Nightlife Security Podcast | The Nightlife and Bar Security Resource for Security Professionals, Owners, & Operators

Ep. 035 - Culture Is What You Tolerate

In this episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, Host Manny Marquez and Dr. Richard Bistline explain why every hiring decision is a culture decision, why you must hire

Ep. 034 - The Real Cost of Cheap Security

In this episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, host Manny Marquez and Dr. Richard Bistline explore the real cost of cheap security in nightclubs, bars, and hospitalit

Ep. 033 - Hospitality Security Planning for Violent Incidents and Active Threats

Hospitality venues are soft targets. Most operators know it - and most still don't have a plan.  That gap is exactly what this episode is about. Not fear. Not worst-cas

Ep. 032 - Five Mistakes By Security

In this episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, host Manny Marquez and Dr. Richard Bistline reveal five common mistakes nightlife and hospitality security teams make t

Ep. 031 - Fake Id's Lead to Real Consequences

This episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, host Manny Marquez and expert Dr. Richard Bistline, examines how fake IDs in college-town nightlife environments can lead

Ep. 030 - Hospitality & Liability from the Lens of an Expert Witness

In this episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, host Manny Marquez and Dr. Richard Bistline examine hospitality liability through the lens of an expert witness. They b

Ep. 029 - Hospitality Security Customer Service

In this episode of the Nightlife Security Podcast, host Manny Marquez and Dr. Richard Bistline discuss the critical role of customer service in security operations. They

Ep. 028 5 - Simple Steps to Improve Your Report Writing

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

Ep. 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 h

Ep. 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 workd

Ep. 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. Smith and Manny Marquez discuss the mass shooting in Co

Ep. 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

Ep. 023 - Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service

Responsible Alcohol Service is an ongoing effort for many hospitality operators. It requires constant attention, a solid training program, and sound policies and procedur

Ep. 022 - COVID-19 Edition | Enforcing Face Masks and Non-compliant Guests

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 ab

Ep. 021 - Alcohol and Bar Related Sexual Assault

Knowing the difference between witnessing the normal behavior of a casual hook-up and preventing a sexual assault can sometimes be a difficult task. There are fine lines

Ep. 020 - When There is No Need to Hurry, Don't Hurry!

Often times, security guards rush into a situation where there is really no need to. Of course, if someone is in harms way or the circumstances call for it, by all means

Ep. 019 - How to Deal with Drugs in Your Club

Do you have an issue with drugs in your club? Chances are drugs are present and are being used by both your guests and employees. Some owners may be oblivious, some may b

Ep. 018 - How Many Security Guards Should You Have?

Just how many security guards should your venue have on staff at any given time? We here at Nightclub Security Consultants get asked that question often. In this episode

Ep. 017 - Should You Have Armed Security in Your Venue

Should You Have Armed Security at Your Venue? Robert and Manny discuss this sometimes challenging and controversial topic. We find that the trend in the industry is tha

Ep. 016 - Interview of Chris Lenahan author of "The Little Black Bar Book"

Flip-flops | Interview of Chris Lenahan of OpeningABar.com Live from The Nightclub & Bar Show 2014, we interview Chris Lenahan, Nightclub Design Expert, Author of The L