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Brandon Lawrence of Fuel Insight talks about the outlook for fuel demand, why EVs will fragment the fuel customer base, why convenience stores need to differentiate, and more

Episode 11: Brandon Lawrence

January 12, 2021 Retail Podcast Frank's Guests 01:10:27

We’re back! Our next batch of ten episodes focuses on the importance of differentiation, and we kick it off by speaking to fuels consultant and data scientist, Brandon Lawrence....

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Al Hebert and Frank Beard gas stations convenience stores 30 days of gas station food podcast

Episode 10: Al Hebert and Frank Beard

May 23, 2020 Retail Podcast Al and Frank 02:25:36

Thank you for being with us for the past nine episodes. To celebrate our tenth, we did something different. This is an honest and off the cuff conversation between...

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Jessica Williams of Food Forward Thinking LLC on the In-Convenience Podcast Episode Image Episode 9 Discussing foodservice, gas station food, convenience stores, menu labeling, menu creation and more

Episode 9: Jessica Williams

April 10, 2020 Retail Podcast Al and Frank's Guests 1:39:28

How are retailers navigating COVID-19, and what strategies can help them win in foodservice when this pandemic is over? Al and Frank chat with Jessica Williams, founder and CEO...

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Mike Zahajko of CAF Outdoor Cleaning on the In-Convenience Podcast, talking about why clean stores sell more and how retailers can keep their locations clean during the coronavirus pandemic

Episode 8: Mike Zahajko

March 25, 2020 Retail Podcast Al and Frank's Guests 1:19:30

The coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns about cleanliness at convenience stores. In this episode, Mike Zahajko of CAF Outdoor Cleaning shares tips, strategies, and other information that retailers should...

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Episode 7: Ernie Harker

March 24, 2020 Retail Podcast Al and Frank's Guests 1:55:50

In one of our most energy-filled episodes, we talk to Ernie Harker about how he built the $3 billion Maverik brand. The conversation is full of practical advice for...

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Christian Warning on Episode 6 of the In-Convenience Podcast - The most exciting podcast in fuel and convenience retailing

Episode 6: Christian Warning

March 2, 2020 Retail Podcast Frank's Guests 1:35:30

This episode comes to you from Berlin, Germany. We speak with Christian Warning: founder and managing director of The Retail Marketeers. This is a great discussion for anyone curious...

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Behind The Mic

Frank Beard

Co-Host

Frank Beard is a speaker, consultant, analyst, and writer in the convenience retailing industry. His “30 Days of Gas Station Food” experiment raised awareness that yes, you actually can make healthy choices on-the-go. Frank is a popular speaker at events both in the U.S. and internationally, and his industry analysis has been featured in the Washington Post, NPR, and more. He resides in Des Moines, IA

Al Hebert

Co-Host

Al Hebert is the Gas Station Gourmet. Part travel, mostly food, the Gas Station Gourmet showcases America’s hidden culinary treasure—gas station cuisine. Al is also a popular speaker at events in the convenience retailing industry, and his monthly NACS Magazine column explores the secrets of successful, independent retailers. Al resides in Abbeville, LA. 

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