Comments on: If it don’t make dollas, then it don’t make sense!”

By: D. Robins

D. Robins — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:29:09 +0000

Thank you for all of the info you have provided! Very informative.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:50:54 +0000

Hey there James,
I am very interested in starting my own mobile bartending business. I have made cards, and was just asked to work a party on July 3rd. I don’t need a bar for this party but… I am very interested in purchasing a mobile bar for the future…any suggestions? Or, maybe some blueprints on making one that is sturdy and easy to haul?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Karen

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:34:19 +0000

Hey James,
I was just wondering if you have any recommendations for good portable bars to buy. There seems to be very few that fold for easy transport. I’m just starting out my business, so I don’t want to spend too much.
Thanks!
Jenn

By: admin

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:32:21 +0000

Hey Chad,

Ok, firs thing, if YOU are the bartender, you can keep all of that money yourself…so with that in mind, I came up with a different total: $475.

Now, if you book a second gig, you can then apply the $125 profit onto that event. Now myself, I book 3-6 events on a saturday night:

This means:
My Event: 475
Event 2: 125
Event 3: 125
TOTAL $725

…Not bad for a night’s work if you ask me!!

If you are NOT planning on bartending yourself, then you goal is QUANTITY, if you make $100 per event, book 6-10 events a night

Does that answer your question?

Cheers,

James Wedmore
Bartend4Profit.com

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:14:36 +0000

James,
Thank you for your very prompt reply. I certainly didn\\\’t expect a reply that fast, and actually didn\\\’t expect one at all.

In the scenario posed above, I just don\\\’t see how your making much more than maybe $100.
If possible, what I\\\’d like to see is a scenario of what you would charge for your services, then what you pay out = profit.
For Example:
SALE
$155. – 5 hours of bartending complete with all professional bartending tools and equipment.
$150 – Gratuity
$ 40 – Bar
$ 50 – Glassware
$150 – 2 Servers = $ 545 plus alcohole

EXPENSES
$ 75 Bartender @ $15 hr.
$ 50 Bartender tips
$100 – 2 Servers including tip
$ 50 – 2 Servers tips ($25 each) = $275

PROFIT $270
*Dependent on gratuity of $150, without gatuity $125
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Is this the appropriate way to look at this scenario ? and is this an appropriate amount to make on such an endeavor ?
How do you haul your bar ?
Thanks,
Chuck

By: admin

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:15:11 +0000

Hey Chuck,

To respond to your questions…

Gratuity: I charge $1-3 PER GUEST, if it is a 50 person party, I will say a minimum of 150 tip for the evening.

UPSELL: I have my own bar, I was going to bring it anyway, I now charge them for it

I own my own glassware too, bought it at Pier 1 for $2.00 a glass…pays for itself in just 4 events

I am making money on all of these upsells, including the servers, I usually pay out my servers 75 plus tip, so I actually keep $40 per server. It adds up!

No, I don’t charge tax

Let me know if you have any other questions, thanks!

Cheers,

James Wedmore

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:37:19 +0000

Hello, and thank you for your time.
On your page talking about rates http://www.bartenderconfessions.com/mobilebartenderrates/
Ok, you charge \"5 hours of bartending complete with all professional bartending tools and equipment for just $155.”

GRATUITY: Standard rate is anywhere from $1-3/per guest (if they do not let me put out a tip jar)
DOES THIS MEAN PER DRINK, OR BASED ON THE # OF PEOPLE THEY INVITE TO THE PARTY ?

UPSELL:
Rent them a bar ($30-60.00), glassware (.$50/glass) and servers ($130) to make even MORE money!
ISN\’T THIS ACTUAL COST FOR YOU, OR ARE YOU MAKING MONEY – 2 SERVERS @ $10 AN HOUR x 5 HOURS WOULD BE $100, SO YOU\’D ONLY BE MAKING $30 CORRECT ?

TAX:
Do you have to charge tax on the total sale ?

Thanks for your time. I look forward to ordering the course, and hopefully, shake hands someday.
Thanks Again,
Chuck, South Carolina