The Tao Of The Velvet Rope: Myths, Truths, And Guiding Principles Of Nightclub Security

How to formulate a Staff/Patron ratio for your establishment

A guide to developing a Disciplinary Action Plan for your nightclub/bar and implementing its protocols

A step-by-step primer for creating and completing Incident Reports

How to set your establishment's ID policy and what to look for when checking Patron IDs

This week's discussion: why a Dress Code is needed, how to decide on the best options for your establishment, and how to enforce a Dress Code once it has been implemented.

Tips and techniques for removing Patrons from an establishment.

In this episode, I answer Listener questions about working in Bars and Nightclubs

A checklist and explanation of the recommended equipment for Nightclub Security Staff

Tips, tricks, and checklists for the end of the night.

Opening procedures for security staff in a nightlife venue.

An overview of various martial arts styles and how they can best be applied in a bar or nightclub setting.

Whether you are working in a dive bar or a high-end lounge, quality customer service begins with proper Language and Etiquette.

How a basic security program should be implemented in any nightlife establishment. This episode covers the basics, from Access Control to developing working relationships with Law Enforcement

How to provide additional assistance and support to your fellow Security Staffers.

Date Rape Drugs: What are they and how can you mitigate their use in your establishment?

An in-depth discussion about BAC and how alcohol shows its effects at different levels of intoxciation.

Situational Awareness 2.0 - How to develop your Situational Awareness skills in a nightclub setting with position by position breakdown.

What is Situational Awareness and how can you develop it? This episode defines the term, explains the importance of its use in a Bar/Nightclub setting, and gives a few practical tips on how to make it work for you.

Welcome to Tao of The Velvet Rope, a podcast covering the Myth, Truths, and Guiding Principles of Nightclub Security. In this episode, you will learn about the podcast and its creator.

Tips and strategies for talking to intoxicated Patrons