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Let's be frank for a minute... the ACL food lineup is equally as important as the artist lineup. In between the sets, are you choosing Veracruz All Natural, East Side King, Tiny Pies, or one of the 50 other incredible options? With a lineup this good, we're struggling to see how anyone only chooses just a few. 🥧🌮🍴 #austincitylimits #aclmusicfestival #acl2024 #austinrealestate #austinlocal #findyourden #austinfoodie #atxeats #austinfood #austinrestaurants

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When a punk band I mildly enjoyed in my teenage years announced one of their first East Coast dates in nearly 20 years at a dive bar a mile and a half from my house, it seemed like a great excuse to spend twenty bucks, enjoy a few PBRs, and sing along to the five songs I could remember the words to. However, when the promoter announced, with less than a week’s notice, that the show would now be at a venue 30 minutes away, in the heart of a tourist area, during the busiest holiday weekend of the summer, I had to recalibrate my desire to go. Now, instead of a nice walk, it would be a 30-minute drive plus parking (about $50 on Fourth of July Weekend) or at least $80 in Uber costs. The band wasn’t one I would’ve sought out, but it seemed like a cool opportunity to hop in the way-back machine just a few minutes from my house. As of writing, I’ve reached out to the promoter for a refund. If I don’t hear back, I’ll most likely chalk up a $20 loss and spend the evening with my family. Pretend you arrive at the end of your street. Whether you go right or left, you end up at a brewery with a quality atmosphere, quality beer, and quality staff. Everything else being the same, but the brewery to the right is a half mile closer. Where do you end up most often? For me, it’s nearly always to the right. Of course, it doesn’t normally play out this easily, yet convenience can still be a prime driver of which taproom a person chooses to visit. It certainly impacted my motivation to attend a concert (note: the concert’s new location was even at a brewery). Often, we only think about the experiential factors that influence a person’s decision to visit. Things like, does the brewery have food? What’s the beer selection like? Is the staff friendly? Do I like the vibe? Before we even get to those criteria, we pre-determine the radius of breweries we are even choosing from. Is it feasible for me to pick a taproom within 5 miles? 10? 20? 50?

Oktoberfest The largest folk festival in the world in Munich Oktoberfest 2024 will take place over 16 days from September 21 to October 6, 2024 on Munich's Theresienwiese. Every year, beers from six Munich breweries and numerous other Bavarian specialties are served in almost 40 festival tents at the world's largest folk festival. Around 15 euros for a pint of beer or a whopping 9.50 euros for Wiesn fries - prices at Munich's Oktoberfest have once again reached record highs in 2024. Nevertheless, the 189th edition of the folk festival on the Theresienwiese still attracts the crowds. More than six million visitors are expected again this year. The Wiesn is a billion-dollar business - and in the middle of it all, the landlords and landladies dominate the spectacle. The fact that their well-optimized business is highly profitable was revealed ten years ago in a tax evasion case: one of the large tents generated a profit of around 2 million euros in 16 Oktoberfest days. Since then, costs have risen, especially for staff and security. The tents themselves also cost money: the months-long assembly, dismantling and storage of the temporary structures alone can add up to well over 2 million euros per tent. Nevertheless, the Wiesn remains good business. Prost!

I had the opportunity to spend a few days with Justin Ulmen at the Badass Business Summit last week and learn more about some revolutionary approaches to his business offerings. Check out what he is up to now

Introducing, Florian Beuren, Global Jägermeister Manifest Ambassador, Jägermeister UK Ambassador and this week’s incredible #IndustryInspiration ! 👏 Florian embarked on his journey in hospitality in Germany, entering his first classic cocktail competition in 1998! A few years later, Florian decided to move to London to follow his passion for bartending! In 2009, Florian won the Bacardi street fight championship in Bratislava, resulting in him travelling the world and meeting some incredible bartenders. All of these experiences led to his current position at Jägermeister. Delving into his role, Florian explains, “My role is to focus on the liquid and education but also some events like the Meister Hunter and our Hubertus Circle. Education for example is very important as a lot of people know Jägermeister but not so much how it’s made or how to drink it. Our Hubertus circle is our Jägermeister bartender program which is in 19 countries around the world and in the UK. Our HC is supporting our sales force and marketing team at every event, festival and also at training sessions! Last but not least I started our Jägermeister Meister Hunter cocktail competition 7 years ago and this year’s competition is taking place in Finland, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and the UK with the Final in London on the 11th of November.” Speaking on his love for the brand, Florian shares, “First of all it’s the people I work with which make it a lot of fun. Plus Jägermeister is a cool brand and when I was working behind the bar it was my shot of choice! We are still family owned and I love the freedom and creativity I can add to my work.” The future looks bright for Florian, as he shares his goals, “For me it’s important to be close to the bar industry and to grow things like our Meister Hunter competition further, plus support our Hubertus Circle bartender’s to achieve their goals. As well as, focusing on my two roles the UK and the global role and make sure everyone knows all about what Jägermeister, Jägermeister Manifest and the portfolio is and how you serve it, how versatile the liquids are and what it can add to your drink.” To conclude, Florian offers some words of advice to fellow hospitality professionals, stating, “I think bartenders are the perfect ambassadors as that is something they do already behind the bar; you make great drinks, you sell, you advise and educate your customer. If you work hard and enjoy what you are doing combined with the drive and passion to succeed then I believe good things will come!”

Think of the last good meeting you had. One that felt like a valuable use of your time. Maybe it was highly collaborative. Or very productive. Or just enjoyable. Who was in that meeting with you? How many people were there? What’s your relationship with them like? What was the underlying/overarching dynamic? What was the topic? Now think of the last miserable meeting you had. One that felt like a complete waste of time. That couldn’t end fast enough. Same Qs there. But now compare the two. What patterns do you see? Are there differences in terms of which departments people work in? Which levels they are at? How many attendees there are? What was discussed? The delta should give you some decent indicators as to why your good meetings are good and bad meetings are bad. And some ideas for how to start making improvements. Some issues might be able to be solved in meeting design. Others are symptoms of deeper dynamic issues within the org. Either way, shedding some light on the comparative highs and lows of existing meeting rhythms can be a helpful exercise in improving the way your team(s) make(s) use of their precious time together. --- Thoughts sparked by this discussion on meetings with Sam Spurlin and Rodney Evans. And I'm not easily impressed, but I'm thoroughly — if not unreasonably — impressed with The Ready's content game. 🔟/🔟

Top bars are being viewed as brands in their own right and we are here for it. The news that HIMKOK are collaborating with Sony Music Entertainment Norway on their next menu drop Beats & Sips, shows that big consumer brands now view top bars as equals. It’s an interesting evolution that makes a lot of sense. Culturally bars are on the money. Cocktail culture has also developed significantly. While celebrity chefs and world-famous restaurants have been in the public consciousness for decades, bar brands and their captains are closing this gap. Other things that are contributing to bar brand growth: 1.       Own brand spirits and beers 2.       Bar merch being sold to customers 3.       Top bartenders and bar owners showcasing cocktail craft on TV It will be interesting to see how many more partnerships between household brands and top bars we see in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/eqb8i_yE #hospitality #drinksindustry #beveragemarketing

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT ✨ Why does your restaurant’s music matter? The right playlist can shape your guests' dining experience and even boost sales. Discover the science behind selecting the best music for your restaurant and how it can elevate your brand. 🎶 Ready to set the perfect vibe? Tap the link in the comments to read more! #ModWineCo #RestaurantMusic #Ambiance #CustomerExperience #BoostSales