The Clopen Effect

Flat tires, rude tow truck techs, why are people waiting for so long to GO at a green light, pedestrians really need to look, motorcycle safety, the bike that was hit by the lady

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Jess, Owner at @thepiecefulproject, and Amy, Director of Chamber Outreach & Economic Growth and McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes @mchenryareachamber are here!

River Walk Shoppes are located at 1202 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

The Pieceful Project in Cary, IL: 27 Jandus Rd, Unit A, Cary, IL, 60013

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Meredith had an anxiety attack at a store, Cassandra was irritated and maybe a little crabby, questioning life choices when working retail, when did we start working so hard?, we get personal for a moment about shaving, Happy Birthday week to Cassandra, the bad storm in WI, we work at the same place so we can't really call off together, Rockstar of Retail is a beast, please don't waste our time when we are working for you in stores...

Droogle visited Drewmany, and we got to hear all about it! Drew, thank you so much for bringing wine and chocolates and for sharing your incredible experience of Germany with us!

9 Luftballons · Nena, Die Band

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C'mon, corporate, add a little more time to the tasks we complete in stores! Also, we had to hang signs this week. Why are we having conversations on the sales floor? Store directors don't have offices for private conversations. Management is always walking the floor. People need to mind their own business and let others do their work! It's cherry-eating season; watch out for pits! Happy Birthday, Johnny!

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Nikki took a mental health day and joined us for the third time on the podcast! She shares tips on avoiding website scammers and protecting yourself from online fraud. Also, Meredith used the word defrosted when she should have used the word thaw, and Wes has fantastic calves.

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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, training everyone as if they are your replacement, ants keep crawling on Cassandra (or was it just her microphone cord?), it's OK to stay in the same role, Meredith goes into a 20-minute conversation about one salad dressing, resetting the resets, there are so many SKUs in one 4ft section, Hi Gail!, take the time to train team members, Meredith's ...

It's been a long week, Meredith doesn't sleep, Cassandra is a great sleeper, some couples are super loud at the store, loud laughs, SAL-MON, gas prices are high again (gross), how do people do it with RVs, the not-so-great chicken picture, light-hearted and funny ways to close an email from Chatgpt, thank you to Mandy from Old Navy

"May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short,"

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do...which isn't mu...

Meredith just woke up from a nap two minutes before recording and keeps yawning, air fresheners, we talk about everyone’s side hustle and some random ideas from ChatGPT, we talk about budgeting, you have to think you're craft is the best to sell it at a craft show, Meredith no longer plays scratch-offs, and Cassandra no longer has credit cards, Congratulations to Brianna and Rob!

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Tuesday was rough, we need a vacation, the lady who spoke too much, Cass and Meredith are getting tattoos from JCDurtArt, https://www.facebook.com/jcdurtart, go to the concert, what the word RETAIL means according to ChatGPT

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The anonymous salon owner and talented hair stylist friend share fun stories about the 'whatever' lady who wants only 7 highlights, the lady with the tic on her ear, learning how to do hair on a cadaver, perms are definitely back, and mustaches are fire!

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We are back after 2 weeks! Cassandra had a couple ER visits (yikes!), Meredith wears her eyeshadow up to her eyebrows, and shopping cart colors have a meaning

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Let's talk BBQ, grilling, smoking, and brisket! Dan and Erin own Midwest Smoke BBQ, LLC, and they share a couple of secrets on how to achieve one of the best briskets and burnt ends around! Join us for a fun conversation, then visit their website to see where they will be next and contact them about catering your next event!

https://midwestsmokebbq.com/

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Keep a joint on you as an alibi, we are so professional on the Anxiety podcast and then have to get funny on the Clopen, Meredith is worried about Kate Middletown, there are a whole bunch of conspiracy theorists, super weird news, movie mentioned was 1991 Cape Fear

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What a fun interview! Fresh from Spring Training, Patrick and Barb (Noote Partners) are here to talk all things baseball!

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"Over 20 years ago, Cory and Patrick first met at a pizza shop, working up a sweat during busy nights in the northern Chicago suburbs. In the years that followed, the two long-time friends would always spend time discussing ways they could possibly alter their career paths on a joint busine...

Cassandra and Meredith are back together at work, Cassandra called off on Meredith's first day, it's 'prebiotics', it's 'Gilmer', Cass is watching Gilmore Girls, there are no normal hours in retail, Meredith doesn't miss driving, the woman with the eyebrows, common phrases for retail (eh, they weren't great), Meredith can't find Shamrock Shakes, Cass got a tattoo, enter The Clopen Effect Awards' Show sponsored by the below business...

Cassandra is on her way to Florida, Meredith's son sounded like her, you just have to find your person, work anniversaries, receiving points to buy stuff, didn't miss a day in 20 years, give us more paid time off instead of gifts

Music by Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting, released on June 29, 1989

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Cassandra offended someone on the TTok, Meredith accepted a new job, Cassandra has a pigeon at her house because her cell phone service was off, the lady that talks about "Who TF did I Marry," the old lady choking on peanuts, Cassandra gets shin cramps after drinking wine, Baby B is so cute!

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