In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Accomplishments
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Behind the Bar: Fun with Infographics
I was sick for about a month, and during that time, I decided to play around making infographics for Bar Rescue, especially related to the remodeling aspect of the show since I usually prefer to attend to the interpersonal segments with Jon and the owner(s) instead. The one with the Venn Diagram is a serious
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After Hours: Happy 70th Birthday, Jon!
This post is my personal tribute to Jon—an ode to some of the invaluable lessons he’s taught me about success, resilience, and making life a celebration. In honor of Jon’s continued message that we should let our light shine, I’ve written a song called Bar Rescue Night to celebrate just how essential Bar Rescue (and
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Behind the Bar: Jon Loves Systems!
After watching several episodes of Bar Rescue, you’ll probably notice Jon often mentioning systems. He always says a bar has no systems and that he has to implement them, but it’s really up to us to figure out what he means and why he thinks they are so important. To understand what Jon means, I
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After Hours: How Can You See Jon Taffer as Illustrious? Isn’t He an Asshole?
Yeah, yeah. I get this a lot. Thank you for asking and giving me the opportunity to provide an answer. I’m excited to share a different perspective on what’s happening during Bar Rescue that might surprise you. Grab your favorite cocktail – you’re about to see Jon in a whole new light (unless you’re a
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Behind the Bar: Celebrating Jon and 250 Episodes of Bar Rescue
On June 30, 2024, Paramount aired its 250th Bar Rescue episode, and Jon worked his magic during it just like he has 249 times before. For over a decade, I have watched this illustrious man transform failing establishments into thriving businesses, and now Jon has reached an incredible milestone: The 250th episode of the show.
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Social Media Synopsis: June 27, 2024
In my most favorite social media post ever, Jon points us to a GQ article where he recounts stories from his long and illustrious career and talks about what it has taken to reach the amazing milestone of 250 Bar Rescue episodes, proving, once again, he is the G.O.A.T. Congratulations, Jon, on such a fantastic
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After Hours: Jon Taffer, the Father Figure We All Need
I know we don’t all need a father figure like my title suggests, but if you are in the market for one—surprise! I think Jon would be a great choice. I have a friend who says we all need to have a “Jon Taffer Button” on our lapels. When we push it, Jon appears and
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After Hours: Becoming a Virtuoso
If you’re like me, you’ve watched Jon on Bar Rescue and felt that mix of awe and admiration. He’s more than just a bar-rescuing machine—he’s a force of nature, and the more I watch, the more I realize that he embodies the characteristics of what the late and amazing Fred Kiel called a “Virtuoso CEO.”
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After Hours: My Bar Rescue Dream
As you can imagine, I watch a lot of Bar Rescue. On occasion, I fall asleep with it on the TV. Last night was one of those nights, and I had a very short (like one minute), very realistic seeming, and pretty hilarious dream that I was a producer on Bar Rescue. I was helping
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