The Industry Perspective

On this week's order Rob, Nando & P are welcoming back our very first guest on The Industry Perspective, WILSOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN!!!!!!!!!! While he is visiting from Chicago. He gives us his perspective as a Bartender & Teacher while warning us about the dangers of The Diddler! **** For our video watchers: We missed a setting on our camera so the video is a bit grainy this week. We apologi...

On this week's episode P, Nando & Rob are rejoined by our good friend Junior. He updates us on what's been going on on his service industry journey, as well as filling us in on what it's like to work for a major corporate restaurant while a location is closing for good. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's...

On this week's order Rob, is joined by four of his BOH co-workers from Redacted. They discuss what it was like for them breaking into the industry and the ever-present tug-of-war between the Front and the Back Bicho/Luis IG: - @elbicho0328Joey IG: - @jzb58mWill IG: - @billymiranda5274Frank IG: - @alphalovescrazy The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindu...

This week we're joined by Chef Victor Ramos: personal chef, caterer & co-founder of Capicua. On this episode he tells us about his family's story and what motivated him to create LA's biggest Dominican/Puerto Rican day party The Industry Perspective Socials! Chef Vic: https://www.instagram.com/chefvicramos/ Capicua: https://www.instagram.com/capicua_la/ Pod Instagram: https://www.i...

On this week’s Order the boys GTFOTW & let the ladies have the floor. We have our first All Female panel! Our very own Xia is joined by Amber, our #1 fan Jamie & returning after her amazing episode Eryka is back on the Industry Couch. So Strap Up & Strap On, it’s gonna be a fun ride The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffr...

On this week's order Rob, P & Nando catch up after a hectic few weeks filled with amazing guests and also react to a couple videos floating around our industry social media. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinney Nando's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iw...

On this week's order Rob, P & Nando are joined by the multi-talented Jonzabé. They discuss what brought them into the service industry as well as the mainland US. We also are gifted with a live performance of Jonzabé's new single "Wine On Me" Check Out Jonzabé on their socials! YouTube:  @Jonzabemusic  IG: @Jonzabé_ TT: @Jonzabé The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram...

On this Order Rob, Nando & Geoffrey are joined by the multitalented Robin, a fellow Bartender here in Los Angeles. Robin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/imjustrobb/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imjust.robb The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinney Nando's Instagram: https://w...

On this week's Order P & Nando are joined by our friend Malcom. He opens up his home to us and shares with us his experiences within the service industry, dating back to his college days at the University of Wisconsin. Malcom's IG: @_powerfromwithin_ The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.in...

On this Order some of the things P, Xia & Rob discuss are knowing who you're drinking with, guests not being able to "taste the alcohol, & the levels of dining. link to first video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8voQ6jt/ The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinne...

On this week’s Order Geoffrey, Nando & Rob are lucky to be joint by our friend Eryka. She joins us on the Post-Shift Couch & some of the things we discuss are First Dates, Paying Issues, Co-Worker Pet Peeves & Eryka’s Company Bartender Bae Be sure to check Eryka’s IG: @Mserykab & The. Bartender. Bae

On this Order P & Nando are joined by EJ & Marc, two phenomenal DJ's. They give us some insight as to what it's like being service industry adjacent and the things they notice/prioritize while keeping the energy in the room at it's best. *We apologize for the video cutting out. the camera ran out of memory. We are working to get better equipment to eliminate errors 0:00 Video &...

On this week's Order Rob & Nando discuss reading guests' energy, breaking the ice as a new bartender, how price changes effect your staff, & why every bartender dreams of jumping over the bar. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinney Nando's Instagram: h...

This weeks episode we're joined by our friend JeLloyd who has worn many hats in the service industry as well as the entertainment industry. We discuss the Keith Lee Restaurant Tour rankings, what to do when you're in the slow season of your venue(s), & cover a few videos/situationsthat caught our attention this week. Be sure to follow JeLloyd on IG: @JELLOYDJMJ & his comedy January...

This weeks episode we recap on our new years eve events whether it was work or personal along with some hot topic videos on the internet The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinney Nando's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwult_/ P's Instagram: https://www.instagra...

On this week's Order P, Rob, & Nando get together one last time to cap off the year. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Goeffrey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinney Nando's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwult_/ P's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas_coffee Rob's Instagram htt...

On this week's Order P, Rob, Nando, Geoffrey & Xia catch up one final time as a group before the end of the year. They discuss how things are going for them during the holiday season, holiday parties, how for some the holiday season is the last that they'll be with that company, & how Bikini Baristas are the real pioneers of OnlyFans 0:00 Happy Holidays The Industry Perspective Soc...

On this week's Order P, Rob & Nando discuss the difference between being able to Free-Pour & having to use a Jigger, Nando tells an 86'd story, vent about how the service industry is still in a down phase & ask you the audience to help us rename the JiggerSee, even reading that didn't feel right, did it? The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram...

On this week's Order P, Rob, & Nando are joined again by Mr. McHandsomesauce Seth Goodfellow. We give our opinions about Holiday cocktails, try to define a Top Shelf Long Island, swap "151 Stories", & Nando tells us a story about one of his shifts Seth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethgoodfellow The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instag...

On this week's Order P, Rob, & Nando discuss "Customer PTSD" while reacting to the Popeye's Drive Thru video, try to figure out where to put the credit cards in the rolodex, "Ghost Kitchens" and try to discuss coworker moods. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspective Nando's Instagram: https://www.instagram...

On this week's Order, P, Ryan, & Nando are joined by The Yum Yum Foodie himself Eddie Zamora. He tells us about how he got his start & about his podcast Kill The Bottle. Then we are joined by Xia to close out some topics that came up after he had to get home for the holidays. Eddies Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/@yumyumfoodie https://www.instagram.com/killthebottlepodcast &amp...

On this week's Order, P, Rob, & Nando discuss different ways of deciding if the service industry is right for you and ways to get in, remind you your phone has a better GPS than we do, two TikTok videos, explain why knowing our names doesn't mean we're friends, and the difference in intensity at after hours 0:00:00 White Board 12:10 How To Get Into The Industry 24:24 Ask Google 39:...

On this week's Order, Geoffrey, Ryan, Rob, P, & Nando discuss the Bulleit Limitless Lounge, the crazy power dynamic of Yelp reviews, respond to the Milk & Honey Dbl-Down video, Red Flags when a guests is going to be a problem, "Simpn' for beer", & deciding when you need sobriety. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryper...

On this week's Order, Xia, Ryan, P, & Nando discuss what Auto-pilot looks like to those in the service industry, the reaction the the Keith Lee/ATL restaurant situation, why everyone needs to update their playbooks when it comes to the dating game, and why it's best to just admit our mistakes when we staff incorrectly. The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www.instag...

On this week's Order, Ryan, P, Rob & Nando are joined by Seth who is a fellow bartender here in Los Angeles. We discuss why certain spirits are made for sipping, discover Seth was born into the brooding side of life, bad dates and his upcoming film project The Lizard. Seth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethgoodfellow The Industry Perspective Socials! Pod Instagram: https://www...