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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 ...
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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 commerce. Learn how forward-thinking distributors are…
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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 evolving role of leadership in an age of automation. …
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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 redefining what it means to run a modern distribution bus…
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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 they’re transforming manufacturing, logistics, and…
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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 how AI-enabled platforms like LeadSmart Channel Clou…
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What do tariffs, Fed rate cuts, and AI-driven search mean for the future of wholesale distribution? In this milestone episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the latest updates on GDP growth, jobless claims, and U.S.–China tariffs, while exploring how AI Engine Optimization (AEO), digital payments…
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Is the Fed too late to cut rates—and what does it mean for distributors? In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the week’s economic headlines and explore how interest rate cuts, tariffs, and global supply chain volatility are reshaping the manufacturing and wholesale distribution landsc…
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What happens when AI adoption, tariffs, and interest rate cuts collide with the future of wholesale distribution? In this lively episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton tackle the jobs report, the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, and why AI regulation needs a federal playbook, not 50 state ones. You’ll learn h…
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What do college football, tariffs, and AI pilots gone wrong have in common? In this week’s Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton connect cultural trends, economic contradictions, and digital transformation in wholesale distribution. From the E³ Model (Experience, Efficiency, Effectiveness) to LeadSmart Channel Cloud™…
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What happens when AI-driven workflows, tariff pressures, and shifting B2B buyer expectations collide? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton explore the trends redefining distribution: from AI co-pilots for sales and customer intelligence platforms to Fed rate cuts, tariff extensions, and the rise o…
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Is your CRM really driving revenue growth, or just storing notes no one reads? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton pull back the curtain on how AI-enabled customer intelligence platforms like LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ are transforming sales enablement, workflow automation, and decision-makin…
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When the U.S. jobs report is off by tens of thousands, what does that mean for leaders in wholesale distribution? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the latest economic numbers—and why massive revisions to jobs data should concern every distributor, manufacturer, and revenue leader. Beyond the headlines, they explore how faulty …
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Is your business ready for the AI economy, tariff turbulence, and the rapid rise of programmable payments? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, co-founders Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the week's most pressing trends, from stablecoin legislation to humanoid robotics, from AI-fueled job disruption to smart supply chain …
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What happens when data-driven decision-making meets the chaos of tariffs, AI disruption, and a retiring workforce? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Mark Gilham of Enable to unpack the big shifts impacting manufacturers, distributors, and the global supply chain. From trade policy to pricing strategy, sales transformation to…
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What do tariffs, AI adoption, and digital readiness have in common? They’re all reshaping the future of wholesale distribution. In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the forces shaping the industry from rising cybersecurity threats to the real reason distributors aren’t seeing results …
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What if the economic slowdown didn’t spell disaster—but a window of opportunity? In this episode, Senior Economist Taylor St. Germain of ITR Economics joins the show to unpack what a “soft landing” really means for distributors—and how to strategically navigate uncertainty, inflation moderation, and shifting customer demand without panic or paralys…
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How will distributors thrive in the age of digital transformation, AI disruption, and customer experience redefinition? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Ian Heller sits down with John Gunderson and Kevin to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping B2B sales strategy, channel alignment, and customer segmentation. With insight…
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How are global supply chains bouncing back amid recession fears, and what role does generative AI play in rewriting the future of B2B sales, marketing, and cybersecurity? In Episode 146 of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton of LeadSmart Technologies unpack the economic shifts, digital commerce trends, and AI…
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What happens when a fourth-generation industrial distributor embraces digital transformation? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by Max Meister of Ludwig Meister GmbH to explore what it really takes to modernize sales, systems, and mindsets in a legacy-driven industry. From CRM reimagination to cultural adoption strategies, this…
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Are U.S. tariffs helping or hurting your business model? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unravel the legal, economic, and operational chaos triggered by shifting U.S. tariffs, AI adoption, and distribution tech disruptions. From trade court rulings to Mexico’s manufacturing boom, they explore…
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What happens when wholesale distribution meets a shifting global economy, AI-driven technology, and a full-court press on organic growth? In this extended episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, co-hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by industry leader Paul Kennedy, President & CEO of DSG and Chair of NAED. Together, they dive…
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In this dynamic episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dive deep into the critical shifts happening in the global economy, supply chain volatility, AI’s role in distribution, and how forward-thinking companies are thriving amid uncertainty. With Kevin just back from Denver following the SHIFT event ho…
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Are We on the Brink of a Tariff Reversal...or Global Supply Chain Shock? In this special episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Tom Burton and Kevin Brown unpack one of the most urgent developments in global trade: the escalating U.S. tariff war and its potential impact on supply chains, wholesale distributors, and global markets. Br…
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In this power-packed episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by AI strategist Brooks Hamilton for a deep dive into the forces reshaping the global supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution landscape. Broadcasting during one of the most turbulent economic moments in recent memory, the tri…
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So this whole tariff thing is no big deal, right? This week, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton take you through the evolving landscape of tariffs, supply chains, international trade dynamics, and their ripple effects on the wholesale distribution and manufacturing sectors. Against a backdrop of shifting policies between the U.S. and China, the hosts deliv…
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In this powerhouse episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton welcome back Economist and Analytics Expert Alex Chausovsky from the Bundy Group for a deep dive into the macroeconomic forces shaking up the world of wholesale distribution. With 7 keynotes in 7 days, Alex brings timely, boots-on-the-ground in…
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This week, Kevin and Tom tackle the economic, political, and technological shifts shaking up the wholesale distribution and manufacturing world. From skyrocketing tariffs to volatile markets to the return of onshoring, this episode weaves together sharp insights and real-time headlines to deliver one big takeaway: transformation is happening fast, …
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Wait...was there something about tariffs in the news? In this week’s fast-paced episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton bring clarity to chaos as they tackle the sweeping global tariff changes announced this week. Broadcasting from an airport wine bar (yes, really), Kevin joins Tom to break down the immediat…
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Are tariffs about to be the atom bomb to wholesale distribution? In this dynamic and wide-ranging episode, co-hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton return to the mic and dive into the latest economic headlines, technology shifts, and trends in wholesale distribution and manufacturing. With the U.S. economy riding a rollercoaster of inflation concerns, t…
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In this week’s episode, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by John Gunderson, a distribution industry veteran and partner at Channel Marketing Group. The trio dives deep into the shifting economic landscape, major M&A developments—especially the QXO/Beacon deal—and the rising importance of data, AI, and digital transformation in wholesale …
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Around the Horn 2.0! This new podcast builds upon the success of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, offering deeper, more expansive discussions on critical issues affecting the distribution and manufacturing industries. Unlike its predecessor, which focuses on weekly industry news, Around the Horn 2.0 pro…
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To say the wholesale distribution & manufacturing industry is in a state of uncertainty would be an understatement to say the least. And in this environment of "Tariffs On/Tariffs Off," the chaos seems to get worse all the time. So why do the vast number of distributors still predict growth for 2025? In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale …
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Tariffs? What tariffs? Oh, those tariffs? Wait...what happened to the tariffs? In this insightful episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Brendan Breen, CEO of the Industrial Supply Association (ISA), to discuss the state of the industrial supply industry, upcoming ISA events, and major e…
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In this very special episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin and Tom welcome renowned economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac, a former Chief Economist for the Consumer Technology Association and founder of Avrio Institute. Sean brings a wealth of knowledge on global markets, economic forecasting, and technology trends that impact wh…
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In case you haven't noticed, the rules of the game are changing. A lot. And all at once. But don't get anxious - get profitable. In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by David Gordon, a renowned expert in wholesale distribution, industrial strategy, and channel marketing. David sha…
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There's no denying it: changes are afoot, with even more ahead. And with change there often comes uncertainty, and with uncertainty, businesses start to worry. But worry not! In this insightful episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, the team breaks down the latest economic indicators and what they mean for wholesale distribution, man…
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Tariffs: here one day, gone the next. How do you plan for that? In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the major industry trends (and political decisions) impacting wholesale distribution and manufacturing. We examine the latest updates on tariffs, supply chain resilience, and economic shifts, providing insights that can help distributors…
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What's the biggest challenge facing wholesle distributors, and is AI really part of the solution? We decided to ask Steven Levy, Vice President of Enterprise Architecture at Infor. From supply chain shifts and nearshoring trends to the evolving role of AI in business operations, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities fac…
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In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dive into a dynamic discussion on the latest developments in the wholesale distribution sector, with a particular focus on evolving technology, economic trends, and industry-specific challenges such as: The latest economic forecasts and their potential im…
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For this milestone 125th episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we've brought together a powerhouse panel of industry legends to discuss the state of wholesale distribution. Featuring Dirk Beveridge, Ian Heller, and Mike Marks, the conversation is a dynamic mix of humor, insights, and actionable advice. Together, we examine the highl…
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What role do automation, global policy shifts, and evolving labor markets play in shaping the future of wholesale distribution? In Episode 123, Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution explores some of the most pressing issues affecting the wholesale and manufacturing sectors in the new year. The New Year is off to a bang, as we're already seeing …
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It's time for predictions for the New Year - and new resolutions for success! How will economic shifts, evolving supply chains, and emerging technologies shape wholesale distribution in 2025? Episode 122 of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution dives into these critical topics and more, including the global impact of tariffs, nearshoring strate…
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Are distributors and manufacturers ready to meet the challenges of economic uncertainty, AI-driven transformations, and evolving buyer expectations? In episode 120, we're joined by guest Mark Brohan to explore the key trends shaping wholesale distribution and manufacturing as 2024 comes to a close. Will macroeconomic confusion be sparked by interes…
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In this trans-Pacific episode, Kevin checks in from his Hawaiian vacation to join Tom in a rich discussion on the intersection of macroeconomic trends, wholesale distribution strategies, and emerging technologies. What are the implications of rising small business confidence, evolving tariff policies, and the AI-driven solutions that are shaping th…
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The blockchain ain't just for crypto anymore... As the new U.S. administration embraces emerging technologies to create cost-effective efficiencies, so goes the world of wholesale distribution and manufacturing. and we're here to guide you along this exciting new path! In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we explore how blo…
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What’s the future of wholesale distribution amidst economic shifts and technological innovation? Episode 117 of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution dives into the pressing challenges and opportunities facing wholesale distribution and manufacturing today. Hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton explore the economic landscape, supply chain complexiti…
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What a week! With barely time to catch their breaths, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by Alex Chasovsky from the Bundy Group to look at how policy changes might affect manufacturers, wholesale distribution, and the global supply chain. The episode dives into the current economic landscape, particularly in light of recent Federal Reserve…
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So...did some big event happen recently? A change in administration means a change in policy, and in some cases, a BIG change. What does this mean for wholesale distributors and manufacturers? On this week's episode, we start with the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point, marking the second cut of the year. Wha…
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Is another rate cut coming? And what's happening with China's first manufacturing expansion in months? And is that a reduction in inflation we're seeing??? The latest data indicates that the U.S. economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace of 2.8%, alongside inflation figures and job growth statistics. The conversation highlights the potential for …
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Did you hear the news? There's an election coming up... We're not flashing our yard signs on this week's episode. Rather, we're taking a look at what the future may hold for wholesale distributors in an ever-changing political, technological, and financial landscape. We kick off by discussing the current economic landscape, including weakening manu…
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