Episode #2: Navigating Change and Mentorship in the Distribution Industry with Peter Maurer
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Join host John as he delves into a compelling conversation with industry expert Pete Maurer in this insightful episode of the Distribution Download Podcast. Together, they explore the dynamic landscape of the fuels, lubricants, and chemical distribution industry, uncovering the challenges, opportunities, and the vital role of mentorship in achieving success.
In the midst of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain complexities, distributors in this sector face unique hurdles. Pete's firsthand experiences shed light on overcoming these obstacles, as he shares stories of finding unexpected mentors who have greatly influenced his professional journey.
With a keen focus on the industry's future, this episode explores emerging trends and transformative technologies. Pete highlights the potential impact of electric vehicles, hydrogen technology, and evolving customer demands, providing invaluable insights for distributors seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Learn how staying informed and adaptable can unlock new business opportunities and propel your organization to thrive amidst change.
Tune in to the Distribution Download Podcast and embark on a transformative journey that empowers you to navigate change, embrace innovation, and cultivate mentorship within the fuels, lubricants, and chemical distribution industry.
John Keller
President & Co-Founder at Redlist
John is a serial entrepreneur and investor that is obsessed with helping companies fulfill their missions to "Build the World." John has been involved in scores of start-ups and high growth businesses; including companies in the E-commerce, and B2C and B2B services and retail spaces. John is driven by the possibilities of scalable businesses with impact and purpose. He loves the challenge and excitement of his current role as President of Redlist, LLC a B2B Software as a Service (SaaS) company in the industrial space–where his teams work to unite the enterprise asset community of equipment owners, OEMs and suppliers. His software platform provides maintenance, safety and operational software solutions to medium and large enterprise customers that are involved in building fundamental building blocks of civilization. In addition to being pretty nerdy, John also lives a wannabe farmer's life in Utah.
Peter Maurer
Regional Industrial Sales Manager
Pete Maurer has been in the lubricant industry for 27 years. During that time, he has concentrated on lubrication needs in the industrial sector, heavy-duty transportation sector, construction sector, and power generation sector. He is a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) with the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). He also is a member of the CLS committee in which he writes and adds questions to the CLS exam in regard to transportation and metalworking fields. He currently works for Vesco Oil Corporation, based in Southfield Michigan, as a regional industrial sales manager and technical support specialist. He has also worked with Total Energies covering 18 states and working in the industrial sector and transportation sectors as well. In his 27 years of sales, he has represented products from Sunoco, Chevron, Petro Canada, Total, Mobil, and Castrol.
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