Keys Bartender

Jim anticipates working on a Karaoke Night. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

An overlooked bartending skill is reading your patrons. People overwhelming have a need to be understood. A bartender that makes that effort to know a patron can excel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

No need to be intimidated by a knowledgeable new hire. It is an opportunity to become more proficient as a Bartender. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A jacked up truck backs into a corvette at the Gym. Trying to navigate patrons' competing wants is a lesson in Diplomacy. Finally, try interacting with a neutral or positive attitude when you are met with an annoying person. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A woman in Michigan shows us the benefits of letting things go. Jim goes over the proper etiquette for hailing a bartender. Check out www.keysbartender.com for our Keys Bartending gear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim begins with the technique for setting up your speed rail at the bar. Is aging a process or a series of benchmarks. Jim looks at aging differently since his recent medical events. If you would like to purchase Keys Bartender Gear go to www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Batching a premix cocktail for a special event is a great way to lighten the load on your bartenders. Getting older is not for the faint of heart. Keys Bartender Gear available at www.keysbartender.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Being able cutting someone off without an altercation, is an underappreciated skill set. Is there really a guilty pleasure or do people enjoy experiencing shame? Keys Bartender gear available at www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

We focus on self-care for the Bar by aspiring not to be a sh*thole. That self-care can extended to our person to keep us in the right state of mind. Keys Bartender Gear available for sale at www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Everyone seems to be on the OCD spectrum. Jim is no different he notices the pattern of drinks that are ordered. After being told about a trip to a Spa Resort in Poland by Abby, Jim opines about comfort levels with nudity. Keys Bartender Gear available at www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Its Labor Day Weekend Jim is returning to work under medical restrictions. Working under restrictions will slow you down but with smart work arounds it can be managed. There is Keys Bartender Gear available if you would like to show your support for the show go to: wwww.keysbartender.com . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

There are as many drinks out there as people who think they are good singers, tons. You just have remember the popular drinks. Having a presence on social media leads to reconnection with old friends, duh. Show your support by purchasing Keys Bartender gear at: www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim wraps up a busy 7 days; Birthday, Surgery, and Para Sailing. Thanks to all those Medical Personnel who made the procedure a painless and dare he say enjoyable experience. If you would like to support by purchasing Keys Bartender gear check out www.keysbartender.com . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A wonderful birthday week wraps up with para-sailing. A crumbly cork can ruin a bottle of wine here are ways of alleviating the repercussions. Names are personal and the host likes strangers to follow protocols when he is addressed. A customer's wallet becomes engulfed in flames. Keys Bartender gear available at www.keysbartender.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Taking care of your feet is critical in the Bar Industry, duh. Jim discusses the importance of taking care of the oft overlooked appendage. The host talks about handling his recent bout of anxiety/depression. Check out Crystal a musician who recently played in Key Largo at: Instagram @crystalcrysforshort and her website: www.crysforshort.com If you would like some Keys Bartender Gear check out www.keysbartender.com <Powered by Shopify> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim goes over tips for interviewing for a bartending job. It's his 60th birthday and per usual the melancholia is triggered. You know age and heart procedure next week gives Jim pause. All is not dark as he reflects on the amazing gift it is just to exist. We have a lot more gear for sale on www.keysbartender.com . Show your support for the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

We begin the show with hand hygiene and its significance to those working in the service industry. Jim's brain perhaps like many of the listeners can conduct a spirited inner monologue as demonstrated when a commercial for a treatment for Peyronie's Disease appears. If you would like to support the podcast with purchase of Keys Bartender merchandise check out our secure store powered by Shopify at www.keysbartender.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Its off season in the Florida Keys and the locals are enjoying their Paradise. The question today how do we mentally turn ourselves around when we are off a bit. Check out the Keys Bartender merchandise at www.keysbartender.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Does bartending school create good bartenders or is experience the best way to become a bartender. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

People pretend to be the person they think the person they imagine to want in a person. Got that straight, I didn't think so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support