Maryland-based musician, long-time bartender, and bestselling author Justin W. Gosnell has spent most of his adult life in the music industry, all the while tending bar to keep the bills paid.  

Over the years, traversing the bar scene has been like second nature to Justin — learning about the serving industry and its patrons as he went. One random night at work during the “music off-season”, Justin had an epiphany.

As he begrudgingly served another shot of Fireball to a customer who had no idea what the word “tab” even meant, he realized it wasn’t their fault. After all, where does one learn everything there is to know about how to navigate the bar experience?

At that moment, Justin’s idea for his first book – “21 and Up: The Ultimate, Practical, No-B.S. Guide for Entering the World of Bar Life” – was born.  Almost 4 years later, that idea came to fruition, with his second book – “The Six-Figure Server: How to Maximize Your Money and Make A Killing in the Service Industry” – following shortly after.

Steeped in his unique first-hand experiences in the serving industry, Justin distills valuable insider insights into no-B.S., easy-to-digest guides that get readers results — whether that means transforming into a smooth-operating, smart-ordering bar whiz from the moment they turn 21 or skyrocketing their $25k serving gig to a $100k career.

When he’s not writing or tending bar, Justin channels his energy into releasing music with his band, “Vestascension”, or frequently working with the Frederick-based charity rock band “Till The Days End”. His passion for music has taken him to 48 states and around 40 countries, working with many notable artists along the way.

If you’re looking to level up your bar scene savvy or transcend your measly server’s salary, then definitely grab a copy of Justin’s bestselling books “21 and Up” and “The Six-Figure Server” today.