Episode 5

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15th May 2026

CRM Implementation Lessons from Distribution Leaders

Season 1, Episode 5: In this episode, ASA’s Nils Swenson sits down with Charlie Parham, CEO of Pepco Sales, and Scott Stockham, CRO at RepFabric, to explore what CRM implementation really looks like inside distribution organizations.

Drawing from firsthand implementation experience and broader industry visibility, Charlie and Scott discuss why CRM initiatives begin, where adoption struggles emerge, and how process design, data quality, leadership alignment, and change management ultimately determine success or failure.

The conversation explores sales adoption challenges, implementation pitfalls, organizational readiness, and the operational realities of building a CRM strategy that sales teams will actually use.

This is a candid, experience-driven conversation for distributors evaluating CRM, customer intelligence, and broader digital transformation initiatives.

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Embracing the Future Podcast
ASA’s “Embracing the Future” podcast focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation and disruption within wholesale distribution. With guest speakers who are thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and tech visionaries, our discussions will spark curiosity and offer actionable strategies that resonate with daily challenges. Whether it’s demystifying AI and robotics or exploring the future of supply chains, we will equip you with knowledge and curiosity needed to embrace technology and propel your company’s success.

The future belongs to those who embrace change. Tune in and unlock your potential!

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