ERIC TAMMINGA ANSWERS SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS CAREER AND GIVES US A PEEK INSIDE HIS PERSONAL LIFE .
ERIC TAMMINGA
Eric Tamminga and his brothers had a vision of creating a quality fire pit that could withstand the seasons weather changes in Canada , and soon after came Iron Embers in 2011 . Their strong work ethic and personal values carried the company from humble beginnings in a home garage , through tough decisions , and ultimately to entrepreneurial success . Throughout 2020 they had incredible growth . The market for outdoor products was booming which led the team to grow from 2 full-time employees to 35 in less than 18 months .
“ The most challenging part of being a business owner is knowing that you are responsible for the critical strategic decisions of the company at the end of the day . It ’ s up to you to make a call on whether to seize the opportunity and push to grow or take things slower and minimize risk . It ’ s up to you to choose what type of people to hire and to be an example of the culture you would like to see .” says Eric .
Iron Ember wanted to create a team that shares similar values and strives for greatness in their respective crafts . Excellence is a quality that is a pillar of the company culture and sets them apart from competition . They want to create lasting , happy customers . Providing an unmatched 10 year guarantee gives the clients a peace of mind that they are buying a truly unique and premium piece .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
ERIC TAMMINGA Keanu Reeves , he seems like a cool guy .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
ET Tesla and Bitcoin are going to blow up . CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
ET Take a year off work to travel the world with my wife and son .
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MEET THE TEAM
One of their most eyecatching designs is the Pyramid Outdoor Fireplace . These pyramids range from 3 feet to 6 feet which makes them look striking in any setting - from backyards to ski resorts . The Pyramid Outdoor Fireplace is the pinnacle of campfire containers . With its open design , the
Pyramid provides an outstanding view of your fire with sloped sides that contain the fire in its natural shape ; a pyramid . Iron Embers uses heavyduty stainless steel mesh to fully enclose the Pyramid so you do not have to worry about burning a hole through your spark screen .