One WIld Ride Running A Disco in the 70’s

by Jerry Bauer | March 23, 2025 | Classic Restaurants, Hospitality, Hospitality Consultation | 0 Comments

During a recent walk, which serves as exercise and therapy, I reflected on my younger years and realized I had an unusual story to share. While many people's career paths follow familiar trajectories, mine took an unexpected turn that led me into the glittering world...

How Cleanliness Affect Taprooms and Customer Loyality

by Jerry Bauer | February 28, 2025 | Cleaning Processes, Food Production Chemicals, Taproom | 0 Comments

Understanding Cleanliness and its Impact on Customer Experience Clean taprooms directly affect customer satisfaction, business reputation, and regulatory compliance. Studies reveal that 75% of customers call cleanliness their top priority when choosing where to drink...

Lets all support Small Brewery Sunday

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Brewery | 0 Comments

Today is the day! As we gear up for the holiday season, let's not forget to support our local small breweries. This Sunday, November 28th, is Small Brewery Sunday, a perfect opportunity to show some love to these hidden gems that add so much flavor and character to...

Hotel Ice Hygiene Policies Examined

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Cleaning Processes, Food Safety, Hotel Cleaning | 0 Comments

This past week, during my travels, I had to stay in a hotel I had not been to before. I picked it because of its brand, location, and price. As I started this blog or article, I need to tell you that it met all those needs; however, I did have an unusual experience I...

Thriving in the Hospitality Industry: Key Strategies for Career Success

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Hospitality | 0 Comments

Written by Alice Robertson of www.tidyhome.info Embarking on a career in the hospitality industry presents an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse cultures and experiences while playing a pivotal role in creating memorable moments for guests. However, this...

Why Hiring a Salesperson is an Investment, Not an Expense

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Hospitality, Personal Development, Sales Management | 0 Comments

I recently talked outside my workplace about why the company faced growth challenges. They hesitated to hire a young recruit to expand a new product line due to concerns about the associated expense. However, it's crucial to understand that hiring a new salesperson is...

Breaking Free from the Illusion of Infinite Time

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Personal Development | 0 Comments

During the past week, I was reminded of the finite nature of time when I attempted to reconnect with an old friend I had lost touch with. To my dismay, I discovered that he had passed away without my knowledge, despite us being friends on Facebook many years ago. His...

My Symbolism of a Chess Pawn Reflecting a King in the Mirror

by Jerry Bauer | February 4, 2025 | Personal Development, Sales Management | 0 Comments

Have you ever pondered the profound symbolism encapsulated in the image of a chess pawn gazing at its reflection, only to see a regal king staring back? This powerful allegory resonates deeply in strategy, leadership, and personal growth. Our Journey Embracing the...

Mastering Food Industry Chemical Selection: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Cleaning and Sanitization

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Food Production Chemicals, Food Service Cleaning, Hospitality Cleaning, Restaurant Sanitation

In hospitality and chemical expertise, a recurring inquiry revolves around selecting the right chemicals within the food industry. Reflecting on my humble beginnings as a dishwasher in a restaurant, it feels like eons have passed. Over the course of my career, I've...

Cultivating your Hospitality Career and Taking to Next Level

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Classic Restaurants, Food Service Cleaning, Hospitality Cleaning

Submitted with many thanks by Alice Robertson Cultivating a successful career in the hospitality industry involves building and strengthening personal and professional relationships and ensuring you can deliver a stellar product or service. Success is also predicated...

Helping Others By Showing Them Rather Than Telling

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Hospitality Cleaning, Restaurant Sanitation, Sales Management

On a recent google search of the proverb seen above, you will find at least four references of someone who might have said this first. All of them referenced had at least a different word or two. They would be Chinese proverb, American Indian proverb, Benjamin...

Let Us Review Post Covid Hand Washing and Glove Use – Questions and Answers

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Food Safety, Gloves, Restaurant Sanitation

After two years of Covid, let us take the time to review some of the Post Covid Hand Washing and Glove Use. I write this today on Fathers Day 2022 as I sit here with Covid for the second time. After over two years and still dealing with Covid, it is time to review...

10 Ways To Love Yourself

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Personal Development

10 Ways To Love Yourself a Little More Every Day Self-love is a dynamic concept. It can take a lifetime to perfect, but it requires continuous practice. Be nice to yourself. Sometimes loving yourself means something very simple. Here are 10 Ways to Love Yourself...

Seven Reasons Why You Should Give a Book as a Gift This Holiday Season

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Personal Development, Sales Management, Uncategorized

This is the perfect time to give a book for the upcoming holiday season because people are bombarded with advertisements and requests for many materialistic things around the holidays. While there's nothing wrong with receiving or giving material possessions,...

End Of The Year Reflection Of Gratitude

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Personal Development, Sales Management

As we finish 2022 and look forward to 2023, I am trying to reflect on gratitude as a new angle on self-development rather than making a list of resolutions. I am going to attack 2023 with an analysis of 2022. See, this year, I will change and add Gratitude into my...

Alliances That Create Value Differentiation

by Jerry Bauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Cleaning Processes, Hospitality Cleaning, Personal Development, Sales Management

Recently, on the Chasing Dirt Podcast, host Jack Ellison and I discussed some of my past successes and mentioned alliances and how they skyrocketed my career. See, in an industry where you must differentiate between what you offer and what your competitor offers, you...