January 27, 2026

A Guide to the 2026 HPBExpo

49 minutes

This week, Tim walks through the Fire Time Guide to the 2026 HPBExpo in New Orleans (March 18-21), breaking down day-by-day strategies to maximize your time at the industry's biggest annual event. From affiliate parties to education sessions to the first-ever Fire Time Karaoke After Party, Tim explains how to attack the show with intentionality to make the most of it.

In this episode, Tim covers:

Why Wednesday's affiliate parties and retailer roundtables are your first chance to forge relationships that matter.

How Thursday's education lineup is so stacked that you may need to split up your team—Gideon Honeycutt, Kenneth Walker, and Tim all teach back-to-back sessions.

What makes the outdoor burn area Industry Street Party is going to be off the hook this year.

Why Friday's Ultimate Awards Show is something that no one can miss.

How to guarantee entry to the Fire Time Karaoke After Party at The Den with golden tickets (sign up to sing or donate to Stove Team International before 8:30pm)

Don't miss this tactical guide to turning expo inspiration into actual business results—because the real work starts when you debrief and create your implementation plan before the daily grind makes you forget everything.

⁠Links from today's Episode:

Download the Fire Time Guide to the 2026 HPBExpo

RSVP for The Fire Time Karaoke After Party

RSVP for the Women's Breakfast & Roundtable Event

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