What Should You Do When You Keep Getting Rejected for Jobs?
Updated May 25, 2026 Repeated job rejection is a normal part of the job search market, not a verdict on you as a professional. The most effective response is practical: review your application materials…
3 Job Description Red Flags Scaring Away Potential Applicants
Job advertisements and descriptions may be more important than you realize. They have the potential to make or break your open positions, and they could be driving talent away rather than inviting them…
How Technology is Changing Rural Grocery for the Better with Jeff Klaus of Retail Data Systems
In this episode of the Self-Checkout podcast, Tyler Kern and Grocery Store Mike welcome Jeff Klaus, the Regional General Manager at Retail Data Systems, for a discussion on the role…
Why Are Skilled Trades Careers Worth Celebrating, with Greg Crumpton of ServiceLogic?
Updated May 21, 2026
Skilled trades careers are worth celebrating because the U.S. economy runs on the work of HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, welders, and the broader…
What Three Traits Do the Most Successful CEOs Share?
Updated May 10, 2026 The most successful CEOs share three traits: self-confidence paired with genuine self-awareness, structured strategic thinking that operates on multi-year time horizons, and the…
The Grocery Gal Dishes on Rural Grocers and Advocating for Local Business
In this episode of the Self-Checkout podcast, Tyler Kern and Grocery Store Mike are joined by Jena Good, also known as The Grocery Gal. Jena is attending the 85th Annual OGA…
How to Decipher a Potential Employer's Company Culture Before Accepting Your Offer
Updated on April 18, 2026 Before you accept a job, you want to know the company culture. But how do you discern it when researching online or talking to the hiring manager? Watching for red and green…
Self-Checkout Podcast with Grocery Store Mike: Selling Food & Building Community with AJ Johnson
In this episode of the Self-Checkout podcast, Tyler Kern and Grocery Store Mike are joined by Aaron "AJ" Johnson, the founder of The Oasis Fresh Market and The Oasis Projects.…
Ensuring Workplace Coverage in Summer: PTO Management, Temporary Staffing & Productivity Tips
Summer is finally here. And with it comes the increase in OOO messages and PTO requests. It's normal for your staff to want to take time off in the warmer months, especially if they have kids out of school.…
