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.
Inflation Metrics, Tariff Refunds, and AI Pricing Models with Guest Mark Gilham of Enable
Is wholesale distribution entering its most disruptive era yet? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown, Tom Burton, and Mark Gilham of Enable unpack the forces reshaping the B2B supply chain: inflation measurement debates, Federal Reserve strategy, tariff refund ac...
How Global Conflict Is Rewriting Inventory Strategy For Distributors
A lot of business leaders talk about “uncertainty,” but on today's episode, we talk about exactly where it comes from and how it hits your P&L. We start with real-world takeaways from the recent convention in Nashville and conversations with distribution technology leaders, then connect the Midd...
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...