Security report writing is often a challenging task for security team members. In this episode expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss five simple steps you can take to greatly improve your report writing skills.
View PostEp. 027 – Limit Your Personal Liability

As a security guard, you may have asked yourself, “Can I be personally liable if _________(fill in the blank)”? “Can I be sued if ….?” The answer is always “YES.” Learn how to limit your personal liability by listening to this episode of The Nightlife Security Podcast. In this episode, expert Robert C. Smith and host Manny Marquez discuss what liability guards are exposed to and how to limit potential unwanted liability issues. Every security guard needs to listen.
View Post bar, best, bouncer, civil, club, criminal, hospitality, lawsuit, liability, nightclub, personal, practices, security, trainingEp. 026 – “Last Call’ – Best Practices

The conclusion of a night of revelry is often signaled by the “last call,” a critical juncture for both hospitality staff and patrons. While it marks the end of the workday for employees, for customers, it is the last opportunity to indulge in the evening’s festivities. However, if not managed correctly, it can also be a time of heightened risk, leading to potential legal issues and liability.
View Post bar, best, call, club, hospitality, last, liability, nightclub, practices bouncer, proactive, security, trainingEp. 025 – Active Shooter In Your Venue? Plan on it Happening!

The time to plan and train for an active shooter situation in your venue is NOW! Listen to NSC’s team of Robert C. Smtih and Manny Marquez discuss the mass shooting in Colorado Springs Club Q and how venue operators should use this event as one more lesson to train your team today.
View Post active shooter, bar and nightclub, best practices, bouncer, bouncer training, colorado springs club q, hospitality, liability, management, mass shooting, nsc, proactive, security guard, trainingEp. 024 – Overcoming Security Hiring Challenges

Hiring hospitality security guards can be challenging, especially in a post-COVID era. Listen to NSC’s team members Richard Bistline, Ph.D., and Manny Marquez discuss how to find, retain, and maintain hospitality security professionals
View Post bar and nightclub, best practices, challenges, hiring, hospitality professional, nightlife, securityNSC’s New Year’s Eve Hospitality Safety Tips
By Manny Marquez Download printable PDF flyer here Hosting New Year’s festivities at your venue is often one of the most profitable nights of the year, but it can also present several security challenges. NSC’s list of ten new year’s hospitality safety tips is a great way to prepare for the night for you and […]
View Post bar and nightclub, bouncer training, consultants, event venue, guard, hospitality, hospitality professional, hospitality security professional, liability, management, New Year's Eve Safety, nsc, owner, tipsNSC’S TWELVE TIPS OF TIPPING

By Manny Marquez Download printable PDF flyer here This is our spin on the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas for the hospitality professional on how to increase your income with bigger tips. We all want to maximize the profitability of our shifts. These techniques are not just meant for servers and bartenders, but rather for all […]
View Post 12 tips of tipping, bigger tips, hospitality, hospitality professional, increasing tips, nsc, tippingEp. 023 – Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service | The Cornerstone to a Successful Hospitality Security Program

Responsible Alcohol Service is an ongoing effort for many hospitality operators. It requires constant attention, a solid training program, and sound policies and procedures. Listen as Manny interviews Robert Pomplun, Chief Learning Officer & Founder of Serving Alcohol Inc. Serving Alcohol Inc offers comprehensive online training solutions for hospitality operators. Nightclub Security Podcast Sponsor – use […]
View Post alcohol, best practices, hospitality, nightclub and bar, responsible beverages service, service, tipsSuccessful Hospitality Security Operation & Responsible Beverage Service
When it comes to a hospitality business, responsible alcohol service is the foundation of a successful hospitality security operation: period – full stop. Show us an unruly bar or nightclub with lots of fights and other alcohol-related issues, and we will show you an operation where over-service and over-intoxication occur regularly. Hospitality operators and staff […]
View Post alcohol, beverage, drunk, over intoxicated, over service, passed out, responsible, service, serving, trainingEp. 022 – COVID-19 Edition | Enforcing Face Masks & Non-compliant Guests

This Episode’s Topic Operating a hospitality venue during COVID-19 and mandating patrons wear face masks creates many challenges for operators, especially when some of our guests refuse to abide by the rules. As operators, it is our responsibility to protect our team members and our guests against the spread of COVID-19. Having clear guidelines, policies, […]
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