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Distribution Talk

Distribution Talk

By: Jason Bader Distribution Team
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Dive into the stories, struggles, and solutions from business owners and thought leaders in the wholesale distribution market.Distribution Team, 2019-2024 Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • From CRM Friction to Sales Intelligence: AI Agents in Distribution with Chris Van Ittersum & Ryan Carroll, Workd
    Jan 28 2026

    Distributors often bemoan the AI "revolution" for its lack of practicality. Fair enough. No one likes an endless loops of recorded prompts or laborious input tasks. Workd helps businesses build AI agents that drive B2B growth in the real world.

    Jason caught up with Chris Van Ittersum, CEO and co-founder, and Ryan Carroll, director of development, to learn more. Queue up for the conversation about AI agent solutions for everything from customer relationships to supply chain logistics. Stay for the live AI agent demo!

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    CONNECT WITH CHRIS
    Workd

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    CONNECT WITH RYAN
    Workd

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    For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com

    Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.

    This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios

    Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Profit2, helping distributors charge the right price; and INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

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    42 mins
  • Building Inclusive Leadership in Distribution: The WE United Playbook With Jackie Mattox, WE Lead: Voices of Innovation
    Jan 14 2026

    The last five years have amplified our desire for authentic connections and conversations. Jackie Mattox identified that need a decade ago and founded WE United, a professional space originally created to advocate for women in the electronics industry. Now, she's expanding the organization's focus to include men.

    Jason chats with Jackie about the unique challenges that women in distribution still face, the importance of inclusive leadership, and what companies can do to foster mentorship and collaborative opportunities for all.

    CONNECT WITH JASON

    LinkedIn

    CONNECT WITH JACKIE

    WE United

    WE Lead: Voices of Innovation

    LinkedIn

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    For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com

    Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.

    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios.

    Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Moblico, helping businesses do more business on mobile devices; and INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

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    43 mins
  • Acquisitions, Influencers & Riding the Wave of Innovation with Matthew James, Purity Life Health Products, LP
    Dec 31 2025

    What do distributors of wellness products and, say, industrial fasteners have in common? More than you think. While the inventory and customer bases differ, the lessons learned in their respective trenches are universal.

    Matthew James, president and CEO of Purity Life Health Products LP in Canada, agrees. He just closed on a major acquisition 13 years in the making and has advice for anyone navigating a complicated integration process. Jason caught up with Matthew to find out how he and his team are managing employee expectations, continuing to foster innovation, and planning for the future.

    CONNECT WITH JASON

    LinkedIn

    CONNECT WITH MATTHEW

    LinkedIn

    Purity Life

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    For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com

    Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.

    This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios

    Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Connected Peers, providing virtual communities for wholesale distributors; and INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

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    36 mins
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