Keys Bartender

Viewing bartending as an Art not a Science can be the key to success. Recognizing that a margarita can be made in many different ways helps you become an artisan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

When a customer asks for something Jim can not easily deliver it sets in motion a philosophical discussion, in Jim's head. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Using actor Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell portrayer) as an example Jim attempts to show that people's behavior can be viewed differently depending on the conditions. Lobster Mini Season has descended on the Keys. After a long hot dry summer thunderstorms have also arrived perhaps curtailing the lobster haul. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

When is it ever a good time to let loose your anger? In rare situations it is warranted so perhaps a little self-control would suit the circumstances. Technological change has been the accelerating faster in the last 50 years. Podcasting is emblematic of the positives resulting from these changes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

At work and in your private life we get used to doing repetitive behaviors. Some are habits. Some rise to the level of addiction. It behooves us to evaluate these behaviors and work to get rid of the harmful ones. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

The least sexy part of Bartending is cleaning but it is necessary. Having your workspace reasonably neat is a boon to your bottom line. Jim gets a call out of the blue from a college friend. The recipe for getting Jim to talk on the phone for 2 hours is to become friends with him and then wait 38 years to speak to him again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Skill games are popular in bars but why do we need to have an axe. Yes Hatchet Throwing is a thing in some bars will Crossbow Range be next. Why not view cultural differences for what they are largely meaningless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Its difficult to remember random acquaintances in a busy Bar. Here are tips to become more memorable. Delayed gratification is the cornerstone for most religions and retirement plans. Sometimes the putting off of rewards is bad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim gives rundown on his trip to a family wedding in Baltimore. Are banquet bartenders comparable to restaurant bartenders? The trip from Miami International Airport is akin to a Mad Max movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

What are the essential tools every bartender needs? Not every item labelled as a bar tools gets used so keep the clutter to a minimum. Jim gets packing for his trip and considers the essentials for travel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Teamwork is not a platitude that the Corporate World uses to increase productivity. It can actually enhance job satisfaction and reduce the work load. Jim gets ready for a trip and muses about air travel. How do large people fit in the tiny bathroom cabinets? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

You are in charge of the vibe at the Bar. It is of utmost importance to be proactively keeping tabs on the conversation to see where it can turn dark, abusive, or just all around negative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim's family leaves for an extended trip to Poland. Miami is no treat to navigate in a severe thunderstorm. If you don't manage to keep your bar fun you could be hurting your earnings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

The family goes to the mainland for a shopping trip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim relates several stories when he consumed too much alcohol. It's a hard part of the job telling someone when they have had enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Vodkas have the least distinctive tastes in liquors. Why is it so many people swear by certain brands? Jim suggests a blind taste test. Summer's approach brings back memories of the vacation Mecca for this 10 year old at heart, Wildwood, NJ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Sometimes it is a pleasure to do a job at work not in your wheelhouse. It can broaden your perspective and give you street cred with co-workers. How do you handle conflict resolution at the bar, t.v. channel, music genre, and billing? These are the rules that Jim follows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Until we run out of it, we give very little thought to Ice. A critical supply item for all bars and parties there never seems to be enough of it. Finally, news is coming at us 24 hours a day it is easy to think things are bad. Why not ignore the doomsayers and live your best life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A balanced drink menu can increase sales and decrease the impression that you are a tourist only Bar. Balance in life also gives you greater freedom in thought and association. Jim gets a comment from his sister that gives him pause. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Just as a casual observation it would appear that the number of people not drinking at Bars/Restuarants is growing. It used to be viewed as an aberration not so much today. With mocktails, juices, flavored sodas, zero zero beer, etc. the choices are growing for the teetotaler. Jim's wife makes an off the cuff remark about a Mexican Market nearby in the Redlands that sparks his curiosity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support