Distribution Talk
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Distribution Talk

by Jason Bader, Distribution Team

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

100 episodes
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1
Teaching Distributors How to Structure Pricing for Profit with Colin Dees, Dees Consulting
37:14 Mar 11, 2026
2
No Fouls, Just Follow-Ups: Using Gamification to Build Customer Relationships with Chris Briggs, Touchpoint Games
32:51 Feb 25, 2026
3
What AI Agents Mean for Jobs, Growth, and Scale in Distribution with Chris Van Ittersum & Ryan Carroll, Workd (part 2)
41:38 Feb 11, 2026
4
From CRM Friction to Sales Intelligence: AI Agents in Distribution with Chris Van Ittersum & Ryan Carroll, Workd
42:27 Jan 28, 2026
5
Building Inclusive Leadership in Distribution: The WE United Playbook With Jackie Mattox, WE Lead: Voices of Innovation
43:10 Jan 14, 2026
6
Acquisitions, Influencers & Riding the Wave of Innovation with Matthew James, Purity Life Health Products, LP
36:17 Dec 31, 2025
7
Hustle, Blessings and Rock & Roll: Creating Opportunity Through Relationships with Monty Clayton
40:14 Dec 17, 2025
8
Mastering the Exit: How to Sell Your Distribution Business with Marshall Jones, The Distribution Team
42:27 Dec 3, 2025
9
A Cost-Effective Strategy for Implementing Your First Warehouse Management System: Revisiting Casey Winans of Fullstride
35:11 Nov 12, 2025
10
Stop Being the Bottleneck and Get Ready for Growth with Chyle Edic
31:24 Oct 29, 2025
11
Emerging Trends in Technology to Optimize Your Warehouse Management System With Steve Shebuski, MCA Connect
34:12 Oct 15, 2025
12
Future-Proof Your Distribution Business with Structured Career Paths
23:04 Sep 17, 2025
13
What If CRM Was About Automation Engines Feeding You BI-Driven Insights? With Kristen Thom, White Cup
42:51 Aug 20, 2025
14
A Timeless Truth: Why Following Up Matters, Revisiting Jessica Yurgaitis, Industrial Supply Company
41:02 Aug 6, 2025
15
Focus on Better Work, Not Busy Work With AI as Your Sidekick With John Long
38:15 Jul 23, 2025
16
From Humble Beginnings to an Employee Owned Empire with Billy Duren, Threaded Fasteners
35:42 Jul 9, 2025
17
Disrupting the Chain of Pain Using AI Powered Mobile Tech to Meet Customers Where They Are With Pierre Barbeau, Founder of Moblico
36:26 Jun 25, 2025
18
A Plug-And-Play Solution to Maximize eCommerce with Justin Johnson of Motivate
40:01 Jun 11, 2025
19
How to Protect Your Company from Internal Theft: Revisiting Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert
39:16 May 28, 2025
20
Building a Successful Career One Connection at a Time with Vic Wilson of voestalpine Böhler Welding
35:02 May 14, 2025
21
Unleash Creative Distribution Solutions by Using AI Technologies with Nick Pericle, ProfitOptics
44:08 Apr 30, 2025
22
Embracing Adventure in Your Business Routine: Revisiting Jason Bader's Unexpected Destination
20:30 Apr 16, 2025
23
A People-First Approach to Transforming HR: Revisiting Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer
33:51 Mar 19, 2025
24
Two Questions to Ask on Your CRM Journey with Brian Gardner of SalesProcess360
40:27 Mar 5, 2025
25
Staying Relevant in the Supply Chain by Expanding Trust Value with Darin Arnold of Sales Northwest, Inc.
43:35 Feb 19, 2025
26
How Can You Be the Distributor of the Future? with Brooks Hamilton, Hamilton AI Strategy Advisors
43:57 Feb 5, 2025
27
How to Chart a New Course Within a Familiar Vertical With Steve Bailey of Bailey Safety
37:45 Jan 22, 2025
28
Developing Custom Technology to Deliver Solutions for the Restaurant Supply Industry with Chris Elliott, Kimelo by Cheetah Technologies
43:32 Jan 8, 2025
29
The Hybrid eLearning Platform That Boosts Business Acumen in 10 Weeks With Jeremy Wall of GoalMakers
43:30 Dec 25, 2024
30
Developing People as Emerging Leaders in the Distribution Industry with J Carlton Harwood, Formerly of Ferguson
43:01 Dec 18, 2024
31
Guiding the Future by Focusing on the Basics with Rhonda Wight of Refrigeration Sales Corp
39:06 Dec 11, 2024
32
Using AI to Build More Efficient Processes and Realize Greater Profitability With Justin Johnson of Motivate AI
46:23 Nov 13, 2024
33
What Are the Secrets Behind Distributor Pricing Success? Revisiting Dave Roller, Profit2
46:45 Oct 30, 2024
34
Teaching Soft Skills, Sales Savvy and Servant-Style Leadership to Next Gen Talent with Dr. Lee Allison, Texas A&M University
44:56 Oct 9, 2024
35
Selling Your Company? Practical Tips to Avoid Emotional and Procedural Pitfalls with Marshall Jones, The Distribution Team
38:33 Sep 18, 2024
36
Making The Mundane Returns Process Profitable With Alex Witcpalek of Continuum.ai
43:13 Sep 11, 2024
37
Growing the Family Business by Focusing on Talent and Culture: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 2
33:22 Aug 14, 2024
38
Inside the Bader Family's Distribution Origin Story: Revisiting Dick and Jordan Bader Part 1
33:10 Aug 7, 2024
39
An Adventure in Entrepreneurship from Passion to Problem-Solving to Profit: Revisiting Jeff Peterson at Interstate Music
51:09 Jul 17, 2024
40
The Art of Bringing Industry Competitors Together With Edward Kuo of Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
37:31 Jul 3, 2024
41
Making the Move to a Warehouse Management System — What to Know Before You Buy With Casey Winans of Fullstride
34:05 Jun 26, 2024
42
Beyond Best Practices: Crafting a Company Culture Based on Collective Improvement With Brian Blaushild of Famous Supply
39:30 Jun 5, 2024
43
Building AI Technology for Distribution with the Human Mind in Mind with Jason Sullivan of Distro
36:00 May 29, 2024
44
An Unconventional Career Path from Engineering to Business Ownership With Jason Mattinson Of Riverside Steel, Inc
39:00 May 22, 2024
45
How to Harness the Power of AI for Wholesale Distribution: Revisiting Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize
44:53 May 15, 2024
46
AI as Your Competitive Edge in Distribution With Jonathan Bein and Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group
34:06 May 8, 2024
47
Attract Next-Gen Talent With a Well-Crafted Tiered Progression Plan for Your Distribution Company
21:54 Apr 24, 2024
48
How Your Conventional Distribution Software Stacks Up to AI (Hint: It's Not Good) With Michael Delgado of Canals AI
44:59 Apr 10, 2024
49
From Daily Grind to Hero's Journey: An Equation to Empower Personal Growth with Dirk Beveridge, Force For Good
35:28 Mar 20, 2024
50
Calibrating a Change Management Strategy to the Pace of Your Organization With Jeff Braun, CEO of Primera Co-Op
37:31 Mar 13, 2024
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