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

Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach

186 episodes

4 days ago

You can have a packed dining room and still be bleeding money, and most owners don’t realize it until it hurts. The real problem isn’t that you’re not busy, it’s that you’re guessing which hours actually pay the bills instead of looking at what the numbers are quietly trying to tell you. In this episode, I walk you through a simple 5-minute daily habit that shows you exactly which shifts are truly profitable and which ones are just keeping the lights on. You’ll see how to spot your stro...

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You can have a packed dining room and still be bleeding money, and most owners don’t realize it until it hurts. The real problem isn’t that you’re not busy, it’s that you’re guessing which hours actually pay the bills instead of looking at what the numbers are quietly trying to tell you. In this episode, I walk you through a simple 5-minute daily habit that shows you exactly which shifts are truly profitable and which ones are just keeping the lights on. You’ll see how to spot your stro...

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

The 5-Minute Daily Habit for Restaurant Owners to Find Their Most Profitable Hours

You can have a packed dining room and still be bleeding money, and most owners don’t realize it until it hurts. The real problem isn’t that you’re not busy, it’s that you’re guessing which hours actually pay the bills instead of looking at what the numbers are quietly trying to tell you. In this episode, I walk you through a simple 5-minute daily habit that shows you exactly which shifts are truly profitable and which ones are just keeping the lights on. You’ll see how to spot your stro...

4 days ago

10 minutes

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

Why Great Bars Still Go Broke with Bruce Nelson on Profit Pricing and Cost Mistakes

Think your bar’s doing okay just because you’re busy? Think again. A packed house means nothing if your menu is underpriced, your costs are off, and you're bleeding money in ways you don’t even see. In this episode, Bruce Nelson, a CFO who’s helped countless bars fix their financial chaos, breaks down the money traps most owners fall into. We’re talking real numbers, not fluff, and how to actually price things so your profit isn’t a mystery. If you’ve ever l...

1 week ago

35 minutes

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

How to Run a 20-Minute Competitor Price Audit to Maximize Your Bar's Profits

You’re probably undercharging your beers and overpricing your cocktails and not even realizing it. If your pricing is based on “what everyone else is doing,” you're not being strategic, you’re just gambling with your margins. This episode hands you a quick 4-step pricing audit you can run this week to spot hidden profit leaks and reposition your prices without scaring off regulars. You’ll see exactly where your pricing doesn’t match your guest experience and how to charge more where it actual...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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

Party of Six - Crafting the Perfect Bar Ambiance: Lighting, Music, and More

And now, it's time for something different.... The Bar Business Podcast has joined with industry experts to bring you a new panel podcast every month, Party of Six: The Pulse of Bars and Restaurants. I am joined by some amazing folks for a casual yet insightful conversation, sharing stories and discussing what works and what doesn't in the hospitality industry. Check it out every month as we dive deep into the topics that matter to Bar and Restaurant owners. Dive into the world of...

2 weeks ago

57 minutes

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

How to Run a Profitable Bar Without Being There Full Time with H Joseph Ehrmann

You didn’t open a bar just to get stuck fixing toilets and covering last-minute call outs. But if the business falls apart every time you’re not around, that’s not ownership, that’s just another job. H Joseph Ehrmann spills how he built a bar in San Francisco that runs profitably while he lives states away in Boise. We’re talking team retention for over 17 years, systems that don’t rely on hero shifts, and how to stop letting short-term fires kill long-term growth. If your bar still needs you...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

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

The Only Management Meeting You’ll Ever Need to Save Time and Get Results

Most manager meetings turn into story time, complaint hour, or a total waste of everyone’s energy. You walk out with nothing but a mental list and a few “we should probably” statements that never happen. This episode breaks down a dead-simple 30-minute meeting format that forces clarity, accountability, and actual progress. You’ll get a step-by-step system to cut the noise, spot real issues before they become fires, and hold your team to what matters without micromanaging. If your weekly meet...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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

Bar Documentation That Protects You With Real Systems Real Forms and Smart Strategy

Too many bar owners don’t take documentation seriously until it’s too late. They assume verbal instructions, digital trails, or “just remembering” is enough to protect them. It’s not. In this episode, we break down the real reason why lack of documentation quietly leaves your business exposed to lawsuits, fines, and insurance nightmares. You’ll get the 5 must-have document types that every bar should be storing from training logs to incident reports to vendor contracts and how to organize the...

3 weeks ago

11 minutes

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

How Restaurant and Bar Data Exposes Revenue Leaks Staff Performance Gaps and Sales Losses with Geoffrey Toffetti

Too many bar and restaurant owners rely on gut feel to judge staff performance and profit. A packed house doesn’t mean you’re making money and a friendly server doesn’t always mean a top performer. In this episode, Geoffrey Toffetti reveals how data, not guesswork, uncovers hidden revenue leaks, lazy service habits, and quiet performance killers. You'll learn how top hospitality brands are using AI, psychology, and POS metrics to spot gaps, train smarter, and increase revenue without more ...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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

Bar Menu Pricing That Works with Real Numbers Real Margins and Smart Strategy

Too many bar owners rely on guesswork or outdated markup formulas when setting menu prices. They assume as long as it covers the liquor cost, it’s profitable. It’s not. In this episode, we uncover why pricing based on instinct or competition is silently draining your profits. You’ll learn how to factor in waste, spillage, garnishes, and even straws to build real margin. Plus, we’ll walk through psychological pricing tactics and how to raise prices without scaring your regula...

1 month ago

8 minutes

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

The Bar Valuation Blueprint: What Your Business Is Actually Worth (And How to Increase It)

Your Bar’s True Worth Might Surprise You Most bar owners think their place is worth more than it really is until they see what buyers actually pay. The truth? Your bar’s value isn’t based on how much you’ve poured into the buildout or how great your vibe is. It’s based on what someone’s willing to write a check for. In this episode, we are going to break down exactly how bars are valued using EBITDA, revenue, and asset-based methods and what separates the ones worth two times earnings from th...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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

The Secret Menu Strategy and How Hidden Drinks Turn Regulars into Your Best Marketers

If your bar’s promotions sound like “Happy Hour again,” your guest experience is already invisible Being visible online isn’t enough anymore, especially in Q4 when everyone’s screaming louder on social. The key to driving real traffic is a well-planned secret menu strategy that makes guests feel like insiders, sparks curiosity, and spreads faster than any special ever could This episode is your insider playbook on using secret menus to drive repeat visits, boost bartender pride, ...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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

Holiday Staffing Strategy That Cuts Labor Costs Without Killing Guest Experience

If your holiday staffing plan is “hope it works out,” your labor budget is already on fire. Q4 might boost sales but it can quietly destroy your margins if you are not in control of your labor strategy. This episode is your step-by-step playbook to fix that so you don’t walk into January broke, burnt out, and behind. Forget guesswork. This is what actually saves your payroll from bleeding out in December. What You’ll Learn: 🌟 How to forecast your holiday labor needs with 85 percent plus accur...

1 month ago

23 minutes

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

Q4 Profit Acceleration for Bar Owners Using Smart Tax Cash Flow and Inventory Plays

If your game plan is “figure it out in December,” you’ve already lost. Q4 isn’t just about holiday sales. It’s your one shot to clean up your books, stack cash, and squeeze profit out of every inch of your bar before the slow season hits. In this episode, we’re talking real strategy, not theory, to make sure January doesn’t punch your business in the face. No fluff. No guesswork. Just 3 power moves that will put you back in control before the year ends. What You’ll Learn: 🌟 How to...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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

5 TikTok Content Strategies That Help Bars Go Beyond Viral and Boost Revenue

Ever posted a TikTok that blew up and still had an empty bar on Friday night? You’re not the only one scratching your head wondering why views aren’t turning into paying guests. In this episode, we’re breaking down why going viral doesn’t always mean getting profitable and what actually moves the needle. I’ll walk you through a dead-simple 5 pillar content system bars can use to get real locals through the door, not just eyeballs on a screen. If you're tired of content that ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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

Grow Your Bar with This 72 Hour Customer Retention Strategy

You ever notice how a bunch of first-timers come in, enjoy themselves… then never show up again? It’s not that your bar sucks, they just forget. In this episode, I’m walking you through what to do in the first 72 hours after someone visits so they actually come back. You’ll get a dead-simple 3-step follow-up that makes guests remember you and want to return. If you want more regulars without spending more on ads, this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn: 🌟 Why guests don’t come back, even when t...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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

The Real Cost of Bar Inventory: Stop Shrinkage, Cut Losses, and Keep More Profit in Your Pocket

Is your inventory system secretly draining your profits? Most bar owners think their inventory problems come from theft or over-ordering. But the truth is, the real cost is hiding in your systems, and it’s killing your margins quietly. In this episode, I break down the real numbers behind inventory loss, the hidden costs you’re not tracking, and the step-by-step system to cut waste, stop shrinkage, and keep more profit in your pocket. No more guessing. No more “eyeballing” your orders. Just a...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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

Bar Business Partnerships The Three Question Framework to Predict Revenue and ROI

Thinking about teaming up with another business Before you say yes ask yourself three simple questions to see if the partnership will actually make money or just waste your time In this episode, I explains an easy way to check if a deal is worth it by looking at expected income your time and setup cost No more guessing No more hoping it works This is a clear way to know if the partnership helps your bar or hurts it What You Will Learn 🌟 The 3 questions to ask before starting any partnersh...

2 months ago

14 minutes

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

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 buyi...

2 months ago

25 minutes

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

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 Frida...

2 months ago

10 minutes

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

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 t...

2 months ago

27 minutes