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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-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

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25:16

How Independent Bar Owners Use AI Tools to Save Hours...

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2025/08/27

Running a bar without AI is like competing with chains using paper and pencil. Big brands spend millions on tech to shave a few points off costs. Independents can’t do that, but AI now delivers the same advantages at a fraction of the cost. Bar owners lose hours every week on scheduling, inventory, and marketing. That’s time that should go to guests. AI won’t replace hospitality, it frees you to focus on it. That’s why savvy operators are paying attention. With the right set...

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10:57

Gen Z Bar and Nightlife Habits Redefining the Future...

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2025/08/25

To run a bar without the vision for Gen Z would be to develop a menu blindly. They spend less than Millennials did, yet spend when they do buy. They consult their phone on TikTok rather than Google. And when their discretionary spend comes in at $450 billion, they're quickly becoming the generation that makes or breaks your bar. That's why forward-thinking bar owners are listening. Gen Z isn't just another clientele group, they're redefining the economics, culture, and brand of ni...

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28:07

Building Bar Culture Beyond Training and the Identity...

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2025/08/20

Having a bar with no sense of identity is running darts with eyes closed. You might hit the drinks, menu, even the venue itself, but it is only a building with booze within without culture. That’s why successful bars design everything around a solid, authentic identity. An identity that speaks to their community, entices the proper guests and employees, and automatically influences decisions without micromanaging. Today on this show, I’m going to reveal to you how to generate that type of cul...

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12:45

Seasonal Customer Flow Calendar to Predict and...

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2025/08/18

Slow nights followed by slammed weekends can make running a bar feel unpredictable. But those swings aren’t random. They’re seasonal patterns hiding in your sales data. Miss them and you’ll end up overstaffed on quiet nights, scrambling on busy ones, and sitting on inventory nobody’s ordering. In this episode, I’ll show you how to spot those patterns, plan around them, and actually use them to your advantage. The result: instead of guessing your way through the year, you’ll...

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24:55

Bar Business Equipment Maintenance System That...

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2025/08/13

Picture this: it’s Friday night, the bar’s packed, and your walk-in cooler decides to quit. Beer’s getting warm, food’s going bad, and you’re suddenly on the phone begging for emergency service, knowing you’ll pay through the nose if anyone even shows up. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop that nightmare before it starts. You’ll learn a simple daily inspection routine, smart maintenance scheduling, and vendor relationship hacks that keep your equipment running and...

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11:00

5 No-Cost Marketing Tactics That Fill Slow Nights Fast

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2025/08/11

Some nights, the problem isn’t staffing or service, it’s that the seats simply aren’t filled. Early-week shifts can drain profits fast, and relying on deep discounts often does more harm than good. In this episode, we’ll walk through five proven, no-cost strategies to turn slow nights into high-performing ones. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟 Why partnering with the “wrong” business can be your best move 🌟 How trivia or karaoke nights fill seats without paid ads&nb...

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25:55

Psychology of Bar Atmosphere and How Bar Design...

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2025/08/06

Most bar owners spend hours tweaking their menu or pricing strategy and barely think twice about the lighting, music, or layout. But what if the way your bar feels is quietly bleeding money... or driving up your revenue? This episode breaks down how your atmosphere directly influences customer behavior, from how long they stay to how much they spend. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟 How your bar’s environment directly impacts what guests spend 🌟 The layout mistake...

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10:34

Improve Service Quality in Bars and Restaurants with...

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2025/08/04

You’ve got a team that shows up, but somehow the service is hit or miss and it’s driving you (and your guests) nuts. The truth is, most bar training is rushed, inconsistent, or just flat-out missing the mark. This episode breaks down a simple way to train your staff daily in small, bite-sized pieces without overhauling your whole operation. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟 Why most bar training fails and what makes it actually stick. 🌟 How daily micro sessions build lasti...

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21:39

The Customer Experience Blueprint: How Service...

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2025/07/30

Most bar owners focus so hard on pricing and promotions, they miss the real reason customers come back or don’t. It’s not always about the money. It’s how people feel when they walk in, order a drink, and interact with your team. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟 Why service gaps kill repeat business 🌟 How to map the full guest journey 🌟 The one ratio your marketing hinges on 🌟 What your reviews really reveal 🌟 How two minutes shape first impr...

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11:25

Track Customer Acquisition Cost Like a CFO and Grow...

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2025/07/28

Most bars have no idea what it really costs to bring in a new customer. And if they are tracking it, they’re usually missing half the expenses. This episode breaks down a simple way to calculate your true customer acquisition cost so you’re not just guessing. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟Why CAC is the number most bars ignore but shouldn’t 🌟The simple math that reveals if your marketing actually works 🌟What most bar owners miss when calculating CAC 🌟Why “free” ma...

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19:06

The Bar Tech Trap: How to Pick the Best Bar...

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2025/07/23

Feel like every tech company is trying to sell you the next “must-have” tool for your bar? You’re not crazy, and half of them don’t even understand how bars actually work. In this episode, we’re talking about why most bar tech ends up wasting your time and money and how to figure out what’s actually worth the investment. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 🌟Why bar tech drains profits before you even notice. 🌟The one metric that shows if tech is worth it. 🌟How flashy feature...

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9:42

3-Step Daily Cash Flow Tracker to Prevent $5K+...

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2025/07/21

Your bar’s bringing in money, but somehow you’re still stressing about next week’s payroll. Sound familiar? It’s one of the most frustrating things: sales look solid, your P&L shows a profit, but the cash just isn’t there when you need it. This episode breaks down why that happens and how to fix it before it turns into a real emergency. *What You’ll Learn:* 🌟Why profit doesn’t mean you’ve got money in the bank 🌟The one shelf mistake draining your cash flow 🌟 How to prep for slow s...

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37:16

Inside Tales of the Cocktail with Neal Bodenheimer

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2025/07/18

Dive into the world of cocktails with Neal Bodenheimer, one of the top bar owners globally and co-chair of Tales of the Cocktail. Discover the magic behind this iconic event and how it shapes the cocktail industry. Neal shares his journey from a college bar bouncer to a leading figure in the hospitality industry. Learn about his passion for giving back through the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and how it has become a cornerstone for bartenders and enthusiasts worldwide. Uncover the secrets...

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24:10

The Labor Cost Paradox - Why Paying Your Staff More...

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2025/07/16

Think cutting labor costs is the only way to keep your bar profitable? I used to believe that too, but I’ve learned that obsessively cutting labor often hurts your profits instead of helping them. In this episode, I’ll show you how investing in your staff through strategic overstaffing and better pay can actually make you MORE money by improving guest experience, reducing turnover, and increasing revenue per customer. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 Why the “keep labor under 30%” rule can back...

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10:22

The 80/20 Profit Rule - Why Most Bars Get Pricing...

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2025/07/14

Think your pricing strategy is solid because your drink cost is sitting at 20%? I used to think that too until I realized the standard markup model was leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how a few small shifts in pricing psychology can increase your profits without raising prices across the board or scaring off your regulars. 📌 What You’ll Learn 📌 Why a 20% pour cost isn’t the win you think it is.How to raise margins...

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32:51

How to Adapt and Thrive in the Bar Business | Kelvin...

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2025/07/09

Are you feeling stuck in your business or contemplating a major career change? Many entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads, unsure of how to pivot or reinvent themselves in a constantly evolving market. In this episode, we chat with Kelvin Abrams, who transformed his journey from a government employee to a successful doggy daycare owner and, eventually, a high-end bourbon bar owner. What You’ll Learn: Why reinventing yourself regularly keeps your business gr...

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10:33

How Bars Can Profit from the Sober Curious Trend &...

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2025/07/07

Looked at your menu and thought, “No one’s really gonna order that $12 juice, right?” I thought the same. But here’s the truth mocktails and zero-proof drinks are on the rise. And if your bar isn’t leaning in, you’re probably leaving money on the table. In this episode, I’m breaking down how the sober curious trend is changing the game and how bar owners like you can turn it into a real opportunity. What You’ll Learn: Why mocktails can actually be more profitable than cocktailsWhat Gen...

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19:51

How to Use Advanced Menu Engineering to Improve Bar...

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2025/07/02

Menu engineering isn’t just about what’s selling it’s about understanding why it’s selling, and how each item on your menu affects your bottom line. In this episode, I break down into the advanced side of menu engineering: the psychology, operational impact, and customer behavior behind what stays, what goes, and what truly drives profitability. We’ll cover: Why removing “unprofitable” items might actually cost you moneyHow to account for customer lifetime value, halo ...

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11:52

How Can Integrating Your POS System with QuickBooks...

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2025/06/30

Managing a bar takes more than great service and solid sales you also need accurate financial systems behind the scenes. In this episode, I walk through how to properly move sales data from your POS system into QuickBooks, and why doing it right can save you time, reduce errors, and improve your cash flow. We’ll cover: What data you actually need to move from POS to QuickBooksCommon mistakes bar owners make with integrationWhy over-complicating your setup can hurt more than ...

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29:54

Unlock Nightclub Success with These Expert Nightclub...

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2025/06/25

Let’s be honest, running a bar is one thing. Running a nightclub? That’s a whole different game. In this episode, I’m joined by Connor Treacy, who co-founded Off Sunset, one of LA’s most buzzed-about nightclubs. We talk through everything you don’t see on Instagram what it really takes to keep a club relevant, why you’re basically running a circus, and how a tiny 150-person room was pulling in $4 million a year. If you’ve ever been curious about nightlife, or even tempted t...

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