As a bartender, opening your 1st bar can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have a lot of money and need to raise it. You’ll need to prepare to inspire investors with deep knowledge of a concept, a space or building to open that bar concept, in a neighborhood worthy of your busy bar. Opening your bar all while staying clear of the deadly landmines of local bar business regulations. But this video by Ben The Bar Guy can help you begin the process. With some quick tips and strategies you can develop an excellent equity memo and elevator pitch to give to investors. And then you’ll be on your way to being a bar business owner.
CHAPTERS:
Intro 00:00
Space / Concept 02:06
Neighborhood 10:39
Regulations 14:58
Sales Projections 18:45
//WATCH THESE RELATED VIDEOS FROM BEN THE BAR GUY:
-26 MUST HAVE COCKTAIL TOOLS, GLASSWARE, AND SPIRITS FOR YOUR HOME BAR
https://youtu.be/uDhKb6tJ7pA
HOW TO MAKE BUCK COCKTAILS
https://youtu.be/744tUj0q4yc
-HOW TO MAKE MANHATTANS AND MARTINIS
https://youtu.be/2LsBEG4WHtY
–LEARN HUNDREDS OF COCKTAIL RECIPES FAST | Part 1
https://youtu.be/tpLSMCk1l_g
-LEARN HUNDREDS OF COCKTAIL RECIPES FAST | PART 2
https://youtu.be/cAgVWGADYi0
-HOW TO: THE OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL
https://youtu.be/Z9uUpcL8Z04
-7 GOOD HABITS OF GREAT BARTENDERS
https://youtu.be/LftUkGC8UU0
-HOW TO: DAIQUIRIS
https://youtu.be/q1VcTOUiBKQ
//RESOURCES FOR YOUR BARTENDING JOURNEY
Regarding Cocktails by Sasha and Georgette Petraske
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OR FOR YOUR COPY EMBOSSED AND SIGNED BY GEORGETTE
https://www.regardingoysters.com/buy-the-book
Cocktails: How to Mix Them by Robert Vermiere First Published 1922
https://www.amazon.com/Cocktails-How-Mix-Them/dp/1614278326
ABC of Mixing Cocktails by Harry McElhone First Published 1922
THIS IS A RECIPE ONLY ABRIDGED VERSION. THE ORIGINAL IS HARD TO FIND
https://amzn.to/2ZiQqgN
Here’s How by Judge Jr Fist Published 1927 (it’s rare and expensive!)
https://www.amazon.com/Heres-how-Judge-Jr/dp/B0008CC2HO
The Savoy Cocktail Book By Harry Craddock
https://amzn.to/3miYBTX
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of Making the Perfect Cocktail
https://amzn.to/35nae5f
Charles Baker: The Gentleman’s Companion No. 2 or Jigger, Beaker, and Glass: Drinking Around the World
https://amzn.to/377GzQe
Meet my Mentor Sasha Petraske while he discusses creating Milk and Honey Bar and makes a Bees Knees cocktail, while measuring free hand by eye!! At Dutch Kills Bar in NYC
https://youtu.be/jDsOobkmA6Y
//PRODUCTS WE USE THAT YOU MAY WANT
COCKTAIL KINGDOM JULEP STRAINER
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Cocktail Kingdom 1oz/2oz Jiggers
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BeeHive 2.5oz Graduated Jigger
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Cocktail Kingdom Paddle Bar Spoon
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COCKTAIL KINGDOM HAWTHORNE STRAINER
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COCKTAIL KINGDOM 4 PRONG HAWTHORNE STRAINER
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250 mL GRADUATED CYLINDER
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ICE CUBE MOLDS FOR YOUR FREEZER
1″ CUBES
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OR 2″ CUBES
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OR SPHERICAL CUBES
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TINS – MAKE SURE YOU GET 28oz AND 18oz (not 16oz) IF YOU LIKE THE BEN’S SYSTEM OF SHAKING
Cocktail Kingdom Weighted Shaking Tins 28oz/18oz (Very Nice, but you pay for it)
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Barconic Shaking Tins 28oz/18oz (Reasonably Priced
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