Latest B2b distribution Podcast Episodes
50. Managing the Dynamics of a Family Business | Spruce Industries
Driven - February 15, 2024 17:23 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, our special guests open up about the sometimes difficult to navigate dynamics of running a family business in the distribution industry. While so many companies are going through mergers and acquisitions, as new generations move away from the traditional takeover of the business, some...
49. The Power of a Leading Channel Association for Distributors | Brendan Breen, CEO of ISA
Driven - February 01, 2024 17:52 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode of Driven by DCKAP, we’re excited to have Brendan Breen, the CEO of ISA (Industrial Supply Association) as our guest, where we learn about his in-depth experience and dedication to educating and supporting the industrial distribution industry. Karthik Chidambaram, Founder & CEO...
48. From CEO to Lieutenant Governor | Tammy Miller, North Dakota
Driven - January 18, 2024 17:18 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn the 2024 premiere episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, we welcome a very special guest – Tammy Miller, the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota. With a well established background as a highly successful leader in the distribution industry, having been the CEO of the sixth-largest electrical...
47. Highlight Reel | Looking Back at The Best Moments of 2023
Driven - December 21, 2023 19:41 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFor the last episode of the year, we turn back time to review the 2023 season of the Driven by DCKAP podcast. We’ve had some great conversations with amazing guests that we’ve been privileged to share with our followers, and we’re honored to have had them all on the show to share their experienc...
46. Readers Are Leaders | Book Review of Deep Work by Cal Newport
Driven - December 07, 2023 17:52 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we review “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport. In this book, Newport argues that those who perform ‘deep work’ are more productive and are able to produce more efficiently than those who do not. In a distracted world, those who are able to...
45. Meet The Man Behind the Innovative Mindset of Distribution in “We Supply America” | Dirk Beveridge, Founder of UnleashWD
Driven - November 27, 2023 16:21 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe special guest in this episode is known for the art of speaking and storytelling, being a highly sought after public speaker and having hosted dozens of in depth discussions through his traveling platform, We Supply America. As a well-known figure in the distribution world, an entrepreneur, r...
44. Readers Are Leaders | Book Review: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Driven - November 09, 2023 17:48 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this new series on the Driven by DCKAP podcast, we turn the spotlight on the books that have inspired us, as well as undoubtedly thousands of readers, many of which have come up during past interviews with guests here on this podcast. Each month, Founder & CEO of DCKAP and the host of the Dri...
43. Leadership, Growth Strategy & The Crusade for Magento | Mark Lavelle, Former CEO of Magento, CEO of Maergo
Driven - October 26, 2023 16:33 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, our guest Mark Lavelle joins Karthik Chidambaram for a conversation that spans a wide breadth of the e-commerce world, as they dive deep into Mark’s background and break down the formation of his successful leadership style, the challenges Magento faced when Mark first came on b...
42. Scaling Magento Ecommerce to Giant Size & Taking Risks Investing in the Future | Roy Rubin
Driven - October 12, 2023 16:51 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn his previous life, Roy Rubin co-founded and held the reins as CEO of Magento, a globally successful open source ecommerce platform that skyrocketed and soared across the world from its inception to its ultimate acquisition by the tech giant, Adobe. In his recent conversation with Karthik Chid...
41. Facing Industry Challenges Head On to Improve Distribution | Eric Hoplin, President & CEO of NAW
Driven - September 28, 2023 17:25 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW) is a top American trade association that represents dynamic companies in the wholesale distribution industry. In this compelling conversation, President & CEO of NAW, Eric Hoplin, sits down with the Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Karthik Chidamb...
40. What Success Looks Like for a Behemoth in Ecommerce | Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce
Driven - September 14, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn this episode of Driven, our very special guest knows what it takes to drive success, having led their company to becoming the 2023 Top Rated Ecommerce Platform. Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, joins the Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Karthik Chidambaram, for a fascinating deep dive into what it tak...
39. How NAED Serves the Electrical Distribution Industry
Driven - July 13, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode of the DRIVEN Podcast features great insights into the National Association of Electronic Distribution: an over hundred-year effort towards the continued success of the industry. Hear from Edward Orlet, Interim CEO, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Strategic Projects, ...
38. Overcoming eCommerce & Integration Challenges in Electrical Distribution
Driven - June 13, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKevin Kalish is the Vice President of Business Development at Sunrise Electric Supply. With a strong background in data-driven software development, he oversees sales management and digital solutions that help support their customers in electrical distribution. In this insightful interview with...
Overcoming eCommerce & Integration Challenges in Electrical Distribution
Driven - June 13, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKevin Kalish is the Vice President of Business Development at Sunrise Electric Supply. With a strong background in data-driven software development, he oversees sales management and digital solutions that help support their customers in electrical distribution. In this insightful interview with...
37. How to Find Success with an ERP Industry Titan | Lisa Pope, President at Epicor
Driven - May 09, 2023 16:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKicking off the new season of Driven is our special guest, Lisa Pope, President at Epicor, to join us for a deep dive into her career and the focus and strategy that drives her success. Before her role at Epicor, Lisa’s impressive background also included holding strategic leadership roles at ...
36. How Jendco Safety Succeeds With the Power of eCommerce & Integration
Driven - October 21, 2021 11:35 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt Johnson is the Marketing Manager & IT Admin at Jendco Safety, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that spans the inception of the company itself, up to their most recent digital transformation to amplify their online sales through i...
35. How Integration With P21 & the 3M Marketplace Improved Online Sales for C.W. Hayden
Driven - September 21, 2021 15:46 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChris Brackett is the Vice President of Operations & General Manager at C.W. Hayden, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram. Their conversation spans through the incredible journey Chris has had within the company, into the mindset they hold on early adoption ...
34. How Maintex Thrives in JanSan Distribution Using Technology & Integration
Driven - July 21, 2021 07:20 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDanny Silverman is the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Maintex, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that goes back over the history of the company itself, up into their most recent use of software and technology to amplify t...
33. Technology & Innovation Helps Riddell Conquer Football and Online Sales
Driven - July 13, 2021 07:15 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingErin Griffin is the V.P. of Marketing & Communications at Riddell, and she recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that touches upon the history of the company and their most recent evolution into the world of online sales through digital transform...
48. Creating Marketing Campaigns On A Shoestring Budget
Driven - January 19, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMarketers have been long struggling with budgets for campaigns. One of the first places that sees a significant financial cut is the marketing budget during any economic shrinking. With less disposable income available in the broader economy, it's...
47. Loyalty Programs For Distributors: The What? & The How?
Driven - January 12, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSuccessful B2B relationships are built on a deep foundation of great customer relationships. Successful B2B businesses are aware of this and make the most of their relationships with their customers. Modern loyalty programs drive customer relationships...
47. Loyalty Programs For Distributors: The What? & The How?
Driven - January 12, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSuccessful B2B relationships are built on a deep foundation of great customer relationships. Successful B2B businesses are aware of this and make the most of their relationships with their customers. Modern loyalty programs drive customer relationships with the businesses by setting clear valu...
46. Balancing Great Technology With Great Customer Experience For Your B2B E-commerce Platform
Driven - December 29, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOne on hand lies the convenience of the high-tech service; on the other, there’s the quality of service, which increases loyalty and sales. Emotions and experience drive customers to continue their business with a brand. While making sales and pushing...
45. High Tech Stack With High Touch Model For B2B Distributors
Driven - December 15, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you think about it, at the start of the pandemic, customers shifted from distributors to retail competitors.This decision wasn’t because of the pricing. But when things are difficult, customers cared more about getting materials quickly and through...
44. Direct Tech Stack That Delivers 5x Returns for Distributors
Driven - December 08, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat makes a tech stack successful for distributors? It's got to be predictable so that success is the overwhelming norm, fast so distributors can measure the return in weeks or months, not quarters or years, and it's material so that the return must be...
43. Why Distributors Need To Think More Like Ecommerce Companies
Driven - December 01, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe rise of e-commerce has been a disruptive force for industrial wholesale and distribution companies. The supply chain that could once only be accessed via a dedicated distributor can now be tapped on the web.So listen up, distributors! You're not the...
42. Simple B2B Video Marketing Techniques For Starters [with Alex Minor]
Driven - November 27, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe future has already evolved.This pandemic has changed one thing, and it's the way we all consume the content.Are you figuring out the post-pandemic trends?If you closely watched the past 6 to 9 months, I’m sure you should have figured out one thing...
41. Marketing For Good - Cause Marketing
Driven - November 24, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere's a lot of noise in the e-commerce world.Marketers are finding it hard now more than ever to turn the heads of their audiences. Marketing has evolved from just prices, flash deals, and product features. With more social awareness and connectivity,...
41. Marketing For Good - Cause Marketing
Driven - November 24, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere's a lot of noise in the e-commerce world. Marketers are finding it hard now more than ever to turn the heads of their audiences. Marketing has evolved from just prices, flash deals, and product features. With more social awareness and connectivity, consumers project their own values on ...
40. Why Now Is The Right Time To Leverage TikTok For Your B2B Ecommerce Growth Strategy [with Markus Rach]
Driven - November 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLinkedIn remains the social media platform for B2B brands.But, we shouldn’t ignore the rise of TikTok. TikTok is on the verge of becoming the fastest-growing social media platform. The app lets people create short videos with music, filters, and some...
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