The Fire Time Podcast Tim Reed

Everyone knows that this year has been crazy for businesses in the hearth industry. That's why we are back with the final episode of this season to answer all of the questions that have been coming in over the last few months. 
This episode will answer:

What is the best way to track door swings? (This is something that everyone needs to be doing).


What makes a good website in our industry? (Hint, it's not about how the website looks). 


How can you make sure that next year's season is smoother than this one? (It all starts with deciding to invest back into your business).

At the end of the day, there is more to life than money, but without money, your business (and your life) may not have enough fuel to get to the destination. We know that the answers in this episode can help you fill your tank back up so that there is an abundance to share with those around you.
 
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Having the ability to switch relationships from personal to professional without friction is a dream of many business owners. So many people will tell you to never go into business with family or friends -- but is that really true?
In today's episode, Tim sits down with Colleen Kittridge (Travis Industries Pacific Northwest Sales Rep) to discuss how she took over her father's position and what different systems have been put into place resulting from this shift in generations. 
In this episode, you will learn: 

How to get respect from people that view you as a kid (and how you can use your age to your advantage)


Where the difference between millennials and industry veterans lies (along with what it means for the future) 


Why working with family and friends doesn't have to be off-limits (too often a common misconception)

Don't go into tomorrow being afraid of/or being a millennial. Instead, build a better functioning team by embracing the next generation's ideas and building relationships that strictly aren't just centered around business. 
 
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Most dealers across the country think that having a solid sales team is the only key to selling. But often, these same dealers overlook the importance of having a well-thought-out showroom floor and a holistic customer experience. Investing time into both, training your team, and upgrading your showroom is the true key to successful selling. 
In today's episode, Tim sits down with two competing sales reps: Scott Ramspott (Kozy Heat) and Nathan Lammers (Mendota) to talk about the best practices they witness in showrooms that they cover in their territory. 
In this episode you will learn: 

Why showroom displays need to be in perfect shape—always (the little things make a big difference) 


How upgrading the interior of your showroom will drastically improve your customer's experience (it doesn't take as much effort as you think)


What building a network of other dealers can do for your business (learning from other people's mistakes is a game-changer)

Don't continue losing sales because your showroom scares away customers. Instead, create an experience that makes people comfortable by cleaning things up and making it easy for them to purchase.
 
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Most business owners aren't thinking about getting their company ready to sell until it's too late. What they miss is that preparing now helps you run a better business, in general, plus it protects you the event that things suddenly change.
In today's episode, Tim sits down with Dick Hoffman (Former Retailer & Chairman of the HPBA Board) to talk about his journey of selling the business that he started decades earlier and why he has chosen to remain active in the industry during his retirement. 
In today's episode you will learn: 

How to build your business so that it is ready to sell (it really isn't that hard, it just takes effort).


Why putting systems and processes in place is key if you want to prepare for tomorrow (this is the difference between thinking long term and short term in your business).


What the process of buying and selling a business entails (and how you can navigate it).

Selling your business may be on your radar now, but things change quickly—and you always want to be ready. Taking these steps today will help you make more money right now as well as have a better company tomorrow.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
The Fire Time Magazine - http://www.thefiretimemagazine.com or http://www.itsfiretime.com/app
HPBA Retailer Tool Kit - https://www.hpba.org/retailer-toolkit
Sunbelt Business Brokers - https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com
 
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Most companies today want to get there quick when, in actuality, they need to slow down and make an investment in real relationships with their customers.
In today's episode, Tim talks with Malcolm & Zack Fischer (Owner & VP of Sales at Compact Appliances Limited) to discuss their unique market in Atlantic Canada—and what the rest of the industry needs to understand about it.
In today's episode you will learn: 

What operating with a prosperity mindset means for your relationships (and why we should all make it a goal)


How getting to a place where you can work smarter first requires you to work harder (huge for generational shifts)


Why prioritizing relationships first will change the way you do business (this is class SLOW-IS-FAST)

Don't make the mistake of building your business fast and shallow—it's not going to last. Instead, grow slow and methodically, treating people the right way and become a force in the market that's impossible to move.
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Owners and Managers across the country have a hard time leading their companies because they don't spend any of their effort on leading themselves. 
In today's episode, Tim sits down to discuss the rhythms he has created to help him be effective at what he does and lead a full life at the same time. Creating a consistent rhythm is essential to becoming a leader that acts intentionally. You can do that by building a framework that helps you focus on the things that matter every single day. 
In today's episode you'll learn:

How to plan your week out every single week (and why this will fundamentally change your productivity).


How to create a daily rhythm that filters what's important from what's not (anyone is able to do it).


How to take back your schedule with a weekly time map (it sounds impossible, but this is a game-changer).

Don't go another day spinning the hamster wheel. Instead, take charge of your business' productivity by learning how to effectively lead yourself.
 
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