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/

In episode 39 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Russ Hawkins, CEO at Agilence Inc., as he discusses the importance of leveraging data to tackle challenges like shrinkage and total retail loss, and how Agilence helps businesses make better decisions through effective data management.

Tune in to explore the fascinating world of retail data analytics and its impact on business operations.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:30] Building companies and problem-solving.

[00:05:30] Data wrangling for businesses.

[00:12:35] Total retail loss concept.

[00:14:56] RFID technology advancements.

[00:19:09] Data-driven customer engagement strategies.

[00:25:20] Online presence in retail.

[00:28:10] Supply chain disruptions and inventory.

[00:32:06] Consumer behavior during Christmas sales.

[00:36:09] The origin of Black Friday.

[00:38:41] Data-driven decision-making.

QUOTES

• "A long history of working didn't grow up with any money but found that the way to basically run your own business without having the capital to start it is to be in the sales business." - Russ Hawkins
• "We can't get accustomed to just doing the same thing every day. You gotta evolve with change, which is constant as we all learn." - Kevin Spencer
• "It's kind of a self-fulfilling, you know, virtuous circle here, that virtuous cycle where you give the employees the ability to be better consultants to the customers." - Russ Hawkins

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

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

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

Russ Hawkins

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

WEBSITES

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

Agilence Inc.: https://www.agilenceinc.com/

In episode 38 of Retail Checks and Balances, Kevin Spencer interviews Lorena Tomasini, owner of MALM Life and Health Insurance Agency, as she discusses the distinction between health insurance and health supplements, clarifying common misconceptions.

Tune in to gain insights into the life and health insurance field

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04:01] Financial protection through insurance.

[00:07:36] Common misconceptions about insurance.

[00:08:17] Protecting your finances with insurance.

[00:12:48] Life insurance age demographics.

[00:18:03] Hobbies and interests of guests.

[00:21:43] ICRA and health insurance trends.

[00:24:46] Life insurance policy trends.

[00:29:00] Importance of personalized insurance plans.

QUOTES

• "Always doing what's right for the client and not based on what you're going to get paid or anything like that. It's always offering a solution to the client that meets their needs." - Lorena Tomasini
• "It's about protecting your finances if something were to happen unexpectedly, that you don't have to owe the $50,000 bill at the hospital." - Lorena Tomasini
• "I think everybody needs to have that life and health insurance covered, especially in this modern day where anything can happen spontaneously." - Kevin Spencer

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Kevin Spencer

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

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

Lorena Tomasini

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lore0125/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malmins22

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

WEBSITES

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

MALM Life and Health Insurance Agency: https://www.malmins.com/