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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

#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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…