A look back at the wisdom of Joe Schmitt — with an update January 6, 2015 Rich & Jen Schmitt We hope you will forgive a short tribute: About 20 years ago Rich started writing this column with his father,...Read More
Competing with the big guys January 6, 2015 Rich & Jen Schmitt As I have attended user group meetings and other industry meetings there has been some discussion about competing with the...Read More
Do e-commerce right or you'll be out of game January 6, 2015 Rich & Jen Schmitt We have been on a crusade to get wholesalers into the e-commerce game. Getting started takes time and many wholesalers...Read More
From time to time, get back to basics September 10, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt Every couple years, I try to do a column that you can use to remind your team about some of...Read More
Sheep dip, knuckleheads, counter roulette and other random thoughts August 8, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt I had the pleasure of attending the Southern Wholesalers Association (SWA) meeting in Hammock Beach, Fla., this year. SWA is...Read More
Q&A with Janie West, Epicor Senior VP June 11, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Insights meeting in Las Vegas as the guest of Epicor Software...Read More
Veterans often are ideal fit for distribution jobs May 19, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt Having just observed the Memorial Day holiday veterans are on my mind. Those who read my column regularly know that...Read More
Some little things that can make a big difference May 8, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt First, I want to acknowledge the great job done by the folks who organize and run the TUG meeting. TUG...Read More
A good webstore levels the playing field in your favor February 6, 2014 Rich & Jen Schmitt While we've discussed various aspects of webstores in recent columns, it has been a while since we provided a more...Read More
NY Building Foundation Supports Launch of Peer Support Network Aiming to Curb Suicide Rates in Unionized Construction
New Wellness Workdays Program Integrates Mental Health, Trauma Support and Safety Training for Construction Workers
