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Driven by DCKAP

DCKAP
Artificial Intelligence
DCKAP
ERP
Standard Electric Supply
Grainger
Field Fastener
DSG
E-Commerce
Motivate
ESOP
Move78
Epicor
DSG Supply
Sparxiq
Trade Hounds
Prophet 21
APR Supply
Shorr Packaging
Automation
Product Data Management

Conversations with industry experts, tech leaders and masters in e-commerce that reveal the secrets of their success, and the most important lessons they learned while creating an impact with their business.

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In this episode, Karthik sits down with David Gordon to unpack the state of the electrical distribution industry — from data center growth and reshoring manufacturing to the business growth strategies helping distributors go from $25M to $75M in four... more

What does it take to lead a 100-year-old family business — and set it up for the next 100? Brian Schlise, President of APR Supply, joins Karthik Chidambaram on the podcast to share how a fourth-generation wholesale distribution company is embracing a... more

Adam Derry, President of Field Fastener, grew up watching his father and uncle build a 12-person fastener company into a 400-person operation growing at 18% year over year. He wasn't sure he'd join. He did anyway — and in 2022, he stepped into the ro... more

Why would a successful CEO choose an ESOP over private equity? In this episode of Driven by DCKAP, JD Ewing — CEO of COE Distributing — shares why he chose an employee ownership model over a private equity exit, and what that decision means for the f... more

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Brian Schlise
President of APR Supply
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Adam Derry
President, Field Fastener
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Episode: Build a Culture That Never Loses Customers with Field Fastener President Adam Derry
JD Ewing
CEO of COE Distributing
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Episode: Why This CEO Chose an ESOP Over Private Equity | JD Ewing of COE Distributing
Larry Stern
President and CEO, Standard Electric Supply
Standard Electric Supply
Episode: This Family Business Thrived When Others Failed: The Standard Electric Story with Larry & Matt Stern
Matt Stern
COO, Standard Electric Supply
Standard Electric Supply
Episode: This Family Business Thrived When Others Failed: The Standard Electric Story with Larry & Matt Stern
Rick Pozniak
Founder and CEO of Move78 Solutions
Move78 Solutions
Episode: The Real Reason AI Fails in Distribution with Rick Pozniak, Move78
Paul Gatens
VP of Global Sales at ECI Software Solutions
ECI Software Solutions
Episode: Why Distributors Are Behind in Ecommerce & How to Catch Up with Paul Gatens, ECI Software Solutions
Brian Walker
Chief Product Officer at Grainger
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Episode: Why Grainger Spent 7 Years on Data Infrastructure | CPO Brian Walker Explains
Tammy Miller
Former Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota and former CEO of Border States
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Episode: Tammy Miller (Former CEO) Reveals What Most Politicians Miss About Public Service

Hosts

Karthik Chidambaram
Host of Driven by DCKAP, frequently hosts episodes focused on leadership, culture, and technology in distribution and e-commerce.
Karthik Sridambaram
Co-host and frequent interviewer, often guiding conversations on AI, ERP, and growth strategies in distribution.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Informative business and industry podcast

    Focusing on Ecommerce, distribution, and business leadership, this is a great podcast to add to your line up.

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    5
    RickAtHome
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are high-caliber and industry-focused, with real-world experience.
Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for distributors and ESOP businesses.
Content combines leadership, technology, and governance in a relatable way.

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Are You Making These Huge Financial Mistakes in Your Business? (with Pete Chrobak of Duncan-Parnell)
Q: How do technology investments influence financial outcomes, and what should CFOs consider?
Technology investments should target meaningful process improvements (like AR/AP automation) that free up staff for higher-value work; they must align with the company's scope and not automate bad processes, and firms should evaluate ERP/AI options carefully before adoption.
Are You Making These Huge Financial Mistakes in Your Business? (with Pete Chrobak of Duncan-Parnell)
Q: When is a good point for a company to invest in a CFO or outsourced CFO?
Typically when revenue reaches a scale where the current accounting function can't keep up, around the 10-15 million range, and when the company needs more strategic financial leadership to support growth and acquisitions.
Are You Making These Huge Financial Mistakes in Your Business? (with Pete Chrobak of Duncan-Parnell)
Q: What does a chief financial officer do, and how does that show up in a midsize company like Duncan-Parnell?
The CFO balances financial control, strategic planning, and operational input—handling accounting, cash management, and IT/purchasing decisions to help the business grow while maintaining discipline.
How to Succeed in Washington D.C. Without Losing Passion! (w/ Brian Wild, Chief Government Relations Officer at NAW)
Q: Can you give an example of a policy you helped shape or defend?
We challenged the Department of Labor's overtime rule in court, argued the thresholds overstepped authority, and won, striking the rule entirely; it demonstrated how the association uses briefs, coalitions, and litigation to protect members.
How to Succeed in Washington D.C. Without Losing Passion! (w/ Brian Wild, Chief Government Relations Officer at NAW)
Q: What is your role at NAW and how do you help distributors?
I serve as the lobbyist and run the political program, with a separate legal program, to monitor issues, prepare briefs, and weigh in with legislators to prevent regulations from harming distributors.

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Driven by DCKAP features in-depth conversations with leaders shaping distribution, ERP, e-commerce, and AI-enabled operations. Episodes frequently explore culture, succession, ESOPs, and long-term strategy in family-owned or mid-market distributors, alongside practical tech insights—from AI adoption and data infrastructure to ERP integration and digital commerce. Notable strengths include a focus on people-centric leadership, governance models, and hands-on case studies that reveal how tech choices align with growth, customer experience, and workforce development. The show tends to attract senior professionals in distribution, manufacturing, and tech-enabled services who want actionable takeaways for scaling operations while maintaining cul... more

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3. JD Ewing
4. Larry Stern
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7. Paul Gatens
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