Bartenders! Don’t waste your time, make more money!
August 6, 2009 · Print This Article
Hey Mobile Bartenders!
Welcome to another addition of my Mobile Bartenders EXCLUSIVE newsletter! I have been getting some AMAZING feedback from how much this stuff is helping people, so that just makes me so happy!
I am working a wedding this Saturday night in Newport Beach, CA in the backyard of this beautiful home overlooking the harbor! Simply amazing! And I actually just got back from a quick “run-through” of the place.
I met with the bride and groom and the wedding coordinator and we went over where the bar needs to be, what we are servings, etc and let me tell you something…
WHAT A WASTE OF FREAKIN’ TIME! For two hours I was being told the same thing over and over again by this crazy coordinator lady and I just wanted to kill myself! I actually had to lie and make an excuse so I could sneak out of there early!
So Why am I telling you this?
Because I don’t want you making the same mistake I made (YES! I still make mistakes!) Look, you don’t need to go through some lame “walk-through” inspection before the party arrives! YOUR time is simply too valuable, you can not be wasting it doing stuff like that!
Everything the coordinator told me could have been expressed in a 15 minute phone call or a quick email. 99% of my OTHER events which have been a huge success have NEVER needed a “pre-screening” the day before, so WHY NOW?!
Soooo, if your client INSISTS on you coming over a few days before, so they can tell you where they want the bar, you simply ask them WHY they need you. Try and get them to explain everything they wanted to share in detail with you in person, right over the phone.
If they still demand your physical presence, tell them you have a day job as a bartender, and unless they are willing to adequately substitue the money you would be missing to consult with them, don’t go!
And if they are still persistant…drop ‘em! I pride myself on having the power to say no to clients I don’t want to work with. If they are causing problems now, they are gonna cause way more DURING the event! Trust me! …Ok, that’s my little rant for now! Enjoy the newsletter!
Here’s to your success,
I agree with you on this.I had a lady that wanted me to work a wedding in march 2010,but wanted to “meet me first”. I refuse to take jobs that base their decision on looks,I’m a bartender not a stripper,model or gigolo and want to be hired for my skills and personality.I have been told I’m goodlooking but will never take a job based on looks,to me that belittles the profession and I LOVE BARTENDING TOO MUCH TO DO THAT!!!