In 2022, Spotix was recognized as one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 107 on the Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list following two-year revenue growth of 97%.
The recognition marked Spotix’s first appearance on the regional list and reflected the company’s continued growth across the hearth, fire feature, outdoor cooking, and outdoor-living industries.
Spotix’s 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Milestone
| Milestone | Result |
|---|---|
| Inc. Ranking | No. 107 |
| Region | Midwest |
| Two-Year Revenue Growth | 97% |
| Recognition Year | 2022 |
| Spotix’s First Appearance | Yes |
Spotix Earns Its First Inc. Regional Recognition
Inc. magazine included Spotix in its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list, which recognized fast-growing private companies based throughout Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Born from the national Inc. 5000 program, the regional list highlighted independent businesses contributing to growth, innovation, and employment throughout the Midwest.
Spotix’s No. 107 ranking followed 97% revenue growth over the two-year period used for the 2022 list.
“We’re thrilled to be included in this group of economic all-stars of the Midwest. Our outstanding team members have worked diligently to position Spotix and our family of brands as a source for premium hearth, fire feature, and outdoor cooking products. We provide deep technical knowledge and back it up with exceptional customer service.”
Aaron Verhorevoort, President of Spotix
A Milestone Driven by the Spotix Team
The recognition reflected the collective work of Spotix employees across product management, sales, customer service, logistics, marketing, technology, operations, and leadership.
During a period of rapid growth in e-commerce and outdoor living, the Spotix team continued expanding its product selection while helping customers navigate technically complex purchases. Fireplaces, fire pits, grills, outdoor kitchens, burners, ignition systems, and related components often require more guidance than a typical online purchase.
Spotix’s growth was supported by a commitment to helping customers understand product compatibility, installation requirements, fuel and voltage options, sizing considerations, replacement parts, and long-term ownership needs.
The milestone also reflected strong relationships with manufacturers throughout the hearth and outdoor-living industries. These partnerships helped Spotix offer a broad selection of products while providing the documentation, product information, and technical support customers needed to make informed decisions.
Serving the Hearth and Outdoor-Living Industry
Spotix and its family of brands provide products for indoor hearth projects, outdoor fire features, grilling, and complete outdoor-living spaces.
The company’s portfolio includes:
- Spotix, offering hearth, patio, fire feature, outdoor cooking, and outdoor-living products for residential and professional projects
- Fireplaces Direct, focused on fireplaces, inserts, stoves, mantels, and hearth products
- Fire Pits Direct, focused on fire pits, fire tables, burners, ignition systems, and fire feature components
- KickAss Grills, focused on grills, outdoor kitchens, refrigeration, storage, and outdoor cooking equipment
Together, these brands help customers plan gathering spaces ranging from a single fireplace or grill upgrade to a complete patio, fire feature, or outdoor kitchen project.
Supporting Homeowners and Trade Professionals
Spotix serves both homeowners and trade professionals, with support tailored to the needs of each project.
Homeowners may need help comparing products, understanding fuel options, planning a replacement, or finding compatible components. Contractors, builders, designers, installers, chimney professionals, and commercial buyers often need additional assistance with specifications, larger orders, product compatibility, technical documentation, and project coordination.
Through SpotixPro, qualified trade professionals can access benefits designed to support residential and commercial project work, including trade pricing, account tools, product guidance, and order support.
This ability to serve customers across different experience levels and project types has remained an important part of the Spotix approach.
“We are passionate about sharing our extensive product knowledge to help customers create better indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Whether someone is adding a quality grill or a contractor is coordinating a fireplace, fire pit, or outdoor kitchen project, our goal is to provide the products and guidance needed to move the project forward.”
Aaron Verhorevoort, President of Spotix
The Spotix Mission
The mission of Spotix is to elevate gathering spaces with insightful guidance, exceptional products, and authentic service for those who celebrate life’s moments.
That mission extends beyond selling products. It includes helping customers and professionals understand how products fit together, what a successful installation requires, and which options are best suited to the intended space and use.
The company’s 2022 Inc. recognition represented a point in Spotix’s growth when that approach was reaching more customers, supporting more projects, and creating new opportunities for the company and its employees.
About the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest
The Inc. 5000 Regionals program recognizes fast-growing private companies within specific regions of the United States. The Midwest list provides a regional view of independent companies demonstrating significant revenue growth.
For the 2022 rankings, companies were evaluated using percentage revenue growth between 2018 and 2020.
2022 Eligibility and Methodology
To qualify for the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals, companies were required to:
- Be founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018
- Be based in the United States
- Be privately held
- Operate as a for-profit business
- Remain independent rather than operating as a subsidiary or division
- Meet the program’s minimum revenue requirements
The minimum revenue requirement was $100,000 for 2018 and $1 million for 2020. Inc. retained the right to decline applicants based on its review process.
About Inc.
Inc. is a business media organization known for covering entrepreneurship, private companies, leadership, and business growth. Its annual Inc. 5000 program recognizes fast-growing privately held businesses throughout the United States, while the Inc. 5000 Regionals program focuses on growth within individual regions.
Looking Back on a Major Spotix Milestone
Spotix’s inclusion on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list marked an important chapter in the company’s growth. The recognition reflected the work of its employees, manufacturer partners, customers, and trade professionals throughout the hearth and outdoor-living industries.
While the ranking recognized revenue growth, the milestone also represented the expansion of the company’s product knowledge, customer support, brand partnerships, and ability to serve increasingly complex residential and commercial projects.
For more information about Spotix, its family of brands, or professional account opportunities, visit Spotix, explore SpotixPro, or contact the Spotix team.
