
Webcast: The End of Channel Dependence
From Master B2B Friday 15 by Master B2B
May 22, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 130
About this episode
The episode discusses how manufacturers can overcome channel dependence in B2B ecommerce.
We're off for the Memorial Day holiday, but we're sharing our recent Webcast on The End of Channel Dependence. For too long, manufacturers and distributors have handed the keys to their business over to Amazon, distributors, and retail partners and hoped for the best. The result? Margin erosion, lost customer relationships, and zero visibility into who’s actually buying your products. It’s time to take back control. In this webcast, Master B2B founders Brian Beck and Andy Hoar sit down with Graham Lubie of Cadent Commerce to tackle one of the most urgent challenges in B2B ecommerce: how manufacturers can break free from channel dependency and build a direct, durable sales strategy. You’ll walk away with a clear view of: Why channel dependence is a long-term strategic liability What leading manufacturers are doing differently right now Practical steps to take control of your customer relationships and revenue This is a candid, practitioner-level conversation built for ecommerce leaders who are done leaving growth on the table.
People in this episode
Hosts: Brian Beck, Andy Hoar
Guest: Graham Lubie
Topics covered
- B2B ecommerce
- channel dependence
- sales strategy
- customer relationships
- margin erosion
Keywords
- channel dependence
- B2B ecommerce
- sales strategy
- customer relationships
- margin erosion
- direct sales
- ecommerce leaders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cadent Commerce, Amazon, Master B2B
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