Alan Holmes, Ben Robinson

The Tequila Vibe

Arts EN ↓ 23 episodes

Join Alan Holmes and Ben Robinson III as they relay their journey as entrepreneurs with fellow dream chasers and workers within the food and beverage industry. It's time to laugh and be inspired as they trade war stories while sipping delicious cocktails prepared with All Points Syrup. Things are about to get spicy.

Author

Alan Holmes, Ben Robinson

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Arts

Podcast website

www.allpointssyrup.com

Latest episode

Aug 28, 2025

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Episodes

Uncle Nearest's Legal Drama 28.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a quick check-in to discuss the drama surrounding the beloved, black owned Whiskey brand Uncle Nearest. Listen as Alan and Ben break down what it means for the industry in general and whether or not there's a way for the Weavers to come out of this legal battle better than they were before. 

Flashback: Liquor Store Lessons 27.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Alan takes the lead to discuss the Do's and Don'ts of running a liquor store. Many of us run in to buy a bottle for the turn up, but have you ever watched to see how the store is being run? Alan will discuss the topics of security, theft, and what not to do while engaged in a high-speed car chase with the cops. 

The Word of the Day 27.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Aaaand we're back for what is guaranteed to be our biggest season yet! Be on the lookout for more episodes and even a special guest or two. But for this episode, Ben and Alan take it back to basics while discussing a few things happening in the beverage world. And the key to anything in life all lies in the ability to adapt to your situation. Season 4 let's go! ( BTW Not...

The Great Tequila Heist! 17.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Some people love tequila more than others, which is what happened when a truck carrying over twenty thousand bottles of tequila got jacked! It's story time y'all.  Tap in. 

Vending 101 19.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Well, y'all, we finally did it—VENDING! It gave us life-long lessons we will use as we work towards our goals. Join us on our bittersweet (yet necessary) journey of learning the do's and don'ts of vending. 

A Lesson in Libations 11.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Alan discusses his summertime externship while studying to become a true connoisseur of the wine and spirits world.  It is a master class from a man who knows his stuff.

Short, Sweet, and To The Point 28.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Life be LIFIN'! And although it's been a minute since we did this, we never want to be away from you for too long. However, before we get into Season 3, here are some words of wisdom from your favorite business owning bartenders. 

Closing Time 22.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Ben and Alan discuss the powerful impact inflation has on our economy. The service industry has taken one of the biggest hits, leading to a discussion about a few local eateries that have closed due to the expensive times we're all experiencing.

APS Super Bowl Special! 08.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2! On today's episode the All Points Bros will start out by talking about their favorite thing (TEQUILA!) and the wonderful ways it shows up in the news. Then, we become amateur sports commentators (mainly Alan) as we discuss the upcoming Usher concert featuring the Chiefs and 49ers. Welcome to Season 2 y'all.

Standing On Business - Flashback Friday Vol 2. 02.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail The tequila industry is a multi-billion dollar industry with consistent growth since 2022. In our Season One finale (recoded in October before the Eagles completed imploded and broke Ben's heart) the All Points Bros discuss celebrity tequila trends and suggested marketing tips that could potentially ensure Kevin Hart's brand become a crowd favorite during all the home ga...

#TeamAllPoints - Flashback Friday Vol 1. 02.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail In the words of legendary poet Maya Angelou; "Nobody can make it out here alone". It's very important to build a team you trust, whose personal and professional success is just as important as your own. You can try to do it all by yourself, but you don't get any prizes for doing that.  Just sayin'. 

Putting You Up On Game 23.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is all about the numbers, future projections, and the best piece of advice we got from someone who has had a huge impact on how we stand on business. Dive in and take notes as we put you up on game.

You Like The Barr-TenDURRR! 11.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Unveiling another aspect of their origin story, Ben and Alan discuss the thing that got them into the service industry: BARTENDING! And their stories range from the art of tipping, stingy tequila hoarders, and what happens when guests drink just a little bit too much red wine. Wild times y'all.

Blame It On The....Syrup 05.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Alan and Ben talk about one of America's favorite pastimes...drinking. But the true star of this episode is the syrup! Whether you choose basil or jalapeño your guests are guaranteed to have a great time. Just make sure you choose a good name for the signature drink because that's a very important detail.

Where The Party At? 29.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail When you've been in the service industry as long as we have you learn a few things about party planning. Join us today as we discuss the Do's and Don'ts of planning an event, especially the importance of never running out of cups or ice (true story).

The Cook House 21.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Join Alan and Ben as they discuss the early days of All Points Syrup, taking a trip down memory lane with stories featuring Mexican side eyes, neighborhood shootouts AND the very valuable lesson learned during that first year in business.

Acts Of Service 14.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worked in the food industry? If so, this one's for you! And even if not, join Ben and Alan as they discuss food safety, restaurants, and what it takes to run a successful food business.

New Name, Who Dis? 07.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Ben and Alan discuss the painstaking process of changing their business name, as well as discuss the importance of remaining confident during the inevitable sales portion of the business.

It's Shot- Ah Clock! With Candace-Michele Johnson. 17.07.2023

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the show and fellow entrepreneur Candace-Michele Johnson and Alan have a very engaging discussion about business ownership, following your dreams and her fun 90's trivia game that's all about bringing people together for the culture.

No Is Just A Word 04.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Alan discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their vending adventures. 

Ben's 44th 09.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we decided to record in our garden at the Five Points MARTA station. Today is Ben's 44th bday. We took time to dig into lessons learned, leadership, business, and life. You will learn more about Ben, his background, and everything in between. 

Guac y Magy's Tequila Festival 08.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dig into our experience at a tequila festival in Atlanta. We were lucky enough to learn about and buy tickets for a festival that was hosted at Guac y Margy's. This is one of the most popular bars in Atlanta as far as Tequila is concerned. We learned a lot at the event, tasted some great Tequila, and connected with many other people who are as passionate ab...

The Beginning 08.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail This moment was a long time coming. We worked very hard to develop our jalapeno simple syrup recipe. This was our first time ever working on creating a product. We learned a lot and wanted to share a little bit of the process with our supporters. We believe in building in public and being fully transparent about the steps we are taking to build this brand. We think you will really...

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