

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 15, 2022 • 1h 6min
Navigating the Supply Chain in 2022 - Live from HPBExpo 2022
Every has been trying to figure out when the supply chain will get back to normal, but the truth is that it won't for a while.In this conversation, we sit down with Grant Falco (Falco's), Kirk Newby (Associated Energy Systems), John Shimek (Hearth & Home Technologies), and Stephen Schroeter (Napoleon) to talk about how retailers distributors and manufacturers can get through this crisis together.Despite what some people say, we likely have another 12 months in front of us before the supply chain gets back to normal and during that time it's critical that we work together to get through this. Don't miss our conversation with these leaders to help you take control in 2022.

Mar 8, 2022 • 51min
A Woman's Approach to the Sales Process - Live from HPBExpo 2022
Everyone wants to know how to win the sales game, but since our industry is mostly made up of men, there are huge gaps in the process that women bring to light. In this episode—live from the HPBExpo—we talk with some of the most prominent women in our industry about how they specifically approach the sales process.In this conversation (moderated by Rachel Feinstein), you'll hear from Ryann Blake (Chimney Techniques), Megan Lee (Looft Lighters), and Jeni Forman (Hearth & Home Technologies), and, seriously, it's a powerhouse.Don't lose another customer because you didn't understand how to connect. This conversation will help understand what needs to be done in every client interaction and take control of the sale.

Mar 1, 2022 • 23min
Would You Buy From You? (FTM Rapid Reaction)
“When was the last time you took a step back and went through your customer's routine?”For the last episode in the Rapid Reaction series, Tim gives you his reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's episode, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to "Would You Buy From You?" an incredible article by Edmund Poplawski. This episode also includes some exciting information about the upcoming HPBExpo you do not want to miss out on (we are giving away a ton of free stuff)!Last time Edmund was on: https://www.itsfiretime.com/2021/10/19/edmund-poplawski-episode-104-would-you-buy-from-you/ Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com/Download The Fire Time Magazine App to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/appSupport The Fire Time Podcast Financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime

Feb 22, 2022 • 25min
From Riding to Running Your Business (FTM Rapid Reaction)
"If you want to go from being a treadmill operator to being a business trailblazer, you should" listen to this episode.While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to "From Riding to Running Your Business," an incredible article by Grant Falco. This episode also includes some exciting information about the upcoming HPBExpo you do not want to miss out on (we are giving away a ton of free stuff)!Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com/Download The Fire Time Magazine App to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/appSupport The Fire Time Podcast Financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime

Feb 15, 2022 • 31min
5 Things Every Hearth Retailer Should Know (FTM Rapid Reaction)
“Know what SKUs are right for you.”While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's episode, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to "5 Things Every Hearth Retailer Should Know," an incredible article by Clay Dennis. This episode also includes some exciting information about the upcoming HPBExpo you do not want to miss out on (we are giving away a ton of free stuff)!Great By Choice by Jim CollinsRead The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com/Download The Fire Time Magazine App to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/appSupport The Fire Time Podcast Financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime

Feb 8, 2022 • 23min
FirePower with Phil Connor - Passion (FTM Rapid Reaction)
“I’ve had my passion overflow into arrogance and self-righteousness, and blind me from seeing things as they actually are…”While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an incredible article about passion by Phil Connor. You aren't going to want to miss this...
Email Tim (tim@itsfiretime.com) to get the 2021 FirePower column compilation
Phil Connor Interview: https://www.itsfiretime.com/2021/05/06/phil-connor-episode-91-find-your-fire-power/
Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: 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

Feb 1, 2022 • 21min
The Secret: 4 Simple Steps To Reconciliation (FTM Rapid Reaction)
"We can't argue with a customer's experience."While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to, "The Secret: 4 Simple Steps To Reconciliation" an incredible article by Brion Barnhill. You aren't going to want to miss this...
Brion Barnhill Interview: https://www.itsfiretime.com/?s=brion+barnhill
Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: 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

Jan 25, 2022 • 22min
More Than 60,000,000 Reasons You Should Rethink Your Marketing (FTM Rapid Reaction)
We are no longer physical companies with a digital presence; we are digital companies with a physical presence...While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to, "More Than 60,000,000 Reasons You Should Rethink Your Marketing" an incredible article by Michael Verkruyse. You aren't going to want to miss this...
Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: 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

Jan 18, 2022 • 21min
4 Simple Strategies For Connecting With Customers (FTM Rapid Reaction)
"Oh, what kind of dog do you have?" is the type of question salespeople should really be asking customers...While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to, "4 Simple Strategies For Connecting With Customers" an incredible article by Heather Hockenberry. You aren't going to want to miss this...
Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: 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

Jan 11, 2022 • 16min
The Cohesive Unit (FTM Rapid Reaction)
While we are getting ready for Season 8 of the podcast, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to an audio article from The Fire Time Magazine. To check out more audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine, make sure to subscribe to the FTM podcast (links below).In this week's article, Tim gives you his rapid reaction to, "The Cohesive Unit" an incredible article by Sam O'Donnell. You aren't going to want to miss this...
Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition through your web browser: 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


