Learn how distributors can evaluate and categorize their customer base – profit peaks, profit drains and profit deserts – and make a plan to
Wholesale Change Show
In this webinar, Erik Gershwind, President and CEO of MSC Industrial Supply Co., talked about how the company has reimagined its value proposition, driven
In this episode of Wholesale Change, Dirk shared why distributors must adopt new ways of leading their companies to build a sustainable business today.
Profitability expert Dr. Al Bates joined us on the Wholesale Change show to talk about why distributors are stuck in a profitability “rut” and
Watch this episode to learn how Randy’s impressive focus on culture is directly tied to business results.
CEO Paul Kennedy about how the company’s focus on customer experience has driven profitable growth.
n this episode hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein share the true costs of customer defection – and the real upside of reducing it.
In this episode Zoro President Kevin Weadick joined hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein for a discussion on the role third-party marketplaces can play
On this episode we have an entertaining and informative discussion with Brent Grover about trends and best practices in M&A in the distribution industry.
Mark Dancer shares how distributors can reimagine physical stores so that they remain relevant long into the future.
You’ll hear why distributors often fail at marketing — and how you can succeed in this episode of The Wholesale Change Show.
Two major deals at the end of 2021 ensured the year would end with a bang. Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and Test Equity joined
Mark Dancer shares how he thinks B2B innovators can reimagine physical stores and other real-world spaces to create new value for customers and open
Marketplaces have moved that endless assortment right in front of the customer. This has changed the dynamics for distributors and even more for master
Our Wholesale Change hosts and Tisdale discuss ADI’s remarkable journey.
What keeps Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, up at night in a time of consolidation and disruption? The independent distributor’s relevance.
Product shortages, supply-chain delays, hard-to-find labor – what are the best practices in navigating through the current supply chain madness?
In this episode you’ll hear from this visionary leader about how they came to the decision and how the journey is going.
In this episode we spoke with Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial Supply, a $1B distributor focusing on small and midsize businesses.
In this episode of Wholesale Change Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about how conversations around the role of the sale rep today need
Upcoming Events

Wholesale Change: Your B2B Marketplace Strategy: What You Need to Compete
July 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Alex Moazed burst onto the scene as a platform business expert when he co-authored the best-selling book, “Modern Monopolies” in 2016. Since then, Alex has been widely acclaimed as an expert on marketplaces and has appeared on multiple television shows, including Fox Business News and Bloomberg TV. He’s a featured keynote speaker at many conferences and on July 6 at 9 PT/12 ET, he’ll be joining us on the Wholesale Change Show.
Alex will share his unmatched experience working with major distributors, technology startups, venture capital firms and manufacturers as they formulate their marketplace strategies. We’ll ask him to update us on the latest trends in B2B marketplaces and share some key lessons distributors need to know as they choose how to compete in the fast-changing competitive landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to follow the conversation and ask questions of one of the brightest thinkers in B2B digital strategy.
Details
- Date:
- July 6
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Wholesale Change Show
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/your-b2b-marketplace-strategy-what-you-need-to-compete-featuring-alex-moazed
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Alex Moazed join us on July 6 to share his unmatched experience working with major distributors, technology startups, venture capital firms and manufacturers.

2022 State of Analytics in Distribution
July 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Distributors continue to struggle with driving value through analytics, despite recognizing its critical importance in their businesses.
But if distributors want to turn data into dollars, they need to stop playing catch up and get more strategic. Our speaker will share what distributors need to do to take their analytics programs to the next level and differentiate.
Join us July 13, when Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-Founder of Actvantage and author of seven best-selling NAW books focused on the use of analytics in distribution, will share:
- The types and importance of analytics by function
- Who owns analytics within distributor organizations, and how those resources are organized
- How distributors are benefiting from analytics
- The newest technologies that are driving analytics, including AI, machine learning and automation
- The blind spots distributors need to watch for when implementing analytics
Details
- Date:
- July 13
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Webinar
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/2022-state-of-analytics-in-distribution
Join us July 13 to learn why distributors continue to struggle with driving value through analytics, despite recognizing its critical importance in their businesses.

Wholesale Change: A Conversation with NAW CEO Eric Hoplin
July 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Eric Hoplin, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), will be joining us for the July 20 episode of Wholesale Change. He’ll share his take on key concerns and trends – including labor, supply chain disruption, digital transformation and more – based on his ongoing conversations with dozens of senior distribution company leaders. He’ll also provide an update on NAW, including the work they are doing to support distributors in Washington D.C.
Bring your questions on July 20 at 9 PT / 12 ET.
Details
- Date:
- July 20
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Wholesale Change Show
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/a-conversation-with-naw-ceo-eric-hoplin
Related Events
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Wholesale Change: Your B2B Marketplace Strategy: What You Need to Compete
July 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Eric Hoplin, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), will be joining us for the July 20 episode of Wholesale Change.
Learn how distributors can evaluate and categorize their customer base – profit peaks, profit drains and profit deserts – and make a plan to
In this webinar, Erik Gershwind, President and CEO of MSC Industrial Supply Co., talked about how the company has reimagined its value proposition, driven
In this episode of Wholesale Change, Dirk shared why distributors must adopt new ways of leading their companies to build a sustainable business today.
Profitability expert Dr. Al Bates joined us on the Wholesale Change show to talk about why distributors are stuck in a profitability “rut” and
Watch this episode to learn how Randy’s impressive focus on culture is directly tied to business results.
CEO Paul Kennedy about how the company’s focus on customer experience has driven profitable growth.
n this episode hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein share the true costs of customer defection – and the real upside of reducing it.
In this episode Zoro President Kevin Weadick joined hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein for a discussion on the role third-party marketplaces can play
On this episode we have an entertaining and informative discussion with Brent Grover about trends and best practices in M&A in the distribution industry.
Mark Dancer shares how distributors can reimagine physical stores so that they remain relevant long into the future.
You’ll hear why distributors often fail at marketing — and how you can succeed in this episode of The Wholesale Change Show.
Two major deals at the end of 2021 ensured the year would end with a bang. Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and Test Equity joined
Mark Dancer shares how he thinks B2B innovators can reimagine physical stores and other real-world spaces to create new value for customers and open
Marketplaces have moved that endless assortment right in front of the customer. This has changed the dynamics for distributors and even more for master
Our Wholesale Change hosts and Tisdale discuss ADI’s remarkable journey.
What keeps Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, up at night in a time of consolidation and disruption? The independent distributor’s relevance.
Product shortages, supply-chain delays, hard-to-find labor – what are the best practices in navigating through the current supply chain madness?
In this episode you’ll hear from this visionary leader about how they came to the decision and how the journey is going.
In this episode we spoke with Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial Supply, a $1B distributor focusing on small and midsize businesses.
In this episode of Wholesale Change Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about how conversations around the role of the sale rep today need
Learn how distributors can evaluate and categorize their customer base – profit peaks, profit drains and profit deserts – and make a plan to
In this webinar, Erik Gershwind, President and CEO of MSC Industrial Supply Co., talked about how the company has reimagined its value proposition, driven
In this episode of Wholesale Change, Dirk shared why distributors must adopt new ways of leading their companies to build a sustainable business today.
Profitability expert Dr. Al Bates joined us on the Wholesale Change show to talk about why distributors are stuck in a profitability “rut” and
Watch this episode to learn how Randy’s impressive focus on culture is directly tied to business results.
CEO Paul Kennedy about how the company’s focus on customer experience has driven profitable growth.
n this episode hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein share the true costs of customer defection – and the real upside of reducing it.
In this episode Zoro President Kevin Weadick joined hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein for a discussion on the role third-party marketplaces can play
On this episode we have an entertaining and informative discussion with Brent Grover about trends and best practices in M&A in the distribution industry.
Mark Dancer shares how distributors can reimagine physical stores so that they remain relevant long into the future.
You’ll hear why distributors often fail at marketing — and how you can succeed in this episode of The Wholesale Change Show.
Two major deals at the end of 2021 ensured the year would end with a bang. Lawson Products, Gexpro Services and Test Equity joined
Mark Dancer shares how he thinks B2B innovators can reimagine physical stores and other real-world spaces to create new value for customers and open
Marketplaces have moved that endless assortment right in front of the customer. This has changed the dynamics for distributors and even more for master
Our Wholesale Change hosts and Tisdale discuss ADI’s remarkable journey.
What keeps Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, up at night in a time of consolidation and disruption? The independent distributor’s relevance.
Product shortages, supply-chain delays, hard-to-find labor – what are the best practices in navigating through the current supply chain madness?
In this episode you’ll hear from this visionary leader about how they came to the decision and how the journey is going.
In this episode we spoke with Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial Supply, a $1B distributor focusing on small and midsize businesses.
In this episode of Wholesale Change Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about how conversations around the role of the sale rep today need