Episode. 5: Building and Scaling a Family-Owned Distribution Business

Jim Derry and his brother built Field Fastener into a several hundred-million-dollar distribution business from the ground up. No shortcuts. Just hard work, entrepreneurial grit, and a belief in an industry that quietly powers the American economy every single day. In this episode of NAW’s Distributors Deliver, Jim Derry, CEO of Field, joins NAW CEO, Eric Hoplin, for a candid conversation about: Building a distribution business from scratch What policymakers in Washington misunderstand about distribution Why wholesale distribution remains one of the best pathways to opportunity and growth in America The future of the supply chain and American entrepreneurship Learn more about Field: https://www.fieldfastener.com/why-field. To learn more about the benefits of an NAW membership, visit our website: https://www.naw.org/membership/.