Keys Bartender Anti-maga Podcast

When you are in the right state of mind, setbacks big or small are more manageable. The difficulty is being able to maintain that state of mind.

Jim gets ready for his family's trip to Poland.

It's Hurrican season and it is a good plan to plan well in advance. Jim begs for followers.

Jim asks why does work have to be the least appreciated and oft ridiculed part of Life. Thank you for listening to me unburden my soul.

Jim gets serious about wellbeing your own and those around you.

Jim feels guilty about his behavior.

Jim is attempting to become present at work. We'll see what happens. Advice to listeners try experiencing the present instead of archiving it for a change.

A bartender's tools are not only essential for cocktail construction but also esthetically important. Your ease of use adds to the customer experience. Jim accidently tases his family jewels.

We introduce a simple concept to make your Bar/ Restaurant processes streamlined. Comedy is not always pretty.

Training an inexperienced hire is a godsend to some or it could be a nightmare.

It isn't always about being right as long as your patron gets what they want. The debate on how to make a classic Old Fashioned continues. Jim gets ready for his vacation to Eastern Europe.

Humor is eclectic and subjective. Jim realizes after years of misperception that he does fit in as a fine dining bartender. He has pretended to fit in for short periods of time.

Names are important to people and businesses alike. They give you a hint of expectation of what to expect..

Using new software so deal with it, man! Trying to deal with eccentrics at the bar when you are also an eccentric. Not going to use Episode numbers until we have things straightened out.

An honest representation of a job description or love relationship is often elusive.

Old bartenders working with younger bartenders has unique challenges. It is not like the movie Cocktail. The criticism of people in your past may be more a reflection of internal issues we have.

Is Jim back on the sauce? No, he is just feeling much better and he goes on in exhaustive detail about recent challenges.

An Episode without an intro to do a show about nothing.

While trying to get caught up in episodes Jim comes across a glitch in his podcasting software.

Jim ponders the concept of the pursuit of excellence. It is so much easier to see progress when you have little natural ability. The family gets a puppy.

Circumstances can lead the patron to judge you harshly but it is not always about appearances. Science will change our lives it is inevitable.

There are cocktails that are Classic and others that are Fads. They both deserve attention but years later the Classic will endure.

Bartenders like any one else will resist new systems.

Precision of measurement of ingredients are required for craft cocktails. Jim watches a video on how to land a 747 in an emergency. It creates a torrent of questions. The video is available on my Facebook Page.

Jim gets up early to institute a plan on having a great day at work. We'll see how it works out tomorrow.