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"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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Introducing the GroceryPulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency! Reimagined to bring you the latest insights, strategies, and innovations in grocery retail, GroceryPulse is hosted by George Goodwin, a fourth-generation grocer and Innovar’s lead strategist. Each episode dives into the unique challenges and opportunities facing today’s independent grocers and retail chains. We’re excited to present engaging discussions with industry experts, successful grocers, and thought leaders sharing rea ...
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Material Retail Dumps

Material Retail Team

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Material Retail Dumps is a short-form podcast with brief but valuable content for independent retailers selling clothing, home goods, stationary and more. As business owners we don't have time for a 30-minute lesson with a ton of banter, that's why we created our podcast. We get straight to the meat of the topic and aim to give you actionable information that will help you optimize your retail operations and make more money every day.
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That's Enough Outta You!

Sean Kane & Bill Raider

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We talk history, sports, pop culture, and true crime. We talk about historical figures like JFK, RFK, and MLK. We talk about organized crime like the Italian Mafia, the Irish mob, and Jewish gangsters. We talk about TV series like The Sopranos and Marvel and DC superhero movies. We talk about "the troubles in Northern Ireland and Colonialism in Africa and the Middle East. We talk about the CIA, the FBI, intelligence operations, and declassified government documents. We talk about Historical ...
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Welcome to the official Menswear Style Podcast, hosted by Peter Brooker. In this men's fashion, men's style, men’s grooming and men’s lifestyle focused podcast show we speak to some of the most influential designers, innovative brand founders and truly inspiring entrepreneurs from within the global fashion and apparel industry. Our aim is to bring you a detailed insight into founder start-up stories with a focus on sustainability, marketing, design, manufacturing, eCommerce, and operations.
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Send us a text #JFK #MarilynMonroe #Rockefellers #Sports #Trump #Religion #RFK Our Listeners never disappoint with challenging questions and multi-layered comments! We Received Questions on: Great comments about our sponsors especially DK's Corner and Todd Johns Law DId Marilyn have an affair with Jack and Bobby? Hopefully we could put this myth to…
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Send us a text #JFkassassination #mafia #history #truecrimestories #jfkfiles In this episode, we focus on Johnny Roselli. This is a name we mention almost every episode, so he deserves his own! We discuss this mysterious Mafia member and CIA contract agent and do a deep dive into his life. Was Roselli an Ultra Patriot? Was he more loyal to the CIA …
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Send us a text #JFK #history #JFKassassination #RFK #charliekirkasassination #Isreal #oswald #lisapease Returning Guest: Author Lisa Pease We talk to Lisa about her updated Version of her great book- A Lie Too Big to Fail We also talk about Lisa's role in the new Film/Documentary RFK Legacy We also do an extended deep dive on Robert Maheu. This is …
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Send us a text #MissionImpossible #ushistory #TomCruise #jfk #history #True crime This week we focus on Mitchell WerBell III We discuss this mysterious Mercenary, Paramilitary Trainer, CIA weapon supplier, and former OSS Operative. We talk about his Assassin training ground, known as the farm Did WerBell supply the weapons in the JFK Assassination?…
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Independent and regional grocers don’t just need impressions—they need measurable lift. In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Steve Dietch, Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg and retail-media network Rippl, to unpack how identity resolution and POS-level purchase data are cha…
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Send us a text #jfkfiles #JFK #OliverStone #historychannel #JackRuby #australia Our season 4 Premiere with returning guest Author Paul Abbott from Australia. Paul is the author of the book: Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald You can order Paul's book right here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thatsenoughtouttayou Paul Abbott is from Per…
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Local grocers don’t need another “awareness-only” social tactic—they need sales. On this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Oskar Wahlbäck, founder & CEO of Commentsell, to explore how European-style “reserve in comments” deals are transforming social media into a true sales c…
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Send us a text #JFK #LBJ #history #JFKassassination #TrueCrime #Dallas EXPLOSIVE SEASON 3 FINALE with returning guest Matt Crumpton on LBJ Matt co-wrote the book The JFK Assassination Chokeholds. You can purchase this great book right here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thatsenoughtouttayou Matt Crumpton is an entrepreneur, attorney (franchising, small…
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One of the world’s most famous fashion designers Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Also a renowned businessman, the pioneering Italian designer was credited with reimagining men’s and women’s suits for a modern audience. He dressed some of the biggest stars in music and Hollywood and his company Armani expanded into beauty, fragrance, music…
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Send us a text #jimmyhoffa #cosanostra #unionstrong #mafia #cia #organizedcrime #podcast This week we talk to long time contributor, listener, Patreon member, and researcher Steve Kopesky! We talk to Steve about Jimmy Hoffa! We do a deep dive on Hoffa's background, especially the Nashville Trials Was Hoffa involved in the JFK assassination? Was he …
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In this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Ron Fong, President & CEO of the California Grocers Association (CGA), for an insightful conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the future of grocery.Ron shares his personal journey from growing up in his family’s grocery store to becoming one of the most influential…
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What does the future of retail media look like? In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire — the leading retail industry thought leadership platform with 1M+ monthly readers and 8 acquisitions under its belt. Chase shares how he went from designing album art in hig…
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Send us a text #IndependentVoters #theindependentcenter #VotingRights #USElections #History #Senate Lura Forcum, the President of the Independent Center joins us. https://www.independentcenter.org The Independent Center’s mission is to be the resource hub and champion for the millions of Americans who believe we share common ground. Through their r…
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Send us a text #JFK #RFK #JFKJunior #JFKAssasination #podcast #Author #History #JFKFiles #President We talk to Monika about her new book, Echoes of a Lost America Unraveling the Murder of JFK! You can order that book right here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thatsenoughtouttayou We discuss the assassination of JFK and what led up to the crime We cover …
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Send us a text #Sports #StudentAthlete #NotreDameFootball #NCAA #podcast #Collegefootball We switch it up this week with some Sports and do a deep dive on the upcoming College Football season. Nathan is a High School Freshman Student/Athlete with a great love and appreciation for Sports, especially Baseball and College Football! Support the show ht…
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In this episode of Grocery Pulse, host George Goodwin speaks with Stu Gavurin, founder of Opsense, about the transformative role of smart technology in food safety, compliance, and efficiency within the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. They discuss the inspiration behind Opsense, the significant issue of food waste, and the import…
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Send us a text #SidneySweeney #LochNessMonster #mysteries #Irish #MAGA #MobLand #TomHardy #whiteyBulger #MkUltra #lochnessmonster #UFOs Support the show https://www.thatsenoughouttayou.com/ Twitter: @TEOYPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatsenoughouttayou8209 Email: [email protected]
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Send us a text #almostinfamous #podcasting #thatsenoughouttayou #rockmusic #rocknroll #podcast #business #Youtube Bill hosts his band, Almost Infamous, in a unique episode. Almost Infamous is a cover band based in Northeast Pennsylvania, featuring vocalist Kate Mangan, lead guitarist Mike Heitczman, bassist Brad Chikowski, drummer Dante Ceccarelli …
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Send us a text #JFKFIles #RepLuna # #history #JFK #JFKassassination #UAPs The Focus of this talk is the JFK Records Act and the Luna Conference. We discussed everything new with the act and the possibility that the remaining files will be released. Mark E. Adamczyk is an attorney from Naples, Florida. Mark is a graduate of Tulane University and Flo…
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Send us a text #MissionImpossible #TomCruise #podcast #BobMahue #CIA #HowardHughes Bob Maheu is the inspiration for the TV Series Mission: Impossible! However, there is another famous TV show that more closely represents his career, called the Blacklist. He was trusted with carrying out the most sensitive missions for the CIA using sabotage, blackm…
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Send us a text #LunaConfrence #JFK #History #NewOrleans #jackruby #Cuba #Australia #canada #1960s #Law Support the show https://www.thatsenoughouttayou.com/ Twitter: @TEOYPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatsenoughouttayou8209 Email: [email protected] Sean Kane & Bill Raider
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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with CJ Warstler, the inventor of the Handycart Workstation, to unpack how one simple tool is revolutionizing efficiency in retail environments. With over 30 years of experience in sales and consulting, CJ shares the real-world problems that inspired him to create a smarter, more effect…
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Smoke 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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Send us a text #jfk #history #whiteybulger #boston #irish #trumptariffs #nfl #notredame #sports #podcast #truecrimecommunity These are our favorite episodes to record! Our Listeners never disappoint with challenging questions and multi-layered comments! We Received Questions on: Sullivan & Cromwell Law Firm The DC Shitshow Kennedy's Disinformation …
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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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Send us a text #nirvana #rightwing #JFK #History #conspiracy #musiciansofinstagram #Tupac #jimmyhendrix #podcast We talk to John Potash about how the Oligarchy Families and the CIA profited from Drugs. We talk about the CIA's war on musicians and Black Civil Rights activists. We talk about the FBI's war on Tupac Shakur and other activists/musicians…
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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with design experts Adam Steinberg and Henry Casanova to explore the evolving world of CPG packaging and grocery retail design. Together, they dive deep into the importance of clarity in packaging, how consumer behavior drives design decisions, and why eco-friendly packaging is more tha…
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Smoke 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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Send us a text #JFK #history #JamesDieugenio #podcast #oliverstone #trump #biden This episode is with researcher James Day! We discuss the JFK assassination, and James drops bombshells about long-time suspects David Ferrie and Jean Souètre. He also discusses the mystery of the laundry truck parked in Dealey Plaza! We discuss with James about the da…
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Smoke Break - Episode 22: The Impact of Store Cleanliness Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how store cleanliness directly impacts customer perception, shopping behavior, and sales success. Learn proven strategies from real store transformations that show how smart cleaning systems, staff engagement, and attention t…
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Send us a text #SecretSocities #hatecrime #humantrafficking #Religiousrightwing #evanfelicals #freemasons #CIA #IranContra #Mafia #podcasting #author #pilot #airforce #Trinedaypublishing This week, we speak with Mark Harris. Mark Harris is the author of HOUSES OF THE HOLY: A Nightmare Web of Hate, Crime, Corruption and Child Abuse We talk to Mark a…
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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin speaks with Blake and Stephanie Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm, the first certified regenerative dairy farm in the U.S. They share the inspiring story of building a family farm rooted in stewardship, nutrition, and sustainability—and how their mission is reshaping the dairy industry. From the…
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Smoke Break - Episode 21: Mastering Efficient Checkout Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares proven strategies for transforming slow, frustrating checkout experiences into swift, memorable interactions that keep customers coming back. Learn how independent store owners have dramatically reduced wait times and improved cu…
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Send us a text #NAZI #captainamerica #truecrimestories #Jewish #podcastfeedback #MichaelBenson #gangsters #bookshop This week, our guest is with author Michael Benson. We discuss one of Michael's Books, Gangsters VS Nazis Michael Benson is the author of more than 60 books. He is one of the world's most popular true-crime writers. He regularly appea…
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Smoke Break - Episode 20: The Art of Greeting and Assisting Customers Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares powerful stories and proven strategies for transforming customer experiences through effective greeting practices. Learn how independent store owners like you have significantly increased customer loyalty and sales…
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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with Kelly Damewood, CEO of California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), to unpack the future of organic farming, certification, and consumer trust. Together, they explore how organic and regenerative agriculture can become the norm—not the exception—through smart certification, clear c…
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Send us a text #AFL/CIO #Spymaster #ACovertLife #TedMorgan #CIA #GeorgeMEany #laborUnions #Hoffa This episode is on the book A Covert Life Jay Lovestone Communist, Anti-Communist, and Spymaster by Ted Morgan. This was a request from Lisa Pease. This episode ties in with a lot of our previous episodes on the Overworld and Underworld. The focus is th…
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Smoke Break - Episode 19: Building Your Store's Reputation Through Service Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals strategies for developing and maintaining a stellar reputation that brings customers back again and again. Learn how exceptional service can become your store's most powerful competitive advantage in today's …
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Send us a text #Mafia #RJROGER, #Italian #NewYorkDailyNews #nazi #NewYork #Italy #Mob #podcast #truecrime This episode is with Author RJ Roger! We talk to RJ about his book, The Don 36 Rules of the Bosses You can purchase that book right here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thatsenoughtouttayou We discuss with RJ the history of Cosa Nostra in America. W…
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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with Deborah Sanchez, an HR consultant with nearly 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders at one of California’s largest utility companies. From her beginnings as a young mom seeking stability to now shaping corporate HR strategy, Deborah shares powerful insights on employee re…
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Smoke Break - Episode 18: Maximizing Sales Through Exceptional Service Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals practical strategies for transforming good customer service into increased sales. Learn how to train your team in service techniques that naturally boost transaction values and create more profitable customer int…
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Send us a text #mafiastories #maga #atlanticcity #mobland #tomhardy #sports #realcrime #truecrime #crime #JFK #Kennedy #LawAndCrime Another Listener feedback Episode! Our listeners never disappoint with challenging questions and multi-layered comments! We received questions on: Organized Crime in Tucson, Arizona The status of the Mob today! Sean ge…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Word of Mouth - Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals strategies for turning satisfied customers into your most effective marketing team. Learn how to create experiences that inspire customers to spread the word about your store without spending a fortune on ad…
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Send us a text #JohnFKennedy #Assassination #President #Oswald #Ruby #Law #TrueCrime #podcast This week's episode features author Paul Abbott from Australia. Paul is the author of the book: Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald We talk to Paul about his book and do a deep dive into Jack Ruby. We discuss possible conspirators inside th…
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Smoke Break - Episode 16: The Power of Customer Loyalty Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals strategies for transforming casual shoppers into devoted customers who drive business growth. Learn how to build meaningful customer relationships that increase sales, encourage word-of-mouth marketing, and create a community a…
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Send us a text #jfkfiles ##JFKfiles #JFKassassination #UAPs #congressnews #podcasting This week's show is with returning guest Jeff Meek. We talk to Jeff About his new Book: The JFK Files Pieces of the Assassination Puzzle Volume II We talk about an arrest that was made Weeks after Lee Harvey Oswald was killed. You can order Jeff's books right here…
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Smoke Break - Episode 15: Building a Culture of Compliance Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez for the final episode in our compliance series as he shares strategies for transforming compliance from a set of rules into a core part of your store's identity. Learn how to create an environment where doing things the right way becomes …
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Send us a text #fascism #JFK #Hollywood #maga #politicaltruth #JoeMcBride #politicalnews #fakenewsmedia #sanfrancisco #HISTORY We welcome back author Joe McBride. We discuss Joe's Book, Political Truth: The Media and the Assassination of President Kennedy We discuss how the Kennedy assassination in 1963 led to a lack of faith in government, a coup …
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