Retail Checks & Balances
Welcome to Retail Checks & Balances!
I'm your host Kevin Spencer and this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the bustling world of commerce and culinary delights to help you grow your business and WIN!
For the past 22 years I've been helping retail businesses with maximizing their profitability along with process deliverables and I would like to share my expertise and what I've learned along the way.
In each episode, we'll bring you captivating interviews with industry experts, passionate chefs, epic restauranteurs and inspiring retailers, as they share their insights, experiences, and the recipe for their achievements.
So join us as we explore the fascinating stories, trends, and challenges that shape the retail and hospitality industry, from cozy corner cafes to sprawling shopping malls.
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Retail Checks & Balances
The Kibo Commerce Chronicle with Ram Venkataraman
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kspencer007/
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/