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You’ve heard of life hacks? How about BarHacks? Created by KRG Hospitality consultants Doug Radkey (president, principal consultant) and by David Klemt (partner, senior consultant), Bar Hacks is a reflection of both high-level journalism & consulting experience within this…
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Design Is Not Decoration. It's an Advantage. (opens the original)
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On this episode, David sits down with strategy and design expert Anita Modha to look beyond logos, colors, and Instagrammable moments to what actually makes a hospitality brand memorable. Anita explains why great design starts with vision, culture, research, and a deep understanding of the people a brand intends to serve—and why the visual identity should be the final expression of that work, not the starting point. David and Anita explore design as a competitive advantage, using storytelling an
How Bon Vivants Built a Craft Cocktail Culture in the Bahamas (opens the original)
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When Kyle Jones decided to open a craft cocktail bar in the Bahamas, he faced several challenges: the logistics of equipment procurement and maintenance; getting his hands on premium spirits and other drink ingredients; explaining craft cocktails to local hospitality professionals and bargoers; and a three-month training program. Overcoming those challenges has paid off, however. Bon Vivants enjoys a high employee retention rate and has become the training ground for craft bartenders in the Baha
Growth & Authenticity: Stay True, Listen, and Take the Risk (opens the original)
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ALB Vodka has been experiencing significant growth and forming key partnerships through a few powerful tactics: they listen to operators, chefs, bartenders and partners, and they innovate while remaining authentic and true to themselves. That is, in part, what got Bar Hacks host David Klemt interested in speaking with Brian Grimsley of ALB Vodka. However, there's more to the brand's story, and it's something that caught David's attention immediately. It turns that out many notable Italian restau
Drink Wise: Building a Beverage Brand with Conviction (opens the original)
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Every successful beverage brand has an origin story. For Owl's Brew, it began with tea, craft cocktails, and a commitment to doing things differently. On this episode of Bar Hacks , we're joined by the founders of Owl's Brew, Maria Littlefield and Jennie Ripps. Our conversation includes the story of a visit to a New York City hotel bar that unexpectedly validated their product, why distributors understood their vision before consumers did, what Gen Z is teaching the industry about the future of
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