Teaching Distributors How to Structure Pricing for Profit with Colin Dees, Dees Consulting

About this episode

Colin Dees shares his expertise on structuring pricing for profit and the importance of lifelong learning in distribution.

There's an adage that says those who cannot do, teach. Colin Dees is a welcome exception. He's an adjunct professor, researcher, author, speaker, and consultant. Colin founded Dees Consulting, LLC , to help distributors optimize profitability and growth. Jason caught up with his longtime friend to learn more about his expertise in supply chain management and customer pricing strategies. The pair also explores the rewards of lifelong learning, be it in the classroom or on the warehouse floor. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH COLIN Website LinkedIn *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team , a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals. This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Profit2, helping distributors charge the right price; and INxSQL Distribution Software , an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

People in this episode

Host: Jason

Guest: Colin Dees

Topics covered

• pricing
• profitability
• supply chain management
• customer pricing strategies
• lifelong learning

Keywords

• Dees Consulting
• consultant
• adjunct professor
• researcher
• speaker

Mentioned in this episode

Products: INxSQL Distribution Software, Dees Consulting

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