The Nightlife Podcast

In this weeks episode of The Nightlife Podcast Julio sits down with Josh kelley, a Christian pastor turned bartender who tells us about his experience in the industry as well as sharing some life lessons.

Episode 11 of The Nightlife Podcast is a motivational and educational episode for those who have big dreams in the industry. Julio gets a visit from old-time friend Ricky Cabrera who left Miami to pursue his Football career but found himself using his public relations and marketing skills in order to live a completely different dream.You must listen to this episode and remember that your promoting skills and relationships are a big part of the size of your dreams.

This is season 4 episode 10 of The Nightlife Podcast and I talked to Aurelio Rodriguez a legend in the Miami nightlife scene who was successful running against all odds. His famous venue La Covacha has been around for over three decades and what was once only a mom and pops little cafeteria stop in the middle of nowhere became the place everyone had to visit every weekend.Aurelio was my competition from day one but little did I know that I was actually learning from him along the way.After at least one decade of direct and indirect competition, Aurelio moved on to the technology world and let me continue doing my thing. LOLOn a more serious note, I am lucky to call him a friend and that he agreed to share some of his stories here with us.Remember to subscribe to our channel for more episodes weekly.Like and share with your friends.Follow me on Instagram @the_nightlife_entrepreneurhttps://www.instagram.com/the_nightlife_entrepreneur/Join our Facebook group Nightlife Entrepreneurshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/359165548068871visit our website for consulting or courses and morehttps://www.nightlife.university/

How important is bar inventory for surviving in the nightlife and hospitality industry? Julio sits down with Jamie Edwards from Bari. Jamie es a Bar inventory expert who has helped many bring down their cost, raise their productivity and with peace of mind for the bar owner or manager. In times of crisis this may be the first place where to start. Spending a little extra will go a long way. Check out the episode and please do not spill that drink.Hope you enjoy Season 4 Episode 9 of The Nightlife Podcast.

In this weeks episode of The Nightlife Podcast, Julio sits down with Jason Littrell author of the book bartender as a business who tells us a bit about his story from the day his mother said he would be either a lawyer or a bartender to him building a long lasting business from behind the bar. if you have ever thought of the possibility of joining the industry as a bartender or if you are a bartender and ever wondered how to stop being an employee and start your own business, this is the episode for you.

Finding a job during the crisis is season 4 episode 7 of The Nightlife Podcast and during this episode Julio got a chance to talk to his good friend Lina Restrepo from Infinity Personnel about the struggles that millions of unemployed in the hospitality industry are going through and how they should go about it.If you are one of those, please listen and if you know someone who is in that uncomfortable position share it and spread the knowledge.

Episode 6 of The Nightlife Podcast tells the story of this 24 hour party girl accidentally turned nightclub owner. All from the one who lived it, the Queen of clubs herself, Tava(pronounced Tae-Va) O'Halloran. From the United Kingdom straight to your ears.We will be discussing her new book Queen of Clubs which spans an electric thirteen-year period, set in the heart of East London, when the most sensible in the city are sleeping. Step into the secretive and dark world of clubland and the humorous journey from a carefree 24-hour party girl to an accidental nightclub entrepreneur. Smashing the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry.This episode is educational and entertaining but mostly you women out there should find it motivating.Do grab a good glass of wine.

The Nightlife Podcast season 4 episode 5 Julio talks to Avante and Eli from Posh and they talk about solving nightlife industry problems with technology. What are the biggest problems venues and promoters encounter? Are there solutions out there? Is it time for technology startups to step up? Check out these young guys from NYC and see what they are doing about it with their own white label platform called POSH.

Being a woman in the nightlife industry is not as easy as so many may believe. In this week's episode of The Nightlife Podcast Julio talks to his friend and old coworker Angie who talks about a sore subject and brings out things that Julio has seen but has not talked about too much.Julio promised Angie that this would be shared and the main purpose of today's episode is to help at least one woman out there who has been in this situation.if you are a woman in the industry or a man in a position of power, you should sit back and listen to this one.

Season 4 Episode 3 of The Nightlife podcast talks about redirecting your in store clients to online raving fans.Julio sits down with Tristen Larsen who is an expert at bringing clientele to your brick and mortar locations and has seen the need and opportunity to create new ways of helping those hospitality businesses in need. They talk about helping businesses grow their online clientele and how to exponentially scale your business.This applies to other markets as well so check it out no matter what your daily bread may be.

How has the crisis affected the music and entertainment industry is Season 4 episode 2 of The Nightlife Podcast. Julio takes a call from two guests, Gali and Ruben Coello from La Tribu Royale a local Miami band that has been affected by the pandemic but has been reciliant and not planning on giving up because 2020 is still their year. What are they doing to survive? Make sure to watch if you are a venue who uses live entertainment or an entertainer who plays in small venues or a musician who is suddenly not playing live.Grab a beer and stay till the end so you can hear their new song as well.

Season 4 of The Nightlife Podcast begins with Patrick Red who calls Julio from Medellin Colombia and explains how to approach the elite and live their lifestyle.Patrick began as a club promoter a few years back and is now helping those who struggle to find their purpose and who are looking to live that elite lifestyle.You know you want to so check out this weeks episode.

Season 3 Episode 25 of The Nightlife Podcast is the last of the season and we close it with a very creative individual who is an event planner, marketing consultant, and event producer in Ottawa, Canada. Yes, the capital.In this episode How to reinvent yourself in the nightlife and hospitality industry? Matt Ward sat down with Julio and blew his mind with the simplest yet smartest ideas he's heard during the pandemic.Wait to also hear about Matt's sobriety and what inspired him to be better.For more episodes like this one please subscribe to this channel.Follow Julio at https://www.instagram.com/the_nightlife_entrepreneur/on Instagram.Follow Matt at https://www.instagram.com/mrmattward/If you want to see and hear all episodes you can also go to https://www.nightlifepodcast.com/Join the community of worldwide Nightlife Entrepreneurs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nightlifeentrepreneurs/or simply learn more about the industry by visiting https://www.nightlife.university/

How to build a nightlife empire using your know-how is Season 3 Episode 24 of The Nightlife Podcast. I had the opportunity to sit down with industry friend Nicolas Hoyos from White Feather Management a Hospitality Group also known as the creators of Macondo, Baru, and El Patio Wynwood.We discussed Nico's path from the early '90s in Colombia all the way to opening multi-venue locations in Miami while creating new destinations like Wynwood and now Downtown for their clientele. This is a great episode for anyone planning on using their know-how to grow in the industry.

Tips on opening a nightlife and hospitality group is an episode from The Nightlife Podcast season 3 where Julio skypes with Jhonatan Taborda (JHOTA) from The Dirty Rabbit Hospitality Group.They talk about everything from the moment the idea came to finding partners and making it happen.It is always good to learn from those who have success in the industry and this episode does just that. Enjoy and do not forget to visit one of their multiple locations in Miami.

What are bartenders up to during these times? Judith Acuña from Venezuela visits us this week as she has a nice chat with Julio just like she does every week behind the bar with any of her customers. Check out what she thinks about those who get too friendly, what conversations do bartenders usually have, are bartenders underpaid therapists? This and so much more in this very easy to listen to episode. Don't forget to go follow her and vote for her Maxim 2020 cover. If you are ever in Miami you must visit Judy at El Patio Wynwood.

What are New York promoters doing during and after this crisis? Julio had the pleasure of getting on a call with one of New Yorks best promoters Jason Levy founder of The Jason Experience and they talked about this and many other subjects. This is a very good episode to listen to. New York had it worst than any other city in the world, if they can get back up why wouldn't you?

Here are three tips for the hospitality industry to stay afloat during these difficult times.

in this episode Julio had the pleasure of sitting down with Caroline Strauss from the All day Foundation and talked about everything they've been doing to help others in our industry. They also spoke about how you too can help or get creative and start your own positive movement.

What is Word of mouth marketing? Is it as simple as it sounds?What are the pors and cons?Is it necessary in this social media era?Can you afford to not do it?this is a quick but very important episode for marketers who forget about the importance of the basics.

In this quick episode the team repurposed an old IGTV episode where Julio talked about concerts in nightclubs and the pros and cons for the club and the promoters.Check it out if this is something that may interest you, and it should.

Hospitality Industry, united we stand stronger.Our industry was the first to be affected by the pandemic but united we stand stronger. Let us all go thru this together and focus on our health now and our patrons later.This is not the time to worry about money but we must be attentive and follow our local government guidance with respect to all the grants and help they will provide. because they will provide.Share this episode with all your hospitality friends and collegues.

Creative ways the industry can exploit is Season 3 and episode 19 of The nightlife Podcast where this week Julio goes back to Miami Kitchen Incubator but this time he talks to old friend Adrian Peña, Chef, Cook, Restauranteur, Hotel Manager and now Entrepreneur who is looking at a side of the business that could actually help many in this different times we ar going thru. Listen with a glass of wine and some canapes while you are at it.

When to Re-negotiate your current deal is a quick episode where Julio answers a question that many have been asking.Mostly for Main promoters but useful for all.Enjoy this valuable quickie.

In this quick episode Julio will discuss one of the subjects he feels most unconfortable talking about since he is no longer a master at it. LOL.How to bring ladies to the clubs and also how to keep them there. Even if you know what he is talking about ask yourself are you really doing it?Hope you enjoy this weeks episode and dont forget to subscribe...

Should you focus on your personal or business social media profile?This is the first of many small segments cut from other content built for other audiences that may be of your interest.In this short episode, Julio is talking about the difference between your personal and your business social media profiles and when it is time to focus on each.Raise the volume when you get to the main subject.

Innovating and thinking outside the box is a great episode with Julio visiting his old time friend Chichi Soler who came up with an idea that many have thought but not excecuted including Julio himself. Do yow know what a Kitchen incubator is? Have you heard the term ghost kitchen? How about shared kitchen space with many added bonuses? This episode is for the entrepreneur in you that needs that small extra push to make it happen.

In this episode Julio interviews another one of his students. Angel Ramirez is a DJ from Minnesota who read Julios Book and then took his Get Paid to Party online course.Angel is now a successful Club promoter with multiple parties and growing every day.Listen to this episode and see what Angel is doing right in order to take his dream further and take advantage of it by applying it to your business.

How to build a long-lasting international entertainment agency with Sam Woodrow. Episode 16 of the third season Julio flies to the other side of the world one more time all the way to Malaga in Andalucia Spain to speak to the one and only Sam Woodrow an actress/dancer/entertainer, lets just say a multi skilled performer (Don't let her hear you say that) turned into international agent. How did she get started? How did she make the move from performer to agent? How did she go from local to international? All this and many other tips for both the performers who are listening and anyone looking to hire entertainment. (tip) Do not steal performance ideas.

The nightlife podcast season 3 episode 15. Spread the word using technology is an episode that all marketers, promoters and event producers will want to listen to. Julio hops on a Skype call with David Rayns from Tixtube.com where they discuss different ways that technology can improve your word of mouth aspect of the promotion as well as keeping things personal and growing your database. This is a powerful platform if youre willing to put in the work.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 14 starts the year 2020 talking Healthy Hospitality with the guy from Bar and Restaurant Podcast formerly know as David Delorenzo and better known as The Delo. What is healthy hospitality? well why dont you just listen and see for yourself. We promise you will gain some positive vibrations and this episode will come in handy to all of us at the beginning of the decade.

The success story of a nightlife university student, The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 episode 13 brings back one of Julios first graduates from the Get Paid to Party course from the Nightlife University. Deshae Maitland from Toronto, Canada has been on the show before after reading Julio's book which changed his views and got him motivated to get back on track as a nightclub promoter. Now he has graduated from Julios first online course and shares his path and success in the industry. Anyone who is in this industry should check this episode out.

The evolution of the nightlife industry with technology. Season 3 Episode 12 of The nightlife Podcast is Julios first interview from his home studio and he gets on a call with David Franzen from Nocto in, The Netherlands. David and Julio discuss the changes in the nightlife industry due to technology and social media. Are you keeping up or becoming a Dinosaur?

Top Mistakes of a nightlife entrepreneur, The nightlife podcast season 3 episode 11 brings Miguel Valenzuela back for a back to back epidsode but this time Julio and Miguel will dig in and get real about some of the biggest mistakes they have made and wish you wouldn't .

Where to start as a club promoter is some real talk from two old school friends, partners and pioneer club promoters, The nightlife Podcast Season 3 episode 10 will give you a better idea of what to do in order to get started in the industry and leave you wanting more from episode 11 where we will dive into our biggest mistakes.

The nightlife podcast Season 3. episode 9 Julio sits down with Cata Monsalve from the White feather group in their most famous venue (for now) El patio Wynwood. They talk about the different aspects of building your nightlife empire and dig into competition and copycats. What to do when they come? Listen and learn form our VIP guest this week

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 8, What to look for in a P.O.S. System is a very educational and episode filled with important information for those looking for the best Point of Sale solution in their Hospitality business. Check out what Nacho and Juan say to Julio about what is new in the industry, a lot has changed since weI first used one.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 7, Running the front door Julio goest to Coconut Grove one more time and this time he meets with Mercedez from The Industry Management Group who tells us all about running the front door at the clubs. Is every club the same? What are the differences? Lets listen...

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 6, Lifestyle of a bar owner, is an interesting episode where Julio happens to run into Palmetto Sr. High School friend Lee Kessler who also happens to be in the indusrty. Lee owns and operates a couple of Miamis most visited bars in an area that once was the best option when going out and it keeps promissing to come back. Barracuda and Tavern are a big part of both Coconut Grove residents and U.M. students lives. If you want a job, two blocks from your house and wearing flip flops to your most important meetings you must check this one out.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 5, History of SOBE nightlife is a different kind of episode when Julio goes to one of south beaches nightlife hidden icons. Terry Deland tells his story and the truth behind some of Miami's most memorable nightclubs. What was so different back then? What needs to change?

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 4, Ai and SMS applied to the nightlife industry is an episode where Julio and nathan from Aisms share more than good cuban coffee. This episode is for marketers who are struggling or want to improve when it comes to bringing new patrons to their venue. Its automated and it goes straight to their phones. The future is here.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 3, social media ads in the Hospitality industry is an episode where Julio and Julio share a chocolate cake while explaining what works when it comes to social media paid advertising, sponsored ads and boosting. If you're not doing it yet, where have you been? if it hasn't worked for you make sure you're doing it right.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 2, Chatbots in the nightlife industry is Julios first over the phone interview. This weeks guest is katarrey Smith who is an expert in social media management, ads and not the evolution of the funnels via chatbots. Learn how you can use one to bring clients and better serve your current patrons.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 3 Episode 1, The app every promoter should have. in this episode, Julio sits down with Markus from Luna app and they discuss the pros and cons of apps in the nightlife industry. If you are a club owner or a promoter you need to listen and be aware of its arrival.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 25, Advice from promoters for promoters with Shaun Gold a.k.a. The nightlife ninja who visits JulioZ a.k.a The Nightlife Entrepreneur for the last episode of the season. Shaun and julio have lots in common in their stories like starting as promoters, over 40 years of experience together and both of them wrote books on the subject. Find out where their careers have taken them and where yours can too.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 24, music business in the nightlife industry is an episode where Julio sits down with old school friend Ani Phearce who talks about his 35 year experience as a Dj/Producer and the importance of adaptation in order to survive. All the way from Studio 54 thru back door Bambi and touring the world you should listen to the way guys like him control the room thru out the night.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 23 How much money do promoters make? In this episode Julio goes over the different levels of the promoter lifespan and in detail as to the different ways to produce and what you could expect to be making in the industry. Get pen and paper before you listen to this one if you ever considered getting a job as a promoter or if you want to compare where you are to where you should be.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 22, understanding branding with the number one global branding expert Rey Perez straight from his office in Miami FL. Rey and Julio met 20 years ago while Rey was in the nightlife industry. Today they meet again to talk about where life has taken him as a branding expert. Julio walked out of there a new man understanding that branding is the most important aspect of anyone's business Today. This is really a must listen and watch.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 21, How technology changed the game is one of those episodes where you will get a ton of value from Julio. In this 20 minute rant, he talks about the differences between online and offline marketing. Learn what works online and at the end wait for a special extra tip, What is the most important promotion you need to never forget? Enjoy this one with pen and paper and share with those you want to help.

The nightlife podcast Season 2 episode 20, how technology changed the game.In this episode, Julio will look at the different aspects of technology that have changed the game when it comes to marketing and promotions. Focusing more on the arrival of Social media and how you can use it to your advantage.Hope you enjoy this first episode from the new HGAB studios in Wynwood.

The Nightlife Podcast Season 2 Episode 19, most common mistakes when opening a new bar or club is a value content packed episode where Julio sits down with General Manager/Operator and good friend Berto Sanchez at La Centrale for a thirty minute talk focused on those mistakes people make when they open a new food and beverage business. This is a must listen episode if you want to make it as an owner.