The Clopen Effect

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Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®! “By far the most relatable, humbling, and funniest podcast I’ve ever listened to! It keeps me busy at work, laughing, shaking my head in agreement, and remembering my own wild work stories. And it’s not always just about those crazy shifts—these hilarious women bring so much more. Give them a listen; you won’t be wasting your time!”

  1. 4일 전

    Part Two - The Artificial Takeover

    We started talking about the HUGE changes coming to retail over the next five years, and now we're continuing the conversation. In Part Two, we tackle the next five: • The online and in-store shopping experience becoming one • Cashiers becoming a much smaller part of the store • The changing definition of the retail employee • Retail becoming even more focused on productivity • And the future of value, where the cheapest option isn't always the winner Technology is changing retail fast. But what does that actually mean for the people working in retail? Will AI and automation make our jobs easier, or will fewer employees simply be expected to accomplish more? The Artificial Takeover isn't just about technology. It's about people. If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_share Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

  2. 5일 전

    RIP Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton's story is a masterclass in turning humble beginnings into a massive brand without losing touch with where you came from. And given today's heartbreaking news, it's worth noting that Dolly Parton died today, August 25, 2026, at age 80, according to her family and major news organizations. A quick remembrance of Dolly. May she RIP. A beautiful tribute from her website here: https://www.dollyparton.com Also mentioned: Jeff Bezos donated $100 million to Dolly Parton in November 2022 through the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. - Forbes and GeekWire If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all your members-only episodes. All the Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_share Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

  3. 8월 21일

    Part one of the Artificial Takeover

    In this episode of The Clopen Effect, we tackled the first seven HUGE changes we could see in retail over the next five years. We’re talking AI becoming the personal shopper, stores becoming more experiential, employees working alongside AI, smarter shelves, predictive inventory, the explosion of retail media, and personalization that could get a little too personal. Retail is changing fast, and the question isn't just what technology can do. It's what these changes will mean for the people working in retail. This is only Part One. The Artificial Takeover is coming, and retail is going to look very different. Listen to the episode today and tell us: Which of these changes do you think will impact retail the most? If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_share Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

  4. 8월 13일

    Did You Work at McDonald's?

    What do Jeff Bezos, Rachel McAdams, Pink, James Franco, and other famous names have in common? Before they became household names, they were just people clocking in and going to work. Some worked in fast food, restaurants, and customer service. Some might forget that the person working the register today might be an entrepreneur tomorrow. The person taking your order might become a movie star. The person stocking shelves, serving customers, or flipping burgers might one day be standing on a stage in front of thousands of people. Those first jobs teach us things that don't always show up on a résumé: how to deal with difficult customers, how to show up when you're tired, how to work with people, how to solve problems, how to handle pressure, and how to keep going when the shift feels like it's never going to end. And somehow we start talking about musicals! LOL If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_share Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    Did You Work at McDonald's?

  5. 8월 6일

    Driving Lessons with Cassandra and Meredith

    Oh, customers... we love you, we hate you, and sometimes you make us question everything. It takes all kinds, but lately it's getting a little ridiculous. Come listen to us complain about retail life! LOL If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28E9USH21CBC1?ref_=wl_share Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

  6. 7월 25일

    This One, That One

    Cassandra and Meredith talk about the different ways we pronounce words like Aunt, Neither, and Caramel, and share some random stories along the way. Thanks for listening! If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

  7. 7월 18일

    We Brake For Bad Service

    Episode 248 is out now! Members also get Episode 247 - the unedited version of this week's episode! Wowee - Meredith had quite the experience at a local dealership! Plus, we take on a round of your one-less-band names, and some of these names have us completely confused. LOL If you're a member, use the private RSS feed link you received when you signed up for the $2/month membership. Simply paste it into your favorite podcast app (or use the one-click app links in your welcome email) to access all of your members-only episodes. All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect $2/month membership and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

    We Brake For Bad Service

  8. 7월 9일

    No No Bran Squares

    Meredith surprised Cass by switching the topic from pizza to cereal, leading to a discussion about how breakfast cereal evolved from ancient cereal grains that have sustained civilizations for more than 10,000 years into the boxed cereals we know today. They explored the invention of modern breakfast cereal in the 1800s, including James Caleb Jackson's Granula and the Kellogg brothers' accidental creation of corn flakes, which helped launch the ready-to-eat cereal industry. And Cass shares why one of the Kellogg brothers believed cereal would stop you from... eh hem, private sessions. The conversation also covered how cereals are made, 'fortified' with vitamins and minerals, and marketed, as well as why favorites like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios remain popular, while sugary cereals such as Froot Loops and Cookie Crisp are often criticized for their nutritional value. By the end of the episode, Cass and Meredith showed that a simple bowl of cereal represents thousands of years of agriculture, innovation, nutrition science, and consumer choice. We also shared our followers' favorite pizzas and what happens when you remove one letter from a band name, All The Clopen Links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support the show and advertising opportunities: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy Our Cool Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814 💩 Check Out Our Other Podcast – Anxiety Makes Me Poop: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop 🟢 30 Days to Building Resilience in the Workplace: https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30days/?referralCode=BD92C36502C5E19AA273 Meredith's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/meredithpoczkalski All material, unless otherwise stated, is written and performed by The Clopen Effect.

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Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®! “By far the most relatable, humbling, and funniest podcast I’ve ever listened to! It keeps me busy at work, laughing, shaking my head in agreement, and remembering my own wild work stories. And it’s not always just about those crazy shifts—these hilarious women bring so much more. Give them a listen; you won’t be wasting your time!”

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    ©The Clopen Effect
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    2021년 - 2026년
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