Looking Back: Benco Dental
When I visited Benco Dental for the third episode of the We Supply America docuseries, I was inspired by their family culture and their devotion to their customers. They go above and beyond just providing a product and stellar service, they believe that their role is to partner with their customers to help them grow their businesses and treat their patients.
Looking Back on Hovis Auto & Truck Supply
As I’m closing out this journey, I’m taking some time to think back on and connect with the people and companies I visited while filming each of our We Supply America episodes. It’s been incredible to reflect on this experience, and it’s been a pleasure to hear how our work has impacted others in the industry.
On the Road with Dirk – 09.12.21
Dang! How do those that do, get out there and run all those miles each day!? These days I’m happy when I get down to my basement and power up Apple Fitness+ to do a brisk 30 minute walk with Emily, Scott, or one of the other Apple trainers on the treadmill.
Looking Back on Indiana Oxygen
I’ve nearly made my way home from this months-long journey and the long drive has given me an abundance of time to reflect on the inspiring people I met during the We Supply America tour. When I set out to highlight the Noble Calling of Distribution, I was looking to inspire people after a long year battling the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. As it turns out, the tour ended up inspiring me too.
Looking Back on Episode One: Porter Pipe & Supply
Season one of the We Supply America tour has come to an end and, after visiting some of our country’s best distribution companies, I am headed home. As I make my way back in the We Supply America RV, I’ve been reminiscing about every step of this journey. From the beginning, I have been surrounded by leaders and team members who are in touch with this noble calling of distribution. I set out to find the hardworking people who are supporting America by supplying America—I certainly found them.
An OWNERSHIP MINDSET is at the Core of the Noble Calling of Distribution
Good leaders are accountable to their businesses. They are accountable to their customers, their staff, and the community at large. And I’ve witnessed this type of accountability at all levels during the We Supply America tour—titles don’t matter; function or role in the company is not an issue—everyone takes responsibility for their part in the company’s greater purpose. Everyone has an ownership mindset—they own what they do, and they care about outcomes.
FAMILY is at the Core of Distribution
I’m sure you’ve heard it a million times, that “this place is like family.” This sentiment rolls off the tongue like a platitude. It is rarely defined in a way that speaks to the actual significance of a business culture that is nurtured with the spirit of “family”.
The truth is that while the statement “we are a family” can seem like a cliche in most businesses, I’ve seen true, honest, authentic family cultures throughout the We Supply America tour.
A Labor Of Love | We Supply America 2021 Recap
Yesterday I backed the We Supply America RV into my Barrington, IL driveway at about 4:36 PM. After 97 days and 16,599.4 miles this simple act brought season one to an official close.
Thank You to Our Sponsor, Proton.ai
The We Supply America campaign couldn’t have launched without the support of our sponsors like Proton.ai. Their support is the ratification of my belief that the people who make up the distribution industry represent so much about what is good in our country. As the tour enters its last leg, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to all of our sponsors.
On the Road with Dirk – 08.29.21
This morning I find myself at site number 55 at the Kampground of America (KOA) off Tomahawk road in Apache Junction, AZ. I’m staged here to begin the 13th and final week of the We Supply America tour – 2021 edition.
