Hi Marion, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Thank you so much for this opportunity 🙂. I started out as a private events bartender and quickly learned that this was an industry that I could thrive in. Given my experience in operations management, marketing, team building and business management , I decided to launch my own business and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I launched my company in February before Covid struck. Definitely not the most opportune time given that a lot of the wedding/event venues where we manage the bar were closed down due to Covid. We tried to make the best of it and started marketing to provide private mobile bar service for those brides whose weddings/events were canceled. A lot of these brides sorted to having private receptions, many at their homes or vacation rentals, and we were here for it!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
We manage the bar at several wedding/event venues in Tampa, New Port Richey, Thonotosassa, And Holiday. Aside from managing the bar at every event at these venues, we also provide private bar services where we provide an entire portable bar set up. We specialize in creating a one of a kind Bartending experience. We stay on top of the latest mixology trends and technology. I feel that this, along with our extensive hiring process , sets us apart from our competition. Our bartenders are not only experienced in mixology, but they also have the charisma and personality that is so important when it comes to entertaining. Is a bartender even a bartender if they’re not fun (lol)? Did I mention that we also provide waitstaff services? I’m proud of the fact that I’ve been able to grow so quickly in my new business endeavor even amid a pandemic. I participate and collaborate with a lot of industry professionals and that has definitely helped keep us relevant during what is considered a “down time” in this industry due to the pandemic.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
Only one? (Lol) I’ve learned SEVERAL! Most important lessons I’ve learned : you definitely are the company that you keep. I’ve met some amazing and super supportive fellow business owners who I’ve learned so much from and who have helped me become established in this industry. I’ve also learned the importance of social media marketing as it has helped immensely with getting our name out there. Above all, I’ve learned that reliable, knowledgeable , hardworking employees are PRICELESS. I absolutely love and cherish the team that I’ve put together to represent our brand!
Pricing:
- $30/hour for waitstaff services
- $275 for 4 hours of bar service.
Contact Info:
- Email: Marion@FVbartending.com
- Website: www.fvbartending.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/FVbartending
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/FierceVanityBartending
Image Credits
Timeless Photography – Tampa Exclusive Lens Photography Jennifer Alyssa Photography SJN photography Jessica Thomas Photography
