Podcast Episodes

Future-Proof Your Distribution Business with Structured Career Paths

Episode 188

“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 shorth…

Published on 8 hours ago

What If CRM Was About Automation Engines Feeding You BI-Driven Insights? With Kristen Thom, White Cup

Episode 187

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 c…

Published on 4 weeks ago

A Timeless Truth: Why Following Up Matters, Revisiting Jessica Yurgaitis, Industrial Supply Company

Episode 186

The past is always present at Industrial Supply Company, thanks to a treasure trove of historical documents dating back to 1915.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, Jessic…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on Better Work, Not Busy Work With AI as Your Sidekick With John Long

Episode 185

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 …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Humble Beginnings to an Employee Owned Empire with Billy Duren, Threaded Fasteners

Episode 184

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 Alaba…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Disrupting the Chain of Pain Using AI Powered Mobile Tech to Meet Customers Where They Are With Pierre Barbeau, Founder of Moblico

Episode 183

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 If you’re a wholesale distributor, chances are you’ve experienced it via the cascading agony of outdated workflows or missed sales opportunities.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…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Plug-And-Play Solution to Maximize eCommerce with Justin Johnson of Motivate

Episode 182

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…

Published on 3 months ago

How to Protect Your Company from Internal Theft: Revisiting Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert

Episode 181

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.

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Building a Successful Career One Connection at a Time with Vic Wilson of voestalpine Böhler Welding

Episode 180

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 h…

Published on 4 months ago

Unleash Creative Distribution Solutions by Using AI Technologies with Nick Pericle, ProfitOptics

Episode 179

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 Presiden…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago