While we prepare Season 11 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from our industry publications. In this week’s episode, Tim reacts to an article by Bill Lentz titled, “Competing Without Losing”. This article was originally published in the August 2022 issue of The

While we prepare Season 11 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from our industry publications. In this week’s episode, Tim reacts to the first article he ever wrote for an industry publication: “Your Real Rival”. This was the guest editorial in the September/October

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

In the Southeast US, there’s a noticeable positive difference in how people treat eachother. This difference also positively affects how business is conducted. In today’s episode, Tim chats with Gideon Honeycutt and Kenneth Walker (Blaze King and Valor’s southeastern sales reps) to learn more about this difference in how people

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

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