Distribution Talk Podcast
1) Future-Proof Your Distribution Business with Structured Career Paths
“Distribution has a PR problem.” Fans of Distribution Talk will recognize that quote as one of Jason Bader’s favorite industry laments. It’s more than a pithy soundbite, however. The phrase is shortha...Show More
2) What If CRM Was About Automation Engines Feeding You BI-Driven Insights? With Kristen Thom, White Cup
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software companies sell a simple premise: if you can manage customer data, you can grow your business. But capitalizing on that promise is complicated, as any co...Show More
3) A Timeless Truth: Why Following Up Matters, Revisiting Jessica Yurgaitis, Industrial Supply Company
The past is always present at Industrial Supply Company, thanks to a treasure trove of historical documents dating back to 1915. While the Utah-based company’s century+ heritage is impressive, Jessica...Show More
4) Focus on Better Work, Not Busy Work With AI as Your Sidekick With John Long
AI isn’t coming; it’s here, optimizing behind-the-scenes tasks like forecasting, inventory management, and CRM oversight. John Long, CEO of THYNK AI, says artificial intelligence is ready to take on c...Show More
5) From Humble Beginnings to an Employee Owned Empire with Billy Duren, Threaded Fasteners
It’s rare to come across a company that has evolved as profitably or organically as Threaded Fasteners, Inc. While it’s tempting to award all the credit to Billy Duren, president and CEO of the Alabam...Show More
6) Disrupting the Chain of Pain Using AI Powered Mobile Tech to Meet Customers Where They Are With Pierre Barbeau, Founder of Moblico
Ever heard the phrase "chain of pain?" If you’re a wholesale distributor, chances are you’ve experienced it via the cascading agony of outdated workflows or missed sales opportunities. Pierre Barbeau,...Show More
7) A Plug-And-Play Solution to Maximize eCommerce with Justin Johnson of Motivate
Remember when eCommerce was going to revolutionize B2B sales? Twenty years in, only a handful of channels have capitalized on the initial promise. But distributors aren’t to blame for the operational ...Show More
8) How to Protect Your Company from Internal Theft: Revisiting Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert
Hot on the heels of a real life internal fraud disaster for one of his clients, this episode is top of mind for Jason. Listen for actions you can take right now to protect your business. Movies portra...Show More
9) Building a Successful Career One Connection at a Time with Vic Wilson of voestalpine Böhler Welding
Want to know a time-tested business secret? Commitment to the long game always pays off. Vic Wilson is a virtuoso practitioner of that adage. Decades before immigrating to the US and taking over as he...Show More
10) Unleash Creative Distribution Solutions by Using AI Technologies with Nick Pericle, ProfitOptics
Most AI conversations revolve around the tech. That’s understandable, given its computational superiority and unlimited potential, especially when applied to distribution. Nick Pericle, Vice President...Show More