Shows
Innovation and Invention SpeakersInternet University for InnovatorsInnovators and businesses are missing out on a wealth of opportunity if they don't use the internet to the fullest extent possible. IRN organizers Micheal “Kat” and Craig Issod have a combined 30+ years of online and engineering experience, and will present their knowledge, hints and experience in a "lightning round" and "ignite-type" presentation.
2012-04-0800 min
Hearth TalkWalter Goodridge, 1st importer of Lange and HS TarmWalter Goodridge was a pioneer in the 1970’s resurgence of wood burning. Living in the Pioneer Valley of Western Ma., Walter started burning wood stoves and decided to look into manufacturing one. His travels took him to Denmark where he discovered Lange Stoves, a 100+ year old brand which was still being made by hand.
Walter decided to import these stoves, and brought over 10,000 units into the USA during the 1976 to 1980 time period, at which time he stopped importing them. On one of his trips to Denmark, he was introduced to the people at HS Tarm boilers. As a result, he st...
2008-05-0300 minHearth TalkVermont Castings Purchase of Dutchwest - 1990-1991A conversation with Stephen Morris, former marketing director at Vermont Castings, about the purchase of the rival stove company, Consolidated Dutchwest. This purchase was made in haste by Vermont Castings and proved to be the downfall of the original privately owned firm.
2008-03-1600 minHearth TalkMore with John GullandJohn Gulland is an independent consultant in the wood stove and fireplace industry. In this episode, we discuss pellet and corn stoves, as well as the chimney problems with newer non-cat woodstoves.
2008-01-2200 minHearth TalkhalfkettleThis describes the development process for the 1/2 Kettle Steamer, a product (and US Patent) obtained by Craig Issod and from industry friends. The kettle is still available through Condar Company.
2007-12-0600 minHearth TalkMeet John GullandJohn Gulland has been involved with wood stoves and other renewable energy since 1974. He is a writer, consultant, lecturer and more! In this interview you will hear about Johns many experiences and projects.
2007-11-0500 minHearth TalkStephen Morris - Green PublishingAn extensive interview with hearth industry veteran Stephen Morris lays out his history as a writer, editor and publisher of many Green Living and Sustainable living publications. We also learn about beer, stripped bass and california marijuana farmers.
2007-10-1300 minHearth TalkTarm Boilers and the FBIA story about a city official in Baltimore who was using city purchase orders to outfit his new house - and how Craig Issod almost got stung by the FBI and Police because of it!
2007-10-0200 minHearth TalkHow I came to buy Upland Stove CompanyCraig Issod purchased and operated Upland Wood Stoves in 1985 - here is the story of that purchase as well as some experiences during my ownership.
2007-09-2100 minHearth TalkStarting Hearth.comHow Hearth.com, the stove and fireplace site, came to be started. Narrative by Craig Issod, founder of Hearth.com
2007-09-1400 minHearth TalkStephen Morris of VCAn Interview with Stephen Morris, former marketing manager at Vermont Castings. In this episode we learn how Stephen came to be hired at Vermont Castings, as well as the story behind the Owners Outing, an event held in VT which drew 10,000 stove owners!
2007-09-1100 minHearth TalkHow we started in the Stove BusinessHow Craig and Martha Issod started Stoveworks - a wood stove and fireplace shop which eventually led to the founding of Hearth.com
2007-09-0500 min