Audio Stream: “If you don’t make the hard decisions, you actually make it worse for yourself—but they’re very difficult.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Don and Kris Richardson (founders of RPG Brands) to unpack their remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry empire. Don started with his wife
Audio Stream: Show Notes: “I hate huge. I don’t like meetings. If I get sucked into a meeting, I always want to have a list of things that need to be addressed afterwards and a time frame from when you need to check in, to be able to get it
Audio Stream: Show Notes: “The purpose of your showroom is to sell the in-home visit.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Kenneth Walker (Owner, Firewalker Sales) at the HPBExpo in New Orleans to break down the five principles of a winning showroom. Kenneth’s approach transforms showrooms from overwhelming product
Audio Stream: Show Notes: “Don’t blame the other guy. Take responsibility for it. And I think there’s so much that can be done.” In this episode, Tim sits down with Kurt Rumens (President, Travis Industries and founder of Lopi Stoves) at the HPBExpo in New Orleans. Kurt shares the unlikely
Audio Stream: Show Notes: Welcome to Season 16 of The Fire Time Podcast—and for the first time ever, we’re on video. To kick things off, Tim steps in for Gideon Honeycutt at the 2026 HPBExpo to teach a session on breaking free from the quote trap—the costly cycle where salespeople
On his the way to the 2026 HPBExpo in New Orleans, Tim takes a break from Rapid Reactions to share an audio article from the upcoming 2026 Fire Time Journal, the yearly printed playbook for running a hearth retail business, featuring the best of the industry. Listen to Tim’s article titled, “Don’t Fall Asleep