Managing the Costs of Convenience With Chris Smythers of Merchants Grocery Company

When it comes to the lingo and logistics of wholesale distribution, bottled water and pre-packaged power snacks aren't that far removed from fasteners or PVC fittings. So says Chris Smythers, president and CEO of Merchants Grocery Company, a leader in the convenience distributors industry.  Jason chats with Chris about the challenges of convenience supply management, the value of striking out on your own (even when those endeavors fail), and the lifelong benefits of association membership. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH CHRIS LinkedIn *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: SupplyMover, the only CRM, e-commerce, and sales enablement suite built for distributors.