► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Phil Connor Contributor Spotlight: Phil Connor During his eleven years in the hearth industry, Phil Connor did just about everything: He called on retailers, distributors, and builders in various sales roles; he led sales teams; and he even managed a 16-person call center handling consumer issues. Along Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Matt Bradley The Fire Time Magazine | February 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Just over five years ago, I got a crazy call from my boss and best friend, Tim Reed. If you’ve ever had the privilege Read more…
Gideon Honeycutt The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. There was a time—not even that long ago—when fireplace stores proudly sold grills. It was normal. Expected. You’d walk into a hearth shop Read more…
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FEATURED ARTICLE Jerry Isenhour The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Setting the Tone for 2026 The first quarter of the year sets the tone for everything that follows. Whether your business Read more…
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Dave Anderson Dave Anderson has been part of the hearth industry since 2003, but his professional journey actually started in the backcountry—not behind a showroom counter. At the time, he was working full-time as a hunting and wilderness guide, spending his days packing into remote areas on Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Dave Anderson The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Go Beyond the Brochure In today’s hearth and outdoor living market, customers want more than pictures in a catalog. They want Read more…
FEATURED ARTICLE Kenneth Walker The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. The Problem With Perfection Have you ever thought about what motivates you to do what you do? What stirs deep inside Read more…
With Phil Connor Law of Value The Fire Time Magazine | January 2026 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. In The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann, the authors present five laws of stratospheric success, each designed to reframe
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