Discover how AI is transforming theft prevention, store operations, and profitability in gas stations and convenience stores. In this episode of Beyond the Pump, Beatrice speaks with JinnLabs co-founder Harjeev Anand about JinnOS, an AI-powered store management platform designed to reduce shrinkage, detect theft in real time, improve inventory accuracy, and unlock data-driven insights for retailers.

Learn how multi-camera AI agents monitor transactions, recognize suspicious behavior, support store staff, and give owners the visibility they’ve never had before. Harjeev also shares how JinnLabs is helping c-stores adapt to California's evolving compliance requirements, improve customer experience, and prepare for the next wave of digital transformation in retail.

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Takeaways

• AI-driven shrink reduction is becoming essential for c-store and gas station operators.
• Multi-agent AI can track customer behavior, identify concealment, and detect employee theft.
• Data from cameras, POS, and inventory can now feed a unified AI store manager.
• Inventory automation tools will drastically reduce costs and waste.
• AI improves employee productivity, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• California privacy laws require anonymized facial mapping, not facial recognition.

California’s energy crisis isn’t coming — it’s already here.
In this episode of Beyond the Pump, host Mikey Muscatello and co-host Beatrice sit down with USC professor and energy economist Michael Mische to break down the numbers behind California’s skyrocketing gas prices, refinery shutdowns, and growing dependence on foreign oil.

Mische reveals why two major refineries (Phillips 66 and Valero) are closing, how much of every gallon goes to state taxes and environmental fees, and why new drilling permits won’t fix California’s fuel shortage.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of CFCA.

💡 Key topics: refinery shutdowns • gas price forecasts • SB237 drilling permits • cap-and-trade costs • EV mandates • job losses • small business impact • energy independence

🎤 Guest: Michael Mische, Professor, USC Marshall School of Business
📍 Recorded ahead of the CADC Energy Summit (Oct 20–21), presented by the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance.

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Insurance isn’t just about policies, it’s about people, claims, and protecting businesses in high-risk industries. In this episode, Relation Insurance’s James, Jeff, and Joe share decades of experience in sales and claims management. They discuss:

• What makes insurance unique in the fuels, trucking, and convenience industries
• Common claims like slips, falls, and driver fatigue—and how to prevent them
• Workers’ compensation explained in plain terms
• Fraud investigations and why safety programs matter
• The value of CFCA membership and the upcoming CFCA Summit

You will walk away with practical insights into how insurance and claims management can safeguard employees, reduce costs, and strengthen business resilience.

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