Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast
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. Debuting in February 2023, the ATHIWD podcast springboards from Kevin & Tom's popular LinkedIn and Facebook Live shows, bringing their industry insights to a wider audience.
Whether it's M&A, SaaS and cloud computing, B2B e-Commerce or supply chain issues, we peel back the onion into the topics that impact your business most.
What is "The Dark Funnel" and How Does It Affect Economic Volatility in Wholesale?
What happens when interest rates stay elevated, global shipping lanes tighten, and AI hype collides with operational reality in wholesale distribution? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we break down the macroeconomic forces, supply chain risks, and AI driven transformati...
Amazon’s China Pipeline, Tariff Fallout, and Autonomous AI in Distribution
Is the wholesale distribution industry heading toward another economic reset, or a new era of AI-powered growth? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, geopolitical volatility in the Strait of ...
AI Enablement vs. AI Hype: A Practical AI Framework for B2B Growth
Is AI actually transforming wholesale distribution, or are we just managing our businesses with better dashboards? In Episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the real story behind AI enablement, tariff refund chaos, Iran and oil market volatility, Amaz...
Are Tariffs Here To Stay? And What Does That Mean To Supply Chain Strategy? With Guest Alex Chauvsosky
What happens to wholesale distribution when geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and AI all collide at once? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Alex Chausovsky, Founder of 3DM Consulting, to unpack how Middle East conflict, energy volat...
Fuel inflation, MRO Cost Pressure & the Future of Whole Distribution With Steve Levy
What happens to wholesale distribution when geopolitical tension, tariff policy, fuel inflation, and artificial intelligence collide at the same time? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Steve Levy, VP of Enterprise Architecture at I...