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July 3, 2025 52 mins

This week, we're seeking insights, advice, and experiences from one of our customers in the channel. Elie Katz, Founder & CEO of National Retail Solutions, tells us about building a POS business aimed at helping independent merchants compete against large chains and still have access to the latest and greatest technology. How can SMB VARs & ISVs stand out in a crowd? What does the channel bring to VARs? Are there recurring revenue "hacks"? And what does public service have to do with being a good salesperson?

 

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On Our Radar

Elie - Expanding into restaurants

Dean - AI-generated ad

John - Indications of extraterrestrial life?

 

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