{"podcast":{"title":"Survive: Essentials for C-Store Assistant Managers","slug":"survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992","podcast_index_feed_id":6571992,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/survive","website_url":"https://www.cstorethrive.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_pk8oij2m1jcJD3zOESX4j0PgvcqqzjbPo8n4uF3XaE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYzFk/Mzc2ZjM2OWEyZTk4/ZDQwY2Y5MDUxMTJj/YWI2Yi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Michael Hernandez","episode_count":97,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T10:21:13.816057+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992"},"episode":{"title":"CUSTOMER CONFLICT RESOLUTION (ASSUMING SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF HOSTILE INTERACTIONS)","slug":"customer-conflict-resolution-assuming-supervisory-control-of-hostile-interactions","published_at":"2026-06-20T01:37:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/customer-conflict-resolution-assuming-supervisory-control-of-hostile-interactions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bd12325","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4bd12325/2b4a3314.mp3","summary":"SHOW NOTES (SURVIVE VERSION) Episode Title: Customer Conflict Resolution: Assuming Supervisory Control of Hostile Interactions (Episode 92) Episode Description: \"You failed because you did not physically separate the associate from the hostile environment, and your weak intervention actively prolonged a dangerous situation that disrupted the entire facility.\" In this episode of Survive, Mike Hernandez explains why Assistant Managers must explicitly remove their sales associates from aggressive interactions and establish strict behavioral boundaries to protect the retail environment. What You Will Learn: Mike's Professional Background: Why attempting a partial intervention by standing behind a sales associate mathematically increases the aggression of the consumer. The Physical Separation Protocol: The exact physical procedure for mandating an employee to leave the sales floor to instantly disrupt a customer's verbal momentum. The Authority Reset: How to explicitly state your operational title and offer an immediate solution without asking the consumer to repeat their entire complaint. The Boundary Enforcement and Eviction: The exact phrasing required to terminate a transaction and order a trespassing individual to leave the building safely. Resources & Links: Download the Supervisory Conflict Transfer Guide: Text the code word SURVIVE92 to 9 5 6 - 8 9 7 - 9 1 9 2 . The P&L Podcast: Season One is complete and ready to binge. Search for The P&L Podcast on your favorite platform. Recommended Listen: Thrive: Episode 101.","meta_description":"SHOW NOTES (SURVIVE VERSION) Episode Title: Customer Conflict Resolution: Assuming Supervisory Control of Hostile Interactions (Episode 92) Episode Descri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":382,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/episodes/customer-conflict-resolution-assuming-supervisory-control-of-hostile-interactions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/customer-conflict-resolution-assuming-supervisory-control-of-hostile-interactions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}