In this debut episode, Host and NAW CEO Eric Hoplin sits down with Brian Wild, NAW's Chief of Government Relations, to break down a whirlwind year in Washington: from landmark tax wins and tariff chaos to major courtroom victories through NAW's new Legal Policy Center.

Brian also looks ahead to 2026, flagging the policy battles distributors need to watch, from AI regulation and workforce challenges to the looming midterms. Essential listening for any distribution executive who wants to know how Washington is shaping their business.

In this episode, Host and NAW CEO Eric Hoplin sits down with Joe Tracy, Chairman and CEO of Dot Family Holdings.

Joe shares candid insights on the biggest challenges facing distributors today, from AI and automation investments to the ongoing talent shortage, and offers straight-talk advice on what separates family businesses that thrive from those that become irrelevant. It's a compelling conversation about legacy, leadership, and what it really takes to keep a multigenerational business growing.

In this episode, Host and NAW CEO Eric Hoplin sits down with Liz Uihlein, President of Uline.

Liz shares the unfiltered story behind Uline's growth, from mailing flyers at the dining room table to mastering catalog marketing, and opens up about the culture, work ethic, and hands-on leadership style that have defined the company for 46 years. The conversation also celebrates Uline receiving the 2026 Distributors Deliver Award, a well-earned recognition of a true American business success story.