RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 157: “Practical Bravery” & Other Leadership Lessons from TechHouse’s Kathy Durfee

RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 157: “Practical Bravery” & Other Leadership Lessons from TechHouse’s Kathy Durfee

June 24, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 157

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In this episode, Jim Roddy interviews Kathy Durfee about her leadership journey and insights on practical bravery and problem solving.

In Episode 157 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RSPA CEO Jim Roddy sits down with Kathy Durfee, the CEO and Founder of systems integrator/managed services provider TechHouse, to discuss her 30-year leadership journey. Conversation topics include embracing “practical bravery,” teaching creative problem solving, and connecting your company mission to day-to-day activities. “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, and grocery 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…

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Host: Jim Roddy

Guest: Kathy Durfee

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Organizations: TechHouse, Retail Solutions Providers Association, RSPA

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