Best Star Micronics Podcasts (2026)

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Excerpt: Somewhere Beyond the Sea 28:53

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2M ago28:53

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We’ve just concluded serializing THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Now we’re excited to share a sneak peek of the sequel, SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA. You can buy TJ Klune’s SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA audiobook here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 14 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

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Tune in for the final episode of TJ Klune’s THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook. You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook here or wherever you get your audiobooks. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of TJ Klune’s SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 13 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 12 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 11 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 10 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 9 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 8 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 7 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 6 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 5 59:54

3M ago59:54

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 4 44:58

3M ago44:58

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 3 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 2 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The House in the Cerulean Sea: 1 45:45

3M ago45:45

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Tune in for a new episode of the Stories from Among the Stars podcast, in which we serialize THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA audiobook by TJ Klune. Can’t wait for the next episode? You can buy THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA in full here or check out more from the author here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Introducing: The House in the Cerulean Sea 4:26

3M ago4:26

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We’re excited to announce a new season where we are serializing TJ Klune's beloved contemporary fantasy, THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, starting 10/7/25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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Excerpt: Hemlock & Silver 24:13

5M ago24:13

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We’ve just concluded serializing the NETTLE & BONE audiobook by T. Kingfisher. Now we’re excited to share a sneak peek of her upcoming dark reimagining of “Snow White” — HEMLOCK & SILVER. T. Kingfisher’s HEMLOCK & SILVER will be on sale 8/19. You can preorder your audiobook here—don’t miss this eerie and enchanting tale! Learn more about your ad ch…

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Introducing: Nettle & Bone 2:28

7M ago2:28

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We’re excited to announce a new season where we are serializing T. Kingfisher's fantasy adventure, NETTLE & BONE. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, starting 7/1/25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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Excerpt: A Pirate's Life for Tea 27:40

7M ago27:40

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We’ve just concluded serializing the CAN’T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA audiobook by Rebecca Thorne. Now we’re excited to share a sneak peek of the next book in the Tomes & Tea series— A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR TEA. You can continue the Tomes & Tea series here and get ready for the final book in the series, ALCHEMY AND A CUP OF TEA. Learn more about your ad…

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Introducing: Can't Spell Treason Without Tea 2:16

8M ago2:16

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We’re excited to announce a new season where we are serializing Rebecca Thorne's epic fantasy romp, CAN’T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA. New episodes drop 5/6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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Steal the Stars 0: Deputy 39:00

9M ago39:00

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Return to Quill Marine with Dak, Patty, and Lloyd in this live prequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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Steal the Stars 14: As Fierce, As Colossal, As All-Consuming 42:45

9M ago42:45

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In an epic final showdown in the Texas desert - as Sierra closes in from all sides - Dak and Matt finally learn the truth about Moss. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Squarespace (Squarespace.com offer code STARS). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Steal the Stars 13: Matt-25 33:57

9M ago33:57

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Dak and Matt hide out for the night with Matt's ex-girlfriend Teresa, leading Dak to an unexpected moment of connection... and another unexpected moment that threatens to ruin everything. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Squarespace (Squarespace.com offer code STARS)…

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Steal the Stars 12: All That Sky 29:56

9M ago29:56

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Dak and Matt are finally on the road with their extraterrestrial contraband, but Sierra is hot on their heels. They're finally forced to take refuge in the last place Dak wants to go. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Squarespace and Audible. Learn more about your ad …

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Steal the Stars 11: Checkpoints 21:45

9M ago21:45

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Getting Moss's body out of Hangar 11 is one thing. Getting it out of Quill Marine is quite another. And there's a lot of checkpoints - and angry people - standing between Dak & Mat and freedom. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Lore on Amazon. Learn more about your ad…

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Steal the Stars 10: Protocol 24:45

9M ago24:45

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By the end of this day, Dak and Matt will either be dead... or they'll have just pulled off the most incredible heist of all time. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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Steal the Stars 9: The Real Stuff 25:32

9M ago25:32

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Dak has to take two vitally important meetings today, with two of the most powerful men in Washington, DC. And they have to go perfectly: her fate and Matt's hang in the balance. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is sponsored by Spotify, Squarespace (Squarespace.com/stars) and Leesa (Lees…

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Steal the Stars 8: The Walls of the Maze 24:26

9M ago24:26

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Dak has a whole new plan to be with Matt now, a far more dangerous one. One which will carry her across the country to start putting the pieces in place for a perfect getaway. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is sponsored by Spotify and Audible (Audible.com/stealthestars). Learn more abo…

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Steal the Stars 7: Altered Voices 29:27

9M ago29:27

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As Lloyd reveals startling new details about the origin of Object E, Dak and Matt's plan is hit with one brutal setback after another. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is sponsored by Spotify, Squarespace (Squarespace.com/stars) and Leesa (Leesa.com/stars) Learn more about your ad choice…

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Steal the Stars 6: 900 Microns 28:01

9M ago28:01

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As Dak and Matt put their dangerous plan into effect - which involves stealing highly classified footage and meeting in secret with a reporter - Quill Marine gets some devastating news from Sierra. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Spotify. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Steal the Stars 5: Lifers 27:05

9M ago27:05

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After Dak and Patty have to carry out the worst part of their job, Dak's romance with Matt reaches another level. With no legal way to be together, they decide on a desperate plan. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Audible (Audible.com/stealthestars). Learn more about…

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Steal the Stars 4: Power Through 35:46

9M ago35:46

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Today, Trip Haydon - the head of Sierra and the man who holds all their fates in his hand - is visiting Quill Marine. It's the ultimate test of Dak's leadership. There's no margin for even one mistake. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is brought to you by Spotify, Plated (Plated.com/star…

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Steal the Stars 3: Turndown Service 31:39

9M ago31:39

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When they find out the man who runs Sierra is paying them a surprise visit, Dak and Matt have to carry out a hazardous test that will either bring them closer together or kill them. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is sponsored by Plated (Plated.com/stars. Terms and conditions apply) and…

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Steal the Stars 2: Three Dogs 30:48

9M ago30:48

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As Dak and Matt try to extinguish their forbidden relationship before it starts, we meet Lloyd, a brilliant xenobiologist who's about to risk his life in a dangerous encounter with the Harp. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNovel This week's episode is sponsored by Plated (Plated.com/stars. Terms and conditions a…

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Steal the Stars 1: Warm Bodies 24:23

9M ago24:23

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Dakota Prentiss runs security at the secretive Quill Marine compound, run by private defense conglomerate Sierra. Today she's breaking in a new security staffer, Matt Salem. Which means Matt has to pass a crucial test: how he reacts to the secret at the heart of Quill Marine. Learn more about Steal the Stars novelization here: http://bit.ly/STSNove…

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Introducing: Steal the Stars 1:22

9M ago1:22

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Steal the Stars is the story of Dakota Prentiss and Matt Salem, two government employees guarding the biggest secret in the world: a crashed UFO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Macmillan Audio

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QSR Delivery Done Right: Labeling, Scales & a Big Thank You from Kate 8:15

10M ago8:15

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, “QSR Delivery Done Right: Labeling, Scales & a Big Thank You from Kate,” host Kate Orara explores how QSRs and fast-casual restaurants can boost order accuracy and streamline delivery operations using modern POS scales and labeling solutions. From sticky linerless labels to precision bag weighing, she sh…

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Avoid POS Downtime: Why Your Business Needs an Extended Warranty 30:55

10M ago30:55

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Join Kate Orara as she meets with Paul Leduc, CEO of Globe POS Systems, to explore how extended warranties are transforming the POS industry by minimizing downtime and protecting businesses’ most critical investments. Paul shares insights into common hardware failures, the real cost of POS system disruptions, and how extended warranties provide lon…

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Why Businesses Are Moving to Cloud-Based POS – And Why You Should Too 7:21

11M ago7:21

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "Why Businesses Are Moving to Cloud-Based POS – And Why You Should Too," host Kate Orara explores the shift to cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems and why businesses are making the move. She breaks down the key advantages, from lower upfront costs and real-time data access to enhanced security and se…

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Channel Partner Success: Best Practices from Elo & Star Micronics 27:17

11M ago27:17

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Join Kate Orara as she sits down with Rob Nordby, Channel Sales Manager at Elo Touch Solutions, to uncover the secrets to building strong, profitable channel partnerships in today’s fast-moving tech landscape. Rob shares key traits of successful ISVs and VARs, offering expert insights into how partners can maximize their relationships with manufact…

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Navigating Tariff Policy Changes in the Retail Technology Industry 7:34

12M ago7:34

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "Navigating Tariff Policy Changes in the Retail Technology Industry," host Kate Orara offers actionable strategies for POS hardware professionals to stay informed and adapt to evolving tariffs. From assessing supply chain vulnerabilities to leveraging financial tools, Kate explores how VARs, ISVs, and di…

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Retail Tech Trends to Watch at NRF 2025 30:38

12M ago30:38

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Join Kate Orara as she sits down with Andy Szanger, Director of Strategic Industries at CDW, to explore the retail technology trends set to dominate NRF 2025, Retail's Big Show hosted by the National Retail Federation. Andy shares his expert insights on how advancements in self-service kiosks, payment technologies, and AI are shaping the future of …

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The Future of Shopping: Virtual Try-Ons and AI Smart Carts 7:31

1y ago7:31

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "The Future of Shopping: Virtual Try-Ons and AI Smart Carts," host Kate Orara explores two groundbreaking innovations reshaping the retail experience. From Goddiva’s virtual fitting room technology with Zyler to Intermarché’s AI-powered smart carts in France, Kate dives into how these advancements are re…

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Prop 65 Compliance Made Simple for Resellers 7:11

1y ago7:11

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "Prop 65 Compliance Made Simple for Resellers," host Kate Orara breaks down California’s Proposition 65 regulations and what they mean for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) in the retail technology space. Kate explains the basics of Prop 65, from identifying products with listed chemicals to ensuring proper l…

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POS Partnership Tips: Choosing the Right Hardware Manufacturer 6:50

1y ago6:50

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "POS Partnership Tips: Choosing the Right Hardware Manufacturer," host Kate Orara shares expert advice for independent software vendors (ISVs) and resellers navigating the search for the ideal POS hardware partner. Kate outlines the top factors to consider when forming partnerships, focusing on integrati…

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Choosing the Right Channel Partner Program for POS Success 7:38

1y ago7:38

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, "Choosing the Right Channel Partner Program for POS Success," host Kate Orara offers crucial insights for value-added resellers (VARs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) seeking effective POS partnerships. Kate discusses the essential qualities to look for in a channel partner program, emphasizing h…

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Channel Marketing Strategies & Trends with James Korte 50:27

1y ago50:27

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Join Kate Orara as she chats with James Korte, Director of Marketing at BlueStar, about the latest channel marketing strategies and digital marketing trends. James shares his insights on what the channel hasn’t fully embraced yet and discusses his favorite digital marketing campaigns that set the standard for creativity and effectiveness. Listeners…

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Top 10 Retail Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Clients 10:12

1y ago10:12

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On this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara discusses "Top 10 Retail Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Clients," providing valuable insights for VARs and ISVs working with retail clients. Focusing on enhancing cybersecurity measures, Kate breaks down key strategies that resellers can recommend to protect retail businesses from evo…

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Generational Selling in Retail Technology with Tyler Wells 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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Join Kate Orara as she talks with Tyler Wells, ISV & Strategic Partner Manager at MicroTouch, about the challenges and opportunities of generational selling within retail technology. Tyler offers his expertise on how retailers can effectively engage Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z by tailoring their tech solutions and communication stra…

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Kiosk Solutions and Future-Proofing Technology with Frank Olea 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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Join host Kate Orara as she chats with Frank Olea, CEO of Olea Kiosks, about the future of self-service kiosk technology. Frank shares insights into implementing kiosk solutions that enhance customer engagement across industries like healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment, while offering strategies to future-proof systems against inevitable har…