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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
► ► CONTRIBUTORSPOTLIGHT Courtney Hammer Courtney joined the hearth industry about a year and a half ago, but she didn’t come in through the usual door. By trade and education, she’s a chiropractor. After a string of injuries and surgeries
► ► 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
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,
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
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
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,
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