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THE STING (PROTECTING THE LICENSE)
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- Feb 21, 2026
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- 210
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Show Notes (Thrive Version) Episode Title: The Sting: Protecting the License (Episode 84) Episode Description: "A failed sting isn't an HR issue. It is a catastrophic financial event." When a clerk fails a compliance check, the clerk gets a fine. But the store gets a suspension. Losing your ability to sell beer or tobacco for 30 days will destroy your foot traffic, your gas volume, and your manager bonus. In this episode of Thrive , Mike Hernandez explains how to move from simply "telling" clerks to check IDs, to building a bulletproof "Culture of Compliance." We cover how to audit the Electronic Journal to catch lazy clerks and why zero tolerance is the only policy that works. What You Will Learn: The P&L Impact: Why a suspended liquor/tobacco license costs you way more than just the lost product sales. The EJ Audit: How to use your register's Electronic Journal to see if clerks are manually overriding the ID scanner. The Roadrunner Story: Mike shares his experience running 11 stores for Roadrunner Markets, earning his MBA, and brainstorming with Training Manager David Hite—proving that the best operators are always the best trainers. Resources & Links: 📲 Download the License Protection Audit: Text the word LICENSE to 956-897-9192 . 🎧 Recommended Listen: Drive: Episode 75 (Hear how the District Manager audits the entire territory for compliance risks).