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Reclaiming Your Time

The stress of having too much to do and not enough time to do it is a top concern of my clients. It was also a concern of mine during a long period of rapid growth at the distributorship where I worked. With an engineering background, I was fixated on alleviating that...

Closing the AI Gap: A Five-Step Roadmap

When I retired from a welding and atmospheric gas distributor in 2018, I made a decision to continue in that distribution sector as a consultant. To stay relevant, I continue to read and watch webcasts produced by Distribution Strategy Group (DSG), Modern Distribution...

The Pricing Czar

Managing pricing with AI The pricing process, which is central to your business, has been significantly influenced by AI. As a consultant in the welding and gases industry, I'm frequently asked by distributors which AI software can provide the best chance for...

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Automate to Stay Competitive

With the latest technology, you can streamline operations, improve customer service, and stay competitive in today’s market. Using automation tools has become increasingly important to achieving...

Performance Indicators That Drive Strategy

Before a manager and salesperson can create a strategic plan for the future, they must scrutinize past and present performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Both year-over-year (YOY)...

Intuition vs. Data: Which One Hires Better?

Using intuition As a consultant, I am often asked to interview potential new executive employees for my clients. In my sales management career, I hired many outside sales representatives. When...

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