I decided to post this quick review of the rules governing hiring interns (specifically, unpaid interns) because it’s something I’ve chatted about lately with several professionals in different settings, and it’s really been an eye-opener in how many people are so uneducated about the unpaid intern relationship. I have to preface this by saying that […]
Guilty Pleasure: Reality TV
I hate the thought of watching sad or graphic tv shows with my downtime. Life can be pretty depressing, so why watch it for entertainment? Some of my favorite shows are ones where they change someones life (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Deserving Design, The Biggest Loser, etc.) and business-related shows (The Celebrity Apprentice)… I think […]
Inspiration: Titan Nightlife CEO "Making Moves"
Feeling a little uninspired? The dreary weather here in Raleighwood sure isn’t helping, but how about a dose of “man, that is one motivated entrepreneur”? Check out this feature in Nightclub & Bar Magazine on the Titan Nightlife CEO who not only is making his way through recovery from spinal cord injury – that left […]
Tuesday Motivation
I had already served up a post for Monday of this week, so inspiration got moved to Tuesday. For me, Tuesday’s are the hardest day of the work week anyways. A bar in Chicago serves up good vibes, with a good promotion, and a contribution to a worthy cause to boot: “The saying is true: […]
Good Rule of Thumb…
…don’t be a douche!Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy Working for blowhards is a bummer. Their caustic temperaments inevitably create toxic work environments, which in bars or restaurants, dissipate staff morale, undercut performance and foster the conditions for theft. Is it a leap in logic to presume that bartenders might find it easier to rip […]