
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 distributor... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

What happens when wholesale distributors realize “CRM” is no longer the real conversation, growth, data, AI, and sales enablement are?
In Episode 198 of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the shift they saw ... more
What does the next era of B2B e-commerce look like when buyers, bots, AI agents, and self-service expectations all collide?
In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton welcome Jason Hein, Vice President o... more
What happens when inflation pressure, tariff uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and AI platform strategy all hit wholesale distribution at the same time?
In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unp... more
What Happens When AI, Supply Chains, and Economic Uncertainty Collide in Wholesale Distribution?
As interest rates remain under scrutiny, supply chains face new disruptions, and artificial intelligence continues to reshape business operations, whole... more
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Love these guys, I tune in every week. Great content, great humor, all round solid podcast
I’m a regular listener now to ATH. Kevin and Tom have real insight to the business of wholesale distribution, and their knowledge of how AI can help businesses like mine is invaluable.
With a twist of humor Kevin Brown, Tom Burton and guests brings a magic mix of macroeconomics, B2B industrial distribution trends and technology for dummies like myself to the listener. It is relevant for anyone working for a manufacturer, a distributor or in a services supplier to the industrial distribution industry. To me it’s a great way to wrap-up the week and get some inspiration for how to continue to transform my work. I prefer to watch the live broadcast on LinkedIn as it has the video ... more
"Tom and Kevin are the dynamic duo of the wholesale distribution world, and their podcast, 'Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution,' is the hidden gem you didn't know you needed in your life. With the charm of a vintage horn and the precision of a well-planned distribution strategy, this podcast is a symphony of industry insights.
These hosts aren't just good; they're horn-blowing fantastic! Tom and Kevin bring their A-game to every episode, infusing it with their in-depth industry knowledge... more
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Two hosts steer a steady stream of actionable insights for wholesale distribution professionals, manufacturers, and service providers. Episodes frequently center on macroeconomic dynamics (tariffs, inflation, energy prices), supply-chain resilience, and the role of technology—especially AI, data platforms, and SaaS—in driving efficiency, sales, and margins. Guests range from industry analysts and senior distributors to ERP and tech platform experts, with recurring sponsorship from LeadSmart Technologies. The show blends practical, real-world strategies with accessible analysis, often tying macro events to day-to-day decisions in distribution and manufacturing. A notable strength is its emphasis on data governance, AI governance, and platfor... more
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8. Mike Marks
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