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Being bar supervisor is a broad role and covers many aspects of running a bar. Supervisors have to be able to manage staff as they are the bridge between the people working on the floor and the decision makers. This will include advising and training the staff in their work, and onboarding any new staff for the restaurant. They also should be able to create and plan the ideal cocktail menu and mak...

Being a Sommelier is a wonderful job, but it demands a lot of effort as the role is very diverse and multi-faceted. The role of a Head of Wine leading such a group of sommeliers is even more demanding. Join Sid Patel as he takes you inside the premises of 67 Pall Mall, a luxurious members club located in London that provides a wide range of hospitality services and hosts businesses and personal ev...

Becoming a Master of Wine is the final staging post in the path to becoming a wine expert. It is a qualification in the study of wine conferred by the Institute of Masters of Wine. In this Podcast episode of Inside the Drinks Business, join Sid (CEO, Beverage Trade Network) as he takes you inside the Institute of Masters of Wine head office in London, United Kingdom. He is in a conversation with A...

Bartending is a skill one can learn and practice, but it takes a special talent to excel in the hospitality business. The role of the bartender in a hotel is an important one and needs to be handled with care and precision. There are multiple aspects that one monitors like hiring staff, coming up with the menu for special events, sourcing spirits and making sure your guests have a great bar experi...

Drinks and edibles infused with cannabinoids have been a huge trend in the food and beverage industry. Market analysts predict that this new category will soon become the single largest sector of the industry in coming years. In this video Sid, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, has a detailed and comprehensive discussion about cannabis infused drinks and edibles with Jamie Evans where they explore th...

In this Podcast episode, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network chats with Jason Lam, Bar manager at Sens Restaurant. Here you will learn about how to drive your Bar Program towards increased customer satisfaction and repeat visits. Leaving a decade-long career in marketing, Jason moved to San Francisco in 2010 and started his life over in the bar industry, working from small beginnings at staff...

In this Podcast episode of our “Inside The Drinks Business” Series, Sid talks about what exactly is the role of a Sommelier with Lindsey Young, the Head Sommelier at Selby's, a glamorous fine-dining and wine venue in San Francisco Bay Area. A native Californian, Lindsey Young started appreciating the art of culinary at a very young age while she grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her knowledge...

Podcast episode with the Head Bartender of Ettan Palo Alto: Massimo Stronati shares the challenges of a bartender, and how to be a good bartender. Sid Patel(CEO, Beverage Trade Network) with Massimo Stronati chats about the day-to-day challenges faced by him and how he accomplish it. From Hiring to training a bartender.

Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network chats with Varun Sharma on his trip to India where they discuss How to become a better bartender, the kind of interview questions he keeps in mind before onboarding a new bartender for the bar, and how does he bring mixology in his bar. Varun Sharma is the Beverage Manager at Comorin. He is responsible for overseeing Comorin‘s unique beverage program which...

Susan R Lin MW is the head of wine expertise for online fine wine retailer Belmont Wine Exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving customers worldwide. In this podcast episode Sid chats with Susan about Master Of Wine program, the business of private wine and how to authenticate wine if you are a private collector of wine.

In this podcast episode of our “Inside The Drinks Business” Series, Sid has made a pit stop to Delhi, India to chat with Master of All Trades, Yangdup Lama at his prestigious bar “Sidecar”. The only bar from India to make it to World’s 50 Best Bars. India’s No# 1 Bartender and Mixologist Yangdup shares with Sid, his formula for success. If you’re looking at scaling your bar to greater heights, thi...

In this video, Irem Eren from BevZero and Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network takes you inside how The Non-Alcoholic Wine Business really works, the process that a winery can take to get started, what buyers can do and where are the current opportunities in this category.

In this episode, Sid chats with Shreyas Balakrishnan, President of Cutwater Spirits, America's No1 canned cocktail brand on how he drives growth for his company.

When you have been a buyer for independent stores and then some of the world's largest retail chains, then you know a thing or many about wine buying. So if you are looking to grow your career as a wine buyer, or looking to improve your buying skills, this one is for you. Bob Paulinski, MW who has been a buyer at chains like Sam's Club, Winn-Dixie/Bi-Lo stores, Coles (Australia) and BevMo will sha...

This is the first super technical episode where Sid sits with Bryan and goes in the business of winemaking. This one is a GOLD episode for the winemakers out there. It includes a format of 10 case studies, then how to buy bulk wine from a technical perspective, how to build business resilience and more. Winemakers, get your note pads out and start listening! You can write in comments the challenge...

In this episode, Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN, and Kayla Winter go into the process of how to make no and low-alc. Kayla shares some good insights on developing low and no alcohol products which can be useful especially if you are a winery or a distillery.

Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN chats with Maurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager at Cohn Restaurant Group on what restaurant groups are looking for in a supplier.

Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN chats with Horst Mueller, Global Head VinLog at Kuehne + Nagel (pronounced as Kuene Nagel) on Global Wine Shipping trends and opportunities

In this episode, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network and London Wine Competition chats with Federica Zanghirella, Vice President at UK Sommelier Association on how sommeliers can approach their guests better, how they can listen to the restaurant floor in a more effective way, how they ask their first question about the beverage and what is the different between great sommeliers and average s...

In this episode Sid chats with Josh on leadership, managing people, making decisions on scaling a business, goal setting and more. One of the best episodes Sid has done on leadership. Includes real questions for CEOs and leaders especially when they are scaling from small to medium to large.

Understanding the basics of a product development cycle is essential to nailing the roll-out of your new cannabis product. A successful, high-quality product launch needs to kick off with an intimate understanding of what the consumer needs and expects from a new cannabis brand, where their expectations lie, and how you need to modify and adapt your normal product development process to meet these...

In this episode, Sid chats with Akshita Singh, Corporate Associate at Dickinson Wright PLLC and discusses cannabis 101 on starting a cannabis company, the difference between international and US-based company setting up, cannabis agreements and more.

Branding is critical for any business, but it is especially important in an emerging market like the cannabis industry. The cannabis industry is now entering the legalization arena, providing an opportunity for businesses to employ quality branding practices. Brands can utilize their story and identity to develop memorable and successful products to reach the appropriate market. You can give your...

Distribution is one of the first things businesses think about when they are considering getting into the cannabis industry. Distributors are equipped with an understanding of the market and have crucial business relationships with retailers. But this doesn't always mean they are successful at getting a placement for your brand, especially considering a niche segment like cannabis beverages. In th...