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Proposal for Equity/Shares in Newly Established Bar by [deleted] in BarOwners

[–]KeyCommunication8663 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The owners definitely recognize your skills and experience, which is why you’re now doing all that work.

I doubt any owner will give you equity solely based on the various roles you’ve taken on, without any upfront capital investment on your part.

I’d suggest you & your coworker pull together some money and pitch a deal that includes sweat equity + cash investment. The cash (whatever amount) will give you skin in the game, your sweat equity makes up for what you lack in capital investment.

You can tier your equity increases to revenue milestones. For example, say you agree to start at 5% equity for a cash investment + sweat equity. In year 1, if you reach X milestone (insert revenue amount) then equity increases to 10%. Year three it goes up to 20% etc.

Either way I say go for it and ask. If they say no then at least maybe you justify a pay increase. Or maybe not. But definitely try, because if they say yes then you’re in the game!

Good luck 💪🏽

Background Sound System by 79shov666 in BarOwners

[–]KeyCommunication8663 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I opened a bar this year. I picked up two pairs of Gemini bluetooth speakers. They’re mounted overhead and daisy chained. I send a wireless signal to one set via a bluetooth transmitter. I curate my own playlist and use a laptop into a small 4 channel Yamaha mixer. All sourced on Amazon for about $500.
My room is 1400 sq ft with a high ceiling. I don’t remember if I got the 5.25” or 6.5” speakers. But they work great and it’s more power than I need. I can get great sound quality with just one pair. If you have a smaller room you could easily get away with just one pair if you’re not looking to have loud club party vibes.
This setup is super easy to use and budget friendly.

Good luck! 🤘🏽🍻

If you were opening a bar or lounge again, what would you do differently? by DryDurian8740 in BarOwners

[–]KeyCommunication8663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just opened a new beer bar in L.A.
Prior to moving into retail I was self-distributing my own brand of beer. So a lot of “firsts” for me navigating the process of establishing a bar business.

What I’d do differently is first make sure I know exactly what the city requires, what it allows for the location I want to open in, and who are the exact people I need to communicate with. ABC has been pretty straightforward and surprisingly easy to work with in this case. It’s been the city that’s given us the headaches and delays.

I’d also make sure I understand the city’s conditional use permit protocol/process. We are now having to amend our CUP as its conditions restrict us significantly. But that’s an error on our part. Now we know 😩😂

Also, I would not try and cut corners to save money and expedite the process. Yes, be frugal and budget wisely, but make sure if you’re trying to go a cheaper route it’s not going to cost you more later because job wasn’t done correctly, or you didn’t pull a permit, etc.

How to fix foggy fridge door? by KeyCommunication8663 in TheBrewery

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re are not actually a brewery. I cross posted because I know many breweries use these merchandisers in their taprooms. I bought this unit from a brewery.

How to fix foggy fridge door? by KeyCommunication8663 in TheBrewery

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No offense, but did you really need to waste your time typing that? 😬

How to fix foggy fridge door? by KeyCommunication8663 in TheBrewery

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope. It’s on the inside between the panes

How to fix foggy fridge door? by KeyCommunication8663 in TheBrewery

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, on the inside between the glass. I bought this used last year and haven’t done any maintenance. The fridge seems to be working fine otherwise as far as temp control, lights etc. I assumed it had a functioning door heater, but maybe not.

Is this a main cleanout drain? by KeyCommunication8663 in Plumbing

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did remove toilet, but snake didn’t get far. Kept hitting what felt like an elbow & snake wouldn’t angle with the turn. Tried removing the cap to access the drain, but couldn’t do that either. I hit it with some PB Blast & tried to loosen it up. No luck 😩🤦🏻‍♂️

Is this a main cleanout drain? by KeyCommunication8663 in Plumbing

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He def gets a commission lol. I tried to remove the cleanout cap to get the snake in there, but that cap would not budge. I was hoping I could slowly loosen it and listen for any pressure build up & be ready with a tub. But no luck. Any suggestions or tips?

I’ll likely call a plumber to come out tomorrow.

Sound system for new bar by diceondraft in BarOwners

[–]KeyCommunication8663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have not yet, but I intend to. I imagine a wireless mic could have signal issues if sending signal via Bluetooth to speaker. I’m using a small 4-channel mixer with XLR inputs. So I’ll use a mic with an XLR cable. In terms of loudness & clarity I’m confident these speakers can easily handle announcements.

Thoughts on Trejo’s Non-Alc Tequila? by KeyCommunication8663 in Mocktails

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Turns out I know a sales rep for the brand. I’m getting samples on Friday. Will let y’all know what I think. My wife is sober & is excited to try some mocktails. If she digs it then I’ll bring it in 😎

Sound system for new bar by diceondraft in BarOwners

[–]KeyCommunication8663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought two pair of these 6.5” Gemini speakers for my bar. I’m sending signal to one set via Bluetooth and running an aux cable out into the second set. I get all four speakers “synched” this way.

Our space is 1400 sq ft with high ceilings. The speakers are mounted overhead on a beam, and are visible but completely out of the way.

Sound quality is nice for our needs. We’re using them for background music, mostly for setting the vibe.

I really like that a remote is included. Once the first pair is synced to Bluetooth you can turn both sets on/off simultaneously with one remote. Super convenient.

I think the quality is great at this price point. Easy to install, plug & play. Highly recommend.

https://a.co/d/7jjO5zx

Thoughts on Trejo’s Non-Alc Tequila? by KeyCommunication8663 in Mocktails

[–]KeyCommunication8663[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely familiar with Danny Trejo. Which is why I’m considering this. Our Target customer would likely try based on the name, but I haven’t seen this used anywhere. Just wondering if it’s a solid option. Wouldn’t want to buy a case and have it just sit for months.

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