Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast

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.

More Rate Cuts, More Robots, More AI: What Distributors Need To Know
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastNovember 07, 202501:30:0361.88 MB

More Rate Cuts, More Robots, More AI: What Distributors Need To Know

What do rate cuts, tariffs, and the rise of agentic AI mean for the future of wholesale distribution? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dissect the week’s biggest economic shifts, from the Federal Reserve’s policy moves to AI’s rapid integration across manufacturing, logistics, and B2B com...

The Leadership Edge: How Agentic Commerce Will Shape The Future of Wholesale Distribution Growth

The Leadership Edge: How Agentic Commerce Will Shape The Future of Wholesale Distribution Growth

What happens when two industry veterans break down the biggest stories shaping wholesale distribution, AI adoption, and the global economy, live and unfiltered? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton analyze everything from Fed rate cuts and tariffs to the rise of AI-driven commerce and the evo...

Brendan Breen of The ISA on AI, Adaptability, & The Future of Industrial Leadership
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastOctober 24, 2025
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Brendan Breen of The ISA on AI, Adaptability, & The Future of Industrial Leadership

What does the future of leadership look like in the distribution industry? In this special episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Brendan Breen, President of the Industrial Supply Association (ISA), to explore how leadership transformation, AI adoption, and workforce evolution are redefin...

What Is AEO And Why Is It Redefining B2B Marketing?
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastOctober 17, 2025
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What Is AEO And Why Is It Redefining B2B Marketing?

Here’s (more than) a hint: it’s AI Engine Optimization. And right now, it could be even more important than SEO for B2B visibility. In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the latest economic shifts, from the government shutdown’s ripple effects to the rise of AI-driven commerce, and how ...

How Does the Government Shutdown Affect the Q4 Playbook for Distributor Growth?
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastOctober 03, 2025
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How Does the Government Shutdown Affect the Q4 Playbook for Distributor Growth?

What happens when a government shutdown, interest rate cuts, and AI-driven commerce collide with the future of wholesale distribution? In this week’s Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the headlines that matter: the Fed’s next move, tariff resilience, and ho...