Episode Title: The Cash Register Cage Match: Speed vs. Accuracy (Episode 80)

Episode Description: You see the line building up. You see your cashier panic. So, what do you do? You jump on the second register and kill the line yourself.

You just saved the moment, but you hurt your store.

For a Store Manager, the "Cash Register Cage Match" isn't about how fast you can ring; it's about how fast your team can ring when you aren't standing there. If you have to rescue your shift every day, you haven't trained them—you've enabled them.

In this episode of Thrive, Mike Hernandez teaches you how to stop being the "Hero" and start being the "Coach." We analyze the hidden cost of friction (labor waste and shortages) and give you the "Friction Audit" tool to fix your store's rhythm permanently.

What You Will Learn:

• The Hero Complex: Why jumping on the register is a trap that keeps you stuck in the weeds.
• The Friction Audit: How to stand back, watch the transaction, and spot exactly where your labor dollars are being wasted.
• The Pre-Scan Stage: The specific "eyes-first" technique you need to teach your crew today.
• Gamifying Speed: How to use the "10-Item Dash" to turn training into a competitive sport.

The Quest: Coach the rhythm.

• Solo Quest: Perform a "Friction Audit." Stand back for 10 minutes during the rush. Don't ring. Just count how many times the transaction stops (PLU hunting, card errors, etc.).
• Team Quest: Run the "10-Item Dash" contest. Challenge your team to beat the 20-second mark with zero errors. Reward the winner.

Resources & Links:

• 📲 Unlock the Level 3 Cheat Sheet: Text the code word SPEED to 956-897-9192.
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• Full Show Notes & Visuals: Visit C-Store Thrive