Today we’d like to introduce you to Tee Mickens and Tyree Williams. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Stay Tipsy DMV is a bar service and staffing company that was established by bartender Tyree Williams in 2018. Williams approached Talisa “Tee” Mickens – a current bartender and previous bar instructor – to mentor him with this venture; Mickens shortly after became an active lead within the brand. Initially, Williams focused Stay Tipsy DMV on nightlife service and staffing, but during the duration of COVID-19, the company pivoted to focus more on intimate, milestone celebrations and corporate networking events.
They revised their hiring process, client onboarding experience and created an array of bartenders and mixologists with various experience levels to better cater to the preferences of their clients. Stay Tipsy DMV launched their catering service “ST Catering,” in mid-2021 and opened doors to their black spirits exclusive showcase office, “ST Lounge,” in mid-2022.
Their current recurring roster of clients range from local families to corporate contracts with corporations such as E&Y Consulting and Teass/Warren Architects.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road was only smooth if it made creamy peanut butter; but just like any other new business venture or entrepreneurship journey, there’s some blocks of familiarity and some challenging turns that required us to shift gears within roles, responsibilities, and even back-end partnerships. Working with no outside or investor capital, some months were less profitable than others; and in most months, we continued to invest in elements with the hope of furthering the growth of the business and offered a better service to our clients.
We’ve been impressed with Stay Tipsy DMV, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Stay Tipsy Food and Beverage Staff Service caters to an array of clientele within the Nation’s capital and surrounding cities, from intimate milestone celebrations to corporate events.
All staffed bartenders are TIPS Alcohol Awareness certified and all catering staff are ServSafe certified.
We offer a plethora of unique options to make your event not just memorable but stressless on you, too! We understand the pressure you may have as a host of a celebration, and we’re here to assist you in creating an experience with a lasting impression.
Our bartenders come equipped with a full bar kit and cooler and create some amazing cocktails ranging from your fave go-tos (Moscow mule, anyone?) to unique specialty cocktails (have you ever had an Applewood smoked Old Fashioned?)
Our staff members hold personal food and beverage experiences – ranging from private bookings to Michelin-star fine dining and major venues such as MGM Resorts.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
For Mickens, she’s had an entrepreneurial heart since elementary school, and that hustle continued to follow her into adulthood. Coming from a single-mother household during her younger years, she understood the value of a dollar and learned how to attain and multiply to fund her own personal and creative interests.
For Williams, growing up, he was always considered the funny guy with a charismatic personality, hardworking, and piqued interest in entrepreneurship within the nightlife sector. Before launching the company, he had a background in customer relations through nightlife administration.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.staytipsydmv.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staytipsydmv/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staytipsdmv
Image Credits
Travis Lee
