In episode 6 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer welcomes Jim Roddy, CEO and President of the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). They discuss the importance of building relationships and networking in business. They also explore the role of self-checkout technology and its impact on the labor shortage caused by the pandemic. 

Tune in to learn more about building meaningful relationships and finding support in the business world. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:19] More Technology in Retail.

[00:03:50] Self-Checkout and its Future.

[00:09:26] The Power of a B2B Organization.

[00:12:48] The RSPA Scholarship Fund.

[00:15:11] Community Response and Scholarships.

In this episode, Kevin Spencer and Jim Roddy highlight the value of getting to know people in the industry and how these connections can benefit business owners. They emphasize that business owners don't have to go it alone and that resources and support are available through associations like the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). Being part of a business organization allows individuals to tap into the knowledge and expertise of others, providing a network of people to lean on and connect with.

Furthermore, Kevin and Roddy discuss the constant evolution of technology and its importance in our lives. They emphasize the need for self-taught learning to keep up with these advancements. While they are knowledgeable in the technology field, they acknowledge that not everyone has the same understanding. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to take the initiative to learn and adapt to new technologies.

QUOTES

• “There is that fear when online started happening, but there's no doubt that those are going to stick around and that technology is going to be a big part of not only brick-and-mortar but integrating that with any online sales.” - Jim Roddy
• “Fundamentally, technology is going to be at the center of retail operations.” - Jim Roddy
• “Everybody needs to integrate with dozens, oftentimes of partners. And that's really what we do is we really accelerate the partnerships. We accelerate their learning. And so we end up accelerating their success.” - Jim Roddy
• “When I talk about retail now, when I talk about RSPA from a perspective of being involved, it really shows my passion to be part of such an amazing organization.” - Kevin Spencer
• “I think the standard is up there in terms of even from a presentation perspective, even on the boots, they really go all out for their resellers in terms of delivering that technology and getting the knowledge to even go push that technology to our end users.” - Kevin Spencer

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

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

Jim Roddy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_roddy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimroddy1/

WEBSITE

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

Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA): https://www.gorspa.org/