a pool for the first time, and the cold water jolts you awake?

Firepower: Law of Influence

With Phil Connor Law of Influence The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. In the book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann, the authors present five laws of stratospheric success, each designed