Best DSP Enterprises Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 008: Foundational conversations every company should have with a new manufacturer or customer before talking price or terms 24:34

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Episode 008 of Find Your Source dives into the critical early discussions that build strong manufacturer–customer partnerships. Stephen stresses that long-term success doesn’t start with price haggling—it begins with clear expectations and mutual respect. Key takeaways include: Define responsibilities upfront: Don’t leave gray areas about packaging…

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Episode 007: Benchmark your COGS with the best practice in your Industry to get the best results 28:09

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In this episode of Find Your Source, Stephen Peterson dives deep into Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and how manufacturers can sharpen their financial edge by truly understanding and benchmarking their costs. Stephen explains the three key components of COGS—direct materials, direct labor, and overhead—and stresses the importance of categorizing them co…

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Episode 006: Can an Old School Business Use AI to Become More Valuable, Efficient, and Sale-Ready? 18:21

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Episode 006: Stephen Peterson shares how even “old school” businesses can harness AI—specifically tools like ChatGPT-5—to document processes, capture institutional knowledge, and dramatically improve efficiency. Using his step-by-step SOP creation method, Stephen shows how recording key roles, interviewing staff and management, and layering in AI-g…

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Episode 005: Supplier Maintenance takes work from both Parties 24:35

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🎙 Episode 5: Supplier Maintenance – The Secret to Scaling Smart How do you justify taking time to talk with your suppliers when everyone’s already overwhelmed? In this episode, Stephen shares why making time for supplier relationships is exactly how you gain a competitive edge. Too many companies only call their suppliers when there's a problem. Bu…

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Episode 004: Maximizing Manufacturing Capacity with Strategic Customer Relationships 14:43

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🎙 Episode 4: Stay in Your Niche – The Smart Way to Grow Without Breaking What Works In this episode of Find Your Source, Stephen dives into one of the most important (yet most ignored) growth strategies: staying in your lane. When you're scaling a product line or maximizing your manufacturing capacity, it’s tempting to take on anything that comes y…

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Episode 003: Is it time for multiple Manufacturers? 9:42

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Wouldn't it be nice to have options? How about reducing costs of transportation? How do you have the uncomfortable conversation with your Manufacturer? Can you get past the ego?By DSP Enterprises

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Episode 002: Using Trade Shows to grow your business 16:59

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🎙 Episode 2: Stop Getting Ghosted – How to Actually Talk to Decision Makers In this episode of Find Your Source, Stephen tackles a frustration many businesses face: no one returning your calls, and U.S. manufacturers that just can’t seem to compete with pricing from China, India, or Vietnam. But here’s the truth—if you want to find better options, …

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Episode 001: Relationships 22:21

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🎙 Episode 1: Trust Is a Two-Way Street – Building Real Partnerships with Vendors and Customers In this episode of Find Your Source, Stephen tackles one of the most overlooked success factors in business: trust. Whether you’re dealing with a supplier or a customer, relationships thrive when both sides feel respected—and collapse when one side always…

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Episode 000: What does Find your Source mean? 20:27

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🎙 Episode 0: Welcome to Find Your Source – Your Guide to Smarter Sourcing with Stephen Peterson In this kickoff episode, meet your host Stephen Peterson, a sourcing expert with over 30 years of hands-on experience building profitable product lines, trusted manufacturing partnerships, and resilient supply chains. This isn’t just another podcast abou…