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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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50. Managing the Dynamics of a Family Business |...

Driven by DCKAP ·

2024/02/15

This week, our special guests open up about the sometimes difficult to navigate dynamics of running a family business in the distribution industry. While so many companies are going through mergers and acquisitions, as new generations move away from the traditional takeover of the business, some companies like Spruce Industries are doubling down, as the newer generations are taking the reins and leading the company into the future successfully.In this episode of Driven by DCKAP, Karthik

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00:45:41

49. The Power of a Leading Channel Association for...

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2024/02/01

In this episode of Driven by DCKAP, we’re excited to have Brendan Breen, the CEO of ISA (Industrial Supply Association) as our guest, where we learn about his in-depth experience and dedication to educating and supporting the industrial distribution industry. Karthik Chidambaram, Founder & CEO of DCKAP, speaks one on one with Brendan about his work-life experience and career journey, how he came to lead ISA, what this organization stands for, and why it’s important for distributors to be

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00:33:13

48. From CEO to Lieutenant Governor | Tammy Miller,...

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2024/01/18

In the 2024 premiere episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, we welcome a very special guest – Tammy Miller, the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota. With a well established background as a highly successful leader in the distribution industry, having been the CEO of the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the US, Border States, Tammy has carved out a unique path in her career as she has transitioned into working in the public sector. It is an inspirational journey that allows her to make an

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00:26:01

47. Highlight Reel | Looking Back at The Best Moments...

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2023/12/21

For the last episode of the year, we turn back time to review the 2023 season of the Driven by DCKAP podcast. We’ve had some great conversations with amazing guests that we’ve been privileged to share with our followers, and we’re honored to have had them all on the show to share their experiences and expertise. In this special episode, Karthik Chidambaram, Driven podcast host and the Founder & CEO of DCKAP, narrates his personal experience with hosting these interviews, while taking a look

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00:22:32

46. Readers Are Leaders | Book Review of Deep Work by...

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2023/12/07

In this episode, we review “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport. In this book, Newport argues that those who perform ‘deep work’ are more productive and are able to produce more efficiently than those who do not. In a distracted world, those who are able to resist distraction and work with the right amount of intensity and focus will be better situated to achieve success and find true satisfaction. What is ‘deep work’, how does it improve your ability to

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00:45:38

45. Meet The Man Behind the Innovative Mindset of...

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2023/11/27

The special guest in this episode is known for the art of speaking and storytelling, being a highly sought after public speaker and having hosted dozens of in depth discussions through his traveling platform, We Supply America. As a well-known figure in the distribution world, an entrepreneur, researcher, author, and the Founder of UnleashedWD, Dirk Beveridge understands and embraces this industry, and he is driven to support and spotlight distributors. In this episode of the Driven by DCKAP

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00:18:09

44. Readers Are Leaders | Book Review: 10x Is Easier...

Driven by DCKAP ·

2023/11/09

In this new series on the Driven by DCKAP podcast, we turn the spotlight on the books that have inspired us, as well as undoubtedly thousands of readers, many of which have come up during past interviews with guests here on this podcast. Each month, Founder & CEO of DCKAP and the host of the Driven podcast, Karthik Chidambaram, will highlight an important text in his own library that has the profound ability to help shape your business growth strategy, stoke your entrepreneurial spirit, or

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00:47:36

43. Leadership, Growth Strategy & The Crusade for...

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2023/10/26

In this episode, our guest Mark Lavelle joins Karthik Chidambaram for a conversation that spans a wide breadth of the e-commerce world, as they dive deep into Mark’s background and break down the formation of his successful leadership style, the challenges Magento faced when Mark first came on board as CEO, and the question of its sustained significance in the industry. While there were many hurdles that Magento had to face that may have caused some uncertainty in its future, Mark led a heartfelt

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00:47:17

42. Scaling Magento Ecommerce to Giant Size & Taking...

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2023/10/12

In his previous life, Roy Rubin co-founded and held the reins as CEO of Magento, a globally successful open source ecommerce platform that skyrocketed and soared across the world from its inception to its ultimate acquisition by the tech giant, Adobe. In his recent conversation with Karthik Chidambaram, Founder and CEO of DCKAP, we learn all about Roy’s amazing journey, his standout vision and strategy for ultimate success, and what he’s doing now. There are a lot of lessons to be learned, from

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00:44:24

41. Facing Industry Challenges Head On to Improve...

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2023/09/28

The National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW) is a top American trade association that represents dynamic companies in the wholesale distribution industry. In this compelling conversation, President & CEO of NAW, Eric Hoplin, sits down with the Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Karthik Chidambaram, to discuss his role in leadership and how exactly his organization helps support and improve the distribution industry. From his primary goal of building the next generation trade

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40. What Success Looks Like for a Behemoth in...

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2023/09/14

On this episode of Driven, our very special guest knows what it takes to drive success, having led their company to becoming the 2023 Top Rated Ecommerce Platform. Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, joins the Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Karthik Chidambaram, for a fascinating deep dive into what it takes to compete, lead, and succeed in the often saturated world of eCommerce technology. From his humble background and learned experiences, to his business savvy and forward thinking strategies, Brent

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00:40:10

39. How NAED Serves the Electrical Distribution Industry

Driven by DCKAP ·

2023/07/13

This episode of the DRIVEN Podcast features great insights into the National Association of Electronic Distribution: an over hundred-year effort towards the continued success of the industry. Hear from Edward Orlet, Interim CEO, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Strategic Projects, and Satya Sanivarapu, Technology Director, Digital Distribution Supply Chain as they share more about the association's purpose, its mission for the near future and how NAED helps distributors better

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00:21:09

38. Overcoming eCommerce & Integration Challenges in...

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2023/06/13

Kevin Kalish is the Vice President of Business Development at Sunrise Electric Supply. With a strong background in data-driven software development, he oversees sales management and digital solutions that help support their customers in electrical distribution. In this insightful interview with Karthik Chidambaram, Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Kevin talks about the journey he’s taken in his career, the importance of data in distribution, and how tech plays a critical role in ecommerce, helping to

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00:53:17

37. How to Find Success with an ERP Industry Titan |...

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2023/05/09

Kicking off the new season of Driven is our special guest, Lisa Pope, President at Epicor, to join us for a deep dive into her career and the focus and strategy that drives her success. Before her role at Epicor, Lisa’s impressive background also included holding strategic leadership roles at Infor, QAD, and Oracle, driving growth and the shift to SaaS. In this exclusive interview with Karthik Chidambaram, Founder & CEO of DCKAP, Lisa reveals what she is most passionate about, what goes into

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00:10:54

36. How Jendco Safety Succeeds With the Power of...

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2021/10/21

Matt Johnson is the Marketing Manager & IT Admin at Jendco Safety, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that spans the inception of the company itself, up to their most recent digital transformation to amplify their online sales through integration with Cloras and the 3M Marketplace. From the path of success Jendco Safety has experienced in distributing safety supplies over the years, to sharing insights on the future of the industry and

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35. How Integration With P21 & the 3M Marketplace...

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2021/09/21

Chris Brackett is the Vice President of Operations & General Manager at C.W. Hayden, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram. Their conversation spans through the incredible journey Chris has had within the company, into the mindset they hold on early adoption of technology, their most recent integration with Cloras to help connect their 3M Marketplace with Epicor P21, and more! With their long standing experience in the distribution space, Chris explains how

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00:11:39

34. How Maintex Thrives in JanSan Distribution Using...

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2021/07/21

Danny Silverman is the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Maintex, and he recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that goes back over the history of the company itself, up into their most recent use of software and technology to amplify their online sales through integration with Cloras and the revolutionary process of digital transformation. From the continuous growth and success of Maintex, to how he envisions the future of the JanSan

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00:20:34

33. Technology & Innovation Helps Riddell Conquer...

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2021/07/13

Erin Griffin is the V.P. of Marketing & Communications at Riddell, and she recently sat down with DCKAP’s Founder and CEO, Karthik Chidambaram, for a conversation that touches upon the history of the company and their most recent evolution into the world of online sales through digital transformation. From the importance of women in sports and leadership roles, to the support of brand ambassadors like Peyton Manning, and effective marketing and communications between departments that helped

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00:23:37

32: How Personalized Videos on Your Introductory...

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2020/11/13

Videos are the future.While sending emails after every new signup will help increase the customer engagement, do you know converting that to a personalized video will increase it by 2x?A personalized video can be triggered for any customer relationship...

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31. Brand Marketing: How and Where to Begin [with...

Driven by DCKAP ·

2020/10/23

Building an eCommerce business from scratch is always a great experience to have in your lifetime.Starting from the manufacturing and distribution of the product to getting that to the actual customer, you will enjoy every phase of your customer...

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