Keys Bartender Anti-maga Podcast

There are things that go down in the Bar Business many times it happens at peak times. Knowing how to fix it is important but so is moving on when the fix isn't apparent. Jim decides to chronicle his work to resolve a behavioral issue.

Technology contributes to easing our work life when used properly. When are we ready to move on from a relationship, habit, and lifestyle that have run their course.

Work does not have to feel like a necessary evil or place of ill contentment. If our negative views of our place of work can be replaced with something positive, why not attempt it? If it works you can be happier if not well, you get to that miserable bastard at the job.

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.

When a customer asks for something Jim can not easily deliver it sets in motion a philosophical discussion, in Jim's head.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

The family goes to the mainland for a shopping trip.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new business opening up in the Florida Keys will feature an automated bartenderless bar. Jim for one does not fear the change but sees it as a progression of technology. Who is the judge of in style or cool? Finally, Jim's sister appears to give him advice on expanding the show to a Ham Radio audience.

The restaurant where Jim is working gets set to convert to a POS (Point of Sale). People as a rule are resistant to change which clouds the view of benefits that come with positive change. If we use a journey as a metaphor for life it is easy to see those small departures from the intended path can lead to unintended destinations.