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Every Friday at 9 AM Pacific, Around the Horn delivers the latest updates, insights, and trends shaping the manufacturing, distribution, and business landscape. Each week, we spotlight key news, major announcements, and cutting-edge technologies impacting wholesale distribution and manufacturing.
In addition, once or twice a month, we feature Around the Horn 2.0—a special edition offering deeper, more expansive discussions on critical issues affecting the industry.
Missed the live stream? We've got you covered! Each week, our Around the Horn blog post serves as your one-stop shop for everything from the latest episode.
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Join hosts Tom Burton, Kevin Brown, and their guests as they unpack the latest news, trends, and innovations shaping manufacturing and wholesale distribution.
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#138: Recession Rumors & Real Data: What the Numbers Actually Say
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This weeks episode: #138: Recession Rumors & Real Data: What the Numbers Actually Say, with Guest Alex Chausovsky 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…
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#137: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Rise of Made-in-America
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #137: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Rise of Made-in-America 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…
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#136: Tariff Tsunami! Don’t Panic, Get Prepared
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #136: Tariff Tsunami! Don’t Panic, Get Prepared 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…
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#135: How Strategic Purchasing Might Insulate you From Tariffs
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #135: How Strategic Purchasing Might Insulate you From Tariffs 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…
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#134: Strategic Uncertainty, M&A Shakeups, and the Role of Data in a Changing Industry
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #134: Strategic Uncertainty, M&A Shakeups, and the Role of Data in a Changing Industry 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…
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ATH 2.0 #1: Big Ideas & Bold Conversations Shaping the Future of Distribution & Manufacturing.
By lvilleda |
#1: Big Ideas & Bold Conversations Shaping the Future of Distribution & Manufacturing. 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…
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#133: 87% of Distributors Still Expect Growth—Here’s Why
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #133: 87% of Distributors Still Expect Growth—Here’s Why 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…
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#132: ISA’s Brendan Breen on the Biggest Trends in Wholesale Distribution
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #132: ISA’s Brendan Breen on the Biggest Trends in Wholesale Distribution 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,…
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#131: Exclusive Insights To The State of Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing from Dr. Shawn DuBravac
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #131: Exclusive Insights To The State of Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing from Dr. Shawn DuBravac 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…
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#130: How Nearshoring, Digital Transformation, & AI Are Reshaping Distribution, with Guest David Gordon
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #130: How Nearshoring, Digital Transformation, & AI Are Reshaping Distribution, with Guest David Gordon 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 shares his deep industry insights…
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#129: How Wholesale Distributors Can Make Sense Of (and Profits In) Today’s Environment
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #129: How Wholesale Distributors Can Make Sense Of (and Profits In) Today’s Environment 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, manufacturing, and supply chain management. We take a deep dive into the ongoing…
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#128: Tariffs, Trade, and Tech: How Distributors Can Win in an Era of Uncertainty
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #128: Tariffs, Trade, and Tech: How Distributors Can Win in an Era of Uncertainty 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…
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#127: Insights To How AI is Changing Wholesale Distribution From Infor’s Steven Levy
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #127: Insights To How AI is Changing Wholesale Distribution From Infor’s Steven Levy 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,…
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#126: AI Agents, Economic Shifts, and Delivery Solutions in Wholesale Distribution
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This weeks episode: #126: AI Agents, Economic Shifts, and Delivery Solutions in Wholesale Distribution 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…
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#125: Three Industry Legends Talk Transformation in Wholesale Distribution
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This weeks episode: #125: Three Industry Legends Talk Transformation in Wholesale Distribution 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…
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