

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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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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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/ 

Feb 11, 2025 • 25min
"Fight for Every Sale" by Nathan Lammers (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 Nathan Lammers titled, "Fight for Every Sale" (released in the September 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/ 

Feb 4, 2025 • 18min
"Demand More From Your Rep" by Gideon Honeycutt (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 Gideon Honeycutt titled, "Demand More From Your Rep" (released in the September 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/ 

Jan 28, 2025 • 41min
2025 HPBExpo Preview
 In this bonus episode, Tim takes a break from the Rapid Reaction series to give a preview of the 2025 HPBExpo in New Orleans from March 26-29.
Plan your trade show experience with intention, purpose, and forethought, referencing The Fire Time Network HPBExpo Guide.
Get your registration welcome gift, The FireTime Journal - a once-per-year print publication, packed with a year’s worth of content including the best of the FireTime Magazine articles, new articles, and tools to help you run your business effectively.
Walk through the expo agenda and key recommendations for making the most of your time with affiliate events, education courses, after-dark nightlife networking, and more.
Download the Fire Time Network 2025 HPBExpo Guide: https://itsfiretime.com/expoguide/RSVP for the Women's Mentoring Class & Networking Event: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJ2JY2VRegister for Nightlife Networking Events: https://www.jampack.com/events/hearth-patio-barbecue-expo-2025/book------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/ 


