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Past Episodes

Q&A (Season 10 Finale) – Episode 192

In this episode, we round out Season 10 by answering questions that have come in over the last few months. In this episode, Tim responds to these questions: Don’t miss this episode—and make sure to check out next week’s podcast for our new series of FTM rapid reaction until Season

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Jean-François Fauteux – Episode 190 – Life After Electrification

In Quebec, Canada, electrification happened decades ago. Hearth stores survived this transition and have been selling more than just electric fireplaces ever since because of how they positioned themselves as a part of the solution. In today’s episode, Tim talks with Jean-François Fauteux (Coval Distribution), who believes the hearth business

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Matt Bradley – Episode 189 – Hiring and Inspiring Gen Z

If we want to be serious about hiring and inspiring Gen Z, we don’t have to offer more paid time off or higher wages. Instead, we first need to understand the forces that influence young people’s worldview, and, second, sincerely connect with them. In today’s episode, Matt Bradley (Partnership Manager

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Johnathan Sanders – Episode 188 – Invest in Video and Photography

A lot of businesses settle for bad stock photography because it’s what’s available. Producing quality content in-house is much easier than you might think, and its benefits will quickly become apparent once published.  In today’s episode, Tim chats with Johnathan Sanders (Production Specialist, Spark Marketer) about why quality, locally-produced content

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