Episode Title: The Cold War: Mastering the Cooler (Episode 71)

Episode Description: It’s 34 degrees. The fan is blowing in your face. Your fingers are numb. Welcome to "The Cold War."

For a Sales Associate, the cooler is the task everyone tries to avoid. It's the "Forbidden Zone." But the Vault is also where the highest profit items in the store live. If the customer sees a black hole where their energy drink should be, they walk away.

In this episode of Dive, Mike Hernandez teaches you how to conquer the cooler without freezing to death. We discuss "The Wall of Sales," why the "Lazy Front" is killing your shift, and the "2-Deep Rule" that separates the rookies from the Legends.

What You Will Learn:

• The Forbidden Zone: Overcoming the physical dread of the cold vault.
• The Wall of Sales: Why "Fronting" is more important than "Filling."
• Power Rows: Identifying the items that actually matter (Energy, Water, Tea) vs. the ones you can ignore.
• The 2-Deep Rule: The visual trick that keeps the cooler looking full even during a rush.

The Quest: Face the Freeze.

• Solo Quest: Implement the "2-Deep Rule." Next time you face the cooler, reach back. If a row has less than 2 bottles, it counts as "Empty." Pull it forward or fill it immediately.
• Team Quest: Challenge a coworker to "Face the Freeze." Pick the Energy Drink door. Who can front-face the entire door perfectly (labels out, no gaps) in the fastest time?

Resources & Links:

• 📲 Unlock the Level 4 Cooler Checklist: Text the code word COLD to 956-897-9192.