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.
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...
Iran War, $100 Oil, and Supply Chain Disruption: Welcome to Another Friday
Is wholesale distribution prepared for $100 oil, stalled interest rate cuts, and the accelerating AI race between the U.S. and China? In Episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the economic signals shaping manufacturers and distributors right now, ...
Tariffs, AI, and Margin Erosion: What Wholesale Distributors Must Do Now
What happens when tariffs collide with AI, oil volatility, margin erosion, and agentic commerce, all in the same week? In Episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the accelerating news cycle impacting manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and the g...
Nick Pericle on Trade Policy, Robotics, AI Strategy, and Everything Wholesale Distributors Need To Know
What happens when Supreme Court tariff rulings collide with AI governance, agentic commerce, and the future of wholesale distribution? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown, Tom Burton, and Nick Pericle unpack the legal shockwaves from the IEEPA tariff decision, t...