From slinging drinks to shaping careers, Dakota Montez has done it all. In this episode, we dive into Dakota’s journey from being a bartender to becoming an instructor and co-owner of the Fort Collins Bartending Academy. He shares how his passion for hospitality turned into a mission to educate the next generation of bartenders, what the industry has taught him, and why he believes bartending is more than just pouring drinks. It’s a raw, motivating conversation about growth, grit, and giving back.