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S Ep 79: ASSISTANT MANAGER? THE HARDEST TRANSITION (C-STORE TRAINING)
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 331
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Show Notes (Survive Version) Episode Title: Assistant Manager? The Hardest Transition (C-Store Training) (Episode 79) Episode Description: "You get the responsibility, but you don't always get the backing." In this special episode of Survive, Mike Hernandez shares the raw reality of getting promoted from the graveyard shift to Assistant Manager. Announcing the new @CStoreCenter YouTube channel, Mike breaks down why the assistant role is the hardest job in the store and how to navigate the lack of corporate support. What You Will Learn: The Peer Pushback: How to handle former coworkers who refuse to respect your new authority. The Support Gap: Why Store Managers and District Managers often fail to back up their assistants, and how to demand that support. Creating Leverage: How networking with other District Managers by volunteering for difficult shifts gives you the power to "name your price" when you are ready for your own store. Resources & Links: Watch the Video: For the original, real-life experience version of this story, catch the full video version and subscribe at @CStoreCenter on YouTube. Join the Network: If you can relate to this journey and want to connect, text your first name to 9 5 6 - 8 9 7 - 9 1 9 2 .