Thank you for checking out the Littrell Show for Service and Hospitality Entrepreneurs.  

Here are the stories for Friday, February twenty-sixth. 

HEADLINES 

• How to use Data to equitably distribute 1.9 Trillion Dollars
• New Yorkers Hesitant to Get out and Eat.
• Tips Drop with Optional Covid 19 Surcharge
• Impact of $15 Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers

Fast Company

The $1.9 trillion relief bill is only a start. Here’s how to ensure it’s distributed equitably

https://www.fastcompany.com/90602956/the-1-9-trillion-relief-bill-is-only-a-start-heres-how-to-ensure-its-distributed-equitably

Marketplace.org

Are New Yorkers ready to go out for dinner and a movie?

https://www.marketplace.org/2021/02/25/are-new-yorkers-ready-to-go-out-for-dinner-and-a-movie/

NY EATER:

Dozens of NYC Restaurant Workers Saw Drop in Tips After COVID-19 Surcharge, Survey Says

https://ny.eater.com/2021/2/25/22301118/nyc-restaurant-workers-tips-reduce-coronavirus-surcharge

WSJ

What Biden’s Minimum-Wage Plan Means for Restaurant Workers

https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-president-bidens-minimum-wage-plan-means-for-restaurant-workers-11614254401

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NYC Hospitality Alliance hosting Mayoral Candidate Form on March 3rd @ 4pm EST

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vix0CMT-R9mm5nLbjGYKFA

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#news #hospitality #service #mixology #mixologist #mobilemixologist #personalchef #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs

HEADLINES (TLS 203)

• Sommeliers more essential than ever.
• DISCUS getting into the education business.
• Classic NY Post Editorial on Minimum Wage
• PPP Specifics
• Catering and events open up in NY on March 15th

STORIES 

Why Sommeliers Are More Essential Than Ever

SevenFifty - Erik Segelbaum

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/why-sommeliers-are-more-essential-than-ever/

New Online Academy Will Teach You How To Get Into The Booze Business

https://www.forbes.com/

Forbes - Interview by Brad Japhe

Democrats’ new restaurant-killer in ‘relief’ bill

NY Post (Editorial Board)

https://nypost.com/2021/02/24/democrats-new-restaurant-killer-in-relief-bill/

It Pays to Revisit the Paycheck Protection Program

Bloomberg - Nick Leiber

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-24/ppp-loan-forgiveness-is-getting-new-changes-under-the-biden-administration

From the NYC Hospitality Alliance…In-person and Catered Events Requirements Released

• Events are permitted starting March 15, 2021, such as wedding receptions, celebrations, and similar private venue events, such as meetings and conferences. 
•  Occupancy must be limited to the lesser of: 50% for a particular area as set by the certificate of occupancy, or 150 people, exclusive of employees and event staff.
•  Events between 12:00AM (midnight) and 5:00AM local time are prohibited until further notice. 
•  Responsible Parties must require and ensure all attendees have received a negative diagnostic test result for COVID-19.
•  Employees and event staff must also be tested for COVID-19 through a diagnostic test prior to events.

If you have questions about this guidance you may contact: [email protected]

Here’s scientific proof that we all need to party when COVID-19 ends

Fast Company - Mark Wilson

https://www.fastcompany.com/90608066/heres-scientific-proof-that-we-all-need-to-party-when-covid-ends

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For story ideas, comments, errors, and omissions, please send a message to Jason Littrell on any social media platform or email [email protected]. 

All articles are property of their original publishers, so please be sure to check out the show notes for links to the source articles.

Head to our group Service and Hospitality Entrepreneurs on Facebook to join the discussion or search for Jason Littrell on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse, or Subscribe to the Littrell Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for checking out the Littrell Show for Tuesday February twenty-third. (TLS202)

HEADLINES

• Biden Calls for Federal Minimum Wage Hike
• Don’t apply for your PPP loan now...do it RIGHT NOW.
• Who Cares about the Ace of Spades.
• World Central Kitchen and Jose Andres Save Texas from it’s politicians.

STORIES 

$15 federal minimum wage: Who's for it, who's against it, what's next?

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/15-federal-minimum-wage-whos-for-it-whos-against-it-whats-next/

The smallest businesses are getting extra PPP help. What to know before you apply

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/the-smallest-businesses-are-getting-extra-ppp-attention-what-to-know.html

LVMH buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's champagne brand Armand de Brignac

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/lvmh-buys-50percent-stake-in-jay-zs-champagne-brand-armand-de-brignac.html

How José Andrés Is Helping Texans Affected By Winter Storm Uri

https://www.mashed.com/340284/how-jose-andres-is-helping-texans-affected-by-winter-storm-uri/?utm_campaign=clip

Listening to… 

https://pca.st/episode/0f576c66-9ae2-471e-96ea-77ee06756e57 

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EVENT: New York Hospitality Alliance hosts leading NYC mayoral candidates on March 3rd.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vix0CMT-R9mm5nLbjGYKFA

For story ideas, comments, errors, and omissions, please send a message to Jason Littrell on any social media platform or email [email protected]. 

All articles are property of their original publishers, so please be sure to check out the show notes for links to the source articles.

Head to our group Service and Hospitality Entrepreneurs on Facebook to join the discussion or search for Jason Littrell on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse, or Subscribe to the Littrell Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for checking out the Littrell Show for Tuesday February twenty-third. (TLS201)

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Biden Changes P.P.P. Rules to Help the Self-Employed

By Stacy Cowley and Jim Tankersley

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/business/smallbusiness/paycheck-protection-program-small-business-biden.html

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COVID-19 Rapid Testing Across New York

NYC Hospitality Alliance Newsletter

https://forward.ny.gov/ny-forward-rapid-test-program

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Schumer pushes for financial aid for struggling New York restaurants

By Steve Bittenbender

https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/schumer-pushes-for-financial-aid-for-struggling-new-york-restaurants/article_d05f4300-7548-11eb-ae2b-0375d4bf53ea.html

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How a $15 minimum wage could help restaurants and other hard-hit small businesses

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/02/22/how-a-15-minimum-wage-could-help-restaurants-and-other-hard-hit-small-businesses/

Xavier de Souza Briggs and Russell Jackson

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For story ideas, comments, errors, and omissions, please send a message to Jason Littrell on any social media platform or email [email protected]. 

All articles are property of their original publishers, so please be sure to check out the show notes for links to the original articles.

Head to our group Service and Hospitality Entrepreneurs on Facebook to join the discussion and to find us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse, or Subscribe to the Littrell Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Danny Lafuente, co-founder and CEO of Simple Vodka. The brand has a mission to contribute meals and support hunger relief with every bottle sold. Every bottle of award-winning Simple Vodka starts with 9.5lbs of locally sourced Idaho Russet potatoes and pure water from the Snake River Aquifer. That’s it - no added sugar, artificial flavors, or preservatives.

In this episode, we talked about Simple’s Vodka’s purpose, their manufacturing process, e-commerce, why is it good for the environment and how a small brand survives in the pandemic. 

Be sure to check out https://simplevodka.co/ and follow them on Instagram @simplevodka.

The episode at glance:

[1:00] Simple Vodka's mission

[3:00] The process of Simple Vodka

[6:00] Product label and packaging

[10:30] Ambitions for the brand

[15:00] E-commerce and where to get Simple Vodka

[17:00] Future plans

[21:00] Are they using ads or organic campaigns?

[24:00] Distillery experience

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How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research

projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set

up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having

been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!

Nate Whitehouse is the co-founder of Drifter Spirits, attorney, and entrepreneur. During COVID, he is focusing on T.H.I.R.S.T (The Hospitality Industry Re-Imagined Security Trust) group which is dedicated to common sense insurance solutions in the State and Federal legislature to support bars and restaurant industry during COVID-19.

In this episode, we talked all about how T.H.I.R.S.T group works to keep independent restaurants and hospitality alive, by favoring the elected officials to ensure insurance support and provide the protection the hospitality industry needs.

Be sure to check out https://www.thirstgroup.org/getinvolved or email Nate here.

The episode at glance:

[1:00] About THIRST group

[1:30] Federal government involvement

[3:00] Accessibility of talking to local representatives

[6:00] Insurance companies on claims

[11:00] Political and economic effects

[15:00] Call to Action

[23:00] Insurance for downside risks

[25:00] How THIRST organization helps people in the hospitality industry

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Questions, comments or thoughts please get in touch! I’m on Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok…..I think. Or just head to my website http://jlittrell.com. You can even book a call through this link.

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Current Library:

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin [Audiobook]

Atomic Habits byJames Clear Weinberg on Writing (The Fieldstone Method) by Gerald M. Weinberg

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

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How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research

projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set

up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having

been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!

Rhea Wong is a nonprofit consultant, speaker, and podcaster. She is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry.

In this episode, we talked about what Rhea does for a living, and how the nonprofit game is quite similar to a for-profit business.  We talk about how she handles her clients, some helpful tools that help her, social justice implementation, and how she supports nonprofits who strive to make the world a better place!

Be sure to check out Rhea’s podcast called “Nonprofit Lowdown”, or visit her page at www.rheawong.com

An episode at glance:

[1:00] Nature of Rhea's business

[2:30] How does she work with her clients and word of mouth

[5:00] Using skills to make the world a better place

[9:00] Rhea's new direction with podcast guests

[11:00] Being an Asian-American ally during BLM 

[19:00] Leveraging your business

[21:00] Identifying business' mission and vision

[27:00] Working remotely

[29:00] Automations and helpful tools

[34:00] Rhea's insights on what's next for the hospitality industry

[36:00] Daily routine

[40:00] Money mindset and fundraising

[43:00] Empowering women

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Questions, comments or thoughts please get in touch! I’m on Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok…..I think. Or just head to my website http://jlittrell.com. You can even book a call through this link.

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Check out my FREE mini-course called Bartender as a Business head to learn.jlittrell.com and sign up for

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Current Library:

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin [Audiobook]

Atomic Habits byJames Clear Weinberg on Writing (The Fieldstone Method) by Gerald M. Weinberg

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

***

How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research

projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set

up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having

been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!

Not to let a good pandemic go to waste, Eli Servance is the founder of Distill3dNChilled, born from MA restlessness at home, and a long history of bartending in NYC.  Distill3dNChilled was born out of both this love of cocktails, and identifying the needs of New Yorkers longing for a bit of normalcy due to all of the rapid changes after COVID-19 hit the city. This gives him the chance to see friendly faces from a socially safe distance and to make something he deeply loves: craft cocktails.

This creative idea aimed to deliver that feeling to you by way of meticulously crafted cocktails. They plan to launch a virtual bar experience that customers can join as well as other initiatives that bring the happy hour experience at home. Get inspired by Eli’s story.

Be sure to check out their website and follow them on Instagram.

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Questions, comments or thoughts please get in touch! I’m on Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok…..I think. Or just head to my website http://jlittrell.com. You can even book a call through this link.

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For a free mini course called Bartender as a Business head to learn.jlittrell.com and sign up for FREE! 

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Current Library:

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin [Audiobook]

Atomic Habits byJames Clear Weinberg on Writing (The Fieldstone Method) by Gerald M. Weinberg

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

***

How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research

projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set

up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having

been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!

Josh Griffiths a former special needs educator and vice principal , and is the co-owner of KG Fare Catering & Events among other enterprises. In this episode, we talked about his background in education and humble beginnings as a native New Yorker.

He also shared how in his businesses quality and customers come first, followed by leadership, and organization, His life-long mission, and much much more. Start-up entrepreneurs take note!

Be sure to check out their website and Instagram.

The episode at glance:

2:00 background in education

8:30 a teacher's responsibility

10:00 transition to businesses

12:00 mistakes and challenges

15:00 catering as a side hustle

24:00 starting the business

28:00 paying insurance

31:00 life is a hustle

37:00 future plans 

46:00 Resources

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Questions, comments or thoughts please get in touch! I’m on Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok…..I think. Or just head to my website http://jlittrell.com. You can even book a call through this link.

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Want a copy of my Banquet

Event Order Template? Click here! How about my nerdy Cocktail Calculator?

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Current Library:

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin [Audiobook]

Atomic Habits byJames Clear Weinberg on Writing (The Fieldstone Method) by Gerald M. Weinberg

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

***

How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!

Rachel Harrison has 22 years of branding, marketing, and communications experience. Rachel founded Rachel Harrison Communications, a company which focuses on public relations, integrated marketing, primarily in the spirits and hospitality industries. 

Her extensive experience in hospitality, spirits, technology, and fashion allows her to find trends across multiple industries. She has a proven track record of creating unique partnerships and relationships that have helped expand awareness of the companies and brands she’s worked with.

In this episode, she talks about her job in public relations, brand and quality messaging strategies, how she manages her wonderful team, their close relationship, transparency, uses of digital marketing, how she helps their clients and deal with this global pandemic, and many MORE!

Be sure to check out Rachel Harrison's website, and connect with Rachel’s LinkedIN.

The episode at glance:

[2:00] Lion and Lamb and Rachel's humble beginnings

[6:00] Company's clients

[10:00] launching a brand during COVID

[12:00] Servicing restaurant and bar clients

[15:30] Messaging and branding for clients

[25:00] About Public relations 

[27:00] How Rachel manage her team

[34:00] Business aspirations

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Questions, comments or thoughts please get in touch! I’m on Instagram,

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok…..I think. Or just head to my website http://jlittrell.com. You can even book a call through this link.

***

Want a copy of my Banquet

Event Order Template? Click here! How about my nerdy Cocktail Calculator?

***

Current Library:

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin [Audiobook]

Atomic Habits byJames Clear Weinberg on Writing (The Fieldstone Method) by Gerald M. Weinberg

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

***

How I get things done:

This podcast is recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone with an ASUS Zenbook Road Rig: iRig Lavaliers and my one plus Android Smartphone with a Powered USB-C Hub and a Bluetooth Keyboard.

SocialBee - My social media automation and syndication software

Appsumo - Where I get all my amazing, cheap software for a lifetime.

Canva - Graphics for all of my memes, flyers, posts, logos, pitches, etc. Fiverr - I hire a number of freelancers from Fiverr to handle things from web tasks, to show notes, to research

projects, to data entry. Outsourcing baby!

NameCheap.com - Whenever I have an idea for a business, one of the first things I do is set

up the domain name!

Hostwinds - This is my web host. This is vital to hosting your website. Having

been through AWS and Hostgator, this is the move!