Distribution Talk

    Dive into the stories, struggles, and solutions from business owners and thought leaders in the wholesale distribution market.

  • Developing People as Emerging Leaders in the Distribution Industry with J Carlton Harwood, Formerly of Ferguson

  • Guiding the Future by Focusing on the Basics with Rhonda Wight of Refrigeration Sales Corp

  • Using AI to Build More Efficient Processes and Realize Greater Profitability With Justin Johnson of Motivate AI

  • What Are the Secrets Behind Distributor Pricing Success? Revisiting Dave Roller, Profit2

  • Teaching Soft Skills, Sales Savvy and Servant-Style Leadership to Next Gen Talent with Dr. Lee Allison, Texas A&M University

  • Selling Your Company? Practical Tips to Avoid Emotional and Procedural Pitfalls with Marshall Jones, The Distribution Team

  • Making The Mundane Returns Process Profitable With Alex Witcpalek of Continuum.ai

  • Growing the Family Business by Focusing on Talent and Culture: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 2

  • Inside the Bader Family’s Distribution Origin Story: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 1

  • An Adventure in Entrepreneurship from Passion to Problem-Solving to Profit: Revisiting Jeff Peterson at Interstate Music

  • The Art of Bringing Industry Competitors Together With Edward Kuo of Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network

  • Making the Move to a Warehouse Management System — What to Know Before You Buy With Casey Winans of Fullstride

  • Beyond Best Practices: Crafting a Company Culture Based on Collective Improvement With Brian Blaushild of Famous Supply

  • Building AI Technology for Distribution with the Human Mind in Mind with Jason Sullivan of Distro

  • An Unconventional Career Path from Engineering to Business Ownership With Jason Mattinson Of Riverside Steel, Inc

  • How to Harness the Power of AI for Wholesale Distribution: Revisiting Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize

  • AI as Your Competitive Edge in Distribution With Jonathan Bein and Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group

  • Attract Next-Gen Talent With a Well-Crafted Tiered Progression Plan for Your Distribution Company

  • How Your Conventional Distribution Software Stacks Up to AI (Hint: It’s Not Good) With Michael Delgado of Canals AI

  • From Daily Grind to Hero's Journey: An Equation to Empower Personal Growth with Dirk Beveridge, Force For Good

  • Calibrating a Change Management Strategy to the Pace of Your Organization With Jeff Braun, CEO of Primera Co-Op

  • How to Level Up Your Organizational Strategy via EOS With Charlton Keultjes, Professional EOS Coach

  • Trading a Career in Finance for the Family Distribution Business With Next-Gen Leader Seth Gordon of Glacier Supply Group

  • Behind the Scenes of Association Management and Distribution Recruiting Activities With Kevin Gammonley of Smithbucklin

  • Trust But Verify: Safeguard Your Business Against Pink Collar Crime With Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert

  • Is a Reactive Sales Strategy Costing You Money? Get Proactive with Guitze Messina of HARDI LATAM, Author of Moneycall

  • Unearthing Gold Buried in Your Distribution Data with Vinny Maurici of Object Edge

  • People Over Paperwork: Revolutionize Your Human Resources for Distribution with Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer

  • Train the Next Generation and Other Valuable Lessons in Succession Planning With Rob Rovira of Energy Pipe & Supply

  • The Scientific Approach to Providing a Stellar Customer Experience With Martha Brooke of Interaction Metrics

  • A Quick-Start Guide to RFID Technology and Vendor-Managed Inventory With Andrew Johnson of ShelfAware

  • Reclaim Your Strategic Edge Through AI With Ian Heller of Distribution Strategy Group

  • Leadership Strategies for More Successful Distribution Teams: Revisiting Jamie Arguello

  • Simple Steps for Securing Employee Buy-In With Alison Bencsik of BAI Electronic Systems Distributors

  • Better Data Analytics for Distributors of Any Size, Any Vertical With Bob Jordan and Donnie Williamson of Modern Distribution Management

  • Fostering Connections and Career Longevity With Richard Crifasi, Capital Electric

  • How to Avoid Pitfalls in Your Succession Plan With Roman Basi, The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning

  • Gather With Peers & Focus on the Fundamentals for Sustainable Success With Brendan Breen, Industrial Supply Association

  • How to Strengthen Company Culture Through Servant Leadership With Tim O’Keeffe of Huyett

  • Managing the Costs of Convenience With Chris Smythers of Merchants Grocery Company

  • Increase Your E-Com Visibility Without the SEO Struggle With Mike Franz of iNSUPPLi

  • How to Turn Data Into Actionable Strategies for Distribution: Revisiting David Gordon

  • Attracting a New Wave of Leaders in Distribution: Revisiting Steve Deist

  • How to Manage the Generational Divide: Revisiting Kathryne Newton

  • Niche Market Success and Remote Team Building With Gabriel Curry of Fuelbox Industrial

  • Revisiting Selling Through Tough Times With Paul Reilly of The Q and A Sales Podcast

  • Remote Hiring Strategies to Optimize Your Time, Energy, and Money With Anna Shcherbyna of Remotivate

  • Modern Management Lessons From a Hundred-Year-Old Family Business With Doug Young of Behler-Young HVAC

  • Implementing Next-Gen Development Programs and Brand Strategies With Bill Ward of Evergreen Supply Network

  • Responsible, Revolutionary Tech – The AI Discussion With Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize

  • Second Acts and the ROI of Networking With Yates Hudson of Phoenix Fastener & Supply

  • How To Strengthen Trust In Client-Facing Relationships With Natalie Doyle Oldfield

  • Innovative Strategies for Maintaining Customer Stickiness With Cory Anderson of M & A Supply

  • Powerful Pricing for Profitability With Scott Sinning of Pricing for Distributors

  • Ditching Antiquated Sales Processes and Realizing Productivity With Chris Van Ittersum Of SupplyMover

  • Transformative Tech to Facilitate Market Growth With Zac Jones of PartsClub

  • Mixing Sales and STEM Into the Perfect Customer Solutions With Ed Boss of Riteks, Inc.

  • Hot E-Commerce Strategies to Convert Your Cold Leads With Digital Sales and Marketing Specialist Susan Merlo

  • From Entry-Level Job to C-Suite Success With Robert Mayhew of Mayhew Marketing Group

  • Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement With Jennifer Murphy of NetPlus Alliance Buying Group

  • Repping Products and Winning the Warehouse Game With Richard Lawless of The Lawless Group

  • Boosting Margins and Optimizing Inventory Control Via AI With Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize

  • Outsourcing Delivery, Increasing Profits With Matt Lafferty Of Curri

  • Resisting Predictability, Embracing Entrepreneurship with Jeff Peterson of Geneva Supply AND Interstate Music

  • Cultivating A Global Growth Mindset To Support HVACR Distributors with HARDI Mexico’s Guitze Messina

  • Fostering Innovation Through Transparency with John Cain of Wiseway Supply

  • Look Beyond Your Business Itinerary To Roads Less Traveled

  • How Master Wholesalers Drive Channel Optimization and Increase Distributor Profits with Larry Davis of AgoNow, LLC

  • The Local-Global Advantages of Government Contracts with Rick Lamb of Frank’s Supply

  • Recruitment, Retention, and Culture: Building from a Strong Foundation with Dick and Jordan Bader, Acme Construction Supply

  • Celebrating 100 Episodes! Legacy and Leadership with Dick and Jordan Bader of Acme Construction Supply

  • Meet Next Gen Customers Where They Are Via Mobile Engagement With Pierre Barbeau of Moblico Solutions

  • Leveraging Legacy and Continual Learning with Jessica Yurgaitis of Industrial Supply Company

  • Maintaining Consistency and Camaraderie During a Transition in Ownership with Ben Whitlock Of Mobile Fixture

  • Amplifying Company Culture to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Bill Condron, The Granite Group

  • Fostering Association Engagement With Molly Alton Mullins of SEVEN12 Management

  • Creating a Culture of Innovation with Jameel Burkett, Burkett Restaurant Equipment And Supply

  • Building a Strong Organization Through Faith-Based Leadership with Troy Meachum, ACR Supply Co.

  • Success And Social Responsibility In The Cannabis Industry with Joy Hudson, Nimble Distribution

  • Succession Strategies Beyond The C-Suite With Jim Daniels Of Mid-State Sales

  • Beyond Buzzwords: Activating Your Company Culture with Diane Dye Hansen, What Works Consultants, Inc

  • Partnering with a Credit Union for Commercial Lending with Mark Ritter, Nu Direction Lending

  • Activity-Based Costing and Purpose-Driven Customer Engagement in the Safety industry with Dave White

  • Profitability, expansion, and beneficial ownership with an ESOP in the hose and fittings industry with Mike Mortensen

  • Revisiting Lincoln Smith on performance incentives, loyalty programs, and customer behavior

  • Revisiting Lisa Fiore on technology-driven innovation in the legacy landscape industry

  • Talbot Gee on association member engagement, government advocacy and workforce development at HARDI

  • Marc Beerman on understanding the finances and investing in talent

  • Benj Cohen of Proton AI on Leveraging Sales Data with AI Designed for the Distribution Industry

  • Cam Overacker & Tyler Yelland on highlighting industry trends & communicating company culture with Primco’s podcast, Know Where You Stand

  • David Stafford on navigating successful acquisitions and fostering employee loyalty among a majority Millennial workforce

  • Dirk Beveridge on capturing the humanity of distribution for We Supply America

  • Paul Reilly on mental strength and selling through tough times

  • Jason Bader & Marshall Jones on supporting organizational and personal mental health

  • Jeff New on buying groups, association leadership, and family legacy

  • Shannon Worthington on investing in your professional relationships and fostering seamless transitions

  • Mike Adelizzi on supply chain, talent recruitment, and advocacy via the American Supply Association

  • Jason Bader and Marshall Jones on navigating the supply chain crisis

  • Kathryne Newton on generational differences in the distribution workforce

  • Andrew Hartman on tweaking team roles, buying group advantages, and leading by example

  • Jamie Arguello on mastering mindset, trusting your team, and providing workforce re-entry opportunities

  • Steve Deist on career paths and recruitment strategies in wholesale distribution

  • AJ Maloney on on systems migrations, association membership, and multi-generational business success

  • Jason on developing a day-end routine

  • Patricia Bible on leading through tough times in the restaurant supply and equipment industry

  • Rich Danchisin from Trinity Warranty on extended warranty programs for distributors

  • Gordon Graham on distribution inventory management, speaking from the stage, and maintaining integrity

  • John Kelly on high-tech distribution, government contracts, and non-stock procurement

  • Mark Patton on talent development, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity partnerships

  • Ward Bassett on humility, perseverance, and helping people get what they want

  • Paul Glover on turning the hard lessons of 2020 into opportunities in the next normal

  • Jason and Marshall on harnessing the power of peer networks

  • Jason on Moneyball for Distribution

  • Franke Hurtte on fee based services and distribution association membership

  • Ed Flemmons on distributor buying groups, finance, and fostering relationships

  • Get a Grip on Lighting with Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich

  • Martha Brooke on pandemic-era customer experience research

  • Mason Greene on adapting and innovating during the pandemic in foodservice distribution

  • Katie Munro Powell on curiosity and balancing both manufacturing and distribution sides of the family business

  • Dale Hahs on customer relationships, peer networks, and responding to the marketplace during a pandemic

  • David Gordon on acquisition strategy, loyalty programs, and the rep of the future

  • PJ Slauson on self-guided education, mentorship, and leveraging social media

  • Dave Roller on pricing strategy, client stratification, and turning data into profit

  • Sydney Berry on pivoting to virtual, building relationships, and gaining trust in new territories in the beauty supply industry

  • Lisa Fiore on leading through crisis and optimizing a fragmented supply chain

  • Mike Marks on reinforcing your foundation and building market share during difficult times

  • Blair Franklin on workplace behavior, hiring excellence, and company legacy

  • Andrew Johnson on supply chain automation, innovation, and industry disruption

  • Katie Parris on company culture, customer relationships, and generational shifts

  • Paul Glover on resilience coaching for distributors and workforce development

  • Greg Drouillard on a lifelong commitment to service, learning, fitness, and staying curious

  • Dirk Beveridge on coming out of crisis better than before

  • Kip Miller on managing through challenges, core values, and answering The Big Question

  • Lincoln Smith on loyalty programs, rewards packages, and incentive strategies

  • Jason and Marshall on adapting to opportunities in distribution during the crisis

  • Terrence Metz on faster meetings, consensus building, and facilitative consulting

  • Paul Neustadt on innovation, automation, and supply chain management

  • Mark Tomalonis on inventory sharing, efficiency, and surplus

  • Jim Henderson on faith, fasteners, and finding the right people for the job

  • Steven Lazar on surplus commodities, faith, and giving back

  • Tom Held on Cyber Security, Phish Testing, and IT Risk Management

  • Bryan Keen on legacy, relationships, and cryogenics vs industrial manufacturing

  • Kevin Higginbotham on cooperatives, manufacturer partnerships, and Planning for Profit

  • Do you own a business or a job?

  • Jim Sobeck on acquisitions, boards of directors, and staying ahead of the competition

  • Curt Steinhorst on focus, technology, and productivity

  • Michelle Shearer-Rodriguez on branches, family business, and millennial employees

  • Dave Wright on diversification, private labeling, taxes and millennial buyers

  • Dirk Beveridge on innovation, leadership, and legacy

  • Jeff Peterson on Amazon strategy & fulfillment, asking questions, building relationships

  • Joe Barrer on freight analysis, logistics consulting, and rate negotiations

  • John Wiborg on company culture, scaling the business, and servant leadership

  • John Tragiai on outfitting law enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and selling the business

  • Brenda Puckett on commodity vs consultation, special pricing agreements, and recruiting new talent

  • Carolyn Quinn on sales vs marketing, customer training, and growing up in the family business

  • Lauren Roberts on digital solutions, delivering success to wholesale customers, and giving back

  • Gian Marco Palazio on legacy, learning from failure, and creating rituals for growth

  • Martha Brooke on customer surveys, listening mechanisms, and feedback analysis

  • Steve Cohn on e-commerce, social media, and reinventing your wholesale business

  • Michael Meier on recruiting, training, passion, and personal development

  • Dan Esch on business expansion, service, and successful recruitment

  • Ankit Sharma on company culture, scaling, and recruiting scorecards

  • Paul Reilly on value added selling, pricing pressures, and having better customer conversations

  • Eric Wessinger on building your sales force, client customization and website overhauls

  • Bill Morse on solid banking relationships, finding the right employees, and successful corporate buyouts

  • Michelle St. John on private labeling, trade associations, and getting out of the comfort zone

  • Cameron Overacker on transitioning leadership and working with outside advisors

  • Tully Brewer on the profit first approach and planning for a healthy succession

  • Gabriel Curry on data, client retention, and business expansion

  • Marshall Jones on taking over the family business, training and employee testing

  • Jason Bader on the origin of Distribution Talk

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