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

Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach
The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners
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  • How Buyers Edge Gets Bars and Restaurants Cash Back on Everyday Purchases with Quarterly Checks
    Sales keep climbing, but your costs still feel sticky and slow.You’re not overpaying on purpose. You’re just not getting the manufacturer money tied to what you already buy.The real issue? Your invoices aren’t connected to the rebate network that sends quarterly checks.In this episode, I’m with Kyle Bechthold from Dining Alliance to show how to hook up your distributors in minutes, what to expect on timing, and where the easy non-food wins live.It’s not about switching vendors or buying more. It’s about getting paid for the same purchases you’re already making.What You’ll Learn🌟 How manufacturer rebates work for independent bars and restaurants without a subscription🌟 The 5–10 minute setup to connect Sysco, US Foods, GFS, PFG, and local distributors🌟 Why the first rebate check can take months and why checks arrive quarterly after that🌟 Where the quick wins are beyond food costs like DirecTV, Airgas CO₂, and linens🌟 How the Buyers Edge portal flags swap-worthy SKUs for item-level cash back🌟 What to expect if you add optional back-office tools for recipe costing and weekly P&L🌟 The simple call flow after you sign up and why Kyle is the person who helps you connect accounts__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🔵 Have questions or want help linking your distributors and seeing what rebates/discounts apply to your bar or restaurant?  👉 Grab a quick 10–15 minute chat with Kyle Bechthold from Dining Alliance.   → https://mydiningalliance.com/register/easy/?c=cjps&segment=Restaurant  🔵 Dining Alliance helps foodservice operators of all sizes unlock real savings and earn CashBack through an industry leading rebate program. Operators gain access to 175,000+ rebated line items from more than 350 top manufacturers, including trusted names like Tyson, Smithfield, Pepsi, Keurig Dr Pepper, McCormick, Conagra, Barilla, and Unilever, plus exclusive discounted pricing with non food vendors like DirecTV, Cintas, and Airgas.  🔵 Whether you are looking to reduce costs or earn more on the back end, Dining Alliance’s rebate and discount program is built to help operators thrive.  __________________________________________________________________________________________________🔴 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 book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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  • Cash Flow Velocity: Understanding Your Bar's Money Movement Patterns
    Sales look solid, but your bank account's still stressing you out.You’re not mismanaging. It’s just that your money’s moving slower than your bills.The real issue? Most bars don’t track how fast their cash actually moves.This episode shows you where the hold-ups are and how to speed things up without burning out.It’s not about selling more. It’s about making the money you already earned show up on time.What You’ll Learn:🌟 Why being “profitable on paper” doesn’t mean you can cover Friday payroll.🌟 How to figure out your real cash flow speed (takes less than 10 minutes).🌟 How card payments create a cash gap, even when you're slammed.🌟 The one fix that gives you more breathing room without raising prices.🌟 How 15-day vendor terms can fund your bar without a loan.🌟 What your slow-moving inventory is actually costing you in daily cash.🌟 The weekly sales-to-cash ratio that flags problems before your staff does.🔴 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 book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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  • When Your Market Disagrees with Your Vision: The 3-Step Reality Check System
    Your bar looks the way you pictured it, but the room stays thin, and the regulars aren’t biting.It’s not your work ethic, it’s a gap between your vision and what your market actually buys.In this episode, learn how to read your numbers (PMIX, 80/20, substitutions) so the data points the way.You’ll pick up simple “bridge” tweaks and 90-day test nights that shift your concept without losing the folks who pay the bills.You’ll leave with a clear, no-drama plan to keep your vibe and make the register sing.What You’ll Learn:🌟 Why 73% pivot in 18 months and your first move.🌟 How to read PMIX, 80/20, and substitutions to spot misalignment.🌟 The one change that raises margins without losing regulars.🌟 How to build bridge items that guide guests toward your concept.🌟 Why vision windows beat full overhauls for testing profitability.🌟 How to run a 90-day pivot that protects cash and culture.🌟 About change management: staff scripts that sell “why” before “what.” 🔴 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 book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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  • 5 Minute Bar Staffing Math That Exposes Hidden Labor Waste
    Slow hour, full crew, and the till is barely moving.Most of us guess at schedules and pay for people to stand around, then we are short the minute it gets busy.This episode walks through a five-minute check that sets a sales-per-labor-hour target and shows who should be on and when.It uses the numbers you already track and takes less time than making a drink.You get a simple plan to cut waste, keep service tight, and put real money back in the drawer.What You’ll Learn:🌟 Why slow hours quietly drain cash even with lean crews.🌟 How to set a sales per labor hour target without a spreadsheet.🌟 The five-minute check that catches overstaffed shifts before they happen.🌟 How yesterday’s sales patterns guide tomorrow’s staffing decisions.🌟 Why busy nights still leak profit despite a full schedule.🌟 How to handle surprise spikes without overspending during slow hours.🌟 The one number managers need so everyone schedules the same way🔴 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 book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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  • How Can Technology and Team Empowerment Transform Your Restaurant Operations with Amir Harpaz
    Running a bar or restaurant isn’t just about great food and service, it’s also about having the right technology. In our latest episode with Amir Harpaz, we talked about his journey from a tech-challenged startup to a well-oiled machine. Amir shared their initial struggles with tech systems like Toast and the eventual shift to SpotOn. This switch was a game-changer, solving major issues like inventory management and Wi-Fi outages. The lesson here? Don't underestimate the power of the right tech stack in transforming your operations. Check out The Mudpuppy:Website - https://www.mudpuppyrestaurant.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themudpuppyrestaurant/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themudpuppy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themudpuppyrestaurantLearn More About How SpotOn can help your bar: https://spoton.pxf.io/c/5639917/2044635/21180**We are a  SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.🔴 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 book "How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business!"Learn 75+ strategies to run it more profitably→ https://barbusinesscoach.com/book/
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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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