The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach
Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you?If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-t...
Reading Guest Signals for Bar Owners: Boost Sales Through Body Language
Send us a textAre you missing out on sales because you can't read your guests' buying signals?Many bars struggle with training staff to recognize buying signals and engagement opportunities, leading to missed sales and lower guest satisfactionIn today’s episode:Master the psychology of guest interactions to naturally increase salesCreate an environment where guests feel truly understood and valuedTransform casual customers into repeat business through better engagementDiscover how understanding subtle guest cues can transform your bar's atmosphere and boost your bottom line.Learn More:The Bar Business Podcast WebsiteSchedule a Strategy SessionChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large. **We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.
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3 Simple Tools for 1% More Profit: Finding Incremental Income in your Bar or Pub
Send us a textWhat if three simple tools could add thousands to your bottom line without changing your prices or cutting staff?Many bar owners struggle with profit margins, often implementing drastic changes that can hurt guest experience or staff morale. Small, strategic improvements can create significant financial impact.Learn how to implement automated financial tracking, optimize your operating hours based on real data, and leverage technology to reduce administrative tasks.Discover how these three proven tools can give you an extra 1% profit margin while making your life easier - press play now.Learn More:The Bar Business Podcast WebsiteSchedule a Strategy SessionChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large. **We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.
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Bar Owner's Guide to Profitable Menu Pricing: Set Your Margins Right
Send us a textAre your menu prices actually making you money, or are you just breaking even?Many bar owners struggle with pricing their menu items correctly, leading to razor-thin margins that threaten their profitability. Without proper margin analysis, you could be losing money on every sale.In today's episode:• Learn the proven formula for calculating profitable menu prices • Discover how to analyze your true costs beyond just ingredients • Master the psychology of pricing to increase sales while maintaining marginsListen now to transform your menu pricing from guesswork to a science.Learn More:The Bar Business Podcast WebsiteSchedule a Strategy SessionChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large. **We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.
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7 Employee Management Secrets Every Bar Owner Must Know
Send us a textAre you struggling to keep your best employees while maintaining consistent performance across your team?Managing bar staff effectively can feel like herding cats - between personality conflicts, scheduling headaches, and maintaining service standards. But there are proven secrets that the most successful bars use to build and retain amazing teams.In today's episode:• Discover how to build a culture of accountability without micromanaging • Learn the psychology behind motivating different personality types • Master the art of effective delegation and empowermentListen now to transform your management style and create a team that runs like clockwork.Learn More:The Bar Business Podcast WebsiteSchedule a Strategy SessionChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large. **We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.
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Streamlining Cash Handling: A Proven System for Bar Owners to Prevent Errors & Discrepancies
Send us a textStruggling with cash discrepancies in your bar’s daily operations?Cash handling errors can cost your business money and peace of mind. Without a reliable system in place, you risk mismanagement and missed opportunities to identify problems early.In today's episode:Learn a proven, easy-to-use system for daily cash counts that minimizes errors.Discover how to create checks and balances to protect your bar from theft and discrepancies.Implement a simple Excel-based form to streamline your reconciliation process and keep all records organized.Stop cash-handling headaches today—listen now and secure your bar’s financial health with this essential system!Learn More:The Bar Business Podcast WebsiteSchedule a Strategy SessionChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large. **We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase bar profits and overall success in the hospitality industry.
About The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you?If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure.Join us every Monday and Wednesday to:Get expert strategies to boost profits while attracting loyal customers.Learn bar marketing tactics, menu design hacks, and leadership tools that simplify operations.Build the bar or pub that you have always dreamt of owning.Ready to take control of your bar’s success? Start by tuning into the fan-favorite episode: 5 Strategies to Boost Bar Profits This Week: Quick Wins for Bar Owners.
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