Episode 9 Featuring Aaron Sparks

Send a textIn this episode of the "Bottoms Up" podcast, Joshua Davis interviews Aaron Sparks, focusing on Aaron's journey from the music industry to becoming a prominent figure in the bartending world. They discuss the importance of black creatives telling their stories and Aaron's challenges in transitioning from a traditional job to bartending, emphasizing the significance of education and branding in establishing a successful mobile bartending service. Aaron shares his experiences with business planning, the impact of his unique marketing strategy involving his hairstyle, and the role of industry events like Camp Runamok and Portland Cocktail Week in his professional growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration over competition among black men in the industry and the need for accountability and mental health awareness. The episode concludes with light-hearted discussions on cultural topics and Aaron's upcoming retirement from the bartending scene.This episode is brought to you by Josh Davis, otherwise known as Mr. Mixologist Follow us on Instagram @BottomsUpWithMrMixxPod @BrownAndBalanced @MrMixologist