On Episode 63 of The Platform Podcast, I sat down with one of my close friends, Ryan Cota. Ryan has worked his way up the nightlife industry ladder — starting in the kitchen at a local bar and rising to become the COO of Stanton & Bowery Hospitality, where he now oversees nine venues across the U.S., including Barstool locations in Nashville, Scottsdale, and Philadelphia. During this episode, we dive into what really happens behind the scenes — from building the right team at a venue and maintaining leadership boundaries while still being able to build genuine relationships, to staying ahead of the competition and, of course, keeping owners, staff, and guests happy. Enjoy the episode! Drop a comment below with any questions for Ryan or suggestions for future guests. Be sure to follow Ryan: Ryan Cota: https://www.instagram.com/cotabagel Check out who Ryan “Put On A Platform” during the episode. As always, thank you for your continued support. Watch the latest episodes of The Platform Podcast here on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Platform Mix for weekly hour-long DJ mixes, available every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and SoundCloud. For the best moments from the show, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ThePlatformMix. Be sure to follow me, @TheDJDex, across all social platforms. For exclusive downloads of my Top Tracks of the Week, subscribe to my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke