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The Fire Time Podcast

Tim Reed
Hearth Industry
Sales Process
Leadership
Customer Experience
Sales Techniques
Work-Life Balance
Customer Engagement
Customer Service
The Fire Time Magazine
Sales Strategies
Core Values
Lean Manufacturing
Retail Strategies
Hpbexpo
Business Growth
Growth Paradox
Customer Value
Waste Reduction
Loneliness In Leadership
Process Improvement

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 On... more

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While we prepare Season 17 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, "3 Tips for Increasing Throughput" (released in... more

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While we prepare Season 17 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, "Enjoy Being Wrong" (released in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

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While we prepare Season 17 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 Dave Anderson titled, "Build Careers, Not Just Crews" (released in... more

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While we prepare Season 17 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 Casey Harvey titled, "The Revenue Triangle" (released in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Bonar
Vice President of Residential Sales at ICC Chimney
ICC Chimney
Episode: Dan Bonar - Win Business Through Relationships and Trust
Kyle Titsworth
Partner and General Manager, Fireplace Showcase
Fireplace Showcase, Seekonk, Massachusetts
Episode: Kyle Titsworth - Don't Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You're Young
April Sunshine Hawkins
Marketing expert, StoryBrand facilitator and former Marketing Made Simple podcast co-host
StoryBrand/Donald Miller ecosystem
Episode: April Sunshine Hawkins - Clear Mind, Clear Messaging: Why Great Marketing Starts on the Inside
Jessica Voss-Kehl
Vice President, Hearth & Home Technologies; Governance Task Force chair
Hearth & Home Technologies
Episode: The 2026 HPBExpo Opening Session
Dave Rettinger
Retailer, Rettinger Fireplace Systems (New Jersey)
Rettinger Fireplace Systems
Episode: The 2026 HPBExpo Opening Session
Deb Hannig
Independent sales rep; represents Valor and Zflex and others
Independent sales representative
Episode: The 2026 HPBExpo Opening Session
Zack Fisher
Owner, Compact Appliances and Northeast Distribution
Compact Appliances; Northeast Distribution
Episode: The 2026 HPBExpo Opening Session
Dane Harman
Founder of Harman Stoves, industry innovator
Harman Stoves
Episode: Dane Harman & Karen Harman-Smeltz - Build to a Standard—Not a Price (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)
Karen Harman-Smeltz
Dane Harman's daughter; involved in Harman-related ventures
DS Stoves (via involvement with Harman legacy)
Episode: Dane Harman & Karen Harman-Smeltz - Build to a Standard—Not a Price (Live from the 2026 HPBExpo)

Host

Tim Reed
Host of The Fire Time Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    2 months ago
  • Amazing Content!

    Tim does such a good job covering a variety of topics. The show is filled with beautiful insights and wit. His guests offer awesome advice as well. I would recommend this show to anyone looking to be inspired!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • Very informative and inspiring

    This podcast has changed how I operate business. I am implementing the strategies laid out in the series “Building a Winning Hearth Company “ and things are finally coming together for my little company. I am so grateful for Tim and Grant, their willingness to share their knowledge is such a welcome change in our industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bellekelle111000
    United States6 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as a hearth industry entrepreneur, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Tim does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving business, and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • Hits the mark over and over

    Tim is helping to take the hearth industry to the next level. So much information— we are so grateful for Tim and his guests for sharing their knowledge and experiences!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lady gidiva
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are high-caliber and bring diverse Hearth-industry perspectives.
Tim delivers practical industry insights with real-world applicability.
Listeners praise the depth of practical tips and industry relevance.
The show is consistently informative and actionable for business owners.

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#129
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Dane Harman, Karen Harman-Smeltz, and Peter Parsons - Cultivating a Mindset of Innovation and Excellence
Q: How do you balance being an initial innovator with sharing your ego and empowering others?
By hiring people smarter than me, letting them lead, and following a shared vision that others rally around, I can push ideas further while maintaining a directional anchor.
Matt Bradley - Hiring and Inspiring Gen Z (Live from HPBExpo 2026)
Q: How do you articulate your central mission and core values to your team?
By clearly communicating purpose, modeling values through daily actions, and recognizing contributions that embody the greater good.
Matt Bradley - Hiring and Inspiring Gen Z (Live from HPBExpo 2026)
Q: What are your greatest strengths, and how have you used them to serve others?
Strengths are framed around fortitude, perseverance, and leadership, used to support family, community, and workplace colleagues rather than self-interest.
Matt Bradley - Hiring and Inspiring Gen Z (Live from HPBExpo 2026)
Q: Your life is not about you. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
The host and Matt explore how Gen Z seeks meaning beyond personal pleasure, and how mentoring them toward a larger purpose can align their motivations with company goals.
Kyle Titsworth - Don't Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You're Young
Q: What are some ways we can make it easier for customers in our industry who often face friction and complexity?
They discuss simplifying showroom layouts, reducing jargon, and using a tiered offer (good–better–best) to guide customers and speed decisions.

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A practitioner-focused show for hearth industry professionals, centered on practical sales, marketing, leadership, and customer experience topics. Episodes frequently cover messaging clarity, StoryBrand-inspired frameworks, showroom and channel strategies, and how technology (including AI) is reshaping buying journeys. Guests range from retailers and distributors to brand leaders and educators, with a consistent emphasis on actionable tactics, data-driven improvements, and real-world examples from the hearth world. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on customer-first messaging, practical sales processes, and collaborative industry dialogue aimed at boosting performance across retail and manufacturing stakeholders.

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Recent guests on The Fire Time Podcast include:

1. Dan Bonar
2. Kyle Titsworth
3. April Sunshine Hawkins
4. Jessica Voss-Kehl
5. Dave Rettinger
6. Deb Hannig
7. Zack Fisher
8. Dane Harman

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