The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners

Why do so many bar owners generate decent revenue… yet still feel like they’re constantly behind on money?
Most people assume the fix is pushing for more, more customers, more sales, more growth. But that approach usually just creates more pressure without solving what’s actually broken.
The real problem is how your money is being managed.
In this episode, we walk through how to build a forward-looking budget that gives you control, so your cash is allocated with intention and profit is planned, not left to chance.
You’ll learn how to structure your revenue into clear categories, separate owner pay from actual profit, and set flexible cost percentages that move with your sales, so you can stop guessing and start making smarter financial decisions.
If you’re putting in the hours, bringing in money, but still not seeing real results at the end of each month, this episode will help you take back control.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴

 📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
 → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com

📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation

🚀 Snag my books "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!" and "Menus that Sell". 
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/ 
Our Partners:
QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
https://www.quixspec.com
Dining Alliance
Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant

Step into the vibrant world of hospitality with our latest episode, where we explore the dynamic India Bartender Show and the essence of joy in the industry. This episode promises to captivate anyone passionate about bars, culture, and community.
Discover how the India Bartender Show is reshaping perceptions with its focus on education, community, and cultural expression. Hear from industry leaders about the shared values of joy, love, and generosity that drive hospitality. We also discuss our favorite industry books. 
Imagine being part of a community that values passion and data equally, where emerging markets like India are setting new standards. This episode offers a unique perspective on how international bar scenes are evolving and the role of storytelling and cultural history in hospitality.
Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation. Subscribe to our podcast for more episodes that celebrate the creativity and humanity at the heart of hospitality. Share this episode with friends and colleagues who are as passionate about the industry as you are.
Our Favorite Business and Hospitality Books:
Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
Joy of Mixology by Gary "Gaz" Regan
Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
The Cocktail Balance 2.0 by Stan Hucnick
Dishoom by Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Thakrar, and Naved Nasir
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun by Wess Roberts
Good to Great by Jim Colins
StrengthsFinder by Marcus Buckingham
Restaurant Success by the Numbers by Roger Fields
The Bar Shift, Hospitality DNA, A Tale of Two Taverns by Dave Nitzel and Dave Domzalski
How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business, Menus that Sell by Chris Schneider
🔴 Learn More: 🔴

 📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
 → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com

📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation

🚀 Snag my books "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!" and "Menus that Sell". 
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/ 
Our Partners:
QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
https://www.quixspec.com
Dining Alliance
Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant

Why are so many bar owners making good money… but still ending every month with nothing left?
Most bar owners think the answer is more sales, more customers, more volume… but that’s actually the slowest and most expensive way to fix a profit problem.
Instead, this episode focuses on building a forward-looking budget that actually controls your cash and locks in profit first.
From breaking your revenue into real categories to setting cost percentages that flex with your sales, you’ll learn how to stop reacting and start making decisions that protect your margins.
If you’re a bar owner who’s tired of working nonstop and still not seeing real profit, this will show you how to finally take control of your numbers.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴

 📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
 → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com

📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation

🚀 Snag my books "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!" and "Menus that Sell". 
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/ 
Our Partners:
QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
https://www.quixspec.com
Dining Alliance
Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant

Why are so many restaurants busy… but still not making enough money?
In this episode, we break down a simple but overlooked strategy that can increase your revenue in as little as 48 hours without more customers, more marketing, or more traffic.
Most bar and restaurant owners are stuck chasing new customers, thinking that’s the only way to grow. But in today’s market, that’s the slowest and most expensive move you can make.
Instead, this episode focuses on a smarter approach: increasing how much each guest spends.
From optimizing your guest check average to using simple psychological triggers inside your service and menu, you’ll learn how small shifts can drive immediate profit without raising prices or changing your concept.
If you're a bar owner, restaurant operator, or hospitality professional who feels busy but underpaid, this episode will show you exactly where your money is leaking and how to fix it fast.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴

 📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
 → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com

📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation

🚀 Snag my books "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!" and "Menus that Sell". 
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/ 
Our Partners:
QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
https://www.quixspec.com
Dining Alliance
Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant

How can a bar succeed without Instagram, social media marketing, or online promotion?
In this episode, hospitality operator Ethan Brown of Ernie’s Boondock, a multi-location bar concept, operates with no Instagram, no social media marketing, and almost no online presence.

Instead of relying on digital marketing, Ernie’s focuses on something most bar operators overlook: culture, staff, and community experience
Ernie’s started in Des Moines and expanded to Nashville while intentionally avoiding social media. The strategy focuses on creating a powerful guest experience through staff culture, lighting, music, and hospitality, turning customers into the marketing engine.
If you're a bar owner, operator, or hospitality professional trying to improve profitability and guest experience, this episode offers an entirely different perspective on marketing and operations.
🔴 Learn More: 🔴

 📌 Want a personalized bar growth plan?
Book your FREE STRATEGY SESSION here
 → https://barbusinesscoach.com/strategy-session

🚨 Want a stronger team and better bar culture?
Grab the free Bar Culture Workbook now
→ https://barbusinesspodcast.com

📢 Get FREE ACCESS to a group that understands the bar business
→ https://www.facebook.com/groups/barbusinessnation

🚀 Snag my books "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!" and "Menus that Sell". 
→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/ 
Our Partners:
QuixSpec Bar and Restaurant Intelligence
Business intelligence that actually works! Make confident, data-driven decisions that directly impact your bottom line.
https://www.quixspec.com
Dining Alliance
Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through our industry-leading rebate program.
https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant