Keys Bartender

Catfishing-the process of luring someone into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona. Jim leans into to the attempts by scammers to lure him in. Sending drinks to an unknown woman traditional has a low chance of success. If success was measured by a mating opportunity. --- 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 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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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. --- 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 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. --- 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 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. --- 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

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. --- 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

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? --- 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

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. --- 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'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. --- 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

The family goes to the mainland for a shopping trip. --- 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 relates several stories when he consumed too much alcohol. It's a hard part of the job telling someone when they have had enough. --- 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

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. --- 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