Episode 12 - Alcohol & Tobacco: Getting ID Right Every Time

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Smoke Break - Store Managers

Mike Hernandez

25 episodes

3 months ago

"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast that delivers essential management strategies for convenience store managers in just 5-10 minutes. Join host Mike as he shares actionable insights on inventory control, staff management, profitability, and operational excellence. Each episode tackles real-world challenges faced by c-store managers, providing practical solutions you can implement immediately to improve store performance and advance your career. Perfect for busy managers who want to stay ahead in the convenience store industry while maximizing their break time.

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Episode 12 - Alcohol & Tobacco: Getting ID Right Every Time

Smoke Break - Store Managers

3 minutes

7 months ago

Episode 12 - Alcohol & Tobacco: Getting ID Right Every Time

Smoke Break - Episode 12: Alcohol & Tobacco: Getting ID Right Every Time

Episode Duration: 3 minutes

Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares essential strategies for maintaining perfect compliance with alcohol and tobacco regulations. Learn how to implement foolproof systems that protect your business, your license, and your community.

Episode Overview

Master critical compliance areas:

ID verification procedures
Staff training approaches
Operational systems
Documentation protocols
Risk management techniques

ID Verification Systems

Learn to implement:

35-and-under carding policy
Comprehensive ID inspection
Technology-assisted verification
Tamper detection techniques
Consistent application standards

Team Training

Develop approaches for:

Fake ID recognition
Legal sales hour awareness
Group purchase detection
Customer interaction scripts
Refusal techniques

Operational Safeguards

Master techniques for:

POS system restrictions
Legal hours enforcement
Sale documentation
Refusal logging
Compliance auditing

Risk Management

Create systems for:

Third-party purchase prevention
Suspicious behavior identification
Regulatory preparation
Compliance documentation
Audit response procedures

Store Manager Action Item

This week's compliance task:

Review month of sales records
Analyze for timing/volume patterns
Conduct surprise ID check audit
Document compliance levels
Address any procedural gaps

Resources Mentioned

Visit cstorethrive.com for additional compliance resources

Next Episode Preview

Coming up: Environmental compliance strategies for your store.

"Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store managers in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.

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