Become a Sommelier

If you want to become a wine taster (sommelier), I'm pouring this episode just for you! I sits down with wine professional Nathan Bihm to explore what it really takes to become a sommelier now and leading into 2026.Nathan pulls back the curtain on the daily life of a sommelier, including:The behind-the-scenes work most people don’t seeHow to connect with guests and help them choose wine without pressureThe truth about blind tasting and why humility matters more than wine snobberyThe realities of working nights, holidays, and tough restaurant shiftsThe step-by-step process for starting your sommelier career (no overthinking required!)Biggest Takeaway: Becoming a sommelier isn’t about memorizing endless wine facts, it’s about hospitality, consistency, and joining the right community. Nathan shares his best advice for anyone curious about the sommelier path ... I'm not sharing it in the description, you'll have to watch the video for this one!Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a certified sommelier, interested in blind tasting, or just curious about life in wine hospitality, this episode is full of real-world insights.Listen now to learn how to become a sommelier in 2026 and discover the biggest takeaways from Nathan’s journey.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:20 - How do you even say sommelier?1:04 - What does a sommelier, wine professional, actually do?3:05 - The magic of helping customers find a perfect wine.7:35 - Other responsibilities of a sommelier9:48 - How does a person become a sommelier?21:11 - Magic and Wine21:43 - Being "The Wine Guy"23:44 - The biggest barrier to becoming a sommelier24:42 - Talent has the floor27:20 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Nathan BihmReceive a free one on one Strengthsfinder session and 10% off of Gallup's Strengthsfinder AssessmentAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:The Incredible Story of Glenda Benevides, Grammy NomineeWhat It's Really Like to Be a Studio Audio Engineer – With Eric AstorThe Magic of Making a Career as a MagicianPediatric Neurologist and ICU Physician=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads