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Thrive

C-Store Center

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This podcast is for assistant managers looking to get promoted to store managers and new store managers. Getting promoted is the easy part. Keeping the job and becoming good at it is where I can help. Good results, good work-life balance, and big bonuses are what I'm talking about!
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SMT-Pod

Society for Music Theory

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Check out our website: www.smt-pod.org SMT-Pod is a creative venue for timely conversations about music, with episodes chosen through an open, collaborative peer review process. Audio-only podcasts offer a unique—though non-traditional—way of engaging with music, analysis, and contemporary issues in the field. This new publication medium affords our society both the ability to face outwards, by engaging in public scholarship, and inwards, by hosting meaningful conversations about the activit ...
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In this episode, we'll cover several key topics to help you become a more effective leader. We'll start by exploring different leadership styles, helping you understand which approach might work best for you and your team. Then, we'll dive into essential leadership skills that every manager should develop, from communication to decision-making.…
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In today's episode, we're diving into a vital topic for every convenience store owner: data-driven decision-making for financial success. We'll explore how leveraging data can help you make more informed decisions that enhance your store's profitability and growth.By C-Store Center
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In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial topic for every convenience store manager: cost control and profitability analysis. We'll explore strategies to manage expenses effectively and analyze profitability to ensure your business thrives. This episode is tailored specifically for convenience store managers who want to boost their bottom lin…
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In today's episode, we'll dive into an essential part of running a successful convenience store: budgeting and managing expenses. We'll dive into how you can create and maintain effective budgets, manage your expenses, and ensure your financial health. This episode is tailored specifically for independent convenience store owners who want to maximi…
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In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial topic for every convenience store manager: understanding financial statements and key financial performance indicators. We'll guide you through the essentials of financial literacy, tailored specifically for the convenience store industry, to help you make informed decisions and drive your store's suc…
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In today's episode, we'll be diving into the world of data analytics, focusing on how corporate-owned convenience store managers can analyze sales data and performance metrics to drive better business decisions. With the right data and insights, you can optimize operations, improve customer satisfaction, and boost your store's profitability.…
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Throughout this episode, we'll explore the ins and outs of customer segmentation and targeted marketing, providing practical insights and actionable steps to help you implement these strategies effectively. We'll discuss how to identify your target segments, create detailed customer personas, and tailor your marketing mix to meet the unique needs o…
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In this episode, we'll explore the convenience store industry, discussing the current market trends and the specific opportunities and obstacles that corporate-owned stores face. We'll then dive deep into the process of conducting a comprehensive market analysis, uncovering the data and insights you need to make informed decisions about your sales …
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In this episode, we'll explore the significance of cross-merchandising and upselling and discuss practical tips and strategies for implementing them in your convenience store. So, let's dive in and uncover how you can boost sales and delight customers with effective merchandising techniques.By C-Store Center
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In this week's episode, Stefanie Bilidas and Grace Gollmar discuss the role of timbre in the listener's perception of genre, focusing on cover songs and Massive Attack's discography as two case studies. This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Thomas Yee. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. …
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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of comprehensive product knowledge training for corporate-owned convenience store managers. In the dynamic world of retail, staying ahead requires more than just stocking shelves and ringing up sales. A deep understanding of the products being sold is paramount for enhancing the customer experience, …
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In this week's episode, Brent Ferguson talks about a pedagogical approach he implemented with his undergraduate students, an approach he calls the "buffet-style grading system." Let's begin with a student composition from this class. This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng …
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In this week's episode, Jeremy Orosz discusses a formal trend that's been emerging in pop and rock songs. In the last decade or so, a surprisingly high number of songs in verse-chorus form contain only two statements of the chorus as opposed to the typical three. Over the course of the episode, Orosz walks us through his detailed corpus-based study…
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In this week’s episode, Tori Vilches delves into various adaptations of the Italian folk song “Bella Ciao” in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel, demonstrating its role in symbolizing resistance against oppressive structures and contributing to the humanization of the show’s anti-hero characters, ultimately fostering emotional connections between viewers a…
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Let's face it: running a store isn't always sunshine and lollipops. Disagreements between employees and frustrated customers – conflict is a fact of life. But fear not, conflict doesn't have to derail your team or your day. In this episode, we'll equip you with the tools to address these situations calmly and effectively and maintain a smooth-runni…
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This week’s episode will consider The 5th Dimension’s medley, “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) in relation to its Vietnam War Era context and through the lens of Afrofuturism. This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Richard Desinord. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For …
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In this week’s episode, game designer Brent Ferguson and composers George Reid and Matthew Ferrandino discuss their chiptune rearrangements of canonical and marginalized composers’ music for the Bardcore video game project. This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Thomas Yee. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "…
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In this week’s episode, Thomas B. Yee discusses non-octave repeating scales, exploring precedents in the ideas of theorists from outside mainstream music theory and the application of non-octave repeating scales in the works of living composers. This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Jennifer Weavers. Special thanks to Crai…
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In this week's episode, Nariá Assis and Luís Raimundo investigate sound masses. Their insightful analytical discussion touches on the intricate relationship between texture and rhythm, the historical evolution of the use of sound masses, and current applications in both modern and contemporary classical and electronic music. This episode was produc…
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This episode introduces a simple, but powerful pedagogical exercise inspired by the short story writer George Saunders, which involves listening to a piece of music one segment at a time, describing what you noticed, and guessing what will happen next. This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. SMT-Pod Theme music…
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This episode explores how women in the Azores, a Portuguese autonomous region in the North Atlantic Ocean, use their musical play on the viola da terra (a native Azorean chordophone) as a resource for postcolonial feminine performance. This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Shannon McAlister. SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangc…
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This episode, introducing a new podcast by Joe Straus, is a deep dive into the opening measures of Stravinsky's ballet, Petrushka: a close analysis to hear what makes this music tick. Listen to the rest of Joe Straus's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kLhnp4GA2qJ5YX9lgMYcL This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Lydia…
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