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.
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...
Redefining Price Optimization and Inventory Management, with Nelson Valderrama of Intuilize
Is volatility the new normal for wholesale distribution and manufacturing? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by Nelson Valderrama, founder of Intuilize, to break down inflation uncertainty, supply chain disruption, AI adoption strateg...
Inflation vs. Cost Pressure: What Distributors Must Know About Oil, AI, and Section 301 Tariffs
What happens when rising oil prices, Section 301 tariff investigations, AI adoption gaps, cybersecurity risks, and Amazon’s one-hour delivery model collide? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the macroeconomic signals, AI governance sh...