► ► RESOURCES May 2026 Resource 1: “Kenneth Walker: 5 Steps for a Winning Showroom” https://youtu.be/qHsKjayv91c?si=ze5JsFMsbQcY0Mfn In this episode, Tim sits down with Kenneth Walker (the owner of Firewalker Sales) at the HPBExpo in New Orleans to break down the five principles of a winning showroom. Kenneth’s approach transforms showrooms
NFI The Fire Time Magazine | March 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Investing in your team isn’t just good practice; it’s a smart business strategy. Ongoing training and professional certification build confidence, improve performance, and ensure your team is equipped to meet today’s evolving
Courtney Hammer The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Tim Reed: Joining me live from New Orleans is Courtney Hammer, the office manager at Sutter Home and Hearth. I should have said Dr. Courtney Hammer—I’m
With Phil Connor Law of Receptivity The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. In their book The Go-Giver, Bob Burg and John David Mann present five laws of stratospheric success, each designed to reframe how
Gideon Honeycutt The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Author’s Note: This brief essay is different from most. It’s not strictly related to our industry, but rather a reflection on life more broadly. That said,
Claude (AI Assistant) The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Publication Note: Just under a year ago, The Fire Time Magazine featured a special twist on a regular column: The President’s Perspective. We invited Claude—an
Featuring Jason Tolleson With Tim Reed The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Tim Reed: Joining me once again is Jason Tolleson, senior director of government affairs with the HPBA. Jason, we have a lot
Seth Fultz The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Tim Reed: Joining me from Portland, Oregon, is the regional sales manager at Bridgewell Resources. Seth, dude, thanks for being on the podcast. Seth Fultz: Thanks
Tim Reed The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. Author’s Note: This article is adapted from a class I taught at HPBExpo26 in New Orleans. The class was originally conceived by Gideon Honeycutt, but he
Kim Davis The Fire Time Magazine | May 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio version. The New Playing Field If you run a local hearth shop, your competition used to be the dealer down the street or one town over. Back