Episodes
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Carefully organizing your bar workspace can simplify your job. By keeping your most commonly used items, such as spirits and mixers, within easy reach, you can accelerate production.
Jim claims to possess a laid-back attitude, yet he prefers to complete chores promptly.
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Jim's family receives some bad news. Everyone has bad news days, but it helps you if we keep it away from our work. We talk about compartmentalizing for our own well-being.
Fantasy Fest wraps up in Key West.
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Avoiding discussions of politics or religion in your venue, as well as the news, can help maintain a positive atmosphere. This applies to you as well. With our unparalleled access to both authentic and fabricated information, it's easy to adopt a negative view of life, which can lead to depression and anxiety. Therefore, it's vital to take moments to foster a positive outlook for your own well-being.
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Few individuals possess a truly accurate assessment of their own creativity. Individuals such as Jim often overestimate their capabilities.
The challenge for entrepreneurs in establishing bars and restaurants lies in the misjudgment of potential customers' desires.
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Abby, Skye and Jim head to the Polls as early voting starts in Florida.
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This old Bartender works a 13 hour shift between his 2 jobs. Jim does his first shift at his Old Job which is New Job.
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Jim is told by a listener to moderate his distaste for DJT because his listeners are DJT supporters. He disagrees but ultimately, he does not care. Telling someone to go against their core belief is a fool's errand.
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Jim tells listeners he is returning to the Catch Restaurant after a year's separation. A two weeks' notice to your current employer should be standard, but it is not the norm in the Service Industry. We make the case for the notice and how it increases your worth to potential employers.
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Jim recounts what for the Florida Keys not eventful the Landfall of Hurricane Milton. A significant number of evacuees come the Keys.
Jim describes to the uninitiated, Corn Hole.
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Hurricane Milton is bearing down on the West Coast of Florida and yes, people in the Keys are keeping an eye on the track.
An adult who aids minors in getting booze is doing no one favors.
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Proper order etiquette allows you to receive your meal the way you want it. If you order in sequence dessert, soup, drink, entree, and beverage what do you expect to get first? Would you be upset if you got the dessert first? Then why order it first.
Languages have proper word order sequences. When someone gives you all the right words but in a different order, we can pretty much understand the meaning. Explain to you I will.
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Out on the town in Islamorada, Jim has some words for rude guests at a Comedy Show. Why do so few people step in when things go off the rails.
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The Southeastern U.S. deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Jim simultaneously feels grateful it bypassed the Keys and empathy for those affected by the storm.
Creating a work environment based on mutual shared goals versus micromanaging leads to success in the service sector.
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Hurricane Helene is bearing down on Florida. Jim sees an uptick in traffic at work and asks listeners for a favor.
Please leave a Google Review of the Islamorada Brewery that mentions Jim.
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Jim feels the need to modify observations from the previous episode. Choosing to work in the service industry necessitates accepting you will work on holidays.
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First impressions exert a lasting impact on a guest's perception. Overlooking this fact can result in a missed opportunity. Whenever value is expressed, it is often perceived as arbitrary. This goes for relationships as well as possessions.
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While 'teamwork' may lack an 'I', 'teamworking' certainly includes it. We delve into the advantages of teamwork for you, your colleagues, and your employer. As we age, it's not just our taste in food that evolves, but our sense of humor as well.
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Jim recounts an experience of attending a blockbuster movie years ago to frame his inquiry. He questions whether crowds are formed by the characteristic inferences that emerge from the crowd itself. He wonders if the busyness in the Keys, or elsewhere, is due to the holiday or if it's simply a case of people following the herd.
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It's the slowest season in the Florida Keys, a time for businesses to train new employees. Jim decides to scrutinize activities that are not yielding benefits.
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Jim is finding his rhythm again after an extended vacation. It's often necessary for employees to take personal time, which makes cross-training essential for the seamless operation of a business.
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