This week I have been preparing for two excellent conferences that I am speaking at in the next 2-3 weeks (Enable Catalyze and MDM SHIFT) and talking with channel leaders …
Why is B2B Distribution like making Orange Juice? Read More »
We have been featuring leading HVACR distributors in a Spotlight series over the past few months, and I sat down to do an update on the Johnstone Supply Orion Group …
Johnstone Supply Orion Group – Making Training and Programs a Differentiator Read More »
Over the years, many HVACR distributors have launched programs designed to increase contractor sales. These programs may be called frequent buyer programs, loyalty programs, or incentive programs. While there are …
HVACR Contractor Loyalty Research Survey Results are In Read More »
Last week Ferguson announced its FY25 Q2 earnings with their analyst call. Ferguson continues to diversify into multiple markets beyond plumbing, including HVACR, lighting, waterworks, facilities supply, fire and fabrication, industrial and …
Big news in the HVAC channel for Allied Air distributors that are seeking to differentiate themselves, be more accessible to their contractors (and their contractors’ field technicians), and are seeking …
Prokeep and Allied Join Forces to Support HVAC Distributors Read More »
It is always fun to write about Distributor Loyalty programs and Channel Marketing Group. David Gordon has been involved with over 100 programs (as he started his career in the …
How HVACR Distributors can create a Successful Contractor Loyalty Program Read More »
In Part One of our Distributor Spotlight series, we started to share the Johnstone Supply Orion Group (JSOG) Story. The original intent was to edit the article, but the information …
Distributor Spotlight: Johnstone Supply Orion Group – Part 2 Read More »
I have been writing a Distributor series for/with Modern Distribution Management this past year where we profile large public distributors (WATSO, Ferguson, WESCO, Fastenal, and MSC Industrial). We write about …
Distributor Spotlight: Johnstone Supply Orion Group – Part 1 Read More »
Manufacturers and distributors talk much about AI and how they are using, or planning to use, it within their business workflows to improve sales processes, customer service, deliver analytics, improve …
The famous Peter Drucker said “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” The one thing he didn’t say, but inferred, is that culture stems from great leadership. In a time where seemingly everyone …
Building and Keeping a Winning Culture Through Leadership Read More »
