The Wholesale Change Show
Don’t miss the most entertaining hour in distribution, hosted by industry veterans Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein, Ph.D. More of an informative talk show than the typical “death by PowerPoint” webinar, Jonathan and Ian tackle the toughest issues in distribution, with no holds barred.
Upcoming episodes (9am PT, 12pm EST) May 20th: Will B2B Marketplaces Kill Company Specific Websites? (recording)May 27th: Why Distributors are So Great at Building the Wrong Websites (recording)
June 3rd: Digital Touches Don’t Need Social Distancing
Thought leadership for wholesale change agents
Innovative thinking backed by industry-leading research to inspire you to act now. Rethink what’s possible in distribution.
The Importance of Value-Added Services in Distribution Today
If you’re like most distributors, you already provide several value-added services at no cost to your customers. But have you analyzed the cost and value of those services? Chances are, you need to get more intentional about delivering, marketing and monetizing them.
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What Private Equity Ownership Means to a Distribution Employee
Private equity isn’t new – even if it’s new to you. Arguably, PE as an investment method has been around for more than 100 years.
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Wholesale Change Show: Why Distributors are So Great at Building the Wrong Websites (May 27, 2020)
In this episode of Wholesale Change (May 27, 2020), Distribution Strategy Group’s Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein discuss why you might have built the wrong website.
The Wholesale Change Show
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Don’t miss the most entertaining hour in distribution, hosted by industry veterans Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein, Ph.D. More of an informative talk show than the typical “death by PowerPoint” webinar, Jonathan and Ian tackle the toughest issues in distribution, with no holds barred. Join the live recording via Zoom on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. PT/Noon ET.
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How to Build a Doomed Website
I think a good rule of thumb for distributors is that you can’t complain about your e-commerce failure if your problems are self-inflicted.
How to Use a Sales Call Guide to Drive Stronger Connections with Prospects
A sales call guide can be a useful tool to help salespeople connect with prospects and ensure they are firing on all cylinders with every interaction, whether in person or virtually.
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Wholesale Change Show: Will B2B Marketplaces Kill Company Specific Websites? (May 20, 2020)
In this episode of Wholesale Change (May 20, 2020), Distribution Strategy Group’s Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein discuss the importance and future of marketplaces in wholesale distribution.
Do You Have A Plan to Win After the Crisis?
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Wholesale Change Show: The Future of Value-Added Services in Distribution (May 13, 2020)
Distribution Strategy Group’s Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein discuss the importance and future of value-added services in wholesale distribution. They also discuss why distributors need to promote their services, and the best way to do that on their websites.
COVID-19 and the Rush to Buy Online in B2B: Is Your Business Ready?
In a survey, we found that more end-users are embracing online shopping and buying for business out of necessity in light of COVID-19.
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Selling Value, Not Price: How Distributor Sales Reps Can Truly Connect with Prospects
We recently published an article on selling value internally along with selling externally to prospects. Because while many distributors have spent time creating a value proposition their employees will take to heart, salespeople often falter when it comes to selling the company’s value to prospects.
After the Crisis: What Distributors Must Do Next
Despite the many columns and webcasts predicting distribution’s post-pandemic “new normal,” it’s going to be a long time before our industry settles back into a rhythm. For now, expect a “new abnormal,” where powerful forces will continue to transform the industry and redefine how you must compete to win.
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