"From Corporate to Cocktails: Sleeper's Journey from Sales to Bar Ownership" | S6E3 No Dishes Pod

After graduating from IU, working a year in retail which he hated, Michael "Sleeper" Cheatham began his career in hotel sales, traveling around to Washington DC, Denver, Maryland, Miami, Chicago, Albuquerque, and Cincinnati, eventually working his way up to be the Director of Sales Recruitment for North America at Hyatt Hotels. He then parlayed his experience into a career as a keynote speaker and consultant. So what does someone do to "retire" after such a long, successful corporate career? They move back to Bloomington and open a bar. Sleepers, connected to the newly-renovated Cascades Inn on the northside, features delicious bar food, creative cocktails, and live entertainment, but the thing that should draw you in, is the namesake himself.

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Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Chapters Introduction to Sleeper's Bar - 00:00
Meeting Michael Sleeper - 01:21
The Concept behind Sleeper's Bar - 03:54
Attracting the Right Crowd - 06:30
Michael's Journey to Bar Ownership - 09:15
Transitioning from Corporate to Cocktails - 13:45
Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves - 17:10
The Importance of Effective Staffing - 20:36
Exploring Michael's Culinary Adventures - 23:45
Conclusion and Final Thoughts - 28:12