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

Bars aren’t losing money on non-alcoholic drinks.
They’re losing money by misunderstanding them.
As guest behavior shifts toward functional, botanical, and alcohol-free options, the bars winning right now aren’t guessing, they’re following the math.
In this episode, I break down why non-alcoholic drinks can match or exceed cocktail margins, how pricing psychology has changed, and what happens when you treat this category like a system instead of a patch.
If your menu hasn’t evolved with how people actually choose drinks now, this episode explains what changed.
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📌 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
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Why does every “quick update” from your manager turn into a 20-minute conversation?
Most bar owners don’t realize how much vague communication is slowing decisions, increasing burnout, and keeping them stuck in the weeds instead of running the business.
In this episode, I walk through the 1-3-1 Rule, a three-minute update format that forces clarity, speeds up decision-making, and trains managers to think in solutions.
If you’re tired of chasing details and want your team to communicate like leaders, this episode makes the fix simple.
🔴 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

A lot of people in hospitality end up managing without ever being taught how to manage. 
You’re good at the job, you get promoted, and suddenly you’re responsible for people, numbers, and decisions you were never trained for.

Today, I’m talking with Andrew Roy, who worked his way up from the floor to running a high-level operation. 
We get into what most management training misses, where new managers struggle, and what actually helps people grow into the role.

If you manage a bar or restaurant or you’re thinking about stepping into leadership, this episode will give you practical perspective you can use right away.
🍷 Serves You Right Podcast Website
https://servesyourightpod.com

🍺 Connect with Andrew Roy (Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/andrew.d.roy

📸 Follow Andrew on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/andrewd.roy/

▶️ Watch Serves You Right on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@Servesyouright
🔴 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 does your bar show up on Google, but not when someone asks ChatGPT where to go for a drink? 
That’s happening more than you think, and it’s costing bars real customers. People haven’t stopped searching, they’ve just started asking AI instead, and AI looks at your business differently than Google does. 
In this episode, I break down how local search actually works now and why bars that only focus on SEO are getting skipped. 
If you want your bar showing up where people are actually asking, this episode will make the shift clear. 
🔴 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

Join us as we celebrate the 200th episode of the Bar Business Podcast, a journey shaped by the insights of our fantastic guests and your support as listeners.
We reflect on the meaningful contributions from industry leaders and the evolution of the bar industry, as we revisit key episodes and the wisdom shared by our guests.
We acknowledge the community's role in the podcast's growth and outline plans for future episodes, focusing on delivering practical advice and embracing technology in bar operations.
Join us in this ongoing journey by sharing your experiences and staying connected with the Bar Business Podcast. Subscribe to continue receiving valuable insights and updates. 
🔴 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