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Special Report: #141: Inside the Tariff War: What the New Trade Deals Mean for Distributors Are We on the Brink of a Tariff Reversal…or Global Supply Chain Shock? In this special episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Tom Burton and Kevin Brown unpack one of the most urgent developments in global trade: the escalating…

This weeks episode: #140: Planning, Pricing, and Outpacing Your Competition in Times of Crisis, With Guest Brooks Hamilton In this power-packed episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by AI strategist Brooks Hamilton for a deep dive into the forces reshaping the global supply chain, manufacturing,…

This weeks episode: #139: Behind the Trade Wars: The Hidden Opportunities in Supply Chain Disruption So this whole tariff thing is no big deal, right? This week, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton take you through the evolving landscape of tariffs, supply chains, international trade dynamics, and their ripple effects on the wholesale distribution and manufacturing…

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…