Rising Stars

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join host Brianna Moriarty and John Maieli, Channel Partner Executive at Star Micronics and former Chef, as they explore the kitchen of the future and the technologies helping the restaurant and hospitality industries compete in the current climate. Brianna and John discuss how professional kitchens have had to adapt as the pandemic moves from one stage to the next and how the changes continue. They also talk about trends and issues the industry faces and how integrated point-of-sale technologies are critical. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-maieli-5858b1182/ (Click here to connect with John Maieli on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now, and let us know what you think by leaving a review!

Many terms get thrown around Star's solutions like AOA, CloudPRNT, StarPRNT SDK, and StarXpand, but what do they mean? In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join host Brianna Moriarty and returning guest Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics, as they dive into the innovative technologies that make Star's solutions so unique. Together, Brianna and Jon talk about Star Micronics Cloud Services, its upgrades, and how they're invaluable to both ISVs and business owners. Jon explains popular services like PromoPRNT and Device Monitor API and gets more into StarXpand for React Native. They also talk about Star's integration support for ISVs and how it sets the company apart. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-levin-1851013/ (Click here to connect with Jon Levin on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). To learn more about Star's technologies please email integrations@starmicronics.com. Loving the podcast? Subscribe now, and let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode, we are celebrating one year of the Rising Stars Podcast! Rising Stars has covered many topics from the future of retail, to online ordering trends, to alternative payments – and there's much more to come! This episode will give you a glimpse into Rising Star's top 5 episodes from its first year. Enjoy the show! https://starmicronics.com/blog/rising-stars-podcast/?fbclid=IwAR2_eLnrV0uvnaBAhJHNferMX3GQridXFxzI3Awlv4qFta69jupISKZWgNE (Listen to the full top five episodes.) As always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join a discussion all about solution selling for the point-of-sale (POS). Host Brianna Moriarty talks about current and future trends with guest Katie McMillan, CRO of https://www.theposcloud.com/ (Cloud POS), a solution selling company offering full-service POS deployment for various verticals. Together, Brianna and Katie address common misconceptions in the space and stress how businesses should embrace new payment technology now. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmillank/ (Click here to connect with Katie McMillan on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for a talk with several women at Star Micronics as we celebrate Women's History Month. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales, Christin Dorner, Content and Media Manager, Maryah Balerdi, Inside Sales Coordinator, Kathy Parker, Operations Manager, and Joey Anna Durso, Human Resources Manager, each of whom brings different experiences and stories to the table. Together, Brianna and the wonderful women at Star discuss careers, thoughts on being women in the tech world, and first-hand advice for our listeners. Enjoy the show! Click each woman's name to connect on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-duffy-b2b6a85/ (Christine Duffy), https://www.linkedin.com/in/christindorner/ (Christin Dorner), https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryah-lucia-balerdi-640bb329/ (Maryah Balerdi), https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-parker-553b0b1a/ (Kathy Parker), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyannadurso/ (Joey Anna Durso). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Resources for women in technology: https://www.gorspa.org/communities/w2w-community/ (RSPA W2W Community) https://www.wnetonline.org/ (WNET) https://www.hiretechladies.com/ (Tech Ladies) https://womenininnovation.co/ (Women In Innovation) https://www.womenwhocode.com/ (Women Who Code) Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an eye-opening exploration into alternative payment methods. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Jarrod Newman, Director of ISV and Channel Partners at Blackhawk Network, a company that specializes in branded payment solutions through prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect brands and people. Together, Brianna and Jarrod discuss where consumers are headed when it comes to payments, what they're looking for from businesses moving forward, and how Blackhawk is pivoting as alternative payment technology grows. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrod-newman-30056216/ (Click here to connect with Jarrod on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the rise of mobile ordering and how Mr. Yum was there to meet the moment. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Kim Teo, CEO and co-founder of Mr. Yum, an innovative tech company in mobile ordering, mobile payments, and much more for the hospitality and entertainment industries. Together, Brianna and Kim discuss Mr. Yum's wild timeline–not only the origin and culture but how they navigated and capitalized on the changes to the food and leisure industry that continue today. They also consider where QR codes and mobile ordering are going next. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimteo/ (Click here to connect with Kim on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the coming trends for retail technology in 2022 and beyond. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, the Founder of https://retailminded.com/ (Retail Minded), an internationally recognized industry blog and publication that delivers news and education to independent retailers. Together, Brianna and Nicole discuss consumer behaviors and retail tech trends coming down the pipeline, including tech for inventory control, payment options, and social and augmented reality shopping. They also weigh in on facial recognition technology and how it can greatly impact the space. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/retailminded/ (Click here to connect with Nicole on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a talk about the next generation of the channel through the eyes of someone who has uniquely experienced all sides. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michel Sirois, President of BlueStar Canada, Canada's leading specialty IT distributor, delivering complete solutions in POS, digital signage, mobility, and wireless. Together, Brianna and Michel discuss where they see the channel going over the next 5-10 years, and how the acceleration of technology adoption is changing the landscape. They also bring up the labor shortage, currently a major hurdle across industries, and its effects. Then, for today's channel leaders to prepare for and adapt to these changes, Michel has several eye-opening tips, including the new hiring processes companies should implement when looking for their next generation of talent. Enjoy the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-sirois-474742a/ (Click here to connect with Michel on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a recap of retail's biggest show of the year, NRF. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michael Flores, Channel Sales Manager at Star Micronics, on the show floor to get the inside scoop of NRF 2022. Together, Brianna and Michael talk about the drastic decrease in attendees this year compared to years past, and how that benefited the ones that showed up. They also discuss trending retail technology, such as AI and self-service, and Michael gives a sneak peak of Star's newest products – the TSP143IV, and new scales, stands, and scanners. Enjoy listening! Click here to connect with Star Micronics. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review! Learn more about our partners, https://www.southseasdata.com/ (South Seas Data), https://www.accuvia.com/ (Accuvia), and https://www.posrg.com/ (POSRG).

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion covering the rise of kiosks and self-service trends. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Aaron Westphal, Director of Sales at Kiosk Group, an information technology company that creates innovative tablet kiosk hardware and software for a global client base. Together, Brianna and Aaron confront whether self-service is merely a temporary necessity, or if it's more than that, quickly becoming part of everyday life. They discuss the many commercial benefits of kiosks, but also dive into how self-service technology is becoming multifaceted, not just limited to retail and POS application. The process of creating kiosk hardware and software is also touched upon. Enjoy listening! https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-westphal-0a79b11b4/ (Click here to connect with Aaron on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Learn more about Kiosk Group at http://www.kioskgroup.com/ (www.kioskgroup.com). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about the rare brick-and-mortar reseller storefront and how it can help build a successful business model. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Debra Peters-Smith, CEO of Advanced Business Computing (ABC), an expert guide for highly personalized POS solutions and small business IT from start to finish. Together, Brianna and Debra discuss how ABC came to be, their extensive journey through the IT and POS space, and how having a physical storefront in Columbus, IN has helped cultivate and strengthen their community. They also touch on the critical need for tech in the growing cannabis retailer space, exploring the necessary hardware and software to help businesses build seamless customer experiences, furthering long-term success. Enjoy listening! https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-peters-smith-8aa10a101/ (Click here to connect with Debra on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about the QR code takeover. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Ben Harrison, Director of Marketing at Addmi, a leading point of sale company specializing in QR codes and contactless ordering for the hospitality industry. Together, Brianna and Ben discuss all things QR codes, mobile ordering, and how the hospitality industry can use these easy technologies to boost efficiency and sales. They also explore how Addmi was ahead of the QR code trend and how the company continues to innovate, helping the hospitality industry bounce back throughout the pandemic. Enjoy!  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-harrison-9160a723/# (Click here to connect with Ben on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube).  Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review! 

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about surviving the current supply-chain crisis. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Brenda McCurry, Vice President of Merchandising at ScanSource, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, focusing on point-of-sale, barcode, physical security, video, voice, and data networking. Together, Brianna and Brenda discuss the current state of the supply-chain, how to navigate and plan around delays, and using technology to develop point-of-sale systems that boost business. They also explore how ScanSource is educating and creating solutions for its partners to stay ahead of contactless payment trends in the digitalization of the marketplace. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-mccurry-b867294/ (Click here to connect with Brenda on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us onhttps://twitter.com/StarMicronics ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw ( YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us to learn about what retailers are doing to adjust to the after-effects of the COVID pandemic. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Elliott Winskill, Head of Solutions at PMC, a merchant services provider (MSP) based in the UK. Together Brianna and Elliott discuss challenges that retailers are facing in getting customers back into the brick-and-mortar store, how to improve the customer experience, and upgrading retail technology. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottwinskill/ (Click here to connect with Elliott on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

Today's episode is a special one as host Brianna Moriarty chats with Mark Fraker, VP of Marketing at BlueStar. Mark discusses a myriad of topics including: his 22-year-long career journey at BlueStar; the many benefits the TEConnect Program offers ISVs including end-user demand generation, SaaS financing, and more; the importance of partnerships and proper pricing models to new ISVs entering the reseller channel; how resellers can navigate and set realistic expectations for the ongoing component shortage issues; and more. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfraker/ (Click here to connect with Mark on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

This week on the Rising Stars Podcast, host Brianna Moriarty sits down with Wayne Scarsella, EVP of Sports & Entertainment at Appetize (now a part of Spot On). Wayne chats about the recent Appetize/Spot On merger and how the two companies joining forces enables them to scale from two POS terminals at a coffee shop to 1,000+ POS terminals at a football stadium. Additionally, Brianna and Wayne discuss the importance of creating adaptive technology that's able to quickly pivot to accommodate challenges like labor shortage, as well as merging traditional business operations (like hawking) with new technologies (like in-seat online ordering) to create frictionless solutions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-scarsella-39a8333/ (Click here to connect with Wayne on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a dive deep into the booming cannabis industry. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews John Bachanov, CEO of https://www.appspensary.com/ (Appspensary), a dispensary POS e-commerce software he and his long-time best friend founded in March 2020. Together Brianna and John discuss challenges modern cannabis dispensaries are facing including being a cash dominant industry, and online ordering inventory management. They also explore tips on navigating legal electronic payments, educating new online customers, retaining clients, and more. Enjoy! https://starmicronics.com/pages/ntep-certified-precision-scales-pos (Click here to learn more about Star Micronics mG-Scale series). https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bachanov-9117037a/ (Click here to connect with John on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Star Micronics America's Senior Product Integration Specialist, Guillermo Cubero, and Star Micronics Europe's Software Development Manager, Lawrence Owen, discuss all things integration. From the history of Star's SDKs for mobile devices and the importance of manufacturer-created POS SDKs to simplify the integration process, to the rise of cross-platform development and the significance of the collaborative GitHub community, get technical today on the podcast with Star's finest integration experts. Learn more about https://www.starmicronics.com/Pages/starprnt-sdk-pos-printing-java-swift (StarPRNT SDK) or https://www.starmicronics.com/pages/starxpand-sdk-react-native (StarXpand SDK). https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermocubero/ (Click here to connect with Guillermo on LinkedIn), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/laowen/ (click here to connect with Lawrence). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this week's episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us as host Brianna Moriarty chats with Samsung's Senior Manager of Business Development B2B Mobility for Retail, Joe Hasenzahl. Dive into topics such as how the line is blurring between the shopper and the associate in the retail space, and the importance of intuitive B2B technology that mirrors consumer tech. Additionally, join us as Joe explores the three pillars of the future of retail, all of which are tied to technology: retail inventory management, customer experience, and retail associate acquisition and retention. https://starmicronics.com/Pages/universal-tablet-enclosure-ipad-galaxy-microsoft-surface (Click here) to learn more about Star's Universal mEnclosure. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joehasenzahl/ (Click here to connect with Joe on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this week's episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Brianna Moriarty speaks with Ben Eaton, Senior Sales Executive at ERS. Together they explore how – in a world full of one-click etailers – value-added resellers (VARs) can provide value to customers by supplying real-time stock information, proactively and personally confirming compatibility needs, and more. https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-eaton-555411149/ (Click here to connect with Ben on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

This week's episode is a special one: it's an RSPA RetailNOW 2021 recap! Join host Brianna Moriarty as she takes a deep dive into the hottest trends she spotted at the show, and interviews special guests including RSPA's President and CEO, John Kirk, as well as TRG's https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jatich-394bba65/ (Adam Jatich) and Worldnet Payments' https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinaosorio/ (Sabina Osorio). As always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

Today on the Rising Stars podcast, host Brianna Moriarty sits down with Jim Roddy, RSPA's VP of Marketing to discuss balancing multiple achievements, how to build a business advisor framework, tips on hiring top talent, which kinds of VARs and ISVs benefit the most from coaching, highlights of Jim's book https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Method-Career-Business-Success-ebook/dp/B08JJCQ7CY (“The Walk-On Method,”) and more. And speaking of RSPA, get a glimpse of what's to come at RetailNOW 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25 through July 28. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimroddy1/ (Click here to connect with Jim on LinkedIn). And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). To learn more about Brianna's qualifications for the RSPA Board of Directors election, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-moriarty/ (please click here to connect with her on LinkedIn). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

Today on the Rising Stars podcast, host Brianna Moriarty chats with two members of the Shopify team, Sean Buckley, Retail Partnerships Lead, and Manit Jain, who leads Product Partnerships. In this episode, explore what a successful omnichannel strategy entails, how omnichannel retailing boosts long-term business, how to boost in-store traffic, and more. To learn more about Star's POSShield, please visit https://www.starmicronics.com/pages/posshield-portable-plexiglass-sneeze-guard-retail-pos (https://www.starmicronics.com/pages/posshield-portable-plexiglass-sneeze-guard-retail-pos). https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-buckley-1b168b16/?originalSubdomain=ca (Click here to connect with Sean on LinkedIn) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainmanit?originalSubdomain=ca (click here to connect with Manit on LinkedIn). As always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don't forget to follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In today's episode, host Brianna Moriarty chats with Danny Mikhail, Founder and CEO at Zuza, a business management platform helping merchants expand their businesses. Brianna and Danny discuss his humble beginnings as a young entrepreneur, as well as Zuza's partner-friendly strategy to sell its software through ISOs, the benefits of white-labeling, what it takes to create one solution for multiple markets, and more. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-mikhail (Click here to connect with Danny Mikhail on LinkedIn), and to stay up-to-date on all things Star, follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Learn more about Star Cash Drawers at https://starmicronics.com/pages/pos-cash-register-drawers (https://starmicronics.com/pages/pos-cash-register-drawers). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In today's episode, host Brianna Moriarty meets with Jacky Yamada, Assistant Manager of New Products at Star Micronics' headquarters in Japan. Together they serve up global restaurant insights, chatting about topics like what the restaurant market looks like today in Japan, the importance of geo-targeted marketing to bolster relationships between restaurants and their diners, challenges of dine-in service versus delivery, ghost kitchen trends, and more. https://www.linkedin.com/in/junya-jacky-yamada-a70155129/ (Click here to connect with Jacky Yamada on LinkedIn), and to stay up-to-date on all things Star, follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this episode, host Brianna Moriarty meets with Brett Payette, Sales Team Lead at Vend, to discuss emerging markets and trends in the retail space. Brett has spent years working directly with retailers and takes us on a journey to explore the ways that the pandemic has accelerated adaptation and innovation as retailers anticipate “the retail rebound.” Trends discussed include Instagram Live and Facetime shopping, omnichannel and loyalty program refinement, contactless payment adoption, the value of providing relevant content and resources to retailers, and more. To learn more about Star Micronics mPOP, please visit https://starmicronics.com/pages/mpop (https://starmicronics.com/pages/mpop). https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-payette-aa481831/ (Click here to connect with Brett Payette on LinkedIn), and to stay up-to-date on all things Star, follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this episode, Brianna Moriarty dives into the topic of digital marketing with James Korte, Manager of Digital Marketing Strategy at BlueStar. As the world continues to experience a digital transformation, James and Brianna discuss marketing do's and don'ts for ISVs and VARs looking to succeed in today's everchanging market. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskorte (Click here to connect with James Korte on LinkedIn), and to stay up-to-date on all things Star, follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

In this episode, host Brianna Moriarty sits down to chat with guest Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics, about the number one mistake POS ISVs should avoid, top tips to enter a new market, characteristics of the most successful ISVs, emerging trends and what they mean for ISVs, and more. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-levin-1851013/ (Click here to connect with Jon Levin on LinkedIn), and to stay up-to-date on all things Star, follow us on https://twitter.com/StarMicronics (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/company/1251978/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/StarMicronicsSMA/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/starmicronics/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFsbwqptC1jQwIBKbz4ppw (YouTube). Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.

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