Therealbarman
This is me sipping bourbon, or it might be iced tea after the ice all melted, I can't really remember. I have two kids and a wife and two cats even though I like dogs a jillion times more. I tell bar stories and I entertain and some people might say I'm more awesome than juggling chain saws on fire. I never heard anyone say that, but it's possible. Cheers.
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TheRealBarman
http://TheRealBarman.com/
Welcome to TheRealBarman. I am a real bartender from the East Bay, CA who is fluent in nightlife, BS, and everything related to the bartending industry. I love to share bar stories and chat about anything and everything that relates to fun and and usually immature topics. And chasing shiny things. I like chasing shiny things.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 170 )
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7 Rookie Mistakes People Make When Trying to Become a Bartender
This is one of my longer videos, but it is worth it if you are thinking about becoming a bartender and you want to avoid all the mistakes that I see on a daily... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How I Make $100,000+ Per Year as a Bar Inventory Consultant
First of all, if you want to skip my story because you're super busy playing computer solitaire and you want to go straight to the FREE report 7 STEPS TO... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Make $100 – $150 Per Hour As Bar Inventory Auditor
So I clicked around their websites and eventually discovered that they could teach me to be a bar inventory auditor for the bargain price of $50,000 -... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Go From Barback to Bartender in 5.2 Seconds
Ok, maybe not 5.2 seconds, but fast stuff is so cool I just couldn't help myself. As you may or may not be aware, the entire purpose of my bartender online... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
9 Long Island Iced Teas You Should Know How to Make
Ahhhh, the Long Island Iced Tea. As long as people have enjoyed vomiting in the bushes outside their neighborhood watering hole, they've enjoyed sucking down... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Bartending School
The #1 question I have been asked throughout my career by people who want to become a bartender and who are considering signing up for TheRealBarcourse is:... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Meet Bot-Tender: The Most Boring Transformer of All
If you've every wanted to know what it's like to have a cocktail made by the Chrysler corporation in their assembly line factories, your wishes have been... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Online Bartending School to End All Bartending Schools
Before you say anything. I'm fully aware that I'm a walking contradiction. I tell people who ask my advice not to go to bartending school, and yet I vehemently... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Should Your Pour Cost Percentage Be?
I hear the same thing from owners and managers everywhere I go: "My pour cost percentage is fine. Why would I need your system?" Simple, sir (or madam)...becaus... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Awesome Novelty Drink Ideas For Your Bar
If you haven't read WHY you should find a novelty drink for your bar, go back and read 7 REASONS YOU SHOULD CREATE A NOVELTY DRINK FOR YOUR BAR. If you don't... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
7 Reasons You Should Create a Novelty Drink For Your Bar
For those of you new to the subject of novelty bar drinks, they are the equivalent of a cat chasing after and swatting at a piece of yarn you dangle in front... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Much Do Bartenders REALLY Make?
A common and intriguing question, you can be sure, and one I get a lot. Intriguing because a bartender's income is not like traditional jobs that have a salary... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Highest-Paying Jobs Without a Degree: Where Does Bartender Rank?
For those of you out scouring the Internet for the highest-paying jobs without a degree, you have perhaps come across numerous websites listing their top 10 or... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Should You Go to Bartending School?
Just so y'all are aware, this video is a 2nd edition. Years ago I had a video by the same title, but since then my stance has changed just a teensy bit (but... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do I Need a Bartending License Or Certificate to Become a Bartender?
There are two specific questions I get more than all the other questions combined from aspiring bartenders looking to break into the industry, and they are: D... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Reasons Why Starbuck’s Employees Make Awesome Bartenders
I love Starbuck's. I don't really drink the coffee there because if I'm spending $5 for liquid in a cup it'll be for a beer or really cheap whiskey. However, I... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Bar & Restaurant 10-Step Customer Service System That Will Keep Your Guests...
I know, I know, you're tired of hearing about customer service. It's cliché and you'd rather have your nipples twisted with a pair of pliers than discuss... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Become a Bartender With Absolutely No Experience
Before we dive into the juicy instructional steps of how to become a bartender, I have to ask you, Mr./Ms. aspiring bartender, how did you happen to arrive... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2017 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
You Bar Manager Sucks!
Many people may not know this about me, but I'm on a committee to pass a bill that requires bar managers to do "management ride-alongs" with other successful... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Much Are Regulars Costing Your Bar?
One thing you should know about me: I love Panda Express. So much so that they should probably sponsor my website and give me a free Panda t-shirt, because I'm... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION