Jason Bader

Jason Bader is the managing partner of The Distribution Team, a firm that specializes in helping distributors become more profitable through strategic planning and operating efficiencies. The first 20 years of his career were spent working as a distribution executive. Today, he is a regular speaker at industry events and spends much of his time coaching individual distribution companies. For more information, call (503) 282-2333 or contact him by e-mail at Jason@Distributionteam.com. Also visit The Distribution Team’s website at www.thedistributionteam.com.
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Motivational Interviewing

People believe their own reasons for doing — or not doing — things more strongly than the motives of others.
August 8, 2019
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If a person can articulate reasons for doing the desired behavior, you are steering him toward the desired outcome because people believe their own reasons more strongly than the motives of others.
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Safety Stock: Insurance for Customer Service

Use your distribution software package to ensure your customers’ most-used items are well-stocked.
June 5, 2019
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One of the biggest components of customer service is having the right stuff at the right place and at the right time. Use your distribution software package to ensure your customers’ most-used items are well-stocked.
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Cleaning Up the Database

Create greater efficiency in your business by making it easier for employees and customers to search for product electronically.
February 1, 2019
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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of organizations in several vertical markets. I can say this one thing about all of them: They each have a unique language when it comes to describing the products resting on their shelves.
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No More Broken Promises

Rather than going after the macro goal, imagine a series of micro successes.
January 7, 2019
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So here we are at the start of the new year. While some of you might be optimistic about your potential, I suspect a few of you feel remorse over unrealized goals and aspirations.
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Can Customer Service Be a Profit Center?

A look at other industries says this is possible.
December 4, 2018
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As we all know, somewhat painfully, most hardgoods distribution results in a net profit percentage of 5 percent or less. Yes, there are some of you rock stars who roll into the high single-digit percentages but most privately held distributors are known for a bit more humble results. 
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Turning Branch Managers into Business Managers

Teach financial skills to make successful leaders.
November 5, 2018
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Over the past several years, I have focused on helping distributors become more profitable than they ever thought possible. In this mission, I realized how important the operational managers are to the success of the organization.
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Don’t Confuse Profit First with Short-Term Thinking

Chasing profit yet neglecting investments in personnel, training, technology and inventory is not a sustainable path.
September 9, 2018
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There will always be reductions in the bottom line as infrastructure is built. The real test of a company is how it manages the investment period. Profit is great but don’t neglect investment in your people, technology and inventory.
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