Latest Radkey Podcast Episodes
Episode 58 with Ivy Mix and Conor McKee
Bar Hacks - November 30, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutesIvy Mix returns to the Bar Hacks podcast with Conor McKee, a partner in her off-premise endeavor FIASCO Wine and Spirits. Mix, McKee and third partner Piper Kristensen signed FIASCO's lease a month before the pandemic halted life as we knew it in its tracks. So, they spent the next several month...
Episode 57 with Collin De Laval
Bar Hacks - November 16, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutesCódigo 1530 not only has an intriguing story, the brand values authenticity and heritage. Company mixologist Collin De Laval stops by the Bar Hacks podcast to share the Código 1530 story with co-host David Klemt. The two discuss Código's notable past, handmade approach to their entire product...
Episode 56 with Maxime Lecocq
Bar Hacks - November 09, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutesMaxime Lecocq, Pernod-Ricard USA Prestige sales manager for Las Vegas, comes by the Bar Hacks podcast to discuss the explosion in popularity of luxury spirits. Luxury, premium and ultra-premium spirits and wines have been growing in demand steadily for the past several years. Maxime shares tips ...
Episode 55 with Jennifer Romas
Bar Hacks - November 03, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHospitality and entertainment don't just have parallels, they're inextricably connected. Co-host David Klemt chats with Jennifer Romas, founder, producer, and choreographer of—and performer in—Las Vegas revue Sexxy the Show. Performers and hospitality professionals have a lot in comon, not least...
Episode 54 with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero
Bar Hacks - October 26, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesSpeed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero come on the podcast to talk about breast cancer awareness and the role the all-female high-speed bartending competition plays in raising money for breast cancer research. Mix and Marrero also share their thoughts on nurturing work cultures that...
Episode 53 with Chef Brian Duffy, Part 2
Bar Hacks - October 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFriend of the Bar Hacks podcast Chef Brian Duffy returns to talk about opening concepts during the labor crisis, the incentive economy as it relates to recruiting and retaining staff, transparency in leadership and sharing numbers to motivate team members, and treating staff better. Chef Duffy a...
Episode 52 with Lynn House
Bar Hacks - October 12, 2021 14:49 - 49 minutesLynn House, national spirits specialist and portfolio mixologist for Heaven Hill, drops by Bar Hacks to speak with host David Klemt about the second annual Old Fashioned Week. Elijah Craig is seeking to raise at least $100,000 for the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, an advocacy and act...
Bar Hacks Bonus #20: Empowerment
Bar Hacks - October 08, 2021 16:39 - 13 minutesKRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey shares a real-world example that illustrates the importance of staff empowerment, respecting all roles in your organization equally, and clear communication. An empowered staff can assess situations, target problems, and resolve them quickly and smoothly wit...
Episode 51 with Matt Plapp
Bar Hacks - September 28, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutesFollowing a milestone like episode 50 is a tough ask but we have the perfect guest for episode 51. Restaurant and bar marketing guru Matt Plapp drops in on the Bar Hacks podcast to share the tips, tactics and strategies that every operator—regardless of experience level or category—needs to impl...
Episode 50 with Travis Tober
Bar Hacks - September 14, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutesEpisode 50! The only way to celebrate such a big milestone is with an incredible guest. We're excited to bring you Travis Tober of Nickel City and Old Pal. Travis and his partners opened the first Nickel City in Austin in 2017. The Forth Worth location opened its doors during the pandemic in Oct...
Episode 49 with Brooks Quinn
Bar Hacks - September 07, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesMeet the man who helped Bob Peters light his Garage Bar! Cinematographer Brooks Quinn comes by Bar Hacks to share lighting hacks that will make your photos and videos look professional. Brooks reveals simple money-saving lighting tips and tricks for food and beverage photography and videography;...
Hurricane Ida Emergency Episode with Eileen Wayner
Bar Hacks - September 03, 2021 19:34 - 13 minutesHurricane Ida has devastated the South, the destruction reaching up through the Northeast. Tales of the Cocktail CEO Eileen Wayner shares how people can help the city of New Orleans and the hospitality professionals who work and live there. These resources include: Turning Tables, Another Round...
Episode 48 with Tales of the Cocktail
Bar Hacks - August 31, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutesTales of the Cocktail CEO Eileen Wayner drops by the Bar Hacks podcast with TOTC board member and operator Neal Bodenheimer. This year's upcoming Tales is a hybrid digital/in-person event taking place September 20-23. Attendees can expect not only informative education sessions and brand activat...
Episode 47 with Tony Abou-Ganim
Bar Hacks - August 24, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutesThe legend, the icon, the one and only Tony Abou-Ganim stops by Bar Hacks to chat with co-host David Klemt. The two discuss this year's Helen David Relief Fund at the USBG Foundation fundraising events, Helen David and the Brass Rail's legacy, current drink trends, and more. On September 13, Bal...
Episode 46 with David Allison
Bar Hacks - August 17, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutesThe founder of the Valuegraphics Project, David Allison, stops by Bar Hacks to speak with co-host David Klemt about changing how we view the world. Valuegraphics, as the name suggests, studies what we value as humans, going well beyond stereotypical demographics and psychographics. The findings ...
Bar Hacks Bonus #18: Feasibility Studies
Bar Hacks - August 13, 2021 19:02 - 8 minutesOne of the defining elements of the KRG Hospitality process that sets us apart is our in-depth, hands-on feasibility study. This type of study is crucial for several reasons, which KRG president Doug Radkey explains in this insightful bonus episode.
Episode 45 with Bob Peters
Bar Hacks - August 10, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutesRevered bar pro Bob Peters swings by the Bar Hacks podcast to chat with co-host David Klemt about a wide array of topics: his love-hate relationship with the words "pivot" and "layered"; lessons learned over more than two decades behind the bar; hiring and training bar staff; how he always seems...
Episode 44 with Ralph James
Bar Hacks - August 03, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutesBar Hacks co-host David Klemt speaks with Ralph James, general manager of Larry Flynt's Hustler Club Las Vegas. One of the leaders in the gentlemen's club space, this Vegas venue is where previous guest Alexis Monroe (episode 42) is a VIP bartender and feature performer. Ralph shares the struggl...
Episode 43 with Zecheriah Lord
Bar Hacks - July 27, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutesWhen Zechariah Lord moved on from his professional football career (he played in the NFL, XFL and AFL), he entered Las Vegas nightlife. Now, he's a partner and the Chief Marketing Officer of upscale and award-winning cannabis dispensary Jardín in Las Vegas. Zechariah and Bar Hacks co-host David ...
Bar Hacks Bonus #17: The Seven Cs
Bar Hacks - July 23, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutesWant to build a badass team? A crucial step is effective onboarding, and a vital element of that process is the Seven Cs. KRG Hospitality president and Bar Hacks co-host Doug Radkey explains each of the Seven Cs and how they'll help you build a winning team. It's interesting how if you take the ...
Episode 42 with Alexis Monroe
Bar Hacks - July 20, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesHow often do you discuss finances with your employees? As an operator or manager, an important element of leadership is making sure your team members know about saving money and paying taxes. That's just one topic co-host David Klemt and guest Alexis Monroe discuss on this episode. The two also ...
Bar Hacks Bonus #16: Labor Shortage
Bar Hacks - July 16, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutesWhy should anyone want to work for you? Doug Radkey, president of KRG Hospitality, addresses the labor shortage, putting a stop to using the pandemic as an excuse for struggling to fill jobs, and the disservice you're doing to yourself with generic job ads. Doug provides tips for supercharging y...
Episode 41 with David Peterson of Dueling Axes
Bar Hacks - July 13, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutesDavid Peterson, general manager at the Las Vegas location of Dueling Axes, drops in to discuss what sets this axe-throwing business apart from the competition with Bar Hacks co-host David Klemt. Peterson talks with David about this unique venue located inside a larger one-of-a-kind venue, Area15...
Episode 40 with Trevor Schneider
Bar Hacks - July 08, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutesWe're excited to present episode 40! For the big four-oh we speak with Trevor Schneider, the United States Reyka Vodka brand ambassador. Trevor shares what sets Reyka apart from other vodkas and brands, lessons learned during a career in which he worked at several types of bars throughout New Yo...
Bar Hacks Bonus #15: Inclusive
Bar Hacks - July 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutesKRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey addresses leading an inclusive operation. To do so successfully, you need to go beyond the starting point of hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles.
Episode 39 with Anthony Bohlinger
Bar Hacks - June 29, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutesAnthony "Terry" Bohlinger, national brand ambassador for new William Grant & Sons whiskey brand Fistful of Bourbon, drops by Bar Hacks. Terry talks with podcast co-host David Klemt about launching a brand during a pandemic, representing an irreverent brand that doesn't take itself too seriously,...
Episode 38 with Rahul Faria
Bar Hacks - June 22, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesBar Hacks host David Klemt sits down with Rahul Faria, president of One Oak Construction operating out of Ontario, Canada. One Oak specializes in restaurant construction and Rahul is also the host of his own podcast, Build Our Future. Rahul shares red flags to be aware of when selecting a contra...
Episode 37 with Karl Travis
Bar Hacks - June 15, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutesKarl got his start in hospitality as a busser. He worked his up through every role, at one point investing in a restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Ultimately, he would become an interior designer who specializes in restaurants, QSRs, hotels and senior living. Karl, now a partner a...
Episode 36 with Jordan Bushell
Bar Hacks - June 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourGlobal Ambassador and engaging educator for storied brand Hennessy, Jordan Bushell, swings by Bar Hacks to chat with host David Klemt. When he attended a bartending class with a buddy he had no idea it would lead to celebrating three major Hennessy milestones over the course of a decade. The two...
Bar Hacks Bonus #14: Self Learning
Bar Hacks - May 21, 2021 19:07 - 6 minutesKnowing that you don't know it all opens up your world and makes you a better leader. There's a reason big brands and successful entrepreneurs view problems as opportunities to learn. KRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey explains how seeking out knowledge, experiences and opportunities to learn...
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