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Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution is the weekly podcast sponsored by LeadSmart Technologies that takes a deep dive into the topics impacting manufacturers, wholesale distribution, independent sales agents, and the global wholesale supply chain. Hosted by Kevin Brown, a 30-year veteran of wholesale distribution, and Tom Burton, a recognized thought leader in SaaS platforms for distributors, each episode reveals a unique perspective and valuable information about wholesale distribution ...
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Rabobank’s global beverage team offers insights, analysis, and a bit of entertainment for your morning commute. Liquid Assets will help you tackle the latest trends, introduce you to industry leaders, and prepare you for what’s next in the beverage world. Please read our disclaimer here: https://research.rabobank.com/far/en/footer/disclaimer.html
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Beer Business Finance

Beer Business Finance

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Beer Business Finance is financial intelligence for beer wholesalers. We are dedicated to giving you clear, common-sense financial guidance so that you can improve financial results in your beer business. More profits, better cash flow, that’s Beer Business Finance. Listen to the podcast. The journey to a stronger financial business begins now.
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Attract. Engage. Grow. is a 3 Aspens Media podcast that provides a fresh look at how companies are using digital marketing to stand out in today’s ultra competitive digital world. Get ideas and inspiration from companies using digital content and tools to attract, engage and convert prospects into customers.
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Embracing the Future Podcast

American Supply Association

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ASA’s “Embracing the Future” podcast focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation and disruption within wholesale distribution. With guest speakers who are thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and tech visionaries, our discussions will spark curiosity and offer actionable strategies that resonate with daily challenges. Whether it’s demystifying AI and robotics or exploring the future of supply chains, we will equip you with knowledge and curiosity needed to embrace tec ...
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Throughout every month, our editors are holding conversations with plumbing, heating, cooling and piping leaders on current events, business, leadership, challenges, celebrations and more. The views and opinions expressed in these conversations are those of the guests, and do not necessarily represent a position of PHCPPros.
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Global Perspectives

Janus Henderson Investors

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Investment team guests explore asset class themes and share their on-the-ground perspective. Our Portfolio Construction & Strategy Team hosts bring the client perspective as part of lively debates. Views presented are as of the date published and may not reflect the views of others in the organization. This material shall not be deemed to be a direct or indirect provision of investment management services. No forecasts can be guaranteed and there is no guarantee that the information supplied ...
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The Insurance Chatter with Reghan Brandt

Reghan Brandt | LRP, The Loss Run Pros | CPF, Columbia Pacific Finance | The Insurance Chatter

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This is the Insurance Chatter! What is the insurance industry talking about? What problems are insurtechs solving? What trends are agents, brokers, underwriters and executives thinking about? Every week, I sit down with a different person from across the insurance industry to discuss what's happening in their niche markets. I want to give you a behind the scenes look at risk, technology, data and culture within one of the most exciting business sectors. Follow along to get pumped and see whe ...
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Quick and concise, Eight Minute Climate Fix covers everything that's happening in climate action and the energy transition. We tackle the complexity of the changes happening in our world and make it easy, and quick, for anyone to understand. Our sister podcast, More Than Eight Minutes, includes the extended versions with our guests for anyone who wants to go a level deeper into these issues.
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Welcome to ‘Digital Supply Chain Talk for SMEs’, your weekly dose of insightful discussions and fun facts about the ever-evolving world of digital supply chains. This podcast is designed for SMEs in Manufacturing, Distribution, Wholesale, eCommerce/Retail, tech implementors, and anyone interested in the SAAS ecosystem of inventory/stock management. Each week, we dive deep into the intricate world of inventory management, ERP systems, fulfilment processes, and the broader digital transformati ...
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The Dylan Sawyer Show is a weekly podcast covering all things e-commerce. The show is hosted by Dylan Sawyer Driscoll. Sawyer is a young entrepreneur who made a name for himself by selling over $10 million dollars of merchandise before the age of eighteen. He is the founder and CEO of Sawyer Sales and Distribution and a consultant for Amazon sellers. Dylan appears as a guest on other Amazon seller’s podcasts. He also is a partner in the consulting firm FBA AIO. They train and educate new and ...
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Myron Scholes on Time

Janus Henderson Investors

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Myron Scholes On Time provides insight into the thinking of Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and Janus Henderson’s Chief Investment Strategist, Myron Scholes. Aimed at sophisticated investors, and those who wish to be sophisticated investors, these episodes provide a fresh, and at times controversial, take on foundational investment principles through the lens of the dynamics of time. Views presented are as of the date published and may not reflect the views of others in the organization. ...
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Discover the latest information on ’what’s hot’ in the digital world, best practices and big concepts for innovation, disruption and pivoting in the Silicon Valley. Features: Innovation | Cyber Risk & Security | Bitcoin & Blockchain | Cross - Border Business | Silicon Valley Insider airs Friday’s at 1:00 pm on AM 1220 KDOW and Saturday’s 10:00 am 860 AM KTRB The Answer in the Silicon Valley / San Francisco Bay Area.
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Funding the Dream

Richard Bliss

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Raising money and launching a business are daunting tasks. Since 2011, Richard Bliss has hosted a wide array of guests who bring their expertise in all areas of business. With a heavy focus on the board game industry, Richard and his guests have taught thousands of people how to fund their dreams. Join Richard and his next guest as you look to build and grow your own business.
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In case you haven't noticed, the rules of the game are changing. A lot. And all at once. But don't get anxious - get profitable. In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by David Gordon, a renowned expert in wholesale distribution, industrial strategy, and channel marketing. David sha…
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We caught up with Francis Creighton, President and CEO of WSWA, to get their take on Trump tariffs, how the industry should react to the growing pressure from public health organizations, and a range of other topics including taxes, cannabis, and a fun little anecdote involving Breaking Bad actor, Bryan Cranston. This is the first of four episodes …
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Relationships drive distribution. The theory holds up even as automations and AI integrations infiltrate every aspect of business. But how do personal affinity and an enduring professional alliance actually work in practice? Darin Arnold has decades of experience forging relationships. As president of Sales Northwest, Inc., a manufacturer’s rep bas…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Pending regulations are reshaping the sustainability reporting world, with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting to require European companies to report this year. Underpinning these reporting disclosures is something called a Double Materiality…
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There's no denying it: changes are afoot, with even more ahead. And with change there often comes uncertainty, and with uncertainty, businesses start to worry. But worry not! In this insightful episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, the team breaks down the latest economic indicators and what they mean for wholesale distribution, man…
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Today on the podcast we hear from Dave Williams, the Analytics Czar from Bump Williams Consulting. Dave provides a recap of 2024 beer industry data, trends, and insights. We also cover “Dave’s Top 7”. These are the hot topics that he's been hearing about recently in the beer business. Key Points Growth in non-alcohol beer and ready-to-drink product…
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Tariffs: here one day, gone the next. How do you plan for that? In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the major industry trends (and political decisions) impacting wholesale distribution and manufacturing. We examine the latest updates on tariffs, supply chain resilience, and economic shifts, providing insights that can help distributors…
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Conversations often go sideways when the topic turns to AI. Most of the anxiety stems from widespread misunderstanding about the activities this tech can and will eventually execute. Brooks Hamilton is the guy that C-suites rely on to cut through the chatter. He’s the CEO of Hamilton AI Strategy Advisors, a development service specializing in artif…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Over this past weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on a campaign promise to issue tariffs on key trade partners of the US. Canada, Mexico and China all found themselves in the new administration's crosshairs. In this episode, Paul discusses some of the reas…
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Today on the podcast we hear from Rebecca Maisel from Gulf Distributing. Rebecca is the Senior VP of Legal and Governmental Affairs and recently elected Chair of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Rebecca and I talk about how to become a world class beer wholesaler, her vision for wholesalers to adapt, grow, protect, and invest, and how to …
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What's the biggest challenge facing wholesle distributors, and is AI really part of the solution? We decided to ask Steven Levy, Vice President of Enterprise Architecture at Infor. From supply chain shifts and nearshoring trends to the evolving role of AI in business operations, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities fac…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Many large municipalities are using a combination of sensors, data management and analytical tools to dynamically manage the flow of people and cars within their borders. These Smart Cities are helping to not only improve the quality of life of residents - but are cutting…
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Over the last 25 years, distribution contracts in the US have shifted from handshake agreements to carefully negotiated legal documents. What do these contracts contain? As a brand, what is negotiable, what can you leverage to get a better deal, and what aspects of your business should never be compromised? Ed LeMay and Dale Stratton of Azur Associ…
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In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dive into a dynamic discussion on the latest developments in the wholesale distribution sector, with a particular focus on evolving technology, economic trends, and industry-specific challenges such as: The latest economic forecasts and their potential im…
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Today on the podcast NBWA's Chief Economist Lester Jones breaks down beer sales data from 2024 and provides an outlook for 2025. Key Points How did beer do in 2024? What is the data telling us? Total beer sales / consumption On / Off premise trends Surprising trends and predictions for 2025 Tariffs, inflation, and interest rates...what does it mean…
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Career pivots don't always happen on impulse or as the result of a 180º turn. More often than not, change occurs slowly until the protagonist finds themself in different but not unfamiliar territory. That's the story with Steve Bailey, president of Bailey Safety. He parlayed a successful career in his family's distribution business into a lucrative…
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For this milestone 125th episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we've brought together a powerhouse panel of industry legends to discuss the state of wholesale distribution. Featuring Dirk Beveridge, Ian Heller, and Mike Marks, the conversation is a dynamic mix of humor, insights, and actionable advice. Together, we examine the highl…
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Economics power duo Jane Foley and Christian Lawrence return to discuss the outlook for economic growth and the potential impact of tariffs and the Trump presidency in 2025. Have a question, qualm, or story to tell? Reach out via email: [email protected] Sign up to access our written research: RaboResearch sign-up Note: The content and op…
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What role do automation, global policy shifts, and evolving labor markets play in shaping the future of wholesale distribution? In Episode 123, Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution explores some of the most pressing issues affecting the wholesale and manufacturing sectors in the new year. The New Year is off to a bang, as we're already seeing …
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Margins are slim for small distributors, especially in the food service industry. So, how does a local supplier take advantage of bespoke technology solutions without breaking the bank? Chris Elliott has the answer. He’s the co-founder and head of new business development at Kimelo by Cheetah Technologies, an elegant eCommerce platform that’s purpo…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As more corporations are using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) to procure renewable energy, these contracts are exposing companies to the risks and variabilities of the wholesale power market. In this episode, Paul zeroes in o…
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It's time for predictions for the New Year - and new resolutions for success! How will economic shifts, evolving supply chains, and emerging technologies shape wholesale distribution in 2025? Episode 122 of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution dives into these critical topics and more, including the global impact of tariffs, nearshoring strate…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Paul wraps up 2024 with an episode looking back on the major trends and news stories from this past year. From good news stories such as the retirement of the UK's last coal facility to hard news such as the realization that we may have already passed our global 1.5 degre…
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Team training is hit-or-miss. Businesses either choose a generic version that doesn’t directly address their industry or a vertical-specific program that’s so complex the team fails to fully implement it. Jeremy Wall has a simple solution. He’s the co-founder and CEO of GoalMakers, a learning platform that bills itself as the 10-week MBA. Jason cha…
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In today's podcast you'll get best practices, tools, and inspiration to build your 2025 beer wholesaler financial plan. Topics Covered: Open Q&A: What is your BIG budget challenge right now? 3 Steps to take right now to build a great budget Budget prep outline template to keep you organized 6 Budget questions you need to answer Sample wholesaler bu…
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Are distributors and manufacturers ready to meet the challenges of economic uncertainty, AI-driven transformations, and evolving buyer expectations? In episode 120, we're joined by guest Mark Brohan to explore the key trends shaping wholesale distribution and manufacturing as 2024 comes to a close. Will macroeconomic confusion be sparked by interes…
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In a show packed with passion, Kate Bernot and Bryan Roth of Sightlines and hosts of The Gist by Sightlines podcast help us identify the year’s most important stories from the world of beer. Things then turn competitive as we go head-to-head in our third annual Quiz of the Year. Will our guests remember how much alcohol a hamster can drink or how m…
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In this edition of Global Perspectives, we share our Market GPS Investment Outlook 2025 panel discussion, recorded on December 6. Head of Global Fixed Income Jim Cielinski, Head of Americas Equities Marc Pinto, and Global Head of Multi-Asset Adam Hetts discuss their views on what to expect in markets in 2025 and how to position accordingly.…
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Want to know a hiring secret? A self-directed development strategy can help you attract and retain top-notch talent in today's transient employment climate. J Carlton Harwood, a consultant and 30-year vet of Ferguson Enterprises, believes that staff success isn’t acquired through mandatory coursework. Instead, he champions a “hands-off,” self-direc…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content As the holiday season descends upon us, the importance of sustainable packaging is never more important. In this episode, Paul discusses not only some of the ways that prominent companies are addressing how their are packaging and shipping their products - but also some o…
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In this trans-Pacific episode, Kevin checks in from his Hawaiian vacation to join Tom in a rich discussion on the intersection of macroeconomic trends, wholesale distribution strategies, and emerging technologies. What are the implications of rising small business confidence, evolving tariff policies, and the AI-driven solutions that are shaping th…
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The future of HVACR distribution is already here. But if your company is solely focused on the impending changeover to more eco-friendly components, it’s missing out on future-proofing the industry’s workforce. Rhonda Wight is miles ahead on both fronts. As CEO of Ohio-based Refrigeration Sales Corporation (RSC), she believes that developing next-g…
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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Since the 1990's, electricity demand has remained relatively flat despite the economic growth of the country. But as increased electrification and demand for new data centers intensifies, that demand for new power is changing. Utilities are having to adapt to market condi…
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The blockchain ain't just for crypto anymore... As the new U.S. administration embraces emerging technologies to create cost-effective efficiencies, so goes the world of wholesale distribution and manufacturing. and we're here to guide you along this exciting new path! In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we explore how blo…
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Interest rates, deregulation, and election outcomes could lead to new sector winners and losers. Portfolio Managers Josh Cummings and John Jordan explain why even as the outlook for earnings growth is strong for 2025, uncertainty around government policy, as well as the evolution of AI and rate moves, argue for a bottom-up approach to investing.…
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They sold skateboards colored with paint containing Tony Hawk’s actual blood. They bought a Superbowl ad and hired a witch to attend and influence the outcome of the game. They auctioned off a seven-foot, casket-shaped Yeti cooler that sold for USD 68,000. However you might feel about these stunts, the folks at Liquid Death know how to get attentio…
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