

The Fire Time Podcast
Tim Reed
Are you tired of presentations that are only half relevant to your business? Many speakers are not practitioners of their material, simply teachers—not so with The Fire Time Podcast. This podcast is for the hearth industry and by the hearth industry. Host Tim Reed has over a decade of experience in the hearth industry, making conversations with guests relevant and extremely practical. In Season One, Tim speaks with twelve hearth industry leaders and provides content relevant to any position, whether on the retail or manufacturing side. Hearth companies everywhere are lost because the landscape of business has changed dramatically in the last ten years. They are trying hard, but they just don’t know what to do. The Fire Time Podcast equips hearth companies to win by sharing ideas and innovation from the best minds in our industry. This podcast will give you the tools to move the needle in your company and win in the changing landscape. This podcast is the first of its kind—specific to the business that you work in every day and simple enough to teach you what’s needed to succeed. Do not miss out on The Fire Time Podcast, available for Apple and Droid devices or at www.itsfiretime.com/podcast. The simple and repeatable steps provided will empower you to grow the bottom line of your company and inspire the team that you lead. ABOUT: Tim Reed is the Retail Sales Leader at Fireside Home Solutions in the Pacific Northwest where he helps his team members make it so stupidly easy to buy from them that there is no excuse not to. Starting as individual salesperson in an empty warehouse, he has grown Fireside’s Retail division by millions (after cutting his marketing budget by 90%). Tim has been invited all over the country to teach companies how to market effectively to their customers and sell more than ever before. His YouTube videos, sales blog, and “Fire Time Podcast” have become a resource for the industry and are actively helping thousands of people rethink their paradigms so that they can grow their businesses in the changing landscape. Tim learned “just enough to be dangerous” about sales, marketing, web development, and leadership from years of playing guitar in a failing punk band—which he swears has uniquely qualified him for his job today. Now considered one of the most innovative minds and compelling communicators in the industry, Tim uses his platform to serve others, helping them create clear messages that are wildly compelling to their audiences. Tim lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Jessica, two children, Olivia and Luke, and his 90 pound Golden Retriever, Walter. He still plays guitar in a failing punk band. CONTACT: tim@itsfiretime.com | www.itsfiretime.com
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Mar 5, 2024 • 43min
Gideon Honeycutt - How Does a Rep Deliver Value to Their Dealers?
In this episode, Tim sits down with Gideon Honeycutt (Sales Rep, Valor and Blaze King) to talk about how sales reps can give value to retailers.This conversation covers:
How frequent and effective communication is key to growing a business relationship.
Why sales reps need to offer intentional and pro-active assistance.
What it means to have a game plan for dealers to succeed.
Don't miss this conversation to learn what the best sales reps our industry are doing and why it makes an impact with retailers!Order the latest issue of the printed Fire Time Journal: https://itsfiretime.com/journal.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
"How Can I Succeed?" vs. "What Can We Contribute?" (2024 HPBExpo Keynote Address)
In this episode, Tim shares the audio recording of the 2024 HPBExpo Keynote Address—"How Can I Succeed?" vs. "What Can We Contribute?".Order the latest issue of the printed Fire Time Journal: https://itsfiretime.com/journal.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.

Feb 20, 2024 • 52min
Brion Barnhill - Building a Business Bigger than Yourself (Live from 2024 HPBExpo)
In our Season 12 debut episode, Tim sits down to interview Brion Barnhill live from the 2024 HPBExpo in Nashville, TN to talk about how to build a business that's bigger than yourself. Don't miss this conversation to hear from one of the best about leading with humility, empowering your team, and being there for your people!Order the latest issue of the printed Fire Time Journal: https://itsfiretime.com/journal.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.

Feb 13, 2024 • 18min
"When Nothing’s on the Table, Avoid the Urge to Eat Your Own" by Tim Reed (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to his own article, "When Nothing’s on the Table, Avoid the Urge to Eat Your Own" (released in the November 2023 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Feb 6, 2024 • 27min
"It's Cruel to Be Kind" by Tim Rethlake (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to Tim Rethlake's article "It's Cruel to Be Kind".To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Jan 30, 2024 • 20min
"Creating Comfort in the Chaos" by Jodi Connors-Harrington (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to Jodi Connors-Harrington's article, "Creating Comfort in the Chaos".To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Jan 23, 2024 • 35min
A Guide to the 2024 HPBExpo
In this bonus episode, Tim walks through the FTN HPBExpo guide. Click here to download it as a PDF so you have an intentional plan to win this year in Nashville!Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Jan 16, 2024 • 23min
"Business Lesson from Benjamin Franklin: Part One" by Matt Bradley (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to Matt Bradley's article, "Business Lesson from Benjamin Franklin: Part One".To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Jan 9, 2024 • 19min
"Office Managers: Differentiators in Organizational Success" by Brandi Biswell (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to Brandi Biswell's article, "Office Managers: Differentiators in Organizational Success".To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

Jan 2, 2024 • 29min
"Ending Well: How a Rhythm of Reflection Increases Wisdom and Fortitude" by Tim Reed (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we prepare Season 12 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to his article, "Ending Well: How a Rhythm of Reflection Increases Wisdom and Fortitude"To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com.Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app.Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.


