It's time to level up. In this episode, Tom covers the essential traits and behaviors that all great bartenders have in common. If you learn these, you will no doubt be well on your way to becoming a Bar Star. There are many things bartenders need to learn to be proficient at their craft, and all of them are attainable with effort, practice, and having pride in what you do. Bartending is a profession in which you should always be learning, open to new ideas, and expanding your knowledge of the craft. There are always methods to improve to presence, product, and to provide that great customer experience and genuine hospitality everyone is in search of. From the basics to advanced, this episode gives insight as to what makes a good bartender, GREAT.

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In this episode, Tom covers ten things that bartenders wished that guests knew when they're at the bar or restaurant from a bartender, or servers, point of view. Topics covered such as the importance of ice, trying to get more liquor, and behavior patterns on date nights to name a few. He also dives into one of his favorite cocktail books and covers two cocktails paired with an artist and a song. For all the Happy Hours click HERE

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Ashlee Gambino is a wife, a mother, former professional boxer, and MMA fighter. Her ascending career was impacted by a terminal disease that has left her fighting for her life. In this episode we discuss what lead her from boxing on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, to ultimately making her way to the professional ranks of boxing and MMA. On the path to being a champion, she experienced major setbacks, tragic loss, and a medical diagnosis that would change her life forever. She now fights with even more tenacity for the life of her family and herself. Ashlee gives you a glimpse into real life and the importance of living everyday to the fullest. This interview will give you insight on what it truly means to be a fighter in every sense of the word, and having the heart and determination of a warrior.

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