The Fire Time Podcast

Tim Reed
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 18min

Live from The 2025 HPBExpo - Keynote Address

In this episode, Tim hosts the keynote LIVE from the HPBExpo 2025 - "Leading Through Times of Uncertainty and Change."Hear from:• Brian Smith, President of Hearth & Home Technologies - “If you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” • Henry Hall, President of Skytech and Chair of HBPA Executive Board - “Hard work beats talent. If you’re willing to stay in it long enough, you win.”• Jill McClure, President and CEO of HPBA - “There’s curiosity about what we can become and the power of collaboration will guide our work.”• Kris Richardson, incoming Chair of HPBA Executive Board - “Over the years, the one consistent thing that I’ve seen year in and year out, is the people in this industry are amazing.”------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Apr 15, 2025 • 43min

Karen Harman Smeltz - Forging Your Own Path

"Your future self needs your today self to do this work." In today's episode, Tim has a highly anticipated conversation with Karen Harman Smeltz where they discuss life courses, the return to entrepreneurship, the power of a strength-based mindset, and carving out a name for oneself after growing up in the family business of Harman Pellet Stoves.Don't miss this long awaited discussion as Tim and Karen explore why it is crucial to do the work today, that benefits the you of tomorrow.------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Apr 8, 2025 • 39min

Kevin Russell - Helping Veterans and First Responders Through Warrior Horse

"The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." In today's episode, Tim has a one of a kind conversation with Kevin Russell, founder of Warrior Horse - an organization that offers healing and hope to traumatized military veterans using a personalized and interactive equine-assisted process.(TW: Suicide)Don't miss this powerful discussion and check out https://www.warriorhorse.net to learn more about the project or to support their mission.------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Apr 1, 2025 • 53min

Live from HPBExpo 2025 - Jill McClure

Tim kicks off Season 14 of the Fire Time Podcast with a conversation LIVE from the Valor booth at the 2025 HPBExpo with Jill McClure, CEO and President of the HBPA.Tim and Jill discuss highlights and rejuvenation of the trade show, leadership skills, and strategies to guide your team.In this conversation, they cover:• Being a learner while being a leader to avoid getting stuck in the status-quo.• "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success" by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klempaa.• Positive Self-Talk vs "Imposter Syndrome" and Leading "above the line" or "below the line."• Spreading good ideas and increasing performance in an organization through culture, coaching, and expectations.Don't miss this one of a kind LIVE episode from the HPBExpo and hear about leadership from one of the most prominent leaders in the industry.------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Mar 25, 2025 • 20min

"Overcoming the Pain of Sustaining Change" by Jerry Isenhour (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article by Jerry Isenhour titled, "Overcoming the Pain of Sustaining Change" (released in the April 2023 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Mar 18, 2025 • 23min

"Everyone Is a Process Engineer" by Zack Estes (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article by Zack Estes titled, "Everyone Is a Process Engineer" (released in the December 2024 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Mar 11, 2025 • 31min

"Lonely at the Top" by Alex Judd (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article by Alex Judd titled, "Lonely at the Top" (released in the May 2024 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Mar 4, 2025 • 22min

"Find Your Selling Strategy" by Elliott White (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article by Elliott White titled, "Find Your Selling Strategy" (released in the April 2023 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app
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Feb 25, 2025 • 20min

"Take a Walk in Customers' Shoes" by Ryan Przybylski (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article by Ryan Przybylski titled, "Take a Walk in Customers' Shoes" (released in the October 2024 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazineRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.comDownload The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/appNominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards
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Feb 18, 2025 • 20min

"Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously" by Tim Reed (FTM Rapid Reaction)

"While we prepare for Season 14 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 an article he wrote titled, "Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously" (released in the October 2024 issue of The Fire Time Magazine).------Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/joinTo 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.Nominate someone for the HPBExpo Ultimate Awards Show: https://www.hpbexpo.com/awards/

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