In episode 28 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer delves into the evolution of point of sale (POS) computer technology in the retail and hospitality industry. He highlights the importance of POS systems in making transactions smooth and efficient, from the days of the cash register to the current self-service era.

Tune in to learn more about this pivotal aspect of business operations.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:07] Evolution of Point of Sale.

[00:07:00] Evolution of POS Systems.

[00:10:45] Exciting Time for PX Technology.

QUOTES

• "Now inventory could be tracked in real-time, sales data could be analyzed, and understanding customer behavior and the overall customer experience improved significantly. It was indeed a game changer."
• “Let's not forget about the role of data analytics. Pure systems gather a wealth of data that has to crunch and drive business decision-making, you know, from inventory management to personal marketing campaigns, because there's so much in terms of that device has to hold a database, whether it's on the cloud or sometimes it's local on the device.”
• “So having a device that can handle all this technology is really where you want to choose the correct partner. And at the end of the day, there are so many devices out there, so many manufacturers of devices, you got to pick the one that fits. your operations.”

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Kevin Spencer

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WEBSITE

Rod Plus Solutions: https://rodplussolutions.com/

In episode 27 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Cindy Maricle from Abundant Living Naturally to discuss her journey from medical technology to natural wellness support using essential oils. Cindy shares her personal experience of finding natural solutions to health issues and the importance of knowing the source of essential oils for therapeutic results.

Tune in as they dive into the trends in the natural wellness industry and the future of holistic health.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:00] Natural Wellness and Essential Oils.

[00:07:37] Trends in the Industry.

[00:10:15] Integrity of Essential Oils

[00:16:37] Live Blood Cell Analysis.

[00:20:56] Neutralizing Lactic Acid in Muscles.

QUOTES

• “I have a lot of passion because I have found there are ways that you can support your body naturally to do what it's designed to do, which is heal itself. Not always, but often we can avoid unnecessary interventions.” - Cindy Maricle
• "You just need to really find a company you trust. And so that's what I do. I educate. I love to help people know what to do for themselves." - Cindy Maricle
• "One of my favorite quotes is the definition of success is the continual progressive movement towards a worthy ideal. I kind of didn't quote it correctly, but it's when you don't quit, but you continue to make progress towards a goal. That is an ideal that you want to trade your life for, and for me, I want to empower people to feel better, look better, and live better naturally." - Cindy Maricle

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Kevin Spencer

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinspencer007/

Cindy Maricle

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.maricle

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-maricle/

WEBSITE

Rod Plus Solutions: https://rodplussolutions.com/

Cindy Maricle: https://cindymaricle.com/

In episode 26 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Ram Venkataraman, CEO of Kibo Commerce, to discuss his journey in the retail and hospitality industry. Ram discusses his background, experience, and the transformation he led at Kibo during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:20] Building Things was Fascinating.

[00:04:36] Platform-Based Businesses.

[00:08:40] Embracing Composable Commerce Strategy.

[00:12:30] Embracing Client Obsession for Success.

[00:16:11] Core Product Solutions.

[00:19:13] Optimizing Fulfillment Logistics.

[00:24:16] Work-Life Balance Insights.

[00:25:44] Measuring Success Through Mentoring.

QUOTES

• "So as an individual and as a business, I think one of the key things for us is that curiosity, learning new things, trying new things, obviously being in the software business, you have to constantly innovate.” - Ram Venkataraman
• "And it's not an easy thing today to be successful without a lot of effort, without a lot of feedback around you to really get the right feedback to improve yourself and improve yourself as an organization." - Ram Venkataraman

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinspencer007/

Ram Venkataraman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramvenkataraman/

WEBSITE

Rod Plus Solutions: https://rodplussolutions.com/

Kibo Commerce: https://kibocommerce.com/