EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 37 MIN
#62 Aliya Harrison: Why Bartenders Fail Alone…
from Serves You Right · host Andrew Roy
Most bartenders are playing the wrong game. They chase shifts, tips, and titles while ignoring the education pipelines, industry programs, and visibility layers that actually create leverage. This episode exposes why that approach stalls careers and how intentional participation in programs like Tales of the Cocktail and CAP quietly rewires opportunity. If you think growth only comes from grinding harder behind the bar, this conversation will challenge that belief and show you what you did not know you were missing.Expect to Learn:Why education programs outperform talent alone in the beverage worldHow CAP and Tales of the Cocktail actually work behind the scenesWhat separates bartenders who travel and advance from those who plateauThe hidden leadership skills these programs force you to developHow to apply even if you think you are not qualifiedLinksTales of the Cocktail FoundationCocktail Apprenticeship Program (CAP)Bar Five Day ProgramFollow Aliya on Instagram: @yourflavormotherDorothea (Greek restaurant)Service starts now.Follow the show: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeI talk mostly to people in and around the service industry space. I'm looking to hear from the people I wish I could have talked to when I was coming up in restaurants. Said another way: I am trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful mess of a life, and help others that are feeling similarly confused and/or lost. Check out the Podcast Website Here and get in touch with me!Classic Episodes You May Like:#22:Doug Frost MW MS#23:Jeffrey Morgenthaler#31:ET: Entrepreneur (and creator of Surfer on Acid)#38:Aaron Goldfarb Hunting for Ancient Booze#39:Edward Slingerland's Masterful work on Intoxication#46:Andrew Hurley of Vegas.WineAs always, I’m just here taking notes, trying to figure out what it all means.Cheers
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Most bartenders are playing the wrong game. They chase shifts, tips, and titles while ignoring the education pipelines, industry programs, and visibility layers that actually create leverage. This episode exposes why that approach stalls careers and how intentional participation in programs like Tales of the Cocktail and CAP quietly rewires opportunity. If you think growth only comes from grinding harder behind the bar, this conversation will challenge that belief and show you what you did not know you were missing.Expect to Learn:Why education programs outperform talent alone in the beverage worldHow CAP and Tales of the Cocktail actually work behind the scenesWhat separates bartenders who travel and advance from those who plateauThe hidden leadership skills these programs force you to developHow to apply even if you think you are not qualifiedLinksTales of the Cocktail FoundationCocktail Apprenticeship Program (CAP)Bar Five Day ProgramFollow Aliya on Instagram: @yourflavormotherDorothea (Greek restaurant)Service starts now.Follow the show: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeI talk mostly to people in and around the service industry space. I'm looking to hear from the people I wish I could have talked to when I was coming up in restaurants. Said another way: I am trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful mess of a life, and help others that are feeling similarly confused and/or lost. Check out the Podcast Website Here and get in touch with me!Classic Episodes You May Like:#22:Doug Frost MW MS#23:Jeffrey Morgenthaler#31:ET: Entrepreneur (and creator of Surfer on Acid)#38:Aaron Goldfarb Hunting for Ancient Booze#39:Edward Slingerland's Masterful work on Intoxication#46:Andrew Hurley of Vegas.WineAs always, I’m just here taking notes, trying to figure out what it all means.Cheers
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