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Returning to our conversation, “Mastering the Hidden Margin", a special series on Build Better Work, our panel dives into the heartbeat of SPA success: negotiation. Moving beyond history and systems, this episode focuses on how distributors should ask for SPAs—credibly, proactively, and with d…

In this first episode of Mastering the Hidden Margin, a special series on Build Better Work, host Tony Pericle pulls back the curtain on SPAs—special pricing authorizations and agreements, also known as deviations, chargebacks, ship-and-debit, and invoice verification. He’s joined by industry veter…

Part 5 of 5 in the Analytics Imperative series. Analytics isn’t a one-off project—it’s an organizational muscle. In this final episode of The Analytics Imperative series, Tony Pericle explores how to move from insight to action: framing recommendations, aligning teams, and building a culture of con…

Part 4 of 5 in the Analytics Imperative series. Even the most sophisticated analytics systems will fall flat without the right talent to bring them to life. In this episode, Tony Pericle unpacks the mindset and leadership required to turn analytics from an initiative into a true competitive advanta…

Part 3 of 5 in the Analytics Imperative series. Pricing decisions at scale can’t run on spreadsheets. In this episode, we go deep into the prescriptive engine—a parameterized rules framework that compresses weeks of work into hours of decision-ready insight. We explore how to turn analyst instincts…

Part 2 of 5 in the Analytics Imperative series. Analytics starts with the right foundation—and that means data attribution. Tony and Nick share how a Fortune 500 distributor digitized 40,000 contracts, tagged over 100 unique clauses, and protected $1B+ in margin. This episode unpacks the hidden pow…

Part 1 of 5 in the Analytics Imperative series. Tariffs aren’t the problem—they’re the litmus test. In this opening episode, we expose why most distributors face paralysis during disruptions like tariff hikes: fragmented data, manual processes, and rigid pricing systems. Tony Pericle explains why t…

This is the first episode in a special series on pricing, disruption, and analytics readiness for distributors. In this kickoff conversation, Nick Pericle and Tony Pericle unpack why so many distributors were caught flat-footed during the last tariff wave—and why it’s not the tariffs themselves tha…

In this thought-provoking episode of Build Better Work, host Nick Pericle goes into how generative AI is reshaping the wholesale distribution industry. Drawing from his recent presentations at events like the HARDI Annual Meeting, Nick shares actionable insights on using AI tools to streamline quot…