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EP 9 — Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison on Leveraging Media to Build a Business Empire and Smarter Sourcing Strategies

Rick Harrison

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Rick Harrison, founder and host of the TV series Pawn Stars and the founder of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Rick shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a household name in the pawn industry thanks to his international hit show Pawn Stars. He EP 9 — Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison on Leveraging Media to Build a Business Empire and Smarter Sourcing Strategies

EP 8 — 7x CFO Bill Courtney on Strategic Procurement Leadership in Times of Crisis

Bill Courtney

In this episode of Smarter Sourcing, John speaks with Bill Courtney, 7x CFO & Senior Financial Executive, about his extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across various industries. Bill reflects on his time at companies like Ford, Hertz, and Delta, highlighting the challenges faced and the strategic decisions made during critical periods such as 9/11 EP 8 — 7x CFO Bill Courtney on Strategic Procurement Leadership in Times of Crisis

EP 7 — TIAA’s Ulunda Baker on Empowering Sourcing and Procurement with Diversity and Inclusion

Ulunda Baker

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John sits down with Ulunda Baker, Senior Director, Business Diversity, Category Management & Sourcing, Purchasing at TIAA, who shares her inspiring career journey. Ulunda discusses the importance of strategic sourcing and supplier relationships in achieving business goals. She also explores her leadership approach and the value of EP 7 — TIAA’s Ulunda Baker on Empowering Sourcing and Procurement with Diversity and Inclusion

EP 6 — Sam’s Club’s Anna Hammons on Keeping Things Every Day Low Price for Consumers and Every Day Low Cost for Their Corporation

Anna Hammons

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Anna Hammons, Senior Director, Procurement at Sam’s Club, about her day-to-day experience in procurement.

EP 5 —11x CFO Raymond Silcock on Navigating the Challenges of Global Supply Chains

Raymond Silcock

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with 11x CFO Raymond Silcock, about Raymond’s career in procurement and supply chain management, including at Diamond Foods, CTI Foods, Perrigo, and Neptune Wellness. 

EP 4 — Bowlero Corp.’s Bobby Lavan on Sourcing Strategies Driving the Future of Entertainment

Bobby Lavan

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Bobby Lavan, CFO at Bowlero Corporation. They discuss Bowlero’s procurement strategy, and how its various vendors have been built up over 27 years.

EP 3 — Inari’s Lara Smith Weber on Seeding Change, Supply Chains, and Procurement Sustainability

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, recorded at the ICR Conference, John speaks with Lara Smith Weber, CFO at Inari, a company creating more sustainable seeds. They discuss how Inari is working on its mission to “seed change for a renewed Earth”.

EP 2 — DuPont’s Miguel Gonzalez on Creating Value Through Procurement Transformation

Miguel Gonzalez

In this episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, John speaks with Miguel Gonzalez, Chief Procurement Officer at DuPont. They discuss how DuPont takes a centralized approach to its procurement strategy by integrating it across the business.

EP 1 — Beachbody’s Marc Suidan on Why Questioning Everything Leads to Better Business Outcomes

In our first episode of the Smarter Sourcing podcast, recorded at the ICR Conference, John speaks with Marc Suidan, CFO at The Beachbody Company. They discuss how Beachbody functions as an organization — including its centralized procurement process for its nutrition arm.