The Size Up Episode 62 - So Many Layers - Thomas

National Fire Radio Podcast Platform

In this episode, Pip interviews Thomas from the Burn Box. They discuss the challenges of running a small business and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. Thomas shares his experience of attending FDIC and the difficulties he faced in managing his booth. He also talks about his journey in the fire service and how it led him to start the Burn Box. Thomas explains the concept of the Burn Box and the process of curating monthly shipments for firefighters. He highlights the challenges of finding functional and satisfying products to include in the box. Despite the challenges, Thomas expresses his gratitude for the support he has received and his commitment to supporting firefighter-owned businesses. He shares the challenges he faced, such as scaling the business and taking losses. Thomas also talks about the benefits of curated subscription boxes and how he supports firefighter-owned companies. He mentions his plans for the future, including expanding into other subscription boxes and hiring staff. Thomas also introduces his other ventures, such as the FD Collectors Club and the Medic Box. Overall, this conversation highlights the importance of entrepreneurship and supporting firefighter communities. It will have you asking yourself the question. What’s My Size Up???? Because, What you do off the job, MATTERS!!!!!