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Driven by DCKAP

Conversations with industry experts, tech leaders and masters in e-commerce that reveal the secrets of their success, and the most important lessons they learned while creating an impact with their business.

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00:15:21

What Happens When You Put People First? (w/ Doug...

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2025/05/15

Our guest on this episode showcases how true leadership and wisdom can shape both personal and organizational success. Doug Borchers, the President of Superior Aluminum, shares deep insights and drives the importance of good people and good ideas. In their conversation, we learn from the mindset of personal development, with valuable lessons about creating lasting impact in the community, and how social responsibility drives meaningful business outcomes.

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00:23:24

Why Cloud Governance is a Game Changer in 2025 (with...

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2025/05/08

Joining the podcast and sitting down with Karthik Chidambaram on this episode is Ez Natarajan, the Founder and CEO of CoreStack. They discuss everything under the cloud, including why cloud governance is such a key piece in business security and how to do it right. Watch the full conversation to know the impacts of internet security, the importance of data, and the best business strategy for success.

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00:23:20

The Key to Distributing Over a MILLION Products...

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2025/04/24

Scott Attman, the Vice President of Acme Paper and Supply Company, joins the podcast this week to talk with Karthik Chidambaram, CEO of DCKAP, all about growing and meeting customer needs in the distribution industry. In their conversation, we hear insights on the volume of distribution Acme Paper and Supply has evolved into, learning more about their philosophy on product diversification, the role of value-added services, how advancing technology, AI and automation play a role in the evolution of

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00:17:07

Unlocking the Secrets to Success from Top...

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2025/04/10

Steven Levy, VP of Enterprise Architecture at Infor, sits down with Karthik Chidambaram to discuss pivotal topics in the world of distribution with technology and business strategy. They delve into automation, ERP software solutions, and the critical distinctions between innovation and differentiation. Discover how businesses can accelerate growth in today's dynamic marketplace and explore the secrets to success from a seasoned expert whose extensive experience in the industry provides

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00:39:32

AI Is Revolutionizing Distribution Strategy! What You...

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2025/03/27

Joining us for this deep diving episode is Brooks Hamilton, Founder of AI Strategy Advisors, to talk about cutting-edge innovation, game-changing trends, navigating challenges, and more. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe. As more and more businesses implement AI in distribution, it's essential to understand the implications of this technology on your operations, customers, and employees. Karthik and Brooks explore key insights you need to know to stay ahead of

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00:36:33

What Makes Top Business Leaders Different From The...

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2025/03/13

Eric Chernik, the CEO of Building Controls & Solutions, joins us on this episode to break down how to navigate challenges and success, cultivating leadership and growth, utilizing technology effectively, strategizing for your long term goals and continually driving towards them, and more. Tune in to gain an invaluable perspective on leading a team to the top!

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00:30:31

What Every Business Leader Needs For Success (Deep...

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2025/02/27

Kevin Weadick, the CEO of FleetPride, joins this episode to share his journey of over two decades in experience leading teams in digital transformations, industrial product management and marketing, and being appointed to his current role leading for the largest distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in North America.Their discussion offers valuable insights about organizational effectiveness and efficiency, improvement strategies in modern business operations, exploring how decision

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00:23:50

Master the Art of Business Leadership! (Key Insights...

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2025/02/20

Jim Derry, the CEO of Field Fastener joins this episode to share his journey in distribution, to discuss key leadership insights and explore essential personal development strategies. We learn how an industry pioneer turned a company with humble beginnings into a great success, while continuing to see amazing growth and becoming a touchstone to the community. Through knowledge management practices and professional development approaches, we hear how a successful leader navigates challenges and

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00:13:00

Discover Why NAW is the Ultimate Game Changer in...

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2025/02/13

Eric Hoplin, the President and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), sits down with Karthik Chidambaram while in Washington DC at the NAW Executive Summit for an insightful discussion on the conference, the organization and their dedication to the betterment of distribution, as well as his positive future outlook on the industry.

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00:27:56

The Secret to Sustaining Over 125 Years of Family...

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2025/02/06

In the premiere episode of the 2025 season of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, Founder and CEO of DCKAP, Karthik Chidambaram, sits down with Kathryn Poehling Seymour, the President and CEO of First Supply. As a longstanding family-owned leader in the industry, First Supply serves as a comprehensive supplier for plumbing, HVAC, municipal needs, waterworks, well and septic systems, building PVF, and industrial supplies.With over 125 years of family business legacy behind her, Kathryn is at the forefront

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00:18:47

70. Looking Back at The Best Moments of 2024 |...

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2024/12/18

It’s that time of year once again, where we reflect back on the 2024 season of the Driven by DCKAP podcast. This year has been full of many great conversations, with outstanding guests that we’ve been honored to speak with and to have the opportunity to dive into important topics and share their experiences and expertise. We’re excited for the new year ahead and our plan to continue featuring industry experts and inspiring leaders who share their journeys, offer the secrets of what they’ve

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00:30:42

69. How Small Businesses Can Stay Ahead in Today’s...

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2024/11/14

Small businesses are said to be the heart of our communities. They are what laid the groundwork for the kind of massive success now seen by the likes of companies such as Amazon and Walmart. Yet, today, many small businesses are waning under their shadow and continuing to struggle in order to stay relevant, growing, and successful amongst these giants. So what’s a small family-owned wholesale supplier to do? To dive into this question and gain the perspective of a small business looking to compete

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00:32:28

68. Why High Quality Furniture is Worth the...

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2024/10/31

According to research by Fortune Business Insights, the furniture market size in the US will reach an estimated value of 130 billion dollars by 2032. What is it about the industry that drives this kind of demand? How does a successful furniture designer and distributor like Zuo Mod weigh in on the market, or the manufacturing? How do they approach things such as identifying successful trends, navigating supply chain challenges, and improving customer satisfaction? While sitting down with Karthik

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00:36:12

67. From Vision to Reality: What it Takes to Build...

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2024/10/17

Joining us in this week’s episode, Nishit Asnani, the Co-Founder of Sybill, a Generative AI tool that takes sales calls to the next level, sits down to talk about what it takes to build AI software and where it’s all headed. As one of the inspiring leaders behind the innovative business, Nishit brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. During the interview, they discuss what a sales intelligence tool is, the areas where AI can be most beneficial, how AI has the ability to

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00:38:32

66. The Future of B2B Commerce: Why Digital Strategy...

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2024/10/03

In this special Chicago episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, our host Karthik Chidambaram, Founder and CEO of DCKAP, has the opportunity to sit down and speak with Mark Brohan, Senior Vice President of B2B and Market Research at Digital Commerce 360. Originally founded as Internet Retailer, Digital Commerce 360 is an industry pioneer and global leader in e-commerce research and media, producing products and events like Internet Retailer magazine, the Top 500 Guide, and the Internet Retailer

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00:36:53

65. How Digital Innovation Changed the Landscape for...

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2024/09/19

Tom Gale, MDM’s lead researcher and industry analyst for more than 25 years on independent distribution channel trends, consolidation, technology and competitive landscape, and the current CEO of MDM, is our guest this week. He joins host, Karthik Chidambaram, CEO of DCKAP, on this special Chicago episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast to discuss the story of MDM, what it provides as an educational resource, the benefit of long term thinking, how digital innovation has helped manufacturers and

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00:39:10

64. Unveiling The Secrets to Successful Product...

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2024/09/05

In this episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, Jim Hansen, the Chief Product Officer at Advantive, joins Karthik Chidambaram, CEO of DCKAP, to discuss all the ins and outs of successful product management, including when to know a product works and when it doesn’t, the right things to do and the right things not to do, how to ensure you’re providing value to customers, and everything in between.In this compelling conversation, we learn more about what it’s like being in the position of a Chief

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00:41:24

63. How to Maximize Your CRM: Boost ROI & Drive More...

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2024/08/22

Brian Gardner, the Founder of SalesProcess360, joins our host Karthik Chidambaram, Founder and CEO of DCKAP, on the latest episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast to discuss the importance of customer relationship management, why it’s often a misunderstood or neglected system for the sales process, and how to get more ROI from CRM. From their conversation, we learn about Brian’s background and how he came to specialize in CRM systems, what the significance of a CRM system is and what it really

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00:57:09

62. Touring Kundinger Fluid Power & Talking About the...

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2024/08/08

On this very special episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, Karthik visits the Kundinger Fluid Power distribution facility in Neenah, Wisconsin. There he takes a tour of their facilities while speaking with Paul Kundinger, a third generation entrepreneur who took over the Wisconsin business as President and currently co-runs operations of the company along with his extended family. While touring the facility and gaining a deeper understanding of what Kundinger does, we learn more about how their

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00:31:11

61. Strategies for Achieving a Successful ERP...

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2024/07/25

On this episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, Karthik sits down with Brad Feakes, President of EstesGroup - a leader in combining Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Managed IT solutions with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Brad has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, construction management, supply chain, and ERP systems, and in their conversation he shares his wealth of knowledge.From strategies of implementation, how to ensure there's synchronicity with all systems, the

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