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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-h…

We introduce a simple concept to make your Bar/ Restaurant processes streamlined. Comedy is not always pretty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Training an inexperienced hire is a godsend to some or it could be a nightmare. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-hor…

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

Names are important to people and businesses alike. They give you a hint of expectation of what to expect.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6…

An honest representation of a job description or love relationship is often elusive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jame…

Is Jim back on the sauce? No, he is just feeling much better and he goes on in exhaustive detail about recent challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

An Episode without an intro to do a show about nothing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

While trying to get caught up in episodes Jim comes across a glitch in his podcasting software. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

Circumstances can lead the patron to judge you harshly but it is not always about appearances. Science will change our lives it is inevitable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

There are cocktails that are Classic and others that are Fads. They both deserve attention but years later the Classic will endure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

Bartenders like any one else will resist new systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

Jim gets up early to institute a plan on having a great day at work. We'll see how it works out tomorrow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim begins training at the new Cocktail Bar being opened by his employer. Use a psychological concept of confirmation bias to alter your view of yourself and change your day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

When in work Jim has a habit of living to much in his head. Which came to a head last night and that realization leads him to rethinking his work behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support…

Everyone learns differently on the Job. The best organizations understand that employees have different processes. Jim tries to tackle his propensity to procrastinate. Jim gets a new nick name. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james…

Customer service is the topic for the first half. It is easy to deliver a great customer experience when you can relate to the customer's goals. Jim reveals his ongoing work to resolve his anger issues. Wishing someone a Happy Good Friday is not inappropriate.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageS…

Several videos showing a Fish Die-off sparks conspiracy theories. We should remain open to a variety of explanations. That is where research and investigation comes into play. Our first instinct should not be the formulation and giving credence to conspiracy theories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6…

Conversations that happen at the Bar. Museums and people with accents are topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

It is essential to maintain your draft beer beer quality. Best way to do that is by regularly clean your lines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support