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On Distribution Talk, we dive into the stories, struggles and solutions from interesting characters who have chosen to make a career in the distribution industry. My goal is to entertain, educate and inspire you through these brief conversations.  Thank you for visiting.  If you like what you hear, come visit us often. -Jason

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How to Avoid Pitfalls in Your Succession Plan With Roman Basi, The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning

Jun 28, 2023

Do you have a written step by step plan for what to do when you decide to transfer or sell your business? Do you know the best way to structure the transaction legally? How to minimize tax liabilities? To do the best by your family and employees?

That’s where The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning comes in....

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Gather With Peers & Focus on the Fundamentals for Sustainable Success With Brendan Breen, Industrial Supply Association

Jun 21, 2023

How do we provide more value to the members? It’s the question at the forefront of every Association executive’s mind. For Brendan Breen, President at Industrial Supply Association (ISA), the answer is to be the best networking association in the industry.

And that strategy has paid off! At this past...

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How to Strengthen Company Culture Through Servant Leadership With Tim O’Keeffe of Huyett

Jun 14, 2023

Tim O’Keeffe is a work in progress, and proud of it. Under his leadership at Huyett (formerly GL Huyett), the fastener company has expanded from a distributor-only business to a manufacturer and master distributor. In the process, Tim’s management style has shifted from dictator to democratic, and the company’s...

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Managing the Costs of Convenience With Chris Smythers of Merchants Grocery Company

Jun 7, 2023

When it comes to the lingo and logistics of wholesale distribution, bottled water and pre-packaged power snacks aren’t that far removed from fasteners or PVC fittings. So says Chris Smythers, president and CEO of Merchants Grocery Company, a leader in the convenience distributors industry. 

Jason chats with Chris...

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