Ep. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with  Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises

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Megan Young Gamble discusses the importance of supplier diversity and business certifications with Marc Winston.

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse , host Megan Young Gamble reconnects with longtime friend Marc Winston , Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises . Marc and Megan reminisce on growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with Marc’s journey from early sports and educational influences, a robust corporate career in logistics, supply chain and supplier diversity at Walmart. The conversation dives deep into the value of supplier diversity, the power of certifications (like NMSDC and WBENC ), and the importance of intentional networking and relationship-building for brands and businesses seeking corporate partnerships. Marc emphasizes how certifications provide access, not guarantees, sharing actionable advice on leveraging networks, staying resilient, and scaling businesses. The episode wraps with rapid-fire fun facts and practical takeaways for entrepreneurs looking to grow through inclusion and strategic connections. Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic , AI…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Young Gamble

Guest: Marc Winston

Topics covered

• supplier diversity
• business certifications
• networking
• corporate partnerships
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• supplier diversity
• business certifications
• networking
• entrepreneurship
• corporate partnerships
• logistics
• access

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®), Marc Winston Enterprises, Walmart, WBENC

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