This week’s guest is proof that sometimes saying “yes” to a temp job can completely change your career path. Dillon and Delaney sit down with Rebekah Moomau, Director of Sales at Portico Collection, to talk about how she went from showroom help to sales leadership in just six years — all within the same company.

Known affectionately as a “professional yapper,” Rebekah shares how relationship-building, curiosity, and consistency helped her grow through the ranks in an industry that offers more career paths than people realize. While many guests have shared entrepreneurial and winding journeys, Rebekah’s story highlights something different: wholesale can also provide the kind of traditional, upward career growth that many people associate with the corporate world — just with a lot more personality along the way.

This week, Dillon and Delaney are back behind the mic for a conversation all about the bigger picture. After interviewing industry leaders, sales reps, entrepreneurs, and movement-builders, they’re reflecting on the biggest insights and themes that have come out of the podcast so far — and why they matter for the future of wholesale.

They also break down the real career opportunities already available through wholesaletalent.com and why this industry can be such an exciting fit for people who are relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, creative, and looking for something beyond the traditional career path.

This episode is part reflection, part vision-casting, and a reminder that the wholesale industry is full of opportunities hiding in plain sight.

Links for this episode:

https://wholesaletalent.com/career-opportunities

https://www.spiritsales.com/

https://www.justgot2haveit.com/

https://roadrunnersllc.com/

What happens when two industry professionals from different agencies come together over a shared passion for supporting reps and local retail? Reps Are Local Too.

In this episode, Dillon and Delaney sit down with Angela Schmook and Kelly Bristol to talk about their journeys into the wholesale world, the relationships that shaped their careers, and the movement they’ve created to shine a light on the value reps bring to retailers and brands every day.

From community-building and collaboration to the real qualities needed to thrive as a Brand Concierge, this conversation is full of insight, encouragement, and a deeper look into one of the industry’s most relationship-driven roles.

Links for this episode:

https://wholesaletalent.com/career-opportunities

https://roadrunnersllc.com/

https://www.justgot2haveit.com/

https://www.repsarelocaltoo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-schmook-93b85711/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybristol/

This episode is packed with real talk and major industry insight. Recorded live at the GSMA Conference, Dillon and Delaney sit down with Richard Freeman of DM Merchandising—GSMA President, former entrepreneur, and leader of a nationwide sales team of over 100 reps.

From inventing a toy and building his own company to helping lead a Manufacturer of the Year brand, Richard shares what it really takes to succeed and stand out in this industry. Plus, the conversation gets fun as they connect the wholesale world to things everyone understands—like malls, influencers, and modern brand ambassadors. Whether you’re new to the industry or have years of experience, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at what makes great leaders, great relationships, and great businesses grow.

Links for this episode:

https://wholesaletalent.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-freeman-1438467/

https://247dm.com/

https://www.joingsma.com/

This episode is a special one. Dillon and Delaney sit down with their mom, Sande—Principal of sales agency NEST—for a conversation that’s both personal and eye-opening. They dive into how she first got into the industry, what’s kept her here all these years, and the passion behind it all. Along the way, they take a walk down memory lane and uncover pieces of industry history they hadn’t even heard before.

Links for this episode:

https://wholesaletalent.com/

https://www.newerareps.com/

https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/

From retail roots to sales leadership, Taylor’s journey is one you don’t want to miss. In this episode, recorded live from Atlanta Market, Dillon and Delaney sit down with Softies Sales Manager (and Cozy Market Queen) Taylor to explore how she broke into the industry and grew her career. Get an inside look at the buzz of market week and discover the many ways to find your place—and thrive—in this space.

Links for this episode:

https://wholesaletalent.com/

https://www.softiespjs.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-brunson-952407a8/

https://www.atlantamarket.com/

Join SWTA co-founders Dillon and Delaney Womack as they pull back the curtain on the world of small business consumer goods. From sales reps and agencies to manufacturers and retailers, discover how this tight-knit network creates massive impact nationwide—fueling independent retail and having a ton of fun while doing it. This is where it all starts.

Links for this episode: https://wholesaletalent.com/