# Survive: Essentials for C-Store Assistant Managers

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RSS feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/survive
Official site: https://www.cstorethrive.com/
Author: Michael Hernandez
Episodes: 97

## Resource

This podcast provides practical training for convenience store assistant managers. Each episode focuses on the real challenges of running a shift, supporting store managers, handling employees, and keeping operations on track in a fast-paced environment. Assistant managers are often expected to lead without formal training. Survive helps bridge that gap by breaking down shift management, team accountability, inventory control, and problem-solving in a way that can be applied immediately on the job. If you are stepping into leadership or currently managing shifts, this podcast will help you build confidence, make better decisions, and handle the daily pressure of store operations.

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## Episodes
- [RAPID APPLICANT EVALUATION (IDENTIFYING OPERATIONAL APTITUDE DURING INITIAL INTERACTIONS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/rapid-applicant-evaluation-identifying-operational-aptitude-during-initial-interactions) — 2026-07-08T22:21:30+00:00
- [MID-YEAR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (REALIGNING OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THE REMAINING FISCAL PERIODS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/mid-year-performance-evaluation-realigning-operational-objectives-for-the-remaining-fiscal-periods) — 2026-07-08T21:51:22+00:00
- [SEASONAL TRANSACTION VOLUME INCREASE (EXECUTING AGGRESSIVE INVENTORY PROCUREMENT FOR THE PEAK SUMMER OPERATING PERIOD)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/seasonal-transaction-volume-increase-executing-aggressive-inventory-procurement-for-the-peak-summer-operating-period) — 2026-07-08T21:18:20+00:00
- [ASSISTANT MANAGER EXHAUSTION (TRANSITIONING FROM PHYSICAL TASK EXECUTION TO SUPERVISORY DELEGATION)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/assistant-manager-exhaustion-transitioning-from-physical-task-execution-to-supervisory-delegation) — 2026-07-03T21:06:51+00:00
- [PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING (VERIFYING ELECTRICAL BREAKER PANELS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/physical-equipment-troubleshooting-verifying-electrical-breaker-panels) — 2026-06-26T15:13:11+00:00
- [CUSTOMER CONFLICT RESOLUTION (ASSUMING SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF HOSTILE INTERACTIONS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/customer-conflict-resolution-assuming-supervisory-control-of-hostile-interactions) — 2026-06-20T01:37:17+00:00
- [RETAIL MERCHANDISING EXECUTION (VERIFYING PLANOGRAM COMPLIANCE)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/retail-merchandising-execution-verifying-planogram-compliance) — 2026-06-13T01:36:40+00:00
- [INVENTORY AVAILABILITY (VERIFYING THE VENDOR DELIVERY INVOICE)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/inventory-availability-verifying-the-vendor-delivery-invoice) — 2026-06-06T02:31:41+00:00
- [FOOD SERVICE EXECUTION (AUDITING THE FOOD TIMERS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/food-service-execution-auditing-the-food-timers) — 2026-05-30T00:41:31+00:00
- [EXTERIOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT (DELEGATING AND VERIFYING THE EXTERIOR SWEEP)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/exterior-facility-management-delegating-and-verifying-the-exterior-sweep) — 2026-05-23T02:08:58+00:00
- [THE OPERATIONAL INSPECTION (AUDITING THE SHIFT EXECUTION)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-operational-inspection-auditing-the-shift-execution) — 2026-05-16T02:01:25+00:00
- [INVENTORY DISCREPANCIES (AUDITING THE ELECTRONIC JOURNAL)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/inventory-discrepancies-auditing-the-electronic-journal) — 2026-05-09T02:28:04+00:00
- [THE OPERATIONAL UPSELL (COACHING NATURAL PHRASING)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-operational-upsell-coaching-natural-phrasing) — 2026-05-01T23:42:48+00:00
- [THE MORNING RUSH COMMAND CENTER (DEPLOYING YOUR STAFF)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-morning-rush-command-center-deploying-your-staff) — 2026-04-25T01:35:28+00:00
- [S EPISODE 83: Q1 RECAP & THE "THRIVE" PREVIEW (REVIEWING THE SCOREBOARD)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/s-episode-83-q1-recap-the-thrive-preview-reviewing-the-scoreboard) — 2026-04-18T02:17:55+00:00
- [THE "DIVE" GRADUATION (IDENTIFYING YOUR REPLACEMENTS)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-dive-graduation-identifying-your-replacements) — 2026-04-11T01:52:02+00:00
- [Survive Resource Intro: Never Cap Your Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/survive-resource-intro-never-cap-your-growth) — 2026-04-04T01:09:01+00:00
- [WASTE NOT, WANT NOT (VERIFYING THE TRASH)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/waste-not-want-not-verifying-the-trash) — 2026-03-28T01:17:28+00:00
- [S Ep 79: ASSISTANT MANAGER? THE HARDEST TRANSITION (C-STORE TRAINING)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/s-ep-79-assistant-manager-the-hardest-transition-c-store-training) — 2026-03-20T01:38:52+00:00
- [THE VENDOR DANCE (THE SUBSTITUTE REJECT)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-vendor-dance-the-substitute-reject) — 2026-03-14T01:47:55+00:00
- [SHIFT CHANGE WARFARE (THE GATEKEEPER)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/shift-change-warfare-the-gatekeeper) — 2026-03-06T23:33:10+00:00
- [THE BATHROOM TEST (DELEGATING THE DIRT)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-bathroom-test-delegating-the-dirt) — 2026-02-28T04:52:03+00:00
- [THE STING (COMPLIANCE COACHING)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-sting-compliance-coaching) — 2026-02-21T04:47:17+00:00
- [THE GLASS CAGE (CRISIS MANAGEMENT)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-glass-cage-crisis-management) — 2026-02-14T04:44:46+00:00
- [THE VARIANCE HUNT (INVENTORY CONTROL)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-variance-hunt-inventory-control) — 2026-02-07T06:36:32+00:00
- [THE COLD WAR (THE COOLER)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-cold-war-the-cooler) — 2026-02-01T00:28:52+00:00
- [THE CASH REGISTER CAGE MATCH](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-cash-register-cage-match) — 2026-01-24T16:12:16+00:00
- [THE 10-SECOND AUDITION](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-10-second-audition) — 2026-01-18T15:15:38+00:00
- [The 5 Levels of C-Store Mastery: From Dive to Arrive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-5-levels-of-c-store-mastery-from-dive-to-arrive) — 2026-01-13T02:21:40+00:00
- [Staying on Track: Managing Interruptions in Store Operations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/staying-on-track-managing-interruptions-in-store-operations) — 2025-05-18T00:10:24+00:00
- [Making the Right Choices: Priority Setting for Store Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/making-the-right-choices-priority-setting-for-store-leaders) — 2025-05-11T00:31:34+00:00
- [Making Every Minute Count: Time Management for Store Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/making-every-minute-count-time-management-for-store-leaders) — 2025-05-04T12:17:51+00:00

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