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This Thursday, December 5 is the inaugural presentation of STORYTELLING and the ART of STAGE PRESENCE at Side Hustle Taproom in Kirkland. The event is sold out. So is the January show. The next available seats (and there aren't many) are for the Feb 6 show. If that sells out, I will do one for March and so forth until I am fucking tired of it. For those of you in the Dec show, here's the set list: 0. 16:30: Bar closes to everyone except ticket holders. Get a drink, you're going to need it for the epic shit that is going down. Buy me one while you are at it. Pay it forward to the next person in line. This is where humanity starts people. 1. 17:00: Vocal and facial warm up. This is a routine I do before all my presentations. Usually, it's done in private and once I guide you through it you will know why. No pics or videos during this warm up. I have my fucking dignity. Late arrivals will miss it and it will not be repeated for any amount of begging or bribes. 2. 17:15: Buffet starts. Chef Patti has gone out of her way to dazzle you with vittles. I believe food and drinks are the great bonding agents for humanity. Get a plate, chat up your table mates. Talk about my foul fucking mouth, whatever. Be human. 3. 17:45: Showtime. Bar stays open during the show because this is how I roll. 4. 21:00: Show's over. We hang out. Take selfies, sign books and epic shit shirts. Last chance to liquor me up. 4. 22:00: Why are you still here? Get the fuck out of my bar. Wanna join us in Feb? Stop by Side Hustle and buy a ticket to save on booking fees. Online tickets sales at https://lnkd.in/eYfkPR4b. Strictly limited to 50 guests per session. Let the epic shit begin.

Monday posts need to be informative. Who better than Sera Arora sharing this little nugget on dividends. Watch the whole episode of Thought Bistro here: https://lnkd.in/g6FV5CA3

The cocktail menu is a far from static and continually evolving phenomenon, but these are 5 Forgotten Classics that deserve your attention.✨ From a surfer’s wall-banging frustration to a sophisticated solution for aged social constraints, like liquid time capsules, these cocktails whisper narratives of a much wider story.🏄🍹 ⁠ https://lnkd.in/eFjVJ_cB #Exquisitecocktails ⁠#eventplanning #eventplanner #eventmanegement⁠

Check out the newest episode from our Youtube Channel talking about ready-to-go cocktails! Finally, this legislature has passed and is coming Sept. 15th!

When identifying your ideal client, do you know how and where they spend their leisure time? Are they introverts and prefer to read a book or do something by themselves? Are they extroverts and, therefore, prefer to participate in social activities? If so, where do they go? Is it the local country club, an adult beverage establishment, or a friends house? These clues will help you determine one way to market to your ideal client. Look for clues this weekend!

When identifying your ideal client, do you know how and where they spend their leisure time? Are they introverts and prefer to read a book or do something by themselves? Are they extroverts and, therefore, prefer to participate in social activities? If so, where do they go? Is it the local country club, an adult beverage establishment, or a friends house? These clues will help you determine one way to market to your ideal client. Look for clues this weekend!

Be the Café They Remember 💡 Café Owners! People don’t just come for coffee; they come for experiences. Make your café unforgettable! Curate a cozy ambiance that invites them to stay longer 🛋️ Host events like trivia nights or live music 🎤 Use tools like Loyal Mate to reward them for their loyalty 📲 Great coffee gets them in the door, but great experiences keep them coming back. What makes your café special? #BusinessGrowth #CustomerLoyalty #smallbusiness

Are you participating in 'Dry July' or just trying to cut back a little on the alcohol? If so, what are your options and what would you like your new 'normal' to be?   Today, I'm in conversation with 🧠 Andy Miller (米乐), Co-founder & CEO of Heaps Normal, a proudly independent and Australian-owned non-alcoholic beer company and B corporation. Heaps Normal is challenging norms and changing drinking culture by brewing beer that tastes so good, you won’t miss the alcohol. With a growing number of awards under their belt, they seem to be doing just that. Andy himself has a rich history in marketing, creative, and digital strategy, helping local and global brands like HCF, Gumtree, Volkswagen, Absolut Vodka, and many more.   In this episode, we discuss:   - Why life is too good to be wasted - The healing nature and sacredness of the creative endeavour - Building a unique   brand that stands out - The importance of customer centricity - Re-thinking what your target audience is - The creativity that comes with a limited budget   Among other things…   Having been part of a drinking culture for most of my life and now reaching a stage where I gladly welcome alternative ways to socialize, celebrate with friends, and network with customers, I was glad to find such an alternative delivered by a non-judgmental, fun, and funny brand like Heaps Normal. I very much enjoyed speaking with Andy, who genuinely embodies these qualities.   And with that, I'm excited to present to you 🧠 Andy Miller (米乐), Co-founder & CEO of Heaps Normal.   Substack: https://lnkd.in/gKAUstHZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gfKMFydk   Apple: https://lnkd.in/gxZ-j-az Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g5F-sy2H     #TFO #TheFutureOf #HeapsNormal #WhatsNormal #play #dryjuly

Hello all and welcome to our final Coffee Talk of the Year! The holiday season is approaching, and we want to take the time to wind down and come together one last time before we disperse with our family and friends for the season! Our topic this month is about: Family, Things that people experience & go through within Parenthood, the Holidays, and ‘What do coffee talks mean to you?’ at Hidden Gem in Scottsdale. We’d love to welcome and have you there on November 16th @10am to listen and share your knowledge, thoughts, and experiences with us and others. See you then! About Hidden Gem: Hidden Gem (https://lnkd.in/gxPUPNew) is a small cafe and eatery that serves various drinks, light snacks, and brunch located off McDowell Road within the Papago Motor Hotel. Cost: It’s free! We just ask that you purchase a beverage or food from Hidden Gem as a way to support local businesses! What are Coffee Talks? Coffee Talks are a NOMAarizona monthly event. Order a warm or iced beverage of your choice from rotating cafe locations around the valley. In Coffee Talks, we come together to share, listen, and learn in a casual setting. This is a place where light and heavy topics can be discussed welcomingly while learning from different perspectives and joining in community. We encourage all to participate in the conversation as we explore many topics and coffee shops with NOMAarizona. Follow up: At each Coffee Talk, the facilitators take notes. Individual stories and names are not included in the notes to maintain the confidentiality of each person. These notes are used to create a recap to post to the NOMAarizona website as a tool for others to learn from and observe new perspectives. If you have a topic/input/comments you’d like to chat about for coffee talks please click on this link: Your Coffee Talk Input https://lnkd.in/gfP-QPBr RSVP through Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/g53Jecqg

Imagine you're opening a new café in your neighborhood. You want people to know about it, right? Well, think of the online space as a giant bulletin board where everyone hangs out. When you bring your business there, you're essentially putting up a sign on that board saying, "Hey, check out my café!" Now, here's where user-generated content comes in. It's like when your customers take pictures of their delicious latte art or write glowing reviews about your cozy atmosphere. Suddenly, it's not just you saying how great your café is; it's real people, sharing their real experiences. This user-generated content acts like a word-of-mouth recommendation but on steroids. It reaches way more people, and because it's coming from regular folks, it feels authentic and trustworthy. Plus, it helps create a sense of community around your business, which is super important in the online world. So, by embracing user-generated content and bringing your business online, you're not just opening your doors to the neighborhood; you're inviting the whole world to join in the fun and share in the excitement of your café. Feel free to connect with us today #queenads