"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for independent convenience store owners looking to maximize their business potential. In just 5-10 minutes – the length of a typical break – host Mike Hernandez delivers actionable strategies and practical insights to help you thrive in the competitive convenience store market. Each episode tackles essential topics like store layout optimization, visual merchandising, inventory management, competitive analysis, and building stron ...
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Whether it’s for food, fuel, drinks or snacks — about half of the U.S. population is at a convenience store every day. We sell 80% of the country’s fuel and we are 4% of the total U.S. economy. We’ll talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it’s convenient.
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A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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This is a podcast covering training topics and experiences related to new convenience store sales associates that others in your store don't have time to cover. So, dive right in and learn about your job and how things work in the industry.
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Tim Lazor's Unique Retail Marketing Firm Specializing In Growing The Convenience Store Sales by focussing on Customers. We help: Convenience Store Retailers…Convenience Distributors…Convenience Manufacturers & Suppliers……Grow their sales and margins with differentiated, disruptive, and value–creating marketing programs.
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The go-to Podcast for do-it-yourself Independent Farmers who are taking control of their own business, skipping the middleman, building their own brand, and selling direct to local Buyers. Guest speakers frequently include successful Farmers who grow and harvest proteins, produce, dairy, and more! Discussions are focused on the business side of Farming. If you farm and it is your livelihood, then building a viable business matters. The Independent Farmer Podcast is hosted by Barn2Door. We of ...
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Is AI about to upend your fuel and c-store business? Or is it the key to unlocking unprecedented profits and efficiency? The truth is, you need AI, but the sheer volume of information about this new technology can be overwhelming. You're a busy leader, juggling razor-thin margins, demanding customers, and constant market shifts. You know AI is a game-changer, but where do you even begin? The clock is ticking, and your competitors are starting to figure this out. Staying on the sidelines is n ...
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Motley Fool Money is a daily podcast for stock investors. Weekday episodes offer a long-term perspective on business news with The Motley Fool's investment analysts. Weekend shows are a mix of investing classes and longer-form interviews. The show is hosted by Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey, and Mary Long.
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My name is Jeremy and I teach and talk about Stock market investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. By age 25 I had $200,000 in my brokerage account all while working at a convenience store named Quiktrip. I started a real estate marketing company at the end of 2015 which grew into my first successful business. I started the “Financial Education” YouTube channel in 2016 and have grown that to over 90,000 Subscribers and millions upon millions of views. In April 2017 I launched a bes ...
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In the increasingly crowded and competitive corporate and financial ecosystem, it’s harder than ever for companies to break through the clutter and be heard. The media, investors, agenda-driven influencers, even customers and competitors, are defining your business story on their terms. Therefore, it is imperative that companies take control and proactively drive the conversation with stakeholders in an effort to build & maintain equity value. In Welcome to the Arena from ICR, Co-Founder & C ...
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Gas Station Business 101 Podcast - How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Gas Station Business
Shabbir Hossain : Entrepreneur, Business Coach and Blogger
Why a podcast about Gas station business? Well, gas stations are in every street corner, they are dime a dozen, but why are there so many of them? Well, because they do make money. More importantly they are truly a recession-proof business. But how do you stand out in this crowded market? Here in this podcast my goal is to you bring you the best information possible to help you start, run and grow a successful gas station/convenience store business. Whether you're just starting out or you're ...
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The Bread Therapy Mama Podcast: nutrition the old-fashioned way, holistic living, self-sufficiency, from scratch cooking, homesteading, homemaking, motherhood
Miranda Lee
A mom’s guide to food freedom, through nutrition and food education. Nutrition shouldn’t be as complicated as we make it out to be. In fact, years ago, before the industrial revolution, nutrition was simpler and people were eating much healthier. What changed? Society’s need for convenience and instant gratification led to packaged foods with a million ingredients. Now brands are marketing their products as “healthy”, “light”, “organic”, “keto”, and “diet”, yet we are still confused about wh ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: It's Not Me, It's You
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17:44Novo Nordisk parts ways with Hims & Hers, a financials-related stock to get on your radar and more! Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - Why Novo Nordisk is parting ways with Hims & Hers. - Waymo and Uber's big Atlanta debut. - What the potential tax deduction on autos could mean for consumers and companies. - Matt has a financials-related stock…
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Dinner at 7-Eleven? Convenience stores are now dining destinations
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15:12Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Convenience stores are now seen as dining destinations by most Americans. What were once places for gas and cigarettes are now experiencing a major profit shift into fresh food. So how did we get here and how are companies like Circle…
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FICO turns to BNPL data and Fiserv embraces a new stablecoin. Andy Cross, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - FICO to include BNPL data - The importance of Tesla’s robotaxi - Tesla’s advantages and challenges in self-driving - Fiserv launches its own stablecoin Companies discussed: FICO, TSLA, GOOGL, UBER, FI, PYPL, CRCL, SHOP Host: Andy Cross …
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What it takes to launch: The founder’s playbook from Circle
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18:45Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Sid Yadav is the founder of Circle, an online community creation tool where creators across the web share knowledge and communicate. Lots of entrepreneurs want to start a viable business, but what are the first steps they have to take…
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Big Ideas in Convenience Retail From Europe - Episode 498
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27:59Store tours and discussions during the 2025 NACS Convenience Summit Europe in Copenhagen revealed opportunities for retailers to consider, no matter where they do business. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Mark Wohltmann, Director, NACS Global Mark is responsible for the strategic development of NACS Global, a worldwide network that supports…
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Seth Godin on AI, Branding, and Attention
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56:41Seth Godin is a bestselling author of “Purple Cow” and “This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans”. Godin is a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame and the Coordinator of The Carbon Almanac. Godin joined chief Rule Breaker David Gardner joined TMF CIO Andy Cross to discuss: - If AI has a branding problem. - How the needs for status and affiliation drive …
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Households and businesses are feeling more uncertain about the future, but the labor market is strong. (00:21) Motley Fool Senior Analysts Asit Sharma and David Meier join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - The latest Fed meeting, and what Jerome Powell is watching. - What AI means for a consulting giant. - Earnings from Kroger and Darden Restaurants. (19:…
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Many Tactics for Selling Pastured Poultry for Profit
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45:33In this week’s episode, Phil from Hopewell Farms (GA) shares how he has scaled his poultry operation from scratch to a profitable business. Hear how he thinks about costs, builds in recurring revenue and successfully prices & packages his birds. For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources…
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Episode 25: Role-Playing - Your Training Secret Weapon
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4:23Smoke Break - Episode 25: Role-Playing - Your Training Secret Weapon Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how role-playing transforms awkward training sessions into powerful skill-building experiences that boost customer service confidence. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've used role-playing t…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Google Glass failed when it came out, but it might have just been before its time. With AI integration, tech companies are lining up to be the first grand smart glass success. So who is stepping up to the plate and what’s the status u…
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The grocer is in a pickle. Can a longtime employee and new CEO turn it around? (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - The macro factors influencing Powell’s interest rate decision. - Andy Jassy’s letter to Amazon employees. - Albertson’s turnaround and market-beating potential (or lack thereof). Companies discussed: AMZN, META, MSFT, ACI, KR …
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Julie Masino, President & CEO, Cracker Barrel – Leveraging Legacy: Fusing tradition with transformation to drive growth (Re-broadcast)
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32:06Back in January, we had on Julie Masino, the President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, who walked us through her strategy for transforming the brand, and gave great insights into general trends in the restaurant industry. Since it's summer time, and patio season is in full swing, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this gem. Summary: What doe…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The 80s and 90s clothing icon, Gap, has made its way back into the mainstream. It’s not just celebrities and influencers driving the ship though, the company itself has made massive changes and has seen key growth for its driving bran…
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Opportunities in Housing and a Solar Scare
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20:32Solar stocks take a tumble. (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Why solar stocks are falling today. - Lennar earnings. - How to think of your house: asset vs. investment. - Matt & Jason’s top 3 homebuilders. Companies discussed: ENPH, RUN, FSLR, SEDG, CSIQ, LEN, GRBK, MTH, LGIH, DFH, NVR Host: Anand Chokkavelu Guests: …
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So...Walmart and Amazon might get their own crypto coins
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14:11Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Walmart and Amazon are reportedly planning to launch their own stablecoins as the U.S. Senate advances the GENIUS Act, legislation that would create the first regulations for corporate-issues digital currencies. So how will this move …
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Big Retail, Stablecoins and Dividends, Oh My!
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18:18Walmart and Amazon are looking into stablecoins and two dividend stocks to get on your radar! Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - Why Walmart and Amazon are considering launching their own stablecoins. - Roku and Amazon expand their partnership. - Two dividend stocks Matt thinks are worth getting on your radar. Tickers mentioned: WMT, AMZN,…
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The job market is insane- here’s how to thrive in it
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18:52Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds If you think the job market feels like a dystopian nightmare, you're not wrong - but LinkedIn Career Expert, Catherine Fisher, may have cheat codes. Today, she’ll break down why everyone is job hunting right now, reveal the biggest mi…
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The Latest on Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform - Episode 497
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29:54Credit card swipe fees are a huge pain point for retailers and the customers they serve. Hear how the Credit Card Competition Act can bring competition to a broken system. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Doug Kantor, NACS General Counsel Doug has served as legal counsel for NACS for more than 20 years, originally as a partner with the law …
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Howard Marks, The State of the Market
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1:04:28Howard Marks the founder of Oak Tree Capital Management. He joins Motley Fool CEO, Tom Gardner, plus Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and Senior Analyst Buck Hartzell for a conversation about: - How investors should think about the deficit - Investing in human emotion - The inescapability of risk Hosts: Tom Gardner, Andy Cross, Buck Hartzell Gue…
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Travel can slow down temporary but the demand to get away from your home is everlasting. Airbnb CFO, Ellie Mertz, joined Motley Fool CEO and Co-founder, Tom Gardner, and Chief Investment Officer, Andy Cross, for a conversation about: - Why Airbnb is focusing on experiences and services. - The stock’s long-term performance. - How ideas develop at Ai…
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Smoke Break - Episode 24: Mastering Problem Resolution Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he transforms how you view customer complaints and problems, revealing how effective resolution strategies can turn unhappy customers into loyal advocates. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've mastered the art of tur…
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And yet, the market remains close to all time highs. (00:21) Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger join Ricky Mulvey to discuss: - Macro uncertainty and market bullishness. - A record amount of unsold housing stock in the United States. - Chime’s IPO. - Earnings from RH and Adobe. (19:11) Malcolm Ethridge, Managing Partner at Capital Area Planning Group…
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Government Overreach in Independent Farm Operations
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40:38In this week’s episode, Barn2Door and Peter of Bartlett Farms (ND), discuss various instances the government regulations have impacted independent Farm sales, and examples of how Farms can take control of their operations. See how Peter has expanded access to his raw milk and beef. For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Siri isn’t cutting it anymore. During Apple’s big WWDC week the company revealed some new software features, but did not declare any major AI announcements as the masses were hoping for. So what did Apple announce and how are they far…
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Two Fools duel over CAVA’s prospects. Is there enough tasty growth to support a spicy valuation? Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Oracle’s AI-fueled earnings. - Dave & Busters and Chewy: who had the better earnings? - All about the Chime IPO - Plus … Dueling Fools returns! Companies discussed: CAVA, ORCL, PLAY, CHWY, CHYM Host: Tim Beyers Gu…
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Hooters has a savior…and it’s Hulk Hogan?
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15:15Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Hooters filed for bankruptcy in March with $376 million in debt after closing dozens of locations, but an unlikely hero has emerged in the form of Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand. Hogan's rapidly-growing beer company—now the cla…
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Exploring CoreWeave: An NVIDIA-Backed AI Play
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11:01Would you be interested in a stock that’s quadrupled in less than three months? (00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Chewy earnings - Hype Meter: CoreWeave - Sezzle vs. Shopify Companies discussed: CHWY, CRWV, SEZL, SHOP Host: Anand Chokkavelu Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are …
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Dash Miller, Attitude of Gratitude – From Grief to Giving Back: How one teen is using LinkedIn to honor his brother's legacy
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15:43Dash Miller may not be a CEO, but like many of the people we feature on this show, he is a true leader, he has a vision, and he's executing on his plan. Sometimes life forces you to grow up quickly, and that's exactly what happened to Dash. He lost his 16-year-old brother Callum after a five year battle with cancer. And out of that tragedy, dash st…
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Tinder made $1B so how can your app make money too?
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15:50Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Subscription apps are everywhere, but not all of them are making money. Apps like Duolingo, Tinder and others seem to dominate the subscription app market, so if you want an app to actually earn revenue, what can you do to stand out? …
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Apple's WWDC 2025 hits and misses; it's not about being first, it's about being best. Jason Moser and Matt Frankel discuss: - The latest news from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. - Are Opendoor's best days behind it? - The two stocks we just bought! Companies discussed: AAPL, OPEN, AMD, WM Host: Jason Moser Guests: Matt Frankel Producer: A…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds This chocolate pistachio cream bar stuffed with phyllo dough shavings blew up the internet when it debuted on everyone’s TikTok feed. This has led to a booming economy for the chocolate bar, as well as various copycats and scammers. S…
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Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to break itself up into two distinct companies. (00:21) Andy Cross and Jason Hall discuss: - Warner Bros. Discovery splits up. - How does it affect the streaming game of thrones? - Reddit vs. Claude Companies discussed: WBD, NFLX, DIS, CMCSA, RDDT Host: Andy Cross Guests: Jason Hall Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engi…
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Scaling unsexy businesses into real profit with Codie Sanchez
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22:15Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Forget crypto and AI startups today—real wealth is hiding in plain sight at your local car wash and laundromat. Codie Sanchez ditched Wall Street to build a financial empire buying the most boring businesses imaginable, and she's here…
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Consumer preferences are constantly changing. Hear insights from a snacker panel on what your customers want now and where snacking is heading. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Rachel Krupa, Founder, The Goods Mart and Krupa Consulting In 2018, Rachel founded the highly curated better-for-you, socially conscious convenience store concept, T…
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Episode 23: Product Knowledge - Your Secret Service Weapon
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3:53Smoke Break - Episode 23: Product Knowledge - Your Secret Service Weapon Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how deep product knowledge transforms your staff from order-takers into customer service experts. Learn proven strategies from successful store owners who've turned product expertise into a competitive advantag…
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J.L. Collins, Achieving Financial Independence
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46:59Financial independence isn’t just about early retirement. It’s giving your future self freedom. J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life. Robert Brokamp caught up with Collins for a conversation about: - The challenges and appeal of being a super-saver. - How…
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