Comments on: Bar Wench http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:40:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: evilbeetdouche http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8502 evilbeetdouche Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:19:41 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8502 Know how to make a million dollars.... invest two million in a bar. Fun idea, dangerous and hard to pull off, especially in this economy. Know how to make a million dollars…. invest two million in a bar. Fun idea, dangerous and hard to pull off, especially in this economy.

]]> By: Neal Schindler http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8501 Neal Schindler Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:21:51 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8501 I'm friends with Robin Leventhal, the "Top Chef" contestant who was owner and executive chef at Crave, which was not only a bar but a full-on restaurant. I can connect you to her if you think her advice might be helpful. :-) I’m friends with Robin Leventhal, the “Top Chef” contestant who was owner and executive chef at Crave, which was not only a bar but a full-on restaurant. I can connect you to her if you think her advice might be helpful. :-)

]]> By: Jay http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8499 Jay Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:41:04 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8499 Dude! We should totally buy a bar! Dude! We should totally buy a bar!

]]> By: Diana http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8497 Diana Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:58:13 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8497 Call you cousin mike. I'm sure he would give you some advice. Call you cousin mike. I’m sure he would give you some advice.

]]> By: NicDaMone http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8495 NicDaMone Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:13:58 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8495 I realized how Negative Nelly my previous comment sounded, and I am sorry for that. It is just that I have seen so many places close because people thought it sounded so cool to own a bar, and then get into the business, and lose everything because they just didn't have the right tools to manage the enterprise. I know you have an MBA and all (right, I think that is right?), but ... just be careful, and make sure it is really what you want to do. And please contact me of you want!! I realized how Negative Nelly my previous comment sounded, and I am sorry for that. It is just that I have seen so many places close because people thought it sounded so cool to own a bar, and then get into the business, and lose everything because they just didn’t have the right tools to manage the enterprise. I know you have an MBA and all (right, I think that is right?), but … just be careful, and make sure it is really what you want to do. And please contact me of you want!!

]]> By: NicDaMone http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8494 NicDaMone Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:06:49 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8494 Have you ever worked or managed a bar or restaurant before? Seriously, if you haven't, please don't go opening a bar! My husband has owned a successful bar and restaurant for over 15 years, and we have seen dozens and dozens of bars and restaurants close because people have no experience in the industry, and we are on a street with very high foot traffic and visibility, in an actual entertainment district!! At least pick up some cocktail shifts at a bar to see what you think of the working bar culture before putting money into a business. If you start one, you will end up bartending or waiting tables to help out, and to be a good boss you have to know everyone's jobs inside and out. It is insanely expensive to start up, and even if you are in an obvious, visible spot (which you're not) it can be hard to get people to try a place, and you have no experience owning a bar-just think about it, okay? Please? I really do care about you from all this reading of your blog. Even after all these years, my husband still works 50-60 hours a week to keep his business successful, and although he does occasionally get to drink beer while working, it is not an easy business. Also, if drunk people annoy you...whoo! You'd go crazy, because you would be there all the time, especially the first few years. Anyway this is getting really long, but Sasha, muh dear, please think about it. Like, a lot. Also, please e-mail me if you have any questions! My husband and I would love to answer them. Have you ever worked or managed a bar or restaurant before? Seriously, if you haven’t, please don’t go opening a bar! My husband has owned a successful bar and restaurant for over 15 years, and we have seen dozens and dozens of bars and restaurants close because people have no experience in the industry, and we are on a street with very high foot traffic and visibility, in an actual entertainment district!!

At least pick up some cocktail shifts at a bar to see what you think of the working bar culture before putting money into a business. If you start one, you will end up bartending or waiting tables to help out, and to be a good boss you have to know everyone’s jobs inside and out. It is insanely expensive to start up, and even if you are in an obvious, visible spot (which you’re not) it can be hard to get people to try a place, and you have no experience owning a bar-just think about it, okay? Please? I really do care about you from all this reading of your blog. Even after all these years, my husband still works 50-60 hours a week to keep his business successful, and although he does occasionally get to drink beer while working, it is not an easy business. Also, if drunk people annoy you…whoo! You’d go crazy, because you would be there all the time, especially the first few years.

Anyway this is getting really long, but Sasha, muh dear, please think about it. Like, a lot. Also, please e-mail me if you have any questions! My husband and I would love to answer them.

]]> By: Emily http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8493 Emily Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:05:41 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8493 You are so cute! I have had an idea for a bar like place in my head for years, even have an amazing name. I'm in. And I really, really wanna move home! My kids-not so much- I miss you! Call me. Em You are so cute! I have had an idea for a bar like place in my head for years, even have an amazing name. I’m in. And I really, really wanna move home! My kids-not so much- I miss you! Call me. Em

]]> By: Roma http://sashaisamonster.com/2010/01/bar-wench/comment-page-1/#comment-8492 Roma Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:58:57 +0000 http://sashaisamonster.com/?p=3107#comment-8492 In addition to my big girl job (which is retail real estate), I've been in the bar industry for a decade and have opened more lounges and clubs than I can count. If you're serious and need help, feel free to email me. In addition to my big girl job (which is retail real estate), I’ve been in the bar industry for a decade and have opened more lounges and clubs than I can count. If you’re serious and need help, feel free to email me.

]]>