Distribution Talk
By Jason Bader, Distribution Team
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Dive into the stories, struggles, and solutions from business owners and thought leaders in the wholesale distribution market.
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Developing People as Emerging Leaders in the Distribution Industry with J Carlton Harwood, Formerly of Ferguson
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Guiding the Future by Focusing on the Basics with Rhonda Wight of Refrigeration Sales Corp
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Using AI to Build More Efficient Processes and Realize Greater Profitability With Justin Johnson of Motivate AI
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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What Are the Secrets Behind Distributor Pricing Success? Revisiting Dave Roller, Profit2
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Teaching Soft Skills, Sales Savvy and Servant-Style Leadership to Next Gen Talent with Dr. Lee Allison, Texas A&M University
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Selling Your Company? Practical Tips to Avoid Emotional and Procedural Pitfalls with Marshall Jones, The Distribution Team
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Making The Mundane Returns Process Profitable With Alex Witcpalek of Continuum.ai
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Growing the Family Business by Focusing on Talent and Culture: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 2
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Inside the Bader Family’s Distribution Origin Story: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 1
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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An Adventure in Entrepreneurship from Passion to Problem-Solving to Profit: Revisiting Jeff Peterson at Interstate Music
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Art of Bringing Industry Competitors Together With Edward Kuo of Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Making the Move to a Warehouse Management System — What to Know Before You Buy With Casey Winans of Fullstride
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Beyond Best Practices: Crafting a Company Culture Based on Collective Improvement With Brian Blaushild of Famous Supply
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Building AI Technology for Distribution with the Human Mind in Mind with Jason Sullivan of Distro
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May 29, 2024 |
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An Unconventional Career Path from Engineering to Business Ownership With Jason Mattinson Of Riverside Steel, Inc
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May 22, 2024 |
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How to Harness the Power of AI for Wholesale Distribution: Revisiting Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize
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May 15, 2024 |
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AI as Your Competitive Edge in Distribution With Jonathan Bein and Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group
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May 08, 2024 |
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Attract Next-Gen Talent With a Well-Crafted Tiered Progression Plan for Your Distribution Company
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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How Your Conventional Distribution Software Stacks Up to AI (Hint: It’s Not Good) With Michael Delgado of Canals AI
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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From Daily Grind to Hero's Journey: An Equation to Empower Personal Growth with Dirk Beveridge, Force For Good
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Calibrating a Change Management Strategy to the Pace of Your Organization With Jeff Braun, CEO of Primera Co-Op
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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How to Level Up Your Organizational Strategy via EOS With Charlton Keultjes, Professional EOS Coach
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Trading a Career in Finance for the Family Distribution Business With Next-Gen Leader Seth Gordon of Glacier Supply Group
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Behind the Scenes of Association Management and Distribution Recruiting Activities With Kevin Gammonley of Smithbucklin
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Trust But Verify: Safeguard Your Business Against Pink Collar Crime With Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Is a Reactive Sales Strategy Costing You Money? Get Proactive with Guitze Messina of HARDI LATAM, Author of Moneycall
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Unearthing Gold Buried in Your Distribution Data with Vinny Maurici of Object Edge
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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People Over Paperwork: Revolutionize Your Human Resources for Distribution with Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Train the Next Generation and Other Valuable Lessons in Succession Planning With Rob Rovira of Energy Pipe & Supply
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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The Scientific Approach to Providing a Stellar Customer Experience With Martha Brooke of Interaction Metrics
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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A Quick-Start Guide to RFID Technology and Vendor-Managed Inventory With Andrew Johnson of ShelfAware
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Reclaim Your Strategic Edge Through AI With Ian Heller of Distribution Strategy Group
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Leadership Strategies for More Successful Distribution Teams: Revisiting Jamie Arguello
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Simple Steps for Securing Employee Buy-In With Alison Bencsik of BAI Electronic Systems Distributors
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Better Data Analytics for Distributors of Any Size, Any Vertical With Bob Jordan and Donnie Williamson of Modern Distribution Management
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Fostering Connections and Career Longevity With Richard Crifasi, Capital Electric
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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How to Avoid Pitfalls in Your Succession Plan With Roman Basi, The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Gather With Peers & Focus on the Fundamentals for Sustainable Success With Brendan Breen, Industrial Supply Association
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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How to Strengthen Company Culture Through Servant Leadership With Tim O’Keeffe of Huyett
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Managing the Costs of Convenience With Chris Smythers of Merchants Grocery Company
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Increase Your E-Com Visibility Without the SEO Struggle With Mike Franz of iNSUPPLi
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May 31, 2023 |
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How to Turn Data Into Actionable Strategies for Distribution: Revisiting David Gordon
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May 24, 2023 |
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Attracting a New Wave of Leaders in Distribution: Revisiting Steve Deist
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May 17, 2023 |
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How to Manage the Generational Divide: Revisiting Kathryne Newton
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May 10, 2023 |
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Niche Market Success and Remote Team Building With Gabriel Curry of Fuelbox Industrial
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May 03, 2023 |
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Revisiting Selling Through Tough Times With Paul Reilly of The Q and A Sales Podcast
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Remote Hiring Strategies to Optimize Your Time, Energy, and Money With Anna Shcherbyna of Remotivate
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Modern Management Lessons From a Hundred-Year-Old Family Business With Doug Young of Behler-Young HVAC
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Implementing Next-Gen Development Programs and Brand Strategies With Bill Ward of Evergreen Supply Network
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Responsible, Revolutionary Tech – The AI Discussion With Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Second Acts and the ROI of Networking With Yates Hudson of Phoenix Fastener & Supply
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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How To Strengthen Trust In Client-Facing Relationships With Natalie Doyle Oldfield
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Innovative Strategies for Maintaining Customer Stickiness With Cory Anderson of M & A Supply
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Powerful Pricing for Profitability With Scott Sinning of Pricing for Distributors
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Ditching Antiquated Sales Processes and Realizing Productivity With Chris Van Ittersum Of SupplyMover
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Transformative Tech to Facilitate Market Growth With Zac Jones of PartsClub
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Mixing Sales and STEM Into the Perfect Customer Solutions With Ed Boss of Riteks, Inc.
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Hot E-Commerce Strategies to Convert Your Cold Leads With Digital Sales and Marketing Specialist Susan Merlo
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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From Entry-Level Job to C-Suite Success With Robert Mayhew of Mayhew Marketing Group
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement With Jennifer Murphy of NetPlus Alliance Buying Group
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Repping Products and Winning the Warehouse Game With Richard Lawless of The Lawless Group
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Boosting Margins and Optimizing Inventory Control Via AI With Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Outsourcing Delivery, Increasing Profits With Matt Lafferty Of Curri
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Resisting Predictability, Embracing Entrepreneurship with Jeff Peterson of Geneva Supply AND Interstate Music
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Cultivating A Global Growth Mindset To Support HVACR Distributors with HARDI Mexico’s Guitze Messina
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Fostering Innovation Through Transparency with John Cain of Wiseway Supply
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Look Beyond Your Business Itinerary To Roads Less Traveled
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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How Master Wholesalers Drive Channel Optimization and Increase Distributor Profits with Larry Davis of AgoNow, LLC
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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The Local-Global Advantages of Government Contracts with Rick Lamb of Frank’s Supply
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Recruitment, Retention, and Culture: Building from a Strong Foundation with Dick and Jordan Bader, Acme Construction Supply
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May 25, 2022 |
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Celebrating 100 Episodes! Legacy and Leadership with Dick and Jordan Bader of Acme Construction Supply
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May 18, 2022 |
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Meet Next Gen Customers Where They Are Via Mobile Engagement With Pierre Barbeau of Moblico Solutions
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May 11, 2022 |
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Leveraging Legacy and Continual Learning with Jessica Yurgaitis of Industrial Supply Company
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May 04, 2022 |
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Maintaining Consistency and Camaraderie During a Transition in Ownership with Ben Whitlock Of Mobile Fixture
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Amplifying Company Culture to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Bill Condron, The Granite Group
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Fostering Association Engagement With Molly Alton Mullins of SEVEN12 Management
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Creating a Culture of Innovation with Jameel Burkett, Burkett Restaurant Equipment And Supply
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Building a Strong Organization Through Faith-Based Leadership with Troy Meachum, ACR Supply Co.
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Success And Social Responsibility In The Cannabis Industry with Joy Hudson, Nimble Distribution
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Succession Strategies Beyond The C-Suite With Jim Daniels Of Mid-State Sales
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Beyond Buzzwords: Activating Your Company Culture with Diane Dye Hansen, What Works Consultants, Inc
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Partnering with a Credit Union for Commercial Lending with Mark Ritter, Nu Direction Lending
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Activity-Based Costing and Purpose-Driven Customer Engagement in the Safety industry with Dave White
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Profitability, expansion, and beneficial ownership with an ESOP in the hose and fittings industry with Mike Mortensen
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Revisiting Lincoln Smith on performance incentives, loyalty programs, and customer behavior
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Revisiting Lisa Fiore on technology-driven innovation in the legacy landscape industry
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Talbot Gee on association member engagement, government advocacy and workforce development at HARDI
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Marc Beerman on understanding the finances and investing in talent
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Benj Cohen of Proton AI on Leveraging Sales Data with AI Designed for the Distribution Industry
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Cam Overacker & Tyler Yelland on highlighting industry trends & communicating company culture with Primco’s podcast, Know Where You Stand
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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David Stafford on navigating successful acquisitions and fostering employee loyalty among a majority Millennial workforce
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Dirk Beveridge on capturing the humanity of distribution for We Supply America
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Paul Reilly on mental strength and selling through tough times
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Jason Bader & Marshall Jones on supporting organizational and personal mental health
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Jeff New on buying groups, association leadership, and family legacy
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Shannon Worthington on investing in your professional relationships and fostering seamless transitions
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Mike Adelizzi on supply chain, talent recruitment, and advocacy via the American Supply Association
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Jason Bader and Marshall Jones on navigating the supply chain crisis
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Kathryne Newton on generational differences in the distribution workforce
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May 19, 2021 |
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Andrew Hartman on tweaking team roles, buying group advantages, and leading by example
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Jamie Arguello on mastering mindset, trusting your team, and providing workforce re-entry opportunities
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Steve Deist on career paths and recruitment strategies in wholesale distribution
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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AJ Maloney on on systems migrations, association membership, and multi-generational business success
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Jason on developing a day-end routine
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Patricia Bible on leading through tough times in the restaurant supply and equipment industry
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Rich Danchisin from Trinity Warranty on extended warranty programs for distributors
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Gordon Graham on distribution inventory management, speaking from the stage, and maintaining integrity
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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John Kelly on high-tech distribution, government contracts, and non-stock procurement
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Mark Patton on talent development, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity partnerships
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Ward Bassett on humility, perseverance, and helping people get what they want
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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Paul Glover on turning the hard lessons of 2020 into opportunities in the next normal
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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Jason and Marshall on harnessing the power of peer networks
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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Jason on Moneyball for Distribution
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Franke Hurtte on fee based services and distribution association membership
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Ed Flemmons on distributor buying groups, finance, and fostering relationships
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Get a Grip on Lighting with Michael Colligan and Greg Ehrich
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Martha Brooke on pandemic-era customer experience research
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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Mason Greene on adapting and innovating during the pandemic in foodservice distribution
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Katie Munro Powell on curiosity and balancing both manufacturing and distribution sides of the family business
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Dale Hahs on customer relationships, peer networks, and responding to the marketplace during a pandemic
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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David Gordon on acquisition strategy, loyalty programs, and the rep of the future
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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PJ Slauson on self-guided education, mentorship, and leveraging social media
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Dave Roller on pricing strategy, client stratification, and turning data into profit
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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Sydney Berry on pivoting to virtual, building relationships, and gaining trust in new territories in the beauty supply industry
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Lisa Fiore on leading through crisis and optimizing a fragmented supply chain
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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Mike Marks on reinforcing your foundation and building market share during difficult times
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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Blair Franklin on workplace behavior, hiring excellence, and company legacy
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Jul 08, 2020 |
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Andrew Johnson on supply chain automation, innovation, and industry disruption
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Katie Parris on company culture, customer relationships, and generational shifts
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Paul Glover on resilience coaching for distributors and workforce development
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May 27, 2020 |
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Greg Drouillard on a lifelong commitment to service, learning, fitness, and staying curious
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May 13, 2020 |
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Dirk Beveridge on coming out of crisis better than before
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May 06, 2020 |
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Kip Miller on managing through challenges, core values, and answering The Big Question
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Lincoln Smith on loyalty programs, rewards packages, and incentive strategies
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Jason and Marshall on adapting to opportunities in distribution during the crisis
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Terrence Metz on faster meetings, consensus building, and facilitative consulting
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Paul Neustadt on innovation, automation, and supply chain management
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Mark Tomalonis on inventory sharing, efficiency, and surplus
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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Jim Henderson on faith, fasteners, and finding the right people for the job
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Steven Lazar on surplus commodities, faith, and giving back
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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Tom Held on Cyber Security, Phish Testing, and IT Risk Management
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Bryan Keen on legacy, relationships, and cryogenics vs industrial manufacturing
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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Kevin Higginbotham on cooperatives, manufacturer partnerships, and Planning for Profit
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Do you own a business or a job?
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Jim Sobeck on acquisitions, boards of directors, and staying ahead of the competition
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Curt Steinhorst on focus, technology, and productivity
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Michelle Shearer-Rodriguez on branches, family business, and millennial employees
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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Dave Wright on diversification, private labeling, taxes and millennial buyers
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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Dirk Beveridge on innovation, leadership, and legacy
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Jeff Peterson on Amazon strategy & fulfillment, asking questions, building relationships
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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Joe Barrer on freight analysis, logistics consulting, and rate negotiations
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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John Wiborg on company culture, scaling the business, and servant leadership
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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John Tragiai on outfitting law enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and selling the business
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Brenda Puckett on commodity vs consultation, special pricing agreements, and recruiting new talent
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Carolyn Quinn on sales vs marketing, customer training, and growing up in the family business
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Lauren Roberts on digital solutions, delivering success to wholesale customers, and giving back
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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Gian Marco Palazio on legacy, learning from failure, and creating rituals for growth
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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Martha Brooke on customer surveys, listening mechanisms, and feedback analysis
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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Steve Cohn on e-commerce, social media, and reinventing your wholesale business
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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Michael Meier on recruiting, training, passion, and personal development
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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Dan Esch on business expansion, service, and successful recruitment
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Ankit Sharma on company culture, scaling, and recruiting scorecards
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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Paul Reilly on value added selling, pricing pressures, and having better customer conversations
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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Eric Wessinger on building your sales force, client customization and website overhauls
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Bill Morse on solid banking relationships, finding the right employees, and successful corporate buyouts
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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Michelle St. John on private labeling, trade associations, and getting out of the comfort zone
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Cameron Overacker on transitioning leadership and working with outside advisors
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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Tully Brewer on the profit first approach and planning for a healthy succession
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Gabriel Curry on data, client retention, and business expansion
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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Marshall Jones on taking over the family business, training and employee testing
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May 27, 2019 |
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Jason Bader on the origin of Distribution Talk
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May 17, 2019 |