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Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastMike Hockett on Planning Through Uncertainty and Forecasting The Future of DistributionWhat happens to wholesale distribution when tariffs rise, interest rates stay high, and customers expect more with less friction? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution from LeadSmart Channel Cloud, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Modern Distribution Management editor and market analyst Mike Hockett to unpack the data behind the headlines and what it means for revenue leaders in distribution. You will hear a practical, numbers-driven outlook for 2025 that connects GDP forecasts, Fed policy, and tariff risk with real impacts on margins, inventory, and channel relationships. The conversation stays gr...
2025-12-141h 36
Fresh Tracks WeeklyPublic Land Sale Defeated | Week of June 30In this episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, we cover a major win for public land advocates: Senator Mike Lee was forced to removed the controversial public land sale language from the "Big Beautiful Bill." While it's a victory for now, Randy Newberg breaks down why this issue isn't going away and where to watch for future attempts to sell off public lands.
We also cover several key conservation and public access updates:
The EXPLORE Act has officially been implemented, expanding access to outdoor recreation, improving public land maps, and increasing coordination to combat invasive species.
A collaborative project in...
2025-07-0726 min
Fresh Tracks WeeklyNot One Acre | Week of June 23Link to Mike Lee's updated language: https://www.hunttalk.com/attachments/lee-senr-06-24-2025-pdf.376000/
Call your Senators: (202) 224-3121
Email your Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Find and Contact your Representatives: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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2025-06-2731 min
Fresh Tracks WeeklyThis is Not a Drill | Week of June 9Link to Mike Lee’s 69 page bill:
https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/DF7B7FBE-9866-4B69-8ACA-C661A4F18096
Members on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
https://www.energy.senate.gov/members
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Andrew McKean’s Outdoor Life Article
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/senate-proposes-selling-public-land/
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2025-06-1222 min
Fresh Tracks WeeklySelling Public Land and Gutting LWCF | Week of June 2Contact Mike Lee: https://www.lee.senate.gov/contact
Contact your Senator: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
This week, we're talking about recent changes to the federal budget reconciliation bill and what they mean for hunters and public land users.
Some updates and news include:
The Wyoming corner crossing case could be heading to the Supreme Court.
A large-scale feral horse roundup is scheduled in Wyoming.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife kills a wolf after repeated livestock attacks.
Ohio Senate redirects wildlife funding from natural gas revenues.
President Trump nominates Michael Boren for U.S...
2025-06-0626 min
Attract. Engage. Grow.Getting Published in Trade Publications: What Editors Want - A Panel Discussion3 Aspens Media Founder Lindsay Young talks with Natalie Forster, Editor of Supply House Times, and Mike Hockett, Editor of Modern Distribution Management, on what they look for in articles that are contributed from third parties in the name of PR. In other words, if you want to get published, listen up. 3 Aspens Media takes the mystery out of what editors want.
2025-05-161h 01
The MDM PodcastS12E11: Breaking Down QXO's Beacon Acquisition and its ImpactQXO and Beacon frequented MDM's headlines during the first five months of 2025, culminating with QXO's $11 billion purchase of the distributor. With the landmark deal now completed, Craig Webb and Mike Hockett analyze how it happened and what it means for the building materials sector as QXO is poised to continue its ambitious, acquisitive growth strategy.
2025-05-1425 min
The MDM PodcastUnpacking SHIFT 2024With our marquee thought leadership event fresh in mind, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic debrief the messages, themes and anecdotes from the event that stood out to them and take a look forward to SHIFT 2025 next May.
2024-09-2523 min
The MDM PodcastEverything to Know about SHIFT 2024You've seen our promotions for it, but here, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic break down the extensive value that this year's SHIFT conference provides; recap their biggest takeaways from the 2023 version; highlight our 2024 agenda items; and discuss why you should be there.
2024-08-1421 minAround the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastOur 100th Episode All-Star Celebration!It's a milestone years in the making: Around The Horn In Wholesale Distribution's 100th episode! And to celebrate, we're joined by seven VERY special guests - a veritable "Who's Who" of wholesale distribution:✅ Ian Heller - Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Distribution Strategy Group✅ Dirk Beveridge - Founder, UnleashWD and We Supply America✅ Mike Marks - Founding Partner at Indian River Consulting✅ Mike Hockett - Executive Editor, Modern Distribution Management (MDM)✅ Marty McLaughlin - Founder and Managing Partner, Mosaic Partners✅ Dan Schuberth - Chief Revenue Officer, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors✅Paul Ke...
2024-07-261h 35
The MDM PodcastMDM Podcast: Voices of ISAMDM brought a staff contingent to the Industrial Supply Association's annual spring convention, ISA24, held April 15-17 in Charlotte. This compilation podcast features eight mini interviews Executive Editor Mike Hockett conducted at ISA24, gathering perspectives from ISA's CEO, two distribution CEOs, three service providers and two college students. These attendees share their thoughts on the show, the business climate outlook, the biggest challenges facing the industrial supply channel, and more.
2024-04-2416 min
The MDM PodcastS10E8: A Home Depot-SRS Megadeal BreakdownDistribution hasn't seen a deal the magnitude of Home Depot's pending $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution in quite some time — maybe ever. Mike Hockett and Craig Webb break down the key details of the combination, why it makes sense for Home Depot and why this was likely the long-term play for SRS all along.
2024-04-0341 minAround the Horn in Wholesale Distribution PodcastEthics In AI And The Importance Of Personalization In B2B Marketing, With Guest Mike HockettIn the competitive world of wholesale distribution, businesses are increasingly recognizing the transformative power of tailoring their marketing efforts to meet the unique needs of individual clients and stakeholders. It's no longer a "one size fits all" marketplace: personalizing your customer journey and customer experience is key to retaining business. This week, Tom and Kevin, along with their guest Mike Hockett, Executive Editor of Modern Distribution Management, dive into this topic to reveal that B2B Market Personalization may be the hottest trend of 2024. We also take a closer look at looming ethical questions regarding the use of AI...
2024-02-231h 12
The MDM PodcastS8E13: Marketing Missteps that Cause Channel ConflictMike Hockett asks Consight Marketing Group's Alan Hale about what grinds his gears in distribution marketing, and it's a lot. Their discussion covers how marketing is a point of channel conflict, and how the situation can be improved. They also explore social media do's and don'ts, as well as the vital role of customer insights.
2023-05-1747 min
The MDM PodcastS8E12: NAHAD Members Voice Cautious Optimism, Labor UpdatesMike Hockett interviews a handful of industry executives at NAHAD's recent 2023 Convention in the Bahamas. Amid the tropical weather and island vibes, attendees were happy to discuss the the state of industry demand and give updates on the labor and supply chain situation.
2023-05-1019 min
The MDM PodcastS8E11: Voices of ISA23 - Networking Push a Big HitMike Hockett interviewed a handful of industry executives on the expo floor of ISA23 in Phoenix, where a focus on networking events was the talk of the show. The resulting series of brief interviews also touched what those are hearing on the product demand front, supply chain and labor situation.
2023-04-2618 min
The MDM PodcastS8E6: How One Distributor's "Swagger" Powers its Talent PipelineMike Hockett chats with Terry Albrecht, who has been led Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Packer Fastener since co-founding the company when he was 22. They discuss how the distributor's culture and unconventional hiring and retention practices have worked wonders.
2023-02-2232 min
From The Pulpit of DUMC#246. Rev. David Hockett - October 16This week we conclude our study of Mike Slaughter’s Dare to Dream, by reflecting upon what Slaughter calls, “a no-quit perseverance.” He suggests that the way we persevere in pursuing God’s dream for our lives is not by mustering up some superhuman strength, it is by maintaining our focus on the mission. This is what Jesus means when he says, “The eye is the lamp of the body. Therefore, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light...
2022-11-0921 minFrom The Pulpit of DUMC#242. Rev. David Hockett - September 18This week we continue our journey through Mike Slaughter’s book Dare to Dream, focusing on chapter 2. Here Slaughter reminds us that God is inviting us to an adventure, to live the dream, to live a life that honors God, blesses others, and brings us joy. As we listen for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in prayer, searching the Scriptures, and in the voice of others, we discern where we see the greatest need in our neighborhood, our community, and in the world. We see more clearly how we can cooperate with God in meeting those needs, and, we un...
2022-09-2018 minFrom The Pulpit of DUMC#241. Rev. David Hockett - September 11Have you ever wondered, “What does God want me to do with this life I’ve been given? What difference can I make? How can I live more fully the abundant life Jesus came to bring” If so, you’re asking questions about God’s dream for your life. We all have goals - get an education, make money, spend time with family, travel more - but goals can change with each season. God’s dream, God’s hope for your life never changes. This week we’ll begin a six-week sermon series designed to help you discern God’s dream for the gift...
2022-09-1518 min
SputnikCPI Numbers, DOJ and the Jan6 Investigation, Monkeypox Death and US Life Expectancy DropsTony Alexiou, principal at The Minotaur Group, a Washington, DC consulting firm that specializes in geopolitical risk and homeland security consultancy joins the show. The Misfits begin the conversation with Greece's conservative government of Constantine Mitsotakis finding itself in trouble, despite the fact that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a threatening military action in the Aegean. Last month, word leaked out that the director of the Greek Intelligence Service had ordered that the phones of a socialist politician and CNN's economic reporter be tapped. Mitsotakis claimed that he knew nothing about the act, but he fired the...
2022-09-131h 54
SputnikUkraine InfoWars, China Reacts to Pelosi's Visit, CPAC in Dallas and Privatizing the Post OfficeJim Jatras, is a former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican Leadership joins the show to talk about Amnesty International released a report today concluding that Ukraine is violating international law by using schools, hospitals, and residential areas as military sites and launching attacks from populated residential areas. The report also condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians. And the US Senate voted last night 95-1 to ratify the treaty that would have Sweden and Finland join NATO. Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley–he of the raised fist and the quick run to sa...
2022-08-041h 54
Fully Threaded RadioEpisode #169 - Printers & SprintersThe fastener world is running at a different pace as supply issues and ongoing consolidation impact the industry. Meanwhile, questionable policy trends add further uncertainty and pressure to the mix. Fortunately, emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing offer hope of new opportunities to forward thinking companies, as Achim Grenner of the Würth Additive Group explains (22:56). Adding their observations to the dialogue, Tough Mudder team mates Jake “Valdez” Davis, John “Cool Hand” Butler, and Jill Lewis react to the changing business environment (1:34:40). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes...
2021-10-222h 38
Fully Threaded RadioEpisode #169 - Printers & SprintersThe fastener world is running at a different pace as supply issues and ongoing consolidation impact the industry. Meanwhile, questionable policy trends add further uncertainty and pressure to the mix. Fortunately, emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing offer hope of new opportunities to forward thinking companies, as Achim Grenner of the Würth Additive Group explains (22:56). Adding their observations to the dialogue, Tough Mudder team mates Jake “Valdez” Davis, John “Cool Hand” Butler, and Jill Lewis react to the changing business environment (1:34:40). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes AIS presi...
2021-10-222h 38Fully Threaded RadioEpisode #169 - Printers & SprintersThe fastener world is running at a different pace as supply issues and ongoing consolidation impact the industry. Meanwhile, questionable policy trends add further uncertainty and pressure to the mix. Fortunately, emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing offer hope of new opportunities to forward thinking companies, as Achim Grenner of the Würth Additive Group explains (22:56). Adding their observations to the dialogue, Tough Mudder team mates Jake “Valdez” Davis, John “Cool Hand” Butler, and Jill Lewis react to the changing business environment (1:34:40). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes AIS president Nick Ruetz to discuss the resilience of the newes...
2021-10-222h 38
B2B ReimaginedEp 22 | The State of the Industry in 2021 with Industrial Distribution's Mike HockettMike Hockett, managing editor at Industrial Distribution, joins our first episode of the new year to share findings from the publisher's recent 2020 survey and talk about what lies ahead for industrial distributors in 2021. Listen to hear about the surprising cost-cutting measure distributors have undertaken during the pandemic and why many had a digital wake-up call in 2020. Mike and host Lindsay Duran also project the most in-demand product categories in 2021 and tackle the big question: to compete with or partner with Amazon Business? You can find Mike's work here: Industrial Distribution w...
2021-01-1430 minFully Threaded RadioEpisode #157 - One More RepThe screw biz rebounded sooner than expected, but the customer meeting game still has a long way to go. Veteran sales pro Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal" Ventura guest-hosts a timely segment that details the current picture, as she welcomes fellow rep John "Cowboy" Wachman, and Christian Riech of Goebel Fasteners (1:25:17). The Industrial Distribution "Big 50 List" just hit the street, managing editor Mike Hockett has the story (21:45). On the Fastener News Report, industry newsman Mike McNulty talks with Solution Industries senior manager, the indefatigable ...
2020-10-1900 minFully Threaded RadioEpisode #157 - One More RepThe screw biz rebounded sooner than expected, but the customer meeting game still has a long way to go. Veteran sales pro Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal" Ventura guest-hosts a timely segment that details the current picture, as she welcomes fellow rep John "Cowboy" Wachman, and Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners (1:25:17). The Industrial Distribution "Big 50 List" just hit the street, managing editor Mike Hockett has the story (21:45). On the Fastener News Report, industry newsman Mike McNulty talks with Solution Industries senior manager, the indefatigable Frank "Balboa" DeVito...
2020-10-182h 08Fully Threaded RadioEpisode #157 - One More RepThe screw biz rebounded sooner than expected, but the customer meeting game still has a long way to go. Veteran sales pro Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal" Ventura guest-hosts a timely segment that details the current picture, as she welcomes fellow rep John "Cowboy" Wachman, and Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners (1:25:17). The Industrial Distribution "Big 50 List" just hit the street, managing editor Mike Hockett has the story (21:45). On the Fastener News Report, industry newsman Mike McNulty talks with Solution Industries senior manager, the indefatigable Frank "Balboa" DeVito to...
2020-10-182h 08Fully Threaded RadioEpisode #157 - One More RepThe screw biz rebounded sooner than expected, but the customer meeting game still has a long way to go. Veteran sales pro Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal" Ventura guest-hosts a timely segment that details the current picture, as she welcomes fellow rep John "Cowboy" Wachman, and Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners (1:25:17). The Industrial Distribution "Big 50 List" just hit the street, managing editor Mike Hockett has the story (21:45). On the Fastener News Report, industry newsman Mike McNulty talks with Solution Industries senior manager, the indefatigable Frank "Balboa" DeVito to unpack the latest FDI results (52:58). Thread stick-out is the topic of t...
2020-10-182h 08
Hunt Talk RadioReports From Alaska Bear CampIn this Episode (086) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by field producer, Marcus Hockett, and frequent guest hunter, Mike Spitzer, recorded at black bear camp on a remote island in southeast Alaska. Topics covered include a lot of bear hunting stories, rain, details and logistic of self-guide Alaska black bear hunts, using a 7mm-.08 for bears, if Remi Warren was right about when bears come out, and many topics that will make you want to go to Alaska on your own black bear hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
2018-06-151h 59
Train Fight Recover PodcastTFR Episode 006 Ben Carter: TRXATTENDEES
Ben Carter/ Josh Hockett / Walker
Show Notes
Ben Carter from TRX:
Bio - After graduating from UC Davis in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology, Ben Carter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from boot camp as the Company Honor Graduate. He served as a Reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Recon Battalion in Okinawa, Japan where his team trained in a variety of locations across the Pacific Theater, including Guam, the Philippines and Korea. In 2009, his unit deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was here that Ben first discovered th...
2017-04-1700 min