Southwest Airlines must have made a fortune on me since I flew up there every couple months for years.
Interesting fact: Doormen are a big turnover at nightclubs, so when I showed up go to the front of the line and grab the door handle, a new doorman who didn't recognize me blocked me and motion me to the back of the line. I'd tell the newbies I'm an owner and please check with the club manager. Marshall would tell them I was a partner with Dick Clark and one the poor doorman was so apologetic I thought his testicles would draw up his body. I told him, no problem, ask his name and thank him for doing his job, while he kept apologizing.
Kinda cool to have that much influence but never took advantage of my position, even though some of the waitresses would flirt and ask if I'll be there at closing time (4am). I knew better than to mix business with pleasure. That's a lawsuit in waiting. I would just stand around shoot the shit with the guests.
Thank you for sharing that! What a great time that must have been. I can appreciative your good service attitude and respect for your staff. I grew up working in the private country club industry and most of the managers and the finest members had your generous and mature leadership. It was infectious and I’ll bet many on your staff carried that with them into other jobs- as I did! Would be fun to see some old pics of your place!