In Episode 107 of “The Trusted Advisor,” POS Nation VP of Customer Experience Will Atkinson, BlueStar VP of Marketing Dean Reverman, and RSPA CEO Jim Roddy analyze the 2024 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study. Atkinson, Reverman, and Roddy discuss how niche strategies are boosting VAR and ISV profits, the continued expansion of the as-a-Service recurring revenue business model, the forecast for VAR/ISV acquisitions, and more. 

To download your copy of the 2024 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study, visit: www.GoRSPA.org/2024-rspa-retail-it-channel-kpi-study 

“The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org. 

The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, grocery, and cannabis verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW and Inspire, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.