In this episode of No Excuses with Jon Taffer its all things Bar Rescue! Jon follows up with Guy Wavra of MoonRunners Saloon. Hear first hand about how the bar is doing since Jon's visit. Also Jon talks with Bar Rescue Executive Producer Bechara "Bicha" Gholam to get a never before first hand look of what it takes to produce the successful tv series. Plus Jon reflects on the 1 yr anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting and how the city has come together to heal. He talks about why Starbucks is losing to it's newest competitors, should there be rules in politics, and shuts down listener excuses in his live caller segment. And thank you to today's sponsors: LinkedIn = Hurry to LinkedIn-dot-com-slash-TAFFER and get $50 off your first job post. Quicken Loans= To get access to Quicken Loans exclusive Power Buying Process, go to RocketMortgage.com/ Square App= Search ‘Square Payroll’ in the Apple iTunes or Google Play app stores to download the app, or visit www.square.com/go/taffer to learn more. TrueCar= When you’re ready to buy a new OR used car, visit TrueCar to enjoy a more confident car-buying experience. Untuckit.com= Untuckit shirts are a go-to for any occasion from casual to dressy. Untuckit dot com. Your solution to perfecting casual. Use promo code taffer for 20% savings. For first time customers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon is joined by attorney, agent, and producer Mark Itkin. Mark talks about becoming an attorney only to realize he wanted something more in his life. Find out how he got into the television business and helped to shape the current Reality TV show genre. From his first show American Gladiators to Hells Kitchen, Real World, and so many more Mark shares his secret to creating great content and discovering great hosts. Plus Jon catches up with Mike and Jocelyn of Big Mikes Sports Bar and Grill after their time on Bar Rescue. Hear how the bar is doing after the Hurricane restoration and hear their message to current hurricane victims. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon talks to co-founder and CEO of celebrated retail cannabis chain Medicine Man- Andy Williams. Find out how this cannabis pioneer took $150,000 and turned it into multi million dollar cannabis empire. Plus Jon catches up with Bar Rescue Puerto Rico El K'rajo bar owners Victor and Janet. Hear Jon's first follow up with this couple after Hurricane Maria devastated the Island. Find out how are they doing and hear about their real Bar Rescue experience. If you’re always on-the-go, check out the new Payroll App from Square, and pay your team from anywhere. Visit www.square.com/go/taffer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon Taffer is back for an unforgettable No Excuses episode. He talks to one of his most famous Bar Rescue episode owners ever! Brad Bohannan of Spirits on Bourbon. Hear how the bar has been thriving after Jon's first visit. Brad talks honestly about convincing his staff to be on the show, his world famous resurrection drink, and how Bar Rescue lead to success and changed his life for the better! Then Jon & University of Michigan Wolverines head football coach and PodcastOne host Jim Harbaugh and father and former American Football player and coach Jack talk Football. They talk coaching success, leadership, and family. Plus Jim's brother owns a bar... and Jon plans a visit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon talks with his good friend El Presidente himself. The founder and creator of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy. Listen as Dave shares the secrets of his multimillion dollar success. Out of 3 ideas he chose the right one. Learn how he started his sports themed media company right out of college and transitioned into the digital age to become an industry leader in their media space. From the original 3 ideas that Dave had before starting Barstool Sports to the business partnership that took the company to the next level, you'll hear it all. Plus Jon and Dave talk about what city has the best Pizza... Boston or New York? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon sits down with Emmy award winning Vice President of Events and Entertainment for the Las Vegas Golden Knights Jonny Greco. In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting tragedy hear how Jonny and his amazing production team inspired and helped to heal the city of Las Vegas through story telling and celebrating the strength of the city and it's heroes. They talk about the amazing opening night festivities and the Golden Nights amazing unprecedented run for the Stanley Cup. Hear about Jonny's incredible sports entertainment career from working with the WWE to the Cleveland Cavaliers and his lessons of betting on himself to personal achieve success! Prepare to be inspired with Jonny's incredible story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Ready for an amazing story? Jon talks to America's Got Talent winner and Las Vegas resident Terry Fator about his meteoric rise to success. From performing in living rooms to the stage of AGT hear how his passion and faith have driven him to be the best. Hear how he landed his huge Las Vegas deal! Plus Jon recaps this weeks news headlines, shares an unforgettable epic wedding story, and makes a big Bar Rescue announcement! Email Jon at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Taffer's back! In this episode Jon shares his secret to taking advantage of your disadvantage. Joined by Emmy-winning comedian & Podcastone host Dennis Miller, the two talk about Dennis's early career including the tonight show joke that led to him performing stand up comedy. Sit back and enjoy the conversation while they discuss politics in comedy, social media, and the current state of the NFL. Plus they reminisce about legendary comedians Jerry Lewis & Don Knott's. Email Jon at: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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What’s the secret to greatness? Jon talks with Lewis Howes, NYT bestselling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, former pro athlete & host of the podcast The School of Greatness. Lewis Howes shares his success story and how he used Linkedin to help launch and grow his business. Plus Jon recaps the most interesting and unforgettable stories of the week. From this week’s Bar Rescue episode & Lebron James to politicians turned celebrities. Plus you’ll hear why Charlie Sheen is this week’s life lesson of the show. Want to talk to Jon? Email Jon now at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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Jon takes you behind the scenes of the horribly named Fat Balls bar rescue episode. He's giving you the top 15 failed celebrity restaurants and the two that actually made it. Plus Jon is joined by his good friend celebrity Food Network chef and talk show host Robert Irvine. They talk about Chef Irvine's early career in the Navy and what fuels his passion for giving back to our United States military members. Find out what meal he cooked for President Donald Trump and the two make a special TV promise to their fans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support

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