In episode 42 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Natalija Pavic, the Marketing Director of Kibo Commerce, as she discusses her diverse roles in sales, product marketing, and development, highlighting her passion for all aspects of the industry.

Tune in to learn more about her insights on the retail and hospitality industry and the exciting trends shaping its future.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:27] Product marketing and communication.

[00:04:29] Composable e-commerce solutions.

[00:09:35] Incremental innovation in business.

[00:13:32] E-commerce transformation and consumer expectations.

[00:20:22] Sustainability in product lifecycle.

[00:25:22] Work-life balance challenges discussed.

[00:30:03] Legacy and career reflection.

[00:32:43] Finding your Ikigai.

[00:35:44] Podcast subscription and reviews.

QUOTES

• "Some people just buy something based on the brand. They don't really investigate the product." - Kevin Spencer
• “Work isn't everything. Work is really a sum of interesting challenges and interesting problems to solve, but definitely not identity-driven in that manner." - Natalija Pavic
• "Once you align things that drive you with things that you're interested in and with things that you're good at, then that's the like magic Venn diagram." - Natalija Pavic

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kspencer007/

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

Natalija Pavic

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

WEBSITE

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

Kibo Commerce: https://kibocommerce.com/

In episode 41 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer dives into the fascinating world of digital wallets and explores how they are revolutionizing the way we handle money.

Tune in to learn how these innovations are shaping the future of commerce and what they mean for your business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:45] Digital wallets and their evolution.

[00:05:49] Future of digital wallets.

QUOTES

• “AI-powered wallets, imagine your digital wallet doing more than just storing cards. It can help you manage your money. AI wallets are emerging, offering budgeting tools, automatic savings, fraud detection.”
• “Digital walls are just about payments anymore. They're becoming financial ecosystems. It's going to shape how we interact with money and identity.”

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kspencer007/

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

WEBSITE

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

In episode 40 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Melodie van der Baan, the Co-Founder and CEO at Max Retail, to explore innovative solutions for managing excess inventory in the retail industry.

Tune in to learn more about innovative solutions for inventory management and the evolving landscape of retail.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:40] Excess inventory solutions for retailers.

[00:04:06] Diversification in retail markets.

[00:10:04] Excess inventory management solutions.

[00:12:50] Overcoming inventory overstock challenges.

[00:19:06] Passion for solving problems.

[00:22:01] Mentorship and legacy impact.

[00:26:05] Future of retail innovation.

QUOTES

• "You don't have to worry about money. You focus on planting seeds. The harvest takes care of itself. Money is a lagging indicator. The leading indicator is the satisfaction of your customers. If they are satisfied, if they are seeing value, you will make money." - Melodie van der Baan
• "Think of the world five years from now. And think of how your business is fitting in it. And start charting that path now." - Melodie van der Baan
• “One of the innovative things that we do as an organization outside of this podcast is we bring that new innovative technology in terms of one of our VIP events that we have every year.” - Kevin Spencer

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kspencer007/

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

Melodie van der Baan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melodievev/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodie-van-der-baan/

WEBSITES

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

Max Retail: https://maxretail.com/