Audio Stream: “I can’t sell Harman because there’s a dealer too close to me, but I’d donate a kidney and my firstborn to get it.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Dane Harman, Karen Harman-Smeltz, and Peter Parsons to trace how a burn pot rooted in anthracite coal became

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

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

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

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

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