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Today Jenn asks Anthony how she can network better and just put herself out there more. Here's his advice... www.cocktaildive.com  

Today we shared what it might be like for a bar owner to teach a new manager, and what it might be like for anyone becoming a manager. Hope this helps and gives anyone who needs it that confidence! Thanks for tuning in. www.cocktaildive.com

Whats up everyone! It's been awhile, but we're back! We touched on the topic of security guards and the importance they tie into the atmosphere and how the role they play is a big one. Anthony has a new idea that he shared that we hope could be another big one! as always, thanks for tuning in! www.cocktaildive.com

Today we have our usual conversations but got to chat with our karaoke host, Patti. She shared her story and her view of Saturday nights. Thanks for tuning in! www.cocktaildive.com

Welcome! Today we talked about handling intense bar situations, the spring menu, and of course shared some stories. Shoutout to Maddy and her friends! Thanks for always coming in and lighting up the bar. Wanna reach out to us? cocktaildive@gmail.com www.cocktaildive.com

Besides getting too excited over the fresh mozzzarelllllaa, today we talked about new liquors, creating new menus for the summer, and St.Pattys day. As always, thanks for tuning in! www.cocktaildive.com

Hello! Today we are talking about Mardi Gras, what it is like partying with family, travelers feeling at home, and using the word banana one too many times. As always thank you for listening! wanna chat with us? Email us at cocktaildive@gmail.com www.cocktaildive.com  

Today we have Sarah with us sharing what its like to be a new bartender with no prior experience behind a bar, and how she came to find herself through the process. As always, thanks for tuning in! www.cocktaildive.com

Hello everyone! In this episode we talk about where Anthony first started out and when his love for the bar business became a reality. As always, thank you for tuning in!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first official episode for season 2. In this episode we talk about keeping patrons safe, the "dress code" Anthony chooses to let the bartenders follow, and some exciting news for Jenny Penny! As always, thank you for tuning in, and we will be back next week.

Welcome to season 2! The Cocktail Dive is taking a change of course. Introducing Jenny Penny as the new co-host sharing her life behind the bar with Anthony, the owner of The Boiler Room and the Pour House. Stay tuned in for the new episodes talking about the ins and outs of life inside the bar.

On this episode, we conclude Season 1 of The Cocktail Dive Podcast. Remain subscribed for Season 2 premiering very soon.

Millennials aren’t drinking anymore! True entrepreneurs know how to continue making money in rough times. What We Discussed Mocktails Shoutout to Maddie Like the show? Please leave us a review here — Consider leaving your Twitter handle and we'll give you a shout out! Subscribe here Watch us on YouTube

Download This Episode Here Boiler Room Girl Jennie Pennie joins us in this episode to talk about how she got her start at bartending, how she handles some her regular patrons, and some of her favorite drinks to make. What We Discussed Jennie Pennie’s start at The Boiler Room Interacting with patrons Like the show? Please leave us a review here — Consider leaving your Twitter handle and we'll give you a shout out! Subscribe here Summary Boiler Room Girl, Jennie Pennie (Jenn Castronovo), has been hosting the party at The Boiler Room for Open Mic Comedy Night, Karaoke, and more. She's travelled the globe, explored many interests, and finally decided to leverage her naturally hospitable nature into a career in bartending. Enjoy episode 8 of The Cocktail Dive Podcast where we discuss how Jenn learned the technical skills and the soft skills that all come along with the job of being a popular and renowned bartender. Episode 8 puts everything discussed in previous episodes into practice. Jennie discusses how she builds her following online and in the bar, how she handles different types of patrons, what she has learned in bartending school, but more importantly, what she didn't learn in bartending school. We talk about what was needed prior to joining The Boiler Room staff and what she learned under the Inside Hospitality management style we offer. Resources Jennie Pennie's Instagram @JennCastronovo Boiler Room, Garfield NJ

Download This Episode Here Paying rent and electricity for a bar that is only open in the evenings leaves a lot of money on the table during the day. In this episode, we discuss how you can monetize those off-hours. What We Discussed Private parties Calculating open bar prices Like the show? Please leave us a review here — Consider leaving your Twitter handle and we'll give you a shout out! Subscribe here Summary Whether your bar is open 24 hours a day or 1 hour a day, there are always opportunities to monetize your establishment that doesn't include selling booze at midnight during karaoke. Private parties are one of the easiest and most accessible methods of generating more revenue when your bar might be close or even when you know it'll be a slow day. We go into calculating the cost for a private party including open bar. Open bar prices depend entirely on the number of people you'll be hosting and what to include. If you figure a party of 30 people with access to all the booze in the building, a safe estimate might be between $30 & $40 — appending food to the mix should bump that up about $5; again, this is all entirely on the prices your bar already offers and will vary depending on location and such.

Download This Episode Here January is one of the hardest months for your bar. Everyone is tired of spending money from the holidays and people are even vowing to stop going out to eat for their New Years resolutions. What We Discussed How to track your orders and ensure you don’t fall behind. Keeping the party alive in the cold weather Like the show? Please leave us a review here — Consider leaving your Twitter handle and we'll give you a shout out! Subscribe here Watch us on YouTube

View notes & video for this episode on CocktailDive.com. How do you get engagement on your Bar or Restuarant's social media? Why do you even want engagement in the first place? What We Discussed Facebook engagement Building a following Like the show? Please leave us a review here — Consider leaving your Twitter handle and we'll give you a shout out!

https://cocktaildive.com/cocktail-dive-4-closing-out-ending-the-night/ Closing people out and ending the night is your final chance to leave them wanting more! 

https://cocktaildive.com/cocktail-dive-3-feeding-the-fire/ Unlike restaurants, you don’t want to rush anyone out of your bar. Restaurants are serving a product that gets sold, consumed, then paid for. Bars are serving an experience that includes personality, drinking, relaxing, inviting friends, repeating, and then paying. It’s your job to ensure everyone is enjoying that experience and you should do whatever it takes to provide that.

Welcoming people into your bar is the start of their entire experience dining or visiting your establishment. Where they sit, how quickly they're served, and what attitude they gather from their point of contact will dictate exactly how they perceive the rest of their stay. Read more at https://cocktaildive.com/blog