{"id":39782,"date":"2025-07-04T12:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T00:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/?p=39782"},"modified":"2025-07-04T12:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T00:41:14","slug":"thats-fire-podcast-episode-with-brent-mcconnell-stoney-creek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/thats-fire-podcast-episode-with-brent-mcconnell-stoney-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"That&#8217;s Fire Podcast x Brent from Stoney Creek | Ep #2"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Youtube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsXgtVKwwVc?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/&loop=0&mute=0\" allowfullscreen=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f471a59b3f9\" data-id=\"69f471a59b3f9\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f471a59b430\" data-id=\"69f471a59b430\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f2ec7976-80ae-46d6-8f3e-a9097c68d9db\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div class=\"pt-0.5 juice:pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full juice:h-8 juice:w-8\">\n<h5>That&#8217;s Fire Podcast x Brent McConnell from Stoney Creek | Ep #2<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"120\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Our brand-new episode of <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"40\">That\u2019s Fire<\/strong> just dropped\u2014don\u2019t miss this one!\u00a0 In this episode, we welcome <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"133\">Brent McConnell<\/strong>, co\u2011founder of beloved Kiwi outdoor apparel brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneycreek.co.nz\/nz_wool_range_landing_page?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20746128915&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADc2n7BOq34xvFPmrX8_QLzI-WSUq&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw1JjDBhDjARIsABlM2SttCakaHZ6aaS6dpsfk0d4MmoLoayBgQ5heNGwthDiYrRBBIz6yBl0aArajEALw_wcB\">Stoney Creek.<\/a> Brent discusses the highs and lows of business. We also explore how they are building a culture\u2011driven, community\u2011focused company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"198\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">We dive deep into real-world challenges and hear Brent\u2019s down\u2011to\u2011earth approach to <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"224\">positive work culture and leadership,<\/strong> and their genuine care for staff that underpins Stoney Creek\u2019s success<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"276\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-&#091;-0.2rem&#093; rounded px-px py-&#091;0.2rem&#093; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Brent talks passionately about Stoney Creek\u2019s commitment to community: supporting rural families, contributing to environmental initiatives and their goal to clothe 100,000 kids in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"554\">This episode isn\u2019t just helpful\u2014it\u2019s <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"328\">inspiring<\/strong>. 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