{"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":"THE VENDOR DANCE (THE SUBSTITUTE REJECT)","slug":"the-vendor-dance-the-substitute-reject","published_at":"2026-03-14T01:47:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/the-vendor-dance-the-substitute-reject","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/20b3a56c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/20b3a56c/7691403b.mp3","summary":"Show Notes (Survive Version) Episode Title: The Vendor Dance: The Substitute Reject (Episode 78) Episode Description: You cannot allow vendors to dictate your stock. In this episode of Survive, Mike Hernandez explains how Assistant Managers can enforce authorized product lists and stop unwanted deliveries. What You Will Learn: The Substitute Reject: How to stop vendors from dropping slow-moving products to meet their own quotas. Shelf Control: Why unapproved items damage your overall sales and ruin the automated ordering system. Seeing Opportunity: Mike shares his early career mindset regarding store ownership. Resources & Links: Download the Substitution Denial Matrix: Text the word CHECKIN to 956-897-9192. Recommended Listen: Thrive: Episode 87. Full Show Notes: Visit cstorethrive.com","meta_description":"Show Notes (Survive Version) Episode Title: The Vendor Dance: The Substitute Reject (Episode 78) Episode Description: You cannot allow vendors to dictate…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":173,"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/the-vendor-dance-the-substitute-reject/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/the-vendor-dance-the-substitute-reject.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}