A desire to be an entrepreneur took this air traffic controller into the world of bartending. Hear how Pat Pelkowski moved from side gig work to creating a thriving business with a unique position in the market. On this episode we discuss:

An Air Force and Air Traffic Controller background brought Pat to Wichita
Getting a degree in entrepreneurship and looking for that opportunity
Bartending as a side gig
Creating a business from the ground up, business plans, market studies and more
Worrying more about creating good events than profit
Receiving the Small Business Award from the Chamber
Getting a new building to increase capacity and support growth
Adding bar trucks (Tipsy Turtle and Mobiletini)
The importance of being involved in the Chamber of Commerce
Giving back to the community and the military at McConnell

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Our local mobile bartending services came into existence with a simple love for entertainment and desire to explore entrepreneurship. Mix those together with my bartending background and a business is born!

At each party I have hosted, it seems that I have spent a majority of the time behind the bar stirring up a new cocktail creation. All the smiles made it worth all the shaking and stirring! I was an air traffic controller by day and a home bartender by night. I loved connecting with my guests in the comfort of my own home and realized the need for professional bartenders.

When a friend had a request for bartending services and brought this business idea to the forefront, I knew this could be a great opportunity! I had the entrepreneur knowledge and counsel to start what I thought would be a small retirement hobby- but I am pleased to say the growth has been exponential!

Shaken or Stirred Bartending has been in business since 2015 and we anticipate no end to our evolution as the premier mobile bartending service of Wichita and surrounding communities!

As we grow, we continue to train a professional staff of bartenders and bring forth more amazing experiences. We’ll work with your vision for any event to ensure you and your guests have a memorable experience!

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