The Bar Business Podcast

By: Chris Schneider The Bar Business Coach
  • Summary

  • The Bar Business Podcast is focused on helping bar owners spend more time working on their bar and less time working in their bar. In today’s rapidly changing hospitality industry, the old way of operating a bar just doesn’t cut it anymore. Bar owners and managers need to establish the right mindset, concept, and culture for success. Join your host Chris Schneider, who leverages his over twenty years of hospitality industry experience every week as we dive into everything from menu development and design to marketing, to HR practices.
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Episodes
  • 3 Simple Tools for 1% More Profit: Finding Incremental Income in your Bar or Pub
    Jan 29 2025

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    What 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 Website
    Schedule a Strategy Session
    Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
    Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

    Thank 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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    22 mins
  • Bar Owner's Guide to Profitable Menu Pricing: Set Your Margins Right
    Jan 27 2025

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    Are 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 margins

    Listen now to transform your menu pricing from guesswork to a science.

    Learn More:
    The Bar Business Podcast Website
    Schedule a Strategy Session
    Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
    Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

    Thank 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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    9 mins
  • 7 Employee Management Secrets Every Bar Owner Must Know
    Jan 22 2025

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    Are 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 empowerment

    Listen now to transform your management style and create a team that runs like clockwork.

    Learn More:
    The Bar Business Podcast Website
    Schedule a Strategy Session
    Chris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
    Bar Business Nation Facebook Group

    Thank 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.

    Show more Show less
    24 mins

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