Proton podcast

In the Mind of a Distributor

Lessons from the front lines of distribution—one honest conversation at a time
E03

Building a growth engine through M&A with Jeff McLendon

In this episode, Benj talks with Jeff McLendon, CEO and President of Specialty Building Products, about how he scaled the company from $500 million to $4 billion by pairing intentional acquisitions with disciplined organic growth.

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E02

Selling to enterprise customers With Joyce Lansdale

In this episode, Joyce Lansdale—Vallen's VP of Enterprise Business Development and Chairman of the Industrial Supply Association Board—shares her deep insights on selling to enterprise customers.

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E01

Building a billion dollar distribution business with Chuck Cohen

In this episode, Benj talks with Chuck Cohen, Managing Director of Benco Dental, about what it really takes to build and sustain a growing distribution business over the long haul.

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