Ever caught off-guard by the potency of a deceptively large wine glass? Join us as we navigate these comical predicaments and more with the wit and wisdom of the Bar Ninja crew. We’re raising a glass (and an eyebrow) to the comedic struggles th

True Tales from the Heart of Hospitality - Ryan & Jaclyn part2

Feb 25th, 2024 9m 46s

Ever slept in a truck while your house is earning you Airbnb cash? Ryan has, and let me tell you, it's just one of the wild slices of life we're unpacking as we chat about the deeper side of hospitality with our special guest. This episode isn'

Ryan Walters: Drawing Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Places (Everyone in the industry should listen to this podcast!)

Oct 6th, 2023 20m 39s

Ever wondered how serving in the military and law enforcement might influence one's approach to restaurant ownership? The answer lies in the inspiring journey of Ryan Walters a former police officer turned successful business owner. Ryan, the o

Dive Bars and their Allure: A Journey with Leslie

Sep 26th, 2023 8m 13s

Have you ever stepped into a bar that felt like stepping into another era? That's the charm of dive bars! We're all aboard the nostalgia train in this episode of the Bar Ninja Podcast with your favorites - Kayla Louge and Mike Garrison. On our

Brunch Battles: Championing Pancakes or Swearing off Eggs Benedict

Sep 14th, 2023 10m 52s

Ready to embark on a whimsical journey into the divisive world of brunch? Buckle up for a hilarious and insightful debate that will leave you either craving pancakes or swearing off Eggs Benedict forever. We're your hosts Bill, Kayla, and Mike,

First Ever All American Made Barware with US stainless steel! BarNinja x C&D Tools

Aug 28th, 2023 8m 59s

We are Back! New site is up! New products are out! New podcasts have been recorded! Check out barninja.com and subscribe to your favorite podcast player as well as our email newsletter.

Bill and The Bacon Stretcher

Apr 17th, 2023 5m 28s

This is a quick fun episode about Bill and the bacon stretcher. In other news, there are exciting things coming soon with BarNinja! Stay tuned in the next several weeks!

How Bartending Changes Your Life and Gives You Skills for Any Career

Feb 27th, 2023 15m 40s

We are back to it with Season 2 of the BarNinja Podcast! In this episode you learn about how bartending changes your life, instills confidence, while helping to bring out the best version of your personality. It also teaches you leadership and

When Facilitating Fun Goes Wrong: Starting Fires, Bloody Messes & Champagne Sabering

Nov 30th, 2022 13m 36s

This episode ties in with our last episode, but in this episode we discuss when our facilitation of fun went way wrong i.e. bar flair mishaps, almost burning down the bar, sabering champagne etc. It is a light hearted funny episode from our pas

How to Facilitate Fun as a Bartender (Required listening for all bartenders)

Sep 21st, 2022 7m

This is a quick but super important episode. If you know any bartenders please send this episode to them. This is the difference from average bartenders and rockstars that have super loyal regulars and bars you can't get a seat at. Hope you enj

How to design a Bar, Biggest failures Owner Operators make, Why Bill is a great blind photographer

Sep 2nd, 2022 15m

This is probably the most important bar consulting podcast we will do. It is the reason some bars offer bad service and don't make money. It's also why some bartenders don't achieve their maximum revenue potential (for themselves and for the ow

Who we are, How we met, What we drink, Why we are doing this, Where we are going & Tequila theft

Jul 29th, 2022 19m 56s

In this episode we answer some listener questions with the Who, What, When, Why & How of the BarNinja Podcast. We also solve a mysterious Tequila disappearance. If you have any feedback for us, or what us to cover a topic, or answer a question

The Bottle Ninja, Yo Yo's and How BarNinja Was Started

Jul 1st, 2022 7m 23s

In this episode we take it back to the beginning! We talk about designing and prototyping our first product the BottleNinja, and how that product was the catalyst for founding BarNinja. We also discuss Yo Yo's and fidget spinners, but you will

How to Build Great Relationships

May 10th, 2022 14m 21s

In this episode we dive further into to how energy can turn into great long term relationships. This episode is applicable to anymore and everyone and has some great lessons on how to build a regular base of business for your establishment.

Transfering Energy in Bartending

Apr 18th, 2022 22m

This episode goes beyond the positive mental state you need as a great bartender and what to do with that energy. Great energy is the basic building block of creating an atmosphere where people want to stay and have fun. Good energy is good ser

The Mental State of Bartending

Apr 1st, 2022 23m 34s

In this episode we talk about the mental state in bartending and how to keep the focus on what's important behind the bar. We discuss how to handle stressful events behind the wood and in your personal life.

The Current State of Bartending (Post Covid-19) Why Most Bartenders Focus on the Wrong Things

Apr 1st, 2022 28m 52s

This Episode starts with a little Tequila talk but then gets to the meat and potatoes of bartending and what the most important elements of a successful bartender look like. This is a great episode for experienced bartenders and required listen

The World Without Bartenders

Mar 7th, 2022 20m 50s

Welcome to the pilot episode of the BarNinja podcast. We kick off the podcast with thinking about technology, advancements and a possible world with no bartenders or robot bartenders, but the real goal of the podcast is a mission to share the b

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