Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Brown

On the eve of the PLL Quarterfinals, IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall welcome back friend of the pod Rob Pannell to preview the Maryland Whipsnakes-Boston Cannons matchup. The newly minted all-time career points leader looks for his second title in leading a youthful offense to an upset against a red-hot conference rival. From a favorite RP3  playoff memory to how he has prolonged his career to what it's like playing at age 36 alongside a player like 23-year-old Joey Spallina who grew up idolizing him, it's a fun interview filled with respect for the game and his playoff counterpart, Marcus Holman, who Pannell says is playing the best lacrosse of his career at age 35.Rosie and Kevin start with some big-picture playoff outlooks, provide some takeaways to Gavin Adler's appearance on the Stick Talk Podcast, preview both PLL Quarterfinal matchups and provide their predictions. The two end the episode dishing out some rapid-fire End of Season Award takes via a "Buy OR Sell" segment before giving some season superlatives quick-hitters.

Dolphins Fans fall for TUA Clickbait from the Media, Injuries seem to be a real problem for Haf and Sully, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Today in Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Dolphins News and Notes, I hope the Jets do this, Cam Skattebo continues to prove he's a moron, Silly-Ass Heat fans stop talking Steph Curry, What is going on at LSU, Big O hopes the Jets do this, RG3 says the Browns are doing what Haslem wants, When will Bitcoin's next pump happen, Losing it and regaining greatness is a hard thing, Kevin Brown was an ASSHOLE while Richmond Webb is PURE CLASS, Players who owe Big O money after losing bets, and more.

Dolphins Fans fall for TUA Clickbait from the Media, Injuries seem to be a real problem for Haf and Sully, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Today in Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Dolphins News and Notes, I hope the Jets do this, Cam Skattebo continues to prove he's a moron, Silly-Ass Heat fans stop talking Steph Curry, What is going on at LSU, Big O hopes the Jets do this, RG3 says the Browns are doing what Haslem wants, When will Bitcoin's next pump happen, Losing it and regaining greatness is a hard thing, Kevin Brown was an ASSHOLE while Richmond Webb is PURE CLASS, Players who owe Big O money after losing bets, and more.

Dolphins Fans fall for TUA Clickbait from the Media, Injuries seem to be a real problem for Haf and Sully, 3A Graphix Sports Calendar, Today in Music History, Birthdays in Music and Entertainment, Dolphins News and Notes, I hope the Jets do this, Cam Skattebo continues to prove he's a moron, Silly-Ass Heat fans stop talking Steph Curry, What is going on at LSU, Big O hopes the Jets do this, RG3 says the Browns are doing what Haslem wants, When will Bitcoin's next pump happen, Losing it and regaining greatness is a hard thing, Kevin Brown was an ASSHOLE while Richmond Webb is PURE CLASS, Players who owe Big O money after losing bets, and more.

The 2025 Milliman Long-Term Care Index put a number on long-term care: $135,000, the lump-sum amount an average 65-year-old would need to set aside today to cover the expected lifetime cost of long-term care. But there are some details you need to know that make up that number. About half of those who need paid long-term care only do so for less than a year (averaging $30,000 in total cost). The other half need care for more than 5 years at an average of $665,000. $135,000 is just the average. We will also take a question with multiple millions wanting to know if he should buy long-term care insurance or self-fund? Resource:  Article by Christopher Giese, Annie Gunnlaugsson, Evan Pollock, and Kevin Brown: 2025 Milliman Long-Term Care Index   Connect with Benjamin Brandt: Subscribe to the This Week in Retirement: http://thisweekinretirement.com Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com Work with Benjamin: https://retirementstartstoday.com/start Get the book!Retirement Starts Today: Your Non-financial Guide to an Even Better Retirement Follow Retirement Starts Today in:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or iHeart  

Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show! (00:00)(01:15) Fall Hype Meter(06:06) ‘Resident Evil' and ‘Whalefall'(08:47) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero'(10:54) ‘Threshing Day' and ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony'(12:58) ‘Practical Magic 2'(14:05) ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3(15:52) ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'(17:26) ‘Avatar: Seven Havens'(19:26) ‘Blade Runner 2099'(21:54) ‘Hope'(23:26) ‘Wicker'(27:08) ‘Dead Beat'(28:38) ‘Clayface'(30:42) ‘Wildwood'(33:07) ‘Lanterns'(35:18) ‘VisionQuest'(38:31) ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3(42:17) Kevin Brown joins the show! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Kevin BrownProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to discuss the end of the regular season in the PLL and recap the incredible atmosphere around the first-ever WLL Championship with the Maryland Charm claiming the title.Hear from MVP Sydni Black, goalie Jenika Cuocco and star middie Ally Kennedy as the Charm outlasted the Palms for title glory with plenty of excitement and inspiration.From there, Rosie and Kevin break down the East and West playoff pictures and how the Waterdogs look to be a step above the rest of the league. They set the stage for the Quarterfinal matchups from Minnesota with Maryland and Boston looking for the right to take the Waterdogs on in the semifinals, while the Outlaws and Redwoods will be a battle attrition en route to a date with the Archers in Salt Lake City. Come for the reactions from the monumental first-ever WLL Championship game, stay for the key analysis on what's ahead for the PLL postseason.

Every season, we see baseball players make their long-anticipated debut in the bigs. It's the culmination of hard work and time paying off to achieve one of the hardest goals a baseball player can work toward. However, what we saw on Saturday at Wrigley Field might've been the most incredible debut by a player in the history of the sport. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by broadcaster Kevin Brown as they recap the amazing debut by Joshua Báez of the St. Louis Cardinals, which included him hitting three home runs in his first MLB game and helped the Redbirds take the series from their divisional rivals. They then discuss Báez's background that led to him getting the call-up and how a broadcaster like Kevin goes about handling the moment for TV. Later in the show, Jake and Kevin take a look at the current crazy American League Wild Card standings, which have the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox leading the way, all the while seven other teams are vying for the third and final spot. They then get into the troubles that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is facing while playing at home, Paul Skenes's start getting bumped to Wednesday and recap all the other action from baseball this weekend. 2:23 - The Opener: Joshua Báez's debut 21:33 - We Need To Talk About: AL Wild Card standings 51:43 - Who gets the last spot? 54:30 - Turbo Mode: Tucker's home issues 1:03:35 - Paul Skenes gets bumped 1:06:43 - Weekend action recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

How can wholesale distributors plan for growth when interest rates, tariffs, global conflict, artificial intelligence, and changing buyer behavior are all moving at once?Kevin Brown and Tom Burton examine the economic and technology forces shaping manufacturing and wholesale distribution. They discuss Federal Reserve policy, consumer confidence, Section 301 tariffs, supply chain visibility, AI-native business models, agentic purchasing, and the growing role of robotics in industrial operations.What You'll Learn:Why the Federal Reserve has limited options for responding to inflation caused by geopolitical price shocksHow Section 301 tariffs could affect inventory planning, margins, sourcing, and supply chain strategyWhat new industry survey data reveals about distributor confidence, demand recovery, tariffs, and technology adoptionHow businesses can move from basic AI assistance toward an AI-native operating modelWhy agentic AI could reshape how contractors and other B2B customers research products, request quotes, and place ordersHow humanoid and purpose-built robots may change industrial labor, workplace safety, and the protective equipment marketEpisode Highlights:00:00 – Looking at the upcoming 200th episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution13:40 – Why the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and why some policymakers still favor an increase29:15 – What declining consumer confidence could mean for spending, employment, and distributor demand38:40 – How Section 301 tariffs are changing inventory valuation and supply chain planning47:25 – Why global shipping chokepoints are creating new risks for oil, freight, and product availability54:20 – What electrical distributors say about demand recovery, tariffs, margins, AI, and data center growth1:03:30 – The stages of AI maturity and what it means to build an AI-native enterprise1:12:10 – How agentic AI could transform the traditional wholesale distribution buying process1:20:35 – Humanoid robots, purpose-built machines, and the future of industrial safetyTools, Frameworks, and Strategies MentionedLeadSmart Meridian 360 enterprise growth platformSmart CRM and CRM-ERP integrationLeadSmart Revenue ExpanderHidden revenue detection and trapped-potential analysisAI maturity stages, from AI-assisted to AI-nativeAgentic AI purchasing and automated orderingInventory visibility and supply chain analyticsHuman-centered sales automationSection 301 tariff analysisClosing Insight:The companies that succeed through the next phase of wholesale distribution will understand more than what is happening inside their ERP. They will connect customer, sales, marketing, e-commerce, inventory, and operational data so their teams can make faster and better decisions.Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly insights into the economy, technology, supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution growth. Visit AroundTheHornPod.com to explore previous episodes and sign up for the newsletter. To learn how LeadSmart Technologies helps distributors connect their data and uncover hidden revenue opportunities, visit LeadSmartTech.com.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall return to discuss a wild midweek of news in the PLL as five Syracuse rookies may be looking to head back to college for a fifth year, and the PLL and WLL are teaming up with the NLL to promote the Lexus Global Lacrosse Games in December.After breaking all of that down, Rosie eloquently recaps how he stayed up until 3 a.m. Friday night to bear witness to the Waterdogs' first of two wins in Denver, why the Archers are so scary on their four-game win streak and Kevin officially cancels his title game collision course between the most talented two teams on paper, Philly and Denver, due to the latter's injury woes.The duo previews the run-in for the East and West teams' remaining games and predict who will miss out on the PLL postseason. Up next is Week 11 in Columbus, where a big doubleheader of opportunities await Anthony Kelly's California Redwoods.

The Fellowship assembles one last time before the final curtain.Not for a quiet conversation.For war.This week on Regarding Music from The Elder, Chaz, Wolfy, Scott D. Monroe, Corey Morrissette, Laura Morrissette, Sean McGinity, Debbie and Michael Pastore, Dan and Pang Papathopoulos—and even virtual appearances from Heath McCoy and Kevin Brown—return for the largest panel in the series as Scott unveils the penultimate chapter of his screenplay.What follows is the most ambitious chapter yet.Corey awakens blind after destroying the mysterious orbs, only to discover he has begun seeing the world in an entirely new way. The Cat discovers that loyalty has consequences. Terminus Village reveals its tragic past through Sypha's memories. Allies fall. Hidden powers awaken. Philosophies collide. And Mr. Blackwell returns more terrifying—and more unstable—than ever before.Meanwhile, the panel compares cover versions, discusses the band's late-career what-ifs, and marvels at how an album once dismissed as an infamous misfire has somehow become the foundation for an unexpectedly compelling fantasy epic.Along the way:The largest cast ever assembled for a Regarding season 5 episodeCorey loses his sight... and gains a different visionThe Cat's shocking fateSypha's heartbreaking return to her childhood villageThe Fox's final stand—and the ideas that die with himMr. Blackwell arrives like a force of natureA screenplay racing toward its final confrontationThis Week's Song:I — KISSFINAL VERDICT:Every great adventure reaches the point where escape is no longer the objective.The only way out......is through.The ShowIn this season of Regarding…, the panel tackles KISS's Music From The Elder one song at a time—testing whether its epic ambition holds up under scrutiny. Alongside the analysis, Scott D. Monroe's original screenplay tries to turn the album's abstract mythology into an actual story.Ambition meets accountability.GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles joins the show to talk about the series with the Tigers and both teams futures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles joins the show to talk about the series with the Tigers and both teams futures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Benetti returns to Is This A Great Game, Or What?, and this time he has another impressive title to add to his résumé: host of Sunday Night Baseball on NBC. Alongside his role as the Detroit Tigers' play-by-play broadcaster, Jason is now taking his talents to a national audience every week, and we couldn't be happier for one of the best in the business. That said... we don't spend much time talking baseball. Instead, we dive into Jason's marching band days (yes, he played the tuba), his love of trivia and game shows, and how those passions helped shape him into the broadcaster he is today. Then, somehow, Yellowcard enters the conversation—and if you know this podcast, you know things go off the rails in all the right ways. Former guest Kevin Brown joins the conversation as we look back on their days together in Minor League Baseball. We also swap stories about Bill Walton, Roger Clemens, and John Kruk, making for another unforgettable conversation with this future (one-day) Hall of Fame broadcaster. Thanks for watching or listening, and as always, thanks for being a part of our family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercedes vs. Ford: The Great Podcast Artwork Debate - Marv (Martin Quibell) rounds up a busy week in podcasting, featuring a special roundtable on episode artwork with NJ Belenky (PodBiz) and Neil Veglio (PodKnows, Podmastery), plus the usual roundup of podcasting news, links, and listens.Panel: Should You Change Your Episode Artwork? (The "Mercedes vs. Ford" Question) Marv is joined by NJ Belenky and Neil Veglio for the first in an occasional series answering listener questions. Kevin Brown (host of Seaside Pod Review, The Tom Petty Project, and Ultimate Catalog Clash) asks whether shows should use one consistent piece of artwork ("Mercedes approach") or unique artwork per episode ("Ford approach").Trailer A trailer for Creatures of the Wind, created as part of the July Podcast Prompt Challenge, plays out the episode.Links & MentionsPod Biz — NJ BelenkyPod Knows / Pod Mastery — Neil VeglioKevin Brown's shows: Seaside Pod Review, The Tom Petty Project, Ultimate Catalog ClashWhen They Was Fab (with Ed Chen)Podbites newsletterStephanie Fuccio / Melanie Goodman — LinkedIn/Substack flywheel articleSounds Profitable — The DownloadPodnews Daily — Kids PodFrank Racioppi — Streamlined SolopreneurCaleruega Media — John McDermott's newsletterRick Beato's YouTube channelJames Cridland — Radio Land newsletterLeftlion Podcast, Notts Rock CastStephanie Fuccio — "Five Podcast Discoverability Elements That Help Old Episodes Get Found"Andrea Coscai — Euro Waves newsletterMIC Media — Vic Elizabeth TurnbullTony Doe — Into the PodverseEthan Alexanian (artwork design)Trailer: Creatures of the WindGet in touch: Questions for future roundtable episodes → podslikeus@gmail.com Find the show: themarvzone.org Sponsor: RSS.com

What happens when tariffs, global shipping disruptions, AI infrastructure demands, and changing buyer behavior all hit wholesale distribution at the same time?On this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton examine the economic, technological, and supply chain forces shaping manufacturers and wholesale distribution teams. They discuss inflation and interest rates, the transition to Section 301 tariffs, growing risks across major shipping routes, Amazon Business's expanding influence, the copper shortage behind AI data center growth, and why companies need a more disciplined approach to AI investment.What You'll LearnHow Section 301 tariffs could create greater planning certainty for distributors, even as import costs remain elevatedWhy disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal, and the Panama Canal could create a global supply chain “perfect storm”How distributors can compete with Amazon Business by solving complex problems and embedding themselves in customer operationsWhy AI efficiency may increase total energy and computing demand instead of reducing itHow revenue leaders in distribution can evaluate AI tools based on measurable business outcomes instead of promisesWhy employees who guide, challenge, and pressure-test AI produce stronger work than those who simply delegate tasksEpisode Highlights04:20 – How LeadSmart uses connected ERP and CRM data to uncover hidden revenue opportunities13:45 – What the Federal Reserve's inflation language could mean for interest rates and business planning23:10 – Why Section 301 tariffs may be more legally durable than previous tariff policies34:05 – The global supply chain risks developing around the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal43:20 – How Amazon Business reached $60 billion in merchandise volume and what distributors should do next52:15 – Why complex services, technical support, and customer integration remain powerful competitive advantages59:40 – Copper shortages, data center construction, and the infrastructure required to support AI growth1:10:05 – Why workers who actively direct AI agents outperform people who accept the first answerTools, Frameworks, and Strategies MentionedMeridian 360 HubLeadSmart's connected data hub brings information from across the business into one environment, giving leaders greater visibility into customers, teams, sales activity, and growth opportunities.GeniusFeed AI and Revenue ExpanderThese tools analyze business data to identify white space, wallet-share opportunities, customer risk, and hidden revenue. The discussion also explores how this type of predictive sales analytics could support M&A due diligence and business valuation.Make Complexity Your StrategyDistributors can protect their customer relationships by focusing on services that are difficult for large online marketplaces to replicate. These may include product customization, technical support, equipment commissioning, kitting, cutting, and on-site problem solving.Embed Into Customer OperationsVendor-managed inventory, on-site personnel, tool cribs, vending systems, and job-site inventory programs make the distributor a direct part of the customer's workflow.Jevons ParadoxAs technology becomes more efficient and less expensive, demand often grows faster than the efficiency gains. The hosts apply this idea to AI computing, data centers, energy consumption, and future infrastructure requirements.Outcome-Based AI AdoptionBefore investing in AI or sales technology, businesses should define specific outcomes they expect to achieve. Those outcomes should guide implementation, client success meetings, performance measurement, and technology budgeting.Closing Insight:AI, tariffs, e-commerce, infrastructure shortages, and supply chain disruption are creating a more complicated operating environment for wholesale distribution. The companies that succeed will be the ones that improve visibility, strengthen customer relationships, and connect technology investments to measurable growth.Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly analysis of the news and trends affecting manufacturers, independent sales agents, distributors, and the global wholesale supply chain.To receive the weekly newsletter, visit AroundTheHornPod.com.To learn how LeadSmart Technologies helps distributors connect sales, CRM, ERP, marketing, quoting, and customer intelligence data, visit LeadSmartTech.com.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to discuss Rob Pannell setting the pro field lacrosse career points record before going into a jam-packed episode of takes and analysis from the action in Fairfield and beyond. From a Friday night to remember for Maryland fans, to the impact on the MVP race, to the keys around Boston and Utah's turnarounds, Rosie and Kevin have thoughts on it all. Next, Kevin gets Rosie's thoughts on some blockbuster mock trades before they preview an appetizing slate for Week 10 in Denver where the Outlaws, Archers and Waterdogs all play twice.

Thinking about buying in Chilliwack or looking for a new investment opportunity? In this episode of the RE/MAX Magnolia Real Estate Podcast, Michele Cummins is joined by REALTOR® and Property Manager Kevin Brown to explore Cultus Grove, an exciting new development that's already nearly 50% sold. Together, they discuss what makes this community stand out, who it's perfect for, and one of its biggest advantages—no Airbnb restrictions. Whether you're searching for your next home, a vacation property, or an investment with flexibility, this episode offers valuable insight into one of Chilliwack's most talked-about developments.Michele CumminsPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®RE/MAX MagnoliaPhone:  778-885-4659Email: mcummins@remax.netLet's connect.✅ Instagram: @michelecumminsrealtorKevin BrownPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®Homelife Advantage Realty Ltd.Phone:  604-916-8000Let's connect.✅ Instagram: @callbrownrealtor

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IL's Dan Kaplan, Ned Forbush and Kevin Brown hop on the mic to break down the latest names you need to know in the 2028 class and beyond. From the abundance of impressive LSMs in the '28s, the rising stars of the '29s and a few uncommitted gems in the '27s, this podcast catches you up one the latest recruiting takeaways from the summer circuit.From NAL to NLF, Sweetlax Summer Challenge to Alliance, Best In Class to ID Experience and all the events in between, come for the important advice for the ever-changing recruiting landscape, stay for the biggest stock risers this summer.

What happens when wholesale distributors realize “CRM” is no longer the real conversation, growth, data, AI, and sales enablement are?In Episode 198 of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the shift they saw firsthand at the Affiliated Distributors Functional Success Summit: distributors are moving beyond traditional CRM adoption questions and toward connected data systems, AI-enabled sales strategy, and future-proofing distribution. The episode connects macroeconomic uncertainty, supply chain risk, AI governance, human judgment, and enterprise growth strategy to the real decisions facing wholesale distribution teams today.What You'll Learn:Why distributors are moving past traditional CRM conversations and focusing instead on how to help sales teams create more value, become more consultative, and grow revenueHow CRM-ERP integration, data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, marketing automation, and disconnected point solutions can limit customer visibility unless they are unified into a true enterprise growth platformWhy inflation measurement, interest rate uncertainty, and prediction markets matter to revenue leaders in distribution making investment and growth decisionsHow Strait of Hormuz disruption, Suez Canal risk, oil volatility, plastics, fertilizers, helium, and global logistics instability can ripple through manufacturing and wholesale distributionWhy AI still needs human judgment, oversight, and strategy, and why many companies miss expected ROI when they assume full automation instead of building a realistic digital transformation planEpisode Highlights:01:16 – Lessons from the Affiliated Distributors Functional Success Summit and why sales enablement is replacing traditional CRM talk03:55 – Why disconnected data across ERP, marketing automation, e-commerce, and point software creates risk for distributors06:37 – Episode 198 begins: how Around the Horn connects the economy, supply chain, M&A, sales, marketing, AI, and robotics to wholesale distribution08:30 – LeadSmart's Meridian 360 Enterprise Growth Platform and the move from Smart CRM to broader business growth engines12:32 – Inflation cooling, gas prices, and why energy volatility still affects distributors, manufacturers, fertilizers, heavy minerals, and supply chains15:23 – Kevin Warsh, Fed measurement reviews, CPI, PPI, the 2% inflation target, and the need for more real-time data20:25 – Prediction markets, PolyMarket, Kalshi, and whether betting markets can offer useful economic signals27:17 – Strait of Hormuz risk, Iran, shipping disruption, oil exposure, the Suez Canal, Houthi rebels, and what it means for global supply chains43:02 – AI watchdogs, model testing, DeepMind, Fable, Mythos, and the role of government QA for high-powered AI systems48:38 – Human judgment in the age of AI, digital twins, job displacement fears, and why AI ROI depends on data readiness and realistic automation expectations56:00 – APR Supply's sales tool adoption gains and how better sales technology can support outside sales revenue growthTools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart TechnologiesMeridian 360 Enterprise Growth PlatformSales CompassSmart CRMSales Co-PilotAI Co-Pilot for SalesCRM-ERP IntegrationCRM Data Enrichment with AIHidden Revenue DetectionSales Automation Without Losing the Human TouchFuture-Proofing DistributionHybrid Selling ModelsConsultative CommerceData warehouses and data lakesMarketing automationE-commerce data integrationERP data unificationAI-enabled business intelligencePrediction marketsPolyMarketKalshiCPI and PPI measurement reviewsAI model QA and AI watchdog conceptsHuman judgment in AI strategyAPR Supply sales tool adoptionMaster of Distribution Management programClosing Insight:The episode's central message is clear: the future of distribution is not about buying more disconnected technology. It is about connecting data, people, process, and AI into a strategy that helps teams sell smarter, serve customers better, and make better decisions under uncertainty.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall are back to break down the current PLL landscape after Week 8 in Chicago, the jumbled standings to any MVP contenders who might belong in the  conversation with Philadelphia's CJ Kirst. Between appreciating what Michael Sowers has brought to the Waterdogs offense and shining light on Utah goalie Brett Dobson, the MVP race may not be quite as over as most fans think.Kevin and Rosie then analyze what has worked well for the Archers and Cannons' big weekends to climb out of the bottom of their respective conferences. From Utah's offensive priorities, patience and identity to Boston in the clutch, this league continues to be as unpredictable as ever.The episode wraps up with a look ahead to Fairfield for Week 9 action where some enticing matchups beckon. Come for some big-picture takes, stay for Rosie's unmatched descriptions of what makes the great players so great.

What does the next era of B2B e-commerce look like when buyers, bots, AI agents, and self-service expectations all collide?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton welcome Jason Hein, Vice President of Academy at the B2B E-Commerce Association, for a sharp conversation on digital buying behavior, AI-powered customer intelligence, hybrid selling models, CRM-ERP integration, and the future of consultative commerce. This episode explores why e-commerce is no longer just a transaction portal, it is part of a broader digital customer experience that helps distributors build trust, support complex sales, and future-proof distribution.What You'll Learn:Why B2B e-commerce should be viewed as a digital customer experience, not just a website with a checkout buttonHow younger buyers research, compare, and validate distributors before ever talking to salesWhy complex products still need consultative selling—and how digital tools can support that buyer journeyHow AI agents, bots, and non-human traffic are changing how customers may interact with distributor websitesWhy CRM-ERP integration, product content quality, and AI-powered customer intelligence are essential for revenue leaders in distributionHow distributors can use hybrid selling models to combine self-service, sales expertise, and human-centric sales automationEpisode Highlights:06:01 – Jason Hein explains the mission of the B2B E-Commerce Association and why education matters in digital transformation11:59 – The Fed, inflation targets, and why economic uncertainty still affects distributors and manufacturers31:50 – AD's Supply Force acquisition and what buying group consolidation means for independent distributors44:08 – AI job displacement, software engineering, and why leverage may matter more than replacement1:00:21 – Bots, AI agents, and the “dead internet” problem for B2B e-commerce1:04:23 – Complex vs. commodity products: why self-service does not eliminate consultative sales1:09:49 – How trust, product content, and McMaster-Carr's digital experience shape buyer loyalty1:15:23 – Why e-commerce alone does not drive demand generation—but a strong digital experience can1:22:35 – Omnichannel strategy, silver tsunami knowledge loss, and institutionalizing customer intelligenceMeet the Guest:Jason Hein is Vice President of Academy at the B2B E-Commerce Association, where he helps manufacturers, distributors, agencies, and technology providers understand how to build better digital experiences. With nearly 30 years in B2B, Jason has worked across manufacturing, distribution, consulting, software, and e-commerce strategy.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:B2B E-Commerce Association AcademyDigital customer experience strategyHybrid selling modelsConsultative commerceOmnichannel customer experienceProduct content quality and product data standardsAI agents and agentic buying behaviorCRM-ERP integrationCRM data enrichment with AISmart CRM strategySales Co-Pilot and AI Co-Pilot for SalesLeadSmart Channel Cloud™LeadSmart Enterprise Growth PlatformHidden revenue detectionSales automation without losing the human touchFuture-proofing distributionDigital readiness for successionCustomer knowledge institutionalizationClosing Insight:E-commerce in wholesale distribution is not just about letting customers place orders online. It is about creating a digital experience that helps buyers research, trust, validate, reorder, and engage with your team more effectively.As Jason explains, younger buyers may prefer self-service, but that does not mean they reject expertise. The winning distributors will combine strong product content, connected data systems, CRM-ERP integration, and human-guided consultative commerce to meet buyers wherever they are in the journey.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Orioles play-by-play commentator Kevin Brown joined the show to discuss the Orioles play of late and expectations for the trade deadline.

MVP favorite CJ Kirst and Rookie of the Year contender Joey Spallina stop by an on-site edition of the PLL Happy Hour Podcast from Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, home of the 2026 All-Star Game. Kirst discusses the transition from winning an NLL title with the Toronto Rock to getting the season started in MVP form to the incredible lineup decisions and growing chemistry with his Philly offensive teammates. Spallina discusses the full circle moments of playing in his first all-star game after years of attending them as a kid to what the Whipsnakes have to do to get back on track the second half of the season. From there, Terry Foy joins Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown to discuss the Series E $100 million investment news in the PLL, the outlook for the second half of the season and a quick look at Week 8 in Chicago.

What does it take to turn a simple idea like Chicken Salad Chick into one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchise brands in America? Growing a business from a handful of locations to hundreds of restaurants takes more than a great product. It requires the right culture, disciplined leadership, a scalable franchise model, and an unwavering commitment to the customer experience. In this episode, you'll hear how Scott Deviney transformed Chicken Salad Chick from a promising regional concept into a nationally recognized brand by focusing on servant leadership, operational simplicity, and building a franchise system that empowers entrepreneurs to succeed. Whether you're leading a growing company or considering franchise expansion, you'll walk away with practical lessons that apply far beyond the restaurant industry. What You'll Gain From This Episode: Learn how Chicken Salad Chick built a scalable franchise system without losing its culture, hospitality, or commitment to quality. Discover why servant leadership, operational simplicity, and disciplined franchise selection have fueled the brand's remarkable growth. Understand how successful CEOs balance innovation, franchise relationships, and long-term strategic expansion while staying true to their core mission. If you're interested in scaling a business, building a franchise brand, or leading a high-growth organization without sacrificing culture, this episode delivers practical insights from the CEO behind Chicken Salad Chick's remarkable success story. Check out: 8:45 – Why Scott Deviney Chose Chicken Salad Chick Scott shares the pivotal moment he recognized that Chicken Salad Chick was unlike any other restaurant concept, citing its people-first culture, unique market position, and long-term growth potential. 28:40 – The Secret to Maintaining Culture Across Hundreds of Franchise Locations Learn how Scott and his leadership team preserve the Chicken Salad Chick guest experience by focusing on servant leadership, franchisee selection, operational simplicity, and a shared purpose. 47:20 – What's Next for Chicken Salad Chick? Scott discusses the company's ambitious expansion plans, the path toward 500 restaurants and $1 billion in systemwide sales, and why he believes the brand is still in the early stages of its growth. About Scott Deviney Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick, has grown his enterprise tenfold in 10 years — from 32 restaurants in six states when he started in May 2015 to 309 eateries in 22 states today. He plans to serve customers in 30 states by year-end 2026. "Chicken Salad Chick is all about people," says Deviney (AB '95). "It's about taking care of our restaurant and franchise teams, taking care of our guests. Making chicken salad fresh, every day, from scratch, is our way to love on people." Deviney grew up in Carrollton, Georgia. He credits his parents with his work ethic. "They gave me something of tremendous value," he says, "my work ethic. I learned that when things have to be done, you go do them." Deviney started his professional career at SunTrust Bank, where he spent 13 years, including time in a food and beverage group. In 2008, he left banking to buy 19 Wendy's fast-food restaurants. Six years later, he sold those, plus a few added along the way, then looked for new opportunities. He bought Chicken Salad Chick with a private equity partner. The business was hatched in Auburn, Alabama, in 2008 by Kevin Brown and his wife, Stacy, who named her various chicken salad blends (Fancy Nancy, Classic Carol, Kickin' Kay Lynne) after female family members and friends.  Deviney moved headquarters to Atlanta and began spreading the chicken salad gospel. 

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Todd updates us on the continuing saga of his backyard shed build—gravel stamping, Red River gumbo soil challenges, Costco door orientation problems, and his decision to buy plans from a Regina DIY guy on Etsy (rather than giving money to Costco). We also check in on Fitbit progress and celebrate Abby's first soccer goal in a perfectly called play that had Sean scrambling for his phone too late.The conversation meanders through TSN's pricing versus Netflix, the joy and frustration of streaming subscriptions, and memories of going to the movies including a fascinating discussion about intermission culture in Portugal and how Europe does a few things better than North America. That leads into a rant about proprietary charging cables, Apple's lightning connector, and why USB-C finally makes everyone's life easier.Todd accidentally name-drops two song titles while discussing his sod work—becoming the accidental Segway King—triggering a classic Pass or Go session. First up is Cinderella's "Falling Apart at the Seams" from Long Cold Winter, with Sean and Todd debating Tom Keifer's clean voice versus his signature rasp. Then comes Ratt's Lay It Down connected to "laying sod".The back half of the episode dives deep into Rush's reunion tour featuring new drummer Anika, who Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee discovered playing with Jeff Beck. Sean and Todd watch her perform online in real time and are visibly blown away—comparing her fluid time signature changes to Eddie Van Halen falling down a flight of stairs and landing on his feet. Ticket prices for the Toronto show (sold out, resale at $456+) prompt a conversation about concert costs, Taylor Swift's Red Tour, and whether Rush coming to Winnipeg would be worth $300 a ticket.The episode wraps with Sean mentioning a future episode dedicated to the band Bliss and their album, a tribute to his late friend and colleague Ray, who introduced him to the band and evolved from a pretty good guitarist to a really great one. Sean also invites the In Obscuria guys to come on the show after they attend the Rush Toronto concert.Special thanks to Patreon supporters Ronald George Moore, Sam Thompson, Ruby, Tony Griggs, Corey Morissette, Kevin Brown, and Danny Pabst.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcastWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch:Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

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What happens when inflation pressure, tariff uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and AI platform strategy all hit wholesale distribution at the same time?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the forces shaping distributors and manufacturers right now, from core inflation and the Strait of Hormuz to tariff refunds, B2B customer experience, data center demand, and AI adoption. This episode gives revenue leaders in distribution a practical lens on how to manage volatility, avoid disconnected technology silos, and build a smarter path toward CRM-ERP integration, customer intelligence, and future-proofing distribution.What You'll Learn:Why core inflation, oil prices, and energy volatility continue to affect freight, plastics, fertilizer, and downstream manufacturing costsHow tariff refunds, FedEx reimbursements, Section 301 tariffs, and trade negotiations could impact importers, distributors, contractors, and end customersWhy supply chain uncertainty remains elevated—and why distributors need better inventory visibility tools, demand planning, and collaborative forecastingHow the B2B buying experience is becoming more like B2C, especially for contractors and professional buyers using Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon Business, and traditional distributorsWhy AI adoption in wholesale distribution needs to move beyond point solutions and toward connected data systems, Smart CRM, AI-powered customer intelligence, and true platform strategyEpisode Highlights:03:20 – LeadSmart's Enterprise Growth Platform and why connected data matters for distributors04:40 – Core inflation, energy prices, and the delayed cost impact across freight, plastics, and manufacturing15:10 – Strait of Hormuz volatility and why open shipping lanes do not always mean stable supply chains20:10 – FedEx tariff refunds, customer reimbursement complexity, and why downstream recovery is difficult31:50 – Supply chain uncertainty, port volatility, and whether distributors are better prepared than they were during COVID46:40 – The blurring line between B2B and B2C customer experience in wholesale distribution58:40 – Data centers, AI infrastructure, and why distributors in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, and construction markets should pay attention1:12:40 – AI adoption, order processing automation, platform strategy, and the risk of creating new data silosTools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart TechnologiesLeadSmart Channel Cloud™Enterprise Growth PlatformData360 HubSmart CRMSales Co-PilotAI Co-Pilot for SalesCRM-ERP IntegrationCRM Data Enrichment with AIHidden Revenue DetectionSales Automation Without Losing the Human TouchConsultative CommerceHybrid Selling ModelsInventory Visibility ToolsCollaborative Planning & ForecastingFuture-Proofing DistributionB2B Customer Experience StrategyAI Platform StrategyData Center InfrastructureCORE: CapEx Optimization Reliability and Execution by Lone Star Electric SupplyClosing Insight:The biggest technology risk for distributors is not simply falling behind on AI—it is adopting disconnected tools that recreate the same data silos they were meant to solve.For wholesale distributors and manufacturers, the next stage of growth will depend on connected systems, CRM-ERP integration, customer intelligence, supply chain visibility, and AI tools that solve real business problems. Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly conversations on the economy, supply chain, technology, and the future of distribution.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Welcome in to another edition of the Friday Baseball Show! With Stan ‘The Fan' Charles and Griffin Bass as we look back on another week of Orioles baseball, we'll dive into Stan's feelings after the O's disappointing West Coast road trip where the birds went 4-5, yet still only sit 1.5 games back of the third and final wild card spot. We'll see how Stan feels about the team, we'll talk trade deadline and what the Orioles approach should/needs to be and plenty more. At 11:20am, to help us address all of the above we are going to check in with Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner who was traveling with the team out west last week, we'll see what he makes of their most recent heart-wrenching loss and how he is viewing the trade deadline right now. Then at 11:50am we are going to catch up with PressBox cover story writer Dave Lomonico who wrote latest PressBox cover story for the month of June on Kevin Brown, we'll chat with Dave about the O's play-by-play announcer, what makes his story unique and plenty more. Plus, we'll Griffin will take us around the league in ‘This Week In (the rest of) Baseball' and an update on Stan' power rankings!

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to break down the action through five weeks in the Premier Lacrosse League season after the New York Atlas went 2-0 at Hofstra, Boston lost in a game of inches then released Asher Nolting, and the Dylan Molloy show was worth the price of admission.Is the John Grant Jr. comparison legit? Dad strength was huge during Father's Day Weekend, the Atlas got their swagger back after ring night, which Philly playmaker could be a good fit on the Cannons and how does Maryland bounce back from blowing a huge lead?From there, Rosie and Kevin give a few All-Star Game roster takes and preview the San Diego weekend ahead.

What Happens When AI, Supply Chains, and Economic Uncertainty Collide in Wholesale Distribution?As interest rates remain under scrutiny, supply chains face new disruptions, and artificial intelligence continues to reshape business operations, wholesale distribution leaders are being forced to make smarter decisions with less room for error.In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton welcome Will Quinn, warehouse leadership expert, supply chain educator, and author of Modern Warehouse Management: Steel-Toed Leadership That Drives Performance. Together, they explore the current economic landscape, tariff uncertainty, warehouse strategy, AI adoption in distribution, and the growing importance of supply chain visibility in an increasingly complex global market.What You'll Learn:Why the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision has major implications for manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain planningHow tariffs, import uncertainty, and global trade disruptions are influencing inventory strategies and purchasing behaviorWhat warehouse leaders can learn from military logistics, operational discipline, and real-world distribution managementWhy AI-enabled supply chain management is becoming one of the fastest-growing skill sets in distributionHow organizations can improve inventory visibility, forecasting, and operational decision making without chasing every new technology trendWhy successful AI adoption starts with solving business problems first rather than purchasing shiny new toolsHow CRM-ERP integration, unified data systems, and intelligent business platforms support long-term growth and resilienceEpisode Highlights:00:00 – Welcome to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution and introduction to warehouse leadership expert Will Quinn07:10 – The Federal Reserve holds rates steady: what distributors and manufacturers should watch next15:45 – Retail spending, inflation pressures, and what economic signals mean for wholesale distribution teams22:30 – Tariff refunds, import activity, and why companies are accelerating inventory purchases31:50 – Why supply chain resilience remains one of the most important business capabilities in modern distribution38:40 – Lessons from Modern Warehouse Management and the role of steel-toed leadership in warehouse performance48:15 – AI in supply chain operations: where organizations are seeing real value today58:20 – Why AI-skilled supply chain professionals are becoming one of the most in-demand roles in distribution1:06:40 – Understanding AI models, governance, security, and vendor due diligence1:17:30 – Practical guidance for distribution leaders building an AI strategy that actually delivers resultsMeet the Guest:Will Quinn is a supply chain executive, warehouse leadership expert, educator, and author of Modern Warehouse Management: Steel-Toed Leadership That Drives Performance. With decades of experience across leading distribution organizations, Will specializes in warehouse operations, supply chain strategy, workforce development, and operational excellence.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:Modern Warehouse Management FrameworkSteel-Toed LeadershipSupply Chain Visibility StrategiesInventory Visibility ToolsCollaborative Planning & Forecasting (CPFR)AI-Powered Supply Chain AnalyticsCRM-ERP IntegrationSmart CRM StrategyEnterprise Growth PlatformDigital Readiness for SuccessionFuture-Proofing DistributionAI Governance and Vendor Due DiligenceWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to size up the current standings, the unpredictability of the PLL so far this season and especially so in Week 4 down in Charlotte while also bringing on special guest from the New York Atlas, Hugh Kelleher. Nicknamed the Big Red growing up before playing for the Cornell Big Red, Kelleher is fresh off winning three titles with Cornell in college, New York in the PLL and the Toronto Rock in the NLL. That's a lot of winning to discuss. Also, as a Long Island native, Kelleher helps throw it forward for Week 5 at Hofstra, where he saw plenty of Lizards games growing up.From there, Rosie and Kevin give their takes on the West and East early playoff outlooks, where the Cannons go from here, how exciting Philly's offense is and finish up with the sad WLL news about Charlotte North's Achilles injury before going down memory lane with the 2026 PLL Hall of Fame class.

Is the U.S. economy heading toward stability, or just navigating a new kind of volatility?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by Taylor St. Germain, Senior Economist at ITR Economics, to unpack the forces reshaping wholesale distribution and manufacturing. From interest rate uncertainty and tariff refund chaos to AI adoption gaps and “profitless prosperity,” this conversation connects macroeconomic signals directly to distributor margin strategy, capital investment decisions, and long-term growth planning.What You'll Learn:Why the current economy feels like a “tale of two economies”, and how income distribution impacts demand across B2B marketsWhat the Federal Reserve is really watching (core inflation vs. trimmed mean metrics) and how rate decisions could affect CapEx, M&A, and working capitalHow tariff policy, Section 301 and 232 rulings, and refund uncertainty are influencing distributor pricing strategy and customer relationshipsWhat “profitless prosperity” means for 2026 and 2027, and how to protect margins during growth at a higher costWhy most AI initiatives in wholesale distribution are still efficiency plays—and what separates hype from scalable, repeatable AI-driven business processesEpisode Highlights:03:30 – Inside ITR Economics: forecasting accuracy, leading indicators, and preparing for downturns11:45 – May jobs report surprises: what strong hiring means for inflation and rate decisions14:20 – Interest rate outlook: hold, cut, or increase—and why energy prices complicate the Fed's move30:18 – Tariff escalation, Section 301 and 232 policies, and the ripple effect across distributors41:03 – Tariff refunds: unintended consequences for margins, pricing transparency, and customer trust58:26 – AI adoption in wholesale distribution: efficiency gains vs. true strategic transformation1:16:35 – “Growth at a higher cost”: how to navigate labor inflation, electricity costs, reshoring, and fiscal pressureMeet the Guest:Taylor St. Germain is a Senior Economist and Business Consultant at ITR Economics. He delivers economic keynotes nationwide and helps manufacturers and distributors identify leading indicators, forecast demand, and prepare for economic cycles with a 94.7% forecasting accuracy standard.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:ITR Economics leading indicator forecasting modelsWeekly GDP tracking vs. lagging government metricsTrimmed mean inflation vs. core CPIEnterprise Growth Platform by LeadSmart TechnologiesAI-driven margin protection and data unification strategiesClosing Insight:“We are very optimistic about growth, but it's growth at a higher cost.”The second half of the decade presents opportunities for wholesale distributors and manufacturers, but only for those who actively manage labor inflation, tariff exposure, electricity costs, and AI investment discipline. Growth is not the question. Margin strategy is.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on Sticks In host Dan Arestia to help break down a flurry of player movement after Week 3, most notably the Ryan Croddick sweepstakes and Matt Rambo heading to play for the Atlas.From there, the three analyze the most interesting roster developments with Boston, Philadelphia and Utah before going into the best performers from the first month of the season. The episode ends with each getting excited for one of the Week 4 games in Charlotte.

It is safe to say this year's Women's College World Series has had a little bit of everything. On today's episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, the guys recap how we reached the semifinal matchups. It includes one of the most dramatic elimination games in history: Texas Tech versus UCLA.The crew that called that game, Kevin Brown and Amanda Scarborough, chatted with Eric Lopez before the start of the WCWS about their tendency to call thrilling finishes. You'll also hear from Nebraska alum and Howard head coach Tori Tyson on the Huskers making it back to Oklahoma City. Plus, you'll hear an interview with one of our Day 1 followers, and yes, we're doing the thing again during the Championship Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is wholesale distribution entering its most disruptive era yet?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown, Tom Burton, and Mark  Gilham of Enable unpack the forces reshaping the B2B supply chain: inflation measurement debates, Federal Reserve strategy, tariff refund accounting risks, buying group consolidation, maritime trade choke points, and the growing influence of AI on distributor–manufacturer relationships. This episode explores how data-driven decision making is shifting the industry from relationship-based instinct to AI-powered commercial intelligence, and what that means for distributors, manufacturers, CFOs, and industry leaders.What You'll Learn:The difference between core inflation vs trimmed average inflation, and why the metric matters for CFO planning, pricing strategy, and capital investment decisionsHow a more flexible Federal Reserve approach impacts interest rate modeling, debt refinancing, and working capital strategy in wholesale distributionWhy tariff refunds create accounting, tax, and downstream pricing pressure, and how distributors and manufacturers should prepareThe real impact of global maritime choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and South China Sea on supply chain resilienceWhy buying groups like Evergreen are consolidating, and how rebate economics drive churn and competitive pressureHow AI could disrupt traditional distributor–manufacturer relationships by prioritizing margin analytics, pricing optimization, and product substitution models over loyaltyEpisode Highlights:03:22 – Mark  Gilham explains how Enable connects manufacturers and distributors through rebate and pricing intelligence11:45 – Core inflation vs trimmed average inflation: what's the difference and why does it matter for distributors?24:41 – A Greenspan-style Fed strategy: how rate uncertainty changes business forecasting42:30 – Tariff refund accounting risks and downstream pricing pressure across the supply chain57:45 – The six global maritime choke points and why “just-in-time” models increase fragility1:00:41 – Why Evergreen shut down and what buying group consolidation means for distributors1:14:42 – Manufacturers' growing concern: will AI override decades of channel relationships?1:23:48 – “It all depends on the brief the AI has.” How AI configuration shapes profitability and channel outcomesMeet the Guest:Mark  Gilham is a former distributor CFO and now a leader at Enable, a pricing and rebate management platform focused on helping manufacturers and distributors trade more intelligently in the B2B ecosystem. His expertise bridges finance, pricing strategy, rebate optimization, and AI-driven commercial execution.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:Enable Rebate Management and Pricing IntelligenceLeadSmart Enterprise Growth PlatformRevenue Expander white space analyticsPrediction market data modeling for interest rate forecastingAI-driven commercial optimization and margin normalization modelsClosing Insight:“Future decisions are not going to be made based on a relationship. They're going to be made based on what the AI model tells the distributor.”As wholesale distribution evolves, the competitive edge will belong to organizations that combine trusted relationships with structured data, commercial intelligence, and AI-ready infrastructure.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Where did the term 'Derby Match' come from? How did it become so widely used? And is the St Helens versus Wigan match the 'Original' Derby? This week's 'Rugby Reloaded' delves back into history to discover why matches between local rival teams are dubbed Derbies and asks how much substance is there to the claim that Saints against Wigan is the daddy of all Derbies. It's an intriguing story that takes us back to the 1700s and all the way to present day via ploughing, go-karts and TV's Kevin Brown. Intrigued? It's more interesting than you think! For more on the history of rugby and the other football codes, take a look at www.rugbyreloaded.com (where you can find the links for this episode) and follow me on X via @collinstony

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown return for the latest PLL Happy Hour to analyze the impressive start to the season for the Waterdogs and Atlas in Utah. From a buzzing atmosphere filled with horns and a new style of play, Rosie and Kevin break down the Archers' weekend plus touch on California's defense and Carolina's second-half effort. Finishing off with a spin forward look to Week 2 in Providence, they circle which game they're looking forward to most as their picks sandwich the ultra-exciting debut of the Women's Lacrosse League.

Is the wholesale distribution industry heading toward another economic reset, or a new era of AI-powered growth?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, geopolitical volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, tariff refund uncertainty, Amazon's China-to-U.S. logistics expansion, and the rising cost of AI compute. This episode explores how macroeconomics, supply chain disruption, autonomous AI agents, and B2B buying behavior are reshaping manufacturers, distributors, and the global wholesale supply chain.What You'll Learn:Why the Federal Reserve's split vote signals potential instability for capital investment and expansion planningHow oil volatility and Panama Canal congestion impact freight costs, inventory carrying costs, and distributor marginsWhat Amazon's new Shenzhen-to-U.S. warehouse pipeline means for private label brands, importers, and traditional intermediariesThe real barrier to autonomous AI agents in wholesale distribution: compute costs, governance, and infrastructure readinessWhy the “dark funnel” is accelerating, and how B2B buyers are researching before ever calling your sales teamEpisode Highlights:03:05 – The stock market's momentum vs. economic uncertainty: what it means for distributors10:44 – The Fed holds rates with four dissents, political independence or internal division?26:55 – War Powers Act, Iran, and oil volatility: why fuel prices matter to wholesale margins31:52 – Tariffs explained: who actually pays and why refunds won't be evenly distributed46:20 – Amazon's China-to-U.S. logistics expansion and what it signals for supply chain disintermediation54:30 – AI compute costs, token consumption, and why fully autonomous agents aren't practical—yet1:20:21 – The dark funnel in B2B buying: why customers are researching without your sales teamTools, Frameworks, and Concepts Mentioned:Enterprise Growth Platform strategy (LeadSmart Technologies)AI-enabled CRM and customer intelligenceAgentic AI and autonomous procurementThe Dark Funnel in B2B salesAI governance and agent sprawlCompute infrastructure and token economicsClosing Insight:“An autonomous agent running your entire business is probably not as soon as we would like.”Wholesale distribution is not facing a single disruption, it's navigating economic volatility, supply chain risk, AI acceleration, and changing buyer behavior simultaneously.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

In this episode of Shift Happens, Jeff Edwards sits down with Kevin Brown, VP of Partner Management at Insight, to unpack what it really takes to build durable partnerships in one of the most disruptive moments in IT history. With a career shaped by crisis management at RSA, ecosystem design at Vectra, and years of deep collaboration with Cisco, Kevin shares why trust—not transactions—is still the ultimate differentiator. From his candid perspective on The Cisco 360 Partner Program to Insight's bold pivot toward becoming an AI-first solutions integrator, this conversation explores how the best partners are shifting from simply moving product to architecting long-term business outcomes. Along the way, Kevin reveals his practical framework for evaluating partner investments, why “human APIs” matter more than automated portals, and how Cisco + Insight may be sitting on one of the biggest growth opportunities in modern IT—if they execute it right. Why Listen: •

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Is AI actually transforming wholesale distribution, or are we just managing our businesses with better dashboards?In Episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the real story behind AI enablement, tariff refund chaos, Iran and oil market volatility, Amazon Business strategy, Fed rate policy, industrial M&A, and robotics. This episode connects geopolitics, supply chain economics, B2B eCommerce, and AI adoption into one clear message: technology must enable growth, not just manage operations.What You'll Learn:Why most B2B leaders are not AI ready, and why the issue is structural, not technicalHow to use the Discover, Alert, Guide, Automate framework to enable sales and operations teamsWhat tariff refunds mean for distributors, manufacturers, and downstream customersWhy Amazon Business may be a strategic opportunity, not just channel conflictHow Iran, oil markets, and interest rate policy directly impact wholesale distribution marginsWhy industrial branch traffic is improving despite low consumer sentimentEpisode Highlights:03:15 – Why AI is not the strategy, enablement is09:24 – How unified data across ERP, CRM, and eCommerce uncovers hidden growth17:23 – Iran, oil prices, and why the Strait of Hormuz matters to distributors30:49 – Kevin Warsh, rate cuts, and AI productivity gains35:33 – Tariff refund portal launches, what it means for supply chains45:06 – Industrial branch traffic improves, what that signals for demand56:23 – Why 86 percent of B2B leaders are not AI ready01:07:55 – Tesla Optimus and the future of robotics in manufacturingTools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:Discover, Alert, Guide, Automate enablement modelAI powered CRM and unified data platformsAmazon Business B2B marketplace analyticsTariff refund portal processEnterprise growth platform strategyIndustrial M&A consolidation trendsClosing Insight:The future of wholesale distribution will not be decided by who adopts AI first, but by who uses technology to enable smarter decisions, faster execution, and clearer visibility across the customer journey.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University, on Philippians 3:12–4:1 and is part of our series Upside-Down Joy.

On the heels of a surprising 2026 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft, IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall break down the Utah Archers selecting Aidan Maguire No. 1, the blockbuster Evan Plunkett trade and Joey Spallina sliding to third overall.What was the biggest surprise? How did Chaos GM Spencer Ford come into the draft with two picks and leave with four players? How does Denver coach Tim Soundan's Plunkett deal signify his desire to win now? Has Waterdogs GM Dave Cottle cultivated the most impressive roster when it comes to depth?Rosie and Kevin analyze each team's draft day haul, the trades that shaped the course of the action and react to the winners and losers of it all.

In this episode of Data in Biotech, host Ross Katz sits down with Kevin Brown, co-founder of Standard BioModel, to explore one of the most ambitious projects in biomedical AI, building a multimodal foundation model that represents the full complexity of a patient across time.  Drawing on a career spanning brain-computer interfaces, computer-aided diagnosis at Siemens Healthineers, and oncology data science at Bristol Myers Squibb, Kevin shares the scientific and philosophical journey that led him to a single conviction: a patient is not a document. Rather than reducing a patient to clinical notes, ICD-10 codes, or isolated test results, Standard BioModel's approach maps every available modality - CT imaging, digital pathology, genomics, EKGs, longitudinal EHR data - into a shared latent space, and models how that patient moves through time.  The result is a framework designed not just for prediction, but for counterfactual reasoning, clinical trial matching, and personalized intervention, with open-source models already being validated across leading academic medical centers. What you'll learn in this episode:  >> Why reducing a patient to text - clinical notes, radiology reports, genomic assay summaries - and how mapping multimodal data into a shared latent embedding space preserves information that never makes it into the written record >> How Standard BioModel's temporal architecture models patients as trajectories through an abstract embedding space rather than static snapshots, enabling counterfactual reasoning about the likely impact of interventions on a patient's future health trajectory >> Why no single foundation model can own every clinical vertical and how building a highly generalizable base model that facilitates downstream fine-tuning is a more defensible and scalable strategy than building narrow, application-specific models >> How the model handles missing modalities in real-world clinical settings, and why the architecture is designed to function effectively even when not every data type is available for every patient >> Why Standard BioModel has chosen to open-source its models and why broad, institution-specific validation across diverse patient populations is not just a scientific priority, but a prerequisite for trustworthy clinical AI Meet our guest: Kevin Brown is the Founder and CEO of Standard Model Biomedicine, where he builds foundation models for biomedicine. He previously led AI work as Director of Artificial Intelligence at SimBioSys, and held data science and applied ML roles at Bristol Myers Squibb and Siemens Healthineers. With a neuroscience research background from New York University, Kevin's work spans generative AI and machine learning for biomedical and medical imaging applications. Connect with Kevin Brown on LinkedIn  About the host: Ross Katz is Principal and Data Science Lead at CorrDyn. Ross specializes in building intelligent data systems that empower biotech and healthcare organizations to extract insights and drive innovation. Connect with Ross Katz on LinkedIn Connect with us: Follow the podcast for more insightful discussions on the latest in biotech and data science.Subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Sponsored by… This episode is brought to you by CorrDyn, the leader in data-driven solutions for biotech and healthcare. Discover how CorrDyn is helping organizations turn data into breakthroughs at CorrDyn.

Hall of Famer Jim Palmer joins us this week for a riveting interview. The greatest Orioles pitcher ever turned broadcaster has stories you won’t believe—and a memory that is second to none. What did his signing bonus look like 60 years ago? A lot different than today’s players, that’s for sure. He retells a conversation with Barry Bonds that had us stunned. And he was roommates with Robin Roberts? We didn’t know that! There are plenty of fascinating stories about the late, great Howard Cosell, plus some love for Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald, too. We keep it long, lean, and loose with Palmer. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.